GA Senate Bill 319- Diagnosis for Counselors

The Right to Diagnose Many of my peers and colleagues were surprised to know that Licensed Professional Counselors in Georgia did not have a legal right to diagnose those with mental health disorders in the state of Georgia prior to last year’s battle by the Licensed Professional Counselor’s Association (LPCA-GA) to pass a bill into … Read more

When it Comes to Your Career – Order Off Menu!

Developing Your Career Your career is important!  Don’t limit your career based on what you think is possible. Navigating a career in mental health can be challenging. When I taught graduate students for 10 years as an adjunct faculty member in a counseling program, the students were naturally most concerned with their career options. A … Read more

What Does it Mean to Be Strong?

What Does it Mean to Be “Strong?” More often than not “strength”  is in part defined by one’s independence. Their ability to rely upon themselves. This includes, but is not limited to the following: being financially independent; being emotionally stable…even at times limiting one’s access to their emotions. not seeking or needing support from others; … Read more

Therapist’s Self Disclosure

Three Types of Therapist’s Self Disclosure There are various types of a therapist’s self disclosure. Some self disclosure is about the therapist’s personal history like family, relationships, and trauma. Another form is about the therapist’s values, which is something that might be disclosed at the outset of therapy if those values have an impact on … Read more