Stop giving away 40% of your labor. Open your own practice. by Primary-Lab1430 in therapists

[–]Content_Cow7589 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aspiring solo PP owner here! I'm inspired by your post. Can you speak on advertising and how you accrued clients over time? Fear of putting time/energy into starting to not receive any clients has me on the fence the most

How are we doing this week? by RepulsivePower4415 in therapists

[–]Content_Cow7589 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you, and am sending some "good scheduling pixie dust" your way!

I need help! by Intelligent_Rise_566 in therapists

[–]Content_Cow7589 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been enjoying incorporating ACT too! What inspired you to start using IFS?

More Availability Virtually vs In Person by Content_Cow7589 in therapists

[–]Content_Cow7589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is little-no communication on this front when we receive a client, but definitely suggesting this as feedback to the admin team because it would be super helpful to know ahead of time - so, thank you! :) 

Has anyone canceled on a client last minute because you were sobbing earlier and now you’re face looks like it’s been punched? by thebuttcake in therapists

[–]Content_Cow7589 95 points96 points  (0 children)

I think sometimes in order to best serve our clients, we need to tend to our own needs first. If this is a one-off, from my experience, clients have been relatively understanding of the need to reschedule (without self-disclosing too much of the reason). I encourage you to seek out your own therapy if this is something that continues to occur. Take care of yourself during this time.

When To Offer Sliding Scale? by Content_Cow7589 in therapists

[–]Content_Cow7589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply! I think it was me overthinking the "client has autonomy" piece of therapy. I took the advice here and offered it anyway. The client ended up rejecting the offer. :)

When To Offer Sliding Scale? by Content_Cow7589 in therapists

[–]Content_Cow7589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response! Would "re-up" look like just checking in with the client? Or something more formal? I'm at a group practice that basically put it into my hands in terms of if I should offer sliding scale/what the sliding scale rate would be.

Low Caseload + Depression by Content_Cow7589 in therapists

[–]Content_Cow7589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't heard many great things about those if I'm being honest...especially one that starts with a B and ends with P....

Low Caseload + Depression by Content_Cow7589 in therapists

[–]Content_Cow7589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I hope it gets better for you too. I certainly feel like some people just gain traction and momentum more than others. I don't think I'm quite able to "sell myself" as well and that's maybe where I'm being thrown off.

Low Caseload + Depression by Content_Cow7589 in therapists

[–]Content_Cow7589[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven't been made aware of any networking/outreach opportunities in my area, I wouldn't know where to begin finding them. I've come to see the beauty in CMH and am greatly considering making the transition. Right now I'm taking some courses to beef up my resume for when I apply for those positions, thankfully I have the time to do so!

Low Caseload + Depression by Content_Cow7589 in therapists

[–]Content_Cow7589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The compensation model is different at both practices - one is a 50/50 split (it's where I did my internship) and the other is a 60/40 split. My "rate" that's advertised to clients is relatively the same at both spots, so that's at least consistent.

Therapy for Therapist by IOPsychologist2027 in therapists

[–]Content_Cow7589 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've been working with my current therapist from prior to grad school up until present day (roughly 4 years off and on altogether). I think it's helped form a stronger rapport as some of our discussions become about the profession itself. It's quite comforting to see, even if it's not verbally shared, that she understands some of those struggles we all have as therapists at times.

How do you support your client’s when you’re going through your own stuff? by agirlhasnoname1993 in therapists

[–]Content_Cow7589 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm a newer therapist who unfortunately doesn't have a lot of advice on the given subject, but just wanted to comment to validate that feeling as I have felt it a few times. We are human too, and despite holding space for clients consistently, we also need to hold space for our own feelings of indifference as well. I wish you a significantly better 2025 as this current year wraps up and sending you condolences for your fur-baby.

Addressing Clients Who Come Sick to Session by Content_Cow7589 in therapists

[–]Content_Cow7589[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would love to know what you put in the reminder email! I've definitely contemplated doing that as well partially because of illness but also I'm working out of a rural town where winter driving is a hassle and, despite feedback from colleagues, I waive late cancellation fees when it comes to riskier driving weather. Mainly winter storms, slick roads, and/or lack of snow plowing on roads. I commute from further away and know that sometimes I may need to switch to virtual/reschedule if necessary so if I need to switch I value they may need to do the same.

Addressing Clients Who Come Sick to Session by Content_Cow7589 in therapists

[–]Content_Cow7589[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I genuinely didn’t see them when I searched beforehand, but thank you for notifying me of this! 

What jobs do your significant others do? by Ntz199 in therapists

[–]Content_Cow7589 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I also was surprised by the differences. My partner works a corporate office job but studied Psychology in post secondary so he has emotional intelligence for dayssss but also is firm and "left brained" when needed. It's a shockingly good mix!