The Reality of Losing a Client
Audio In graduate school, we often explore the possibility of losing a client through hypothetical scenarios. We learn about the resources available to help us process and cope [...]
I’m Actually Valued Here: A Personal Journey in Contracting
I’ll never forget the moment when I realized that I was exactly where I needed to be. Prior to coming to Carolina Counseling Services I had been an agency therapist, [...]
The DSM: A Tool, Not a Rulebook
Audio Many clinicians start their careers with the mindset that the DSM is the ultimate guide for diagnosing clients. While the DSM is an essential diagnostic tool, we [...]
No One to Ask for Vacation: The Freedom of Being an Independent Contractor
Audio As an independent contractor, you call the shots. You're bound only by the rules outlined in your contract, and at Carolina Counseling Services, we’re here to support [...]
The Journey and Magic of Setting Your Own Schedule
Audio The idea of setting your own schedule as an independent contractor can feel liberating, almost magical. Yet, once in the role, it’s easy for your mind to [...]
The Many Stresses of Private Practice
Starting a business is stressful, no matter how you slice it. Starting your own private practice may have always been a dream of yours, yet doing it may feel like anything [...]