The Therapist Thrival Guide 71. Your First Five Years as a Therapist
Oct 16, 2024
Zach Eichler, LPCC at the Minnetonka Clinic and board-approved supervisor, returns to chat about the evolution of therapists in their early careers. He and Miranda reveal the realities behind the glamorous expectations of therapy, sharing personal anecdotes that resonate with many new therapists. They discuss strategies for diversifying caseloads, building confidence, and adapting through supervision. Emphasis is placed on honesty and self-awareness, key elements for fostering trust and accountability in client relationships.
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Rethinking the Licensing Board
- The licensing board aims to support and guide therapists, not punish them harshly for mistakes.
- Initial perceptions of the board as punitive change into seeing it as a protective and educational entity.
Evolving Client Demographics
- Miranda initially focused on child therapy due to comfort and specialty but later shifted to college students and adults.
- This change reflected growth in interests and recognition of her capabilities beyond her initial niche.
Shared Responsibility in Therapy
- Therapists often want to have all the answers but realizing it's collaborative eases pressure.
- Clients do their own work between sessions; therapists facilitate rather than solve everything instantly.