Join us in this month's discussion with one of our Clinician Development Collective members, Portia Bajwa, a clinical social worker who draws on the cyclical concept of 'samsara' from Sanskrit tradition, representing evolution and rebirth in ou...

Winter is upon us, and with it comes shorter days, colder temperatures, and often, a general sense of malaise. In Scandinavia, however, there is a concept called hygge (pronounced hoo-guh) that encapsulates the pursuit of joy and c...

Are you ready to conquer the imposter monster lurking within? Join us in this eye-opening podcast episode as we explore powerful strategies to help mental health professionals overcome self-doubt, build imposter tolerance, and gain unwavering c...

Audrey Grunst, LCSW is currently the CEO of Simply Bee Treatment Centers located in Vernon Hills, IL and Northbrook, IL. Simply Bee offers outpatient therapy for ages 5+ as well as Intensive Outpatient & Partial Hospitalization Programs for...

As a newly graduated or early-career therapist, you know just how important clinical supervision can be for your growth and development. But finding the right supervisor can be a daunting task, especially when you are looking for someone who ca...

Martin McGovern is a Career Therapist and Coach who specializes in helping individuals manage stress and anxiety during their job search and career development.As the founder of Career Therapy, he helps people overcome imposter syndrome...

Join me for another excellent podcast interview, this time interviewing a therapist who has become a leadership coach and trainer.  Read below to learn more about Julianne Guinasso, LMFT (she/her) and Level Up Leaders, Inc. 

Mental health therapists often struggle to make the most of their clinical careers, feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward. It can be difficult to identify your strengths and turn them into tangible outcomes that will h...

Dr. Jeni Wahlig is a transformational relationship coach, licensed couple & family therapist, AAMFT Approved supervisor, public speaker, and entrepreneur. She identifies as gay sexual queer, genderqueer-femme, polyamorous, white, & a pa...

Learning is an essential part of life and growth, but it can be difficult to find the balance between honoring mistakes and celebrating successes. Too often we focus on our failures without taking the time to recognize our accomplishments. This...

Geries Shaheen is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor operating in and around St. Louis Missouri. Geries holds his MA in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University, BA in Intercultural Studies from Linco...

As a cornerstone value of the Clinician Development Collective, Honesty is something that requires the utmost attention and integrity. I deemed this to be the first solo podcast topic for 2023 because I believe that honesty is especially import...

Krista Miles is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Expert Registered Yoga Teacher, and Sound Healer based out of Tampa FL. She has been working in the mental health field for over a decade where she has been able to help a wide variety of indi...

Compassion is an important trait for mental health therapists, as it allows them to connect with their patients and provide support. However, it is important to remember that compassion is finite, and that therapists must take care of themselve...

Today’s guest is Kevin W. Condon, LCSW, BCDIn June of 2002, Kevin retired from the City of Coral Gables (FL) Police Department’s (CGPD) as a lieutenant with over 25 years of service. At the time of his retirement, Kevin was se...

Mindfulness meditation is a tool I have been practicing and using for the past 15 years.  It has helped me build a strong, intuitive, and empathic practice.  It is a tool that I believe is critical for mental health clinicians because...

Shea began studying psychology in high school accidentally, at first, and never stopped.  While her undergraduate psychology degree was accompanied by additional majors in political science and women’s studies, it was the psychology that k...

Do you find networking to be daunting and anxiety provoking?  Well you are not alone!  This podcast is dedicated to helping mental health clinicians gain some confidence and empowerment when approaching their next professional event.&...

We are facing a critical mass of people in need of mental health care, however, there are not enough clinicians available to help.  One reason may be that we are taxed.  We are being asked to do more as a provider in an organization o...

Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker in Washington State. She received her master’s degree in Social Work from Savannah State University and her bachelor’s degree is in Special Education from the University of Mississippi....

Bonnie Brennan is a compassionate and mission-driven clinician.  She brings her knowledge and leadership in the fields of addiction, eating disorders, and mental health to her therapy services in Colorado as well as to support families and...

Lee Schuster, LCSW, BCBA: Trauma and PTSD, Substance Abuse and Dual Diagnosis, Grief and Loss and much more. I use an eclectic model of healing from a person-centered, strengths-based perspective that is Anti-Racist and Anti- Systems of Oppress...

This is the Clinician to Clinician podcast, I’m your host Lara Effland, LICSW with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field.  Clinician to Clinician is a place where mental health clinicians, therapists, and counselors share ...