Author: Chelsea Testorff

  • CMH vs. Private Practice as a PLPC 

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    Finishing a graduate program can feel overwhelming when you start to consider your next steps. As a provisionally licensed counselor, you have many options, like private practice, community mental health (CMH), inpatient settings, and more. For me, the plan had always been CMH. I had spent six years working in community mental health as a…

  • From CBT to ACT – Finding a new approach

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    During my practicum and Internship in Graduate School, I learned to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in sessions with clients. I understood and saw the value in the approach, but if I’m being honest, I never “vibed” with it or felt it was for me as a therapist. I want to say, I think CBT…