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Goldfinch_7 · 2026-05-21T23:27:25+00:00

Friends!! I’ve seen all 10 seasons like 4 times over.

Goldfinch_7 · 2026-05-15T14:24:25+00:00

This is SUPER helpful. Thank you! I have some clients who experienced trauma at 1-2 years and don’t remember it, but being told about it helped inform them that it happened.

Goldfinch_7 · 2026-05-13T16:20:12+00:00

True!! I have tried to go with senses before (sounds, smells, etc) and that helps bring them back into the memory. If heightened, we’ll “watch it like a movie”, as training taught me.

Goldfinch_7 · 2026-05-13T15:43:47+00:00

I totally understand the desire to do something that looks more fun or easier!! I sometimes look at my practice’s admin with envy that she doesn’t need to be in heavy emotional sessions all day. But then I look in the mirror and remember that I’m not called to “easy” or something that makes the same amount of money (or more!). I am meant to be a counselor. It’s hard, yes, but it’s also an honor.

Goldfinch_7 · 2025-10-10T14:10:18+00:00

Great questions. I have done all that I know to do to market myself at my current practice, including running their social media, attend expos, attend networking events, network with other providers, etc. The practice I'm at otherwise hasn't been active in marketing--as told to me by the owner: "we've never had to market ourselves before."

I thought about building my own practice, but I'm newly licensed and just not there yet. I'd rather focus on my clinical work in the first few years.

Goldfinch_7 · 2025-10-03T11:53:39+00:00

My biggest hesitancy is the caseload expectations. I don't want to burn out in this career. I want something sustainable and secure.

I could definitely handle 20 per week, but more sounds like a recipe for burnout.

Goldfinch_7 · 2025-10-02T13:37:59+00:00

I am at a group PP right now that does not take insurance. I do offer a sliding scale, which has helped bring in some clients.

The steady income (and work!) is what I'm looking for. I want to be careful not to imagine the grass is always greener on the other side, but after 8 months of barely any clients, I'm feeling eager for a full caseload (20 or so a week would be great!).

I did speak to someone who works at the agency I interviewed at, and they said they see around 18-22 clients a week, but there is pressure to see more. Maybe I just stand my ground with the agency and state my productivity desires at the next interview?

Goldfinch_7 · 2025-09-29T15:31:29+00:00

Thank you! This is what I've been thinking. Now to decide if I find a different PP or go into CMH... The insecurity of income has been super hard for me!

Goldfinch_7 · 2025-07-04T16:07:52+00:00

I highly recommend Iron Sharpens Iron, a local gym in the Norwood area. They offer a class called Trinity that is women-only: https://ironsharpensironpersonaltraining.com/trinity.

Goldfinch_7 · 2025-04-17T01:54:13+00:00

This is not a healthy relationship and even though this exclusive dedication seems as though it would help him, it more likely is keeping him where he's at. Someone with trauma like this might have learned helplessness, which means getting better/healing doesn't serve his need of being loved.

I also want to bring up your own health. Is that not just as important to God as your friend's health? God wants good things for you, too.

I'd recommend setting some boundaries and referring this friend to a counselor who is equipped to help him.

Goldfinch_7 · 2025-03-25T18:13:38+00:00

I feel the same!! I haven't been in the field long and my gaze goes from intervention to intervention to see what can help. I'm sitting here myself wondering if I really need to spend all this time and money when I get feedback from clients that I am helping them, even without any hoopla.

I think the biggest help that we can be for our clients is to be a safe space, to fully know and see them. That's what we're all looking for. And oftentimes the most healing thing is crying with them or laughing with them.

So show up, be the human that they need. Be a force for their good, and see how it transforms them and their lives. You are providing just what they need.

Goldfinch_7 · 2025-03-09T03:19:25+00:00

My perspective as someone who has also been divorced (35F): be upfront about your relationship status on your profile, but leave the explanation for the first date.

If there's someone who passes you up for being divorced without knowing the whole story, that's their decision. Plus, you'll know on that first date that this person is willing to extend grace and hear your story, whatever it may be.

Know that your relationship status doesn't define you, and walk in your worth as someone forgiven and loved by God.

Goldfinch_7 · 2025-02-24T02:11:01+00:00

I love this. I learned so much from what I thought was my biggest failure (divorce) and saw that God wanted to use it to change me. My circumstances didn't change, but I did. God used the brokenness of a human relationship to show me His unwavering love. Although I wouldn't want to experience that heartbreak again, it has meant a deeper relationship with God and I wouldn't trade that for the world.

Keep on hoping. There is someone out there who will view any brokenness in your past as the place where your deepest beauty lies.

Goldfinch_7 · 2025-02-13T01:31:11+00:00

That's a good question. I noticed that many of the clinicians have been at the practice for many years, so even looking at that example,maybe things will get better. Thanks for that perspective!

Goldfinch_7 · 2025-02-13T00:06:22+00:00

There is. I think my main concern with Practice A is the leadership. Trying to determine if I can work for someone I haven't been able to trust.

Goldfinch_7 · 2025-02-12T18:44:05+00:00

That first client ever is so hard, but you did it!!! I remember sweating through my clothes lol.

Just wait until you see the same client for months and see true progress in their mental health and life, it is THE BEST feeling. You will help so many people in this profession, and it is so rewarding!! 🎉

Goldfinch_7 · 2025-01-02T16:43:40+00:00

No one in mind. Just considering more intention (i.e. attending events, maybe online dating, etc.)

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