Marketing for Introverts

Marketing Yourself and Your Services In my work as a clinical supervisor, coach, and consultant, I often receive questions about how to market one’s services. If you are not trying to obtain clients or business, think about marketing as something you do that involves expanding your relationships. We all need to have a network of colleagues and … Read more

Social Media, Technology and Well-Being

Generation X I’ve been diving deep into the world of social media for both personal and professional reasons. As a Generation X’er I still remember and value privacy. It was less than two years ago when I thought, “I don’t get it…why are people sharing with each other online and talking about personal things?” As … Read more

Associate Counselors, Private Practice and Non-Compete Clauses

Sign of the Times I simply could not think of a fancy title…so this is it…the topics at the forefront  for me this week: The Associate Counselor designation in Georgia. Private Practices and Agencies who hire Associate Counselors. Non-Compete clauses and agreements that include restrictions that are potentially harmful to clients. These three topics include … Read more

The State of the Counseling Profession in Georgia

Standards in the Counseling Profession The field of professional counseling (as in psychotherapy) is in a state of major flux and growth. Both nationally and on a state level, counselors are battling on multiple fronts including: Raising the standards for counseling licensure with regard to the following: clinical examination (requiring the national clinical mental health … Read more