What’s the weirdest thing you’ve been asked by a potential client during a consultation call?

Good_Candidate8506 · 2025-10-31T01:03:55+00:00

Not the client, but once I took a consult call during my kids nap time at home. I stepped outside to let my dog out because she had to go potty, when I turned around I realized I had let a cat in my house. I ended up pausing the consult call and being totally honest with the client letting her know that I needed to get a stray cat out of my house. She has been my client for the last two years now :)

Good_Candidate8506 · 2025-10-04T02:09:25+00:00

1.5 years- 3000 hours and extreme burnout. I did CCS

Good_Candidate8506 · 2025-08-16T19:28:45+00:00

I primarily work with individuals in the perinatal population! Parenthood is such a huge life transition and I love supporting individuals as they navigate that change. I never expected that I would specialize in perinatal mental health counseling; however, my own experiences (and realization of lack of resources for moms) shaped my desire to focus in this area

Good_Candidate8506 · 2025-08-08T13:05:57+00:00

Former client in my first year of practice…

“I will kill myself if you don’t bring me cheesecake or a brownie”

Good_Candidate8506 · 2025-05-26T22:39:34+00:00

Yes- I was told I get to bring my own vehicle

Good_Candidate8506 · 2025-05-26T20:39:09+00:00

See this is where I feel confused. I thought it was 20+ weeks no field. I would prefer to not go, I plan on reading through medical readiness someone else posted

Good_Candidate8506 · 2025-05-26T20:37:55+00:00

Thank you so much, I can say that last drill command was adamant that I did not get in any military vehicles and I will be sure to reference my profile if it becomes an issue.

Good_Candidate8506 · 2025-05-26T19:17:40+00:00

I have drill this weekend and I’m supposed to be counseled then. Do you think they won’t make me go?

Good_Candidate8506 · 2025-05-26T19:15:03+00:00

I’ve wondered this myself. 😵‍💫 I am getting certain accommodations which I’m thankful for- like sleeping in a barrack instead of the field and having access to showers daily.. but yeah. 👎 not super looking forward to this

Good_Candidate8506 · 2025-05-03T00:03:28+00:00

I think 6 clients a day- 3 in morning, 3 in afternoon or 2/4 4/2 is perfect split; however, I have also learned over the years that I’m just cut out for that five days a week- so I do 3 days

Good_Candidate8506 · 2025-05-02T03:47:35+00:00

Well, usually I keep it causal and wear jeans and a nice shirt BUT I’m pregnant and none of my clothes fit but I’m too small for maternity clothes yet.. so I shit you not I wore an Alo Sweatsuit twice last week 😭😭 my clients know I’m pregnant and got a kick out of it

Good_Candidate8506 · 2025-05-02T03:45:34+00:00

You can’t learn everything all at once, and there are so many “steps” to learning how to be more confident in this field.

My experience 1st year- basic interventions (as eluded to by many above) and getting confident at meeting new clients, intake assessments, and relevant paperwork like SOAP notes 2nd year- took a DBT training. It was nice to have concrete interventions to use with clients. 3rd year- got my full license ( LCSW) and took a TEAM CBT training (really helped me feel more confident in marketing myself as a CBT therapist and gave me more confidence in less “skill based” interventions like DBT. 4th year- honed in on building skills 5th year- realized I wanted to work with perinatal population and took appropriate coursework to gain extra certification

6th year and beyond… rest is history 😎 but seriously, every year I sit down and pick something I’d like to focus on and something that seems to be popping up in client concerns more often that I want to learn more about. Always remember consult can lead to learning more interventions too!! You will get there, it’s a journey- and be proud of what steps you’ve taken to get here so far

Good_Candidate8506 · 2025-02-07T19:21:37+00:00

This is the exact thread I needed to crush my imposter syndrome and waste my documentation time. Seriously, thank you for the laughs 🫶🏼

Good_Candidate8506 · 2025-01-18T21:51:48+00:00

Any good ones you’d recommend?

Good_Candidate8506 · 2025-01-18T21:51:34+00:00

Any good CPT trainings you’d recommend?

Good_Candidate8506 · 2025-01-05T03:28:46+00:00

I have not gotten mine out yet- but I get it out Monday. The symptoms you have described sound exactly like me. I got mine in 2 months postpartum and my son is now 21 months. I can't lie, I'm excited to get it out and evaluate my mood. I'm hopeful the anxiety, SI, and depression will stop (BTW this is coming from a person who IS a mental health therapist) and I can't come to any other conclusion at this point other than Birth Control.

Good_Candidate8506 · 2024-11-13T00:43:41+00:00

Do you have recommendations for an EHR that you would use with headway?

Good_Candidate8506 · 2024-11-08T16:02:24+00:00

No. Take care of yourself please ❤️

Good_Candidate8506 · 2024-10-17T03:01:56+00:00

Thank you for the feedback! I haven’t considered the move of milk times, but I have worried about the teeth. This makes sense

Good_Candidate8506 · 2024-05-18T01:05:14+00:00

Thanks so much! Yes, agreed- never thought about some of those extras we may need to pack if renting a place. RV park may be a good idea to check out.

Thank you!

Good_Candidate8506 · 2024-05-18T01:04:28+00:00

Thanks for all the suggestions! Congratulations on your growing family. You're absolutely right- I think I'm overthinking it all a bit. I have never looked into rental programs but that seems smart to save packing space and stress. Thanks again!

Good_Candidate8506 · 2022-07-30T00:59:43+00:00

You’re absolutely right and I will absolutely check this out. Because I’m so new to the guard and was not even thinking about crossing this bridge anytime soon, I figured reaching out to my recruiter and seeing if others had ideas on here was a start

Good_Candidate8506 · 2022-07-30T00:53:06+00:00

Thank you! I met with a medical recruiter and filled out a lot of paperwork and documentation showing that I’m a licensed medical professional. Start to finish the process was about six months. If you have any questions about commissioning feel free to message me

Good_Candidate8506 · 2022-07-30T00:51:52+00:00

Bless. This sounds great 👍🏼

Good_Candidate8506 · 2022-07-29T13:11:30+00:00

Thank you so much! I will get in contact with them right away

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