Most clinicians, even at the doctoral level, enter the field with strong intellectual training. We learn how to assess, conceptualize, diagnose, and intervene. We study theories of change and develop increasingly sophisticated ways of understanding motivation and human behavior. And yet, many clinicians reach a point in their work where they realize something essential cannot […]
When you feel ready to start therapy, finding the right therapist is top priority. During the search process, it is quite common to seek out clinicians who are fully licensed and possess years of experience. However, by doing so, they may be overlooking another excellent option: working with therapist-trainees (also referred to as therapy interns […]
“Heal the healer” is a commonly used phrase to refer to helpers’ need for consistent self-care practices. This is, of course, true for psychotherapists. In order to provide the best care to clients, therapists must ensure that they are taking care of themselves and nurturing their own growth. Along those lines, Nashville Psych founder Dan […]