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One of the most iconic images that comes to mind when we think about therapy is the couch in the clinician’s office....
The field of mental health is continuing to increase in popularity and attract more clients, providing ever-more...
Finding a therapist can be understandably nerve-wracking. Even if you’ve not yet sat on a therapist’s couch before...
“Change management” is lingo more associated with the corporate world than with mental health. Still, it’s a phrase you...
Many therapists are nurturers by nature. We get into this profession to help people better deal with life’s...
Our relationships with romantic partners or spouses can be sources of validation, of support, joy, of hope and of...
As a seasoned therapist, you’ve undoubtedly seen a world of different clients with different needs. You know the right...
For therapy practices, there’s opportunity to grow. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the...
Welcome to the second part of our exploration into the nuances of self-identity and relationships. In this transcribed...
People seek therapy to get a kind of advice they can’t get from anyone else. A person can ask a particularly insightful...
In this transcribed episode of The Shrink Think Podcast, Aaron Potratz and Nathan Hawkins explore the intricate concept...
Giving incoming mental health clinicians and incoming clients alike access to online video content that walks them...
Are you constantly feeling like you’re standing in your own way? Do you find it challenging to take ownership of your...
Couples counseling is a journey through complex emotional terrain, and even seasoned therapists acknowledge its...
In this transcribed episode of the Shrink Think Podcast, Nathan and Aaron talk about self control— how to control...
There might be more to the recent reappearance of a show like Frasier on television than just the general pattern of...
In this transcribed episode of the Shrink Think Podcast, Nathan and Aaron discuss the dynamics of in-person therapy and...
In this transcribed episode of The Shrink Think Podcast, Aaron and Nathan dive into the pros and cons of telehealth...
Money can be a hard topic for therapists to discuss. Plenty of practitioners would, if they could, make it so money was...
In this transcribed episode of the Shrink Think Podcast, Nathan and Aaron talk about what it means to be a good friend...
When you bring a new therapist into a group practice, your first order of business is getting them up to speed on...
As in most fields, many elements of working in mental health simply cannot be taught in a graduate program. On the job,...
As a mental health clinician, you know that the most effective therapeutic relationships work like ongoing...
Couples counseling is NOT the same as individual. Whether you're a client or a therapist, there are some key...
Is talking through your entire therapy session the best use of your time with a professional counselor? In this...
In this transcribed episode of the Shrink Think Podcast, Nathan and Aaron talk about when family therapy might be right...
Intake is a term that can sound a little impersonal, and does not always carry the greatest connotations for therapists...
In this transcribed episode of the Shrink Think Podcast, Nathan and Aaron talk about transferring to a new...
As a professional therapist who wants to give their clients the best experience possible, you know that you need to pay...
Let's tear down the wall of assumptions when it comes to therapy sessions. In this transcribed episode of The Shrink...
“Please come in 15 minutes early prior to your first appointment so you can fill out some paperwork for us.” If you...
Why do therapists always ask about your childhood? In this transcribed episode of The Shrink Think Podcast, Aaron and...
Intake forms are a staple in service-oriented and healthcare professions, and for good reason. While the content varies...
We're talking about the stigmatization about mental health, because let's be real, everybody is a human being and...
Mental health counseling services cover a broad range of issues: anxiety disorders, mood and personality disorders,...
You might be wondering, "Okay, you guys are therapists, but what would you say you do here? What even is therapy?" In...
You identified the need for a therapist, did your research on local providers in your area, and booked your very first...