The Nervous System of the Therapist: Why Regulation Matters as Much as Clinical Skill
Therapists often normalize running on empty. We push through sessions, skip meals, ignore body cues, and tell ourselves we’ll rest later. Over time, this pattern erodes our capacity for presence, attunement, and creativity.
Growing Your Therapy Practice: A Guide to Social Media Marketing As a Mental Health Professional with either an ASWB-approved or NBCC-approved license
Learn how to use social media strategically to grow your therapy practice. This guide covers choosing platforms, creating valuable content, and engaging your audience to build your brand and attract clients.
A Decade of Healing: How I Built a Thriving Therapy and Consulting Practice
I’m celebrating 10 years in private practice! Learn how intentional branding, specialized training in EMDR and Racial Trauma, and a commitment to racial equity helped me build a successful therapy and consulting business.
Your Roadmap to Launching a Private Therapy Practice as a Mental Health Professionals with either an ASWB-approved or NBCC-approved license
Ready to start your own private therapy practice? This guide walks you through the crucial first steps, from navigating legal requirements and choosing your niche to creating a solid business plan.
Honoring Pregnancy and Infant Loss: Holding Space for Grief, Healing, and Hope in Our Communities
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to honor, remember, and bring light to the experiences of families who have endured the unimaginable loss of a child. For many, this month is deeply personal. It represents both grief and resilience, silence and storytelling, sorrow and strength. As BIPOC mental health professionals, this […]
Breaking the Silence: Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month and the Role of Mental Health Professionals
Every October, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Awareness Month calls us to pause, reflect, and act. For mental health professionals, this awareness month is more than a recognition of statistics, it’s a reminder of the profound responsibility we carry in supporting survivors, addressing trauma, and creating safe therapeutic spaces. At RS Wellness, we believe that clinicians, […]
Raising Your Therapy Practice Fees: As mental health professional with either an ASWB-approved or NBCC-approved license
Raising fees in your therapy practice can feel daunting, but it’s a necessary part of running a sustainable business, especially as your experience grows or your expenses increase.
Recovery: Reframing the Journey for Mental Health Professionals
At RS Wellness and Counseling Center, we believe that recovery is not a destination but a living, breathing process, one filled with challenges, resilience, and profound transformation. For mental health professionals, supporting clients on their recovery journey requires both evidence-based practices and deep human compassion. Too often, recovery is viewed as a linear path or […]
From Awareness to Action: Honoring Suicide Prevention Month in Our Work
Each September, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month reminds us of the urgent and ongoing responsibility mental health professionals carry in addressing one of the most pressing public health concerns of our time. Suicide is not only a leading cause of death in the United States, but it also ripples through families, communities, and entire systems of […]
Easing Into Structure: Supporting Clients (and Ourselves) During Back-to-School Season
As the long days of summer begin to wind down, a familiar shift starts to happen. Vacations wrap up, backpacks are filled, routines are reestablished, and a new rhythm emerges. The transition from summer’s slower pace to the structure of the school year is both energizing and overwhelming—for clients, families, and let’s be honest—for many […]