Mental Health Topics
We have put together a series of helpful advice that we hope helps you to capture some information and skills to help you learn more about mental health and how to achieve a better life balance.
Gender Matters: The Unique Experiences of Female Practice Owners
When I interviewed female group practice owners for my research, one theme came through clearly: gender shaped their experiences in ways they hadn’t always expected. The counseling profession is majority female, but the world of business ownership often carries...
Lessons Learned: How Female Group Practice Owners Prepare for Success
Starting a group counseling practice is exciting but it also comes with steep learning curves that can feel overwhelming at first. My research with female group practice owners revealed that success rarely happens by accident. Instead, owners build it intentionally,...
From Counselor to CEO: Making the Leap to Group Practice Ownership
Many counselors dream about leaving agency work or solo private practice behind for something bigger: a counseling center that not only helps clients but also creates jobs, offers specialized services, and reflects their values. But moving from counselor to group...
Why More Counselors Are Becoming Group Practice Owners
The counseling profession has long been rooted in compassion, connection, and client care. Yet, a growing number of counselors are now stepping into a role that wasn’t always part of their graduate training: business owner. Group practice ownership is on the rise,...
Our Go-To Resources: ADHD
October is ADHD Awareness Month - a time to shine a light on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and spread accurate information about this diagnosis! How Common Is ADHD? ADHD is commonly diagnosed in childhood, but its symptoms often continue into...
Alabama SB 101: What Private Practice and Group Practice Owners Need to Know (Effective October 1, 2025)
1. Update Consent Policies and Forms Revise all intake paperwork and consent forms so that minors under 16 require written parent/guardian permission before starting ongoing counseling. Include clear language outlining exceptions (emergency, abuse, emancipation,...
Client Tips: Preparing for Online Therapy
Before in-person therapy ever happens, the space for therapy has already been prepared in a way that will give you the greatest confidentiality and make the environment as comfortable as possible. However, before online therapy can take place, YOU need to prepare your...
Keeping Your Child Safe On Social Media
Technology has become prominent for users of all ages. Technology allows users to connect with friends and family through social media, provides immediate access to information, and entertainment (Wesolowski, 2018). However, social media can significantly affect one’s...