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Why I left full time academic work

A little more than two years ago now, I left my position as an Associate Professor at Alliant International University in Los Angeles. Many people have asked me since then why I left full time academic...

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Takeaways from the Therapy Reimagined Conference

If you weren’t able to attend the first-ever Therapy Reimagined Conference on October 5-6 in Culver City, CA, then I’m sorry to say you missed some incredible speakers. Their presentations covered a...

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness is a mess

When the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF) started in 2007, mental health professionals all over the country expressed optimism and relief. Student debt is crushing younger mental health...

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Three books every couple therapist should read

I’ve been doing couple therapy (not “couples therapy”) for almost 20 years now, going back to my time as a graduate student. I truly enjoy the work. It’s enriching in countless ways, one of which is...

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Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs – 6th ed (2019)...

So, uh, yeah, it’s pretty much all in the headline! We’ve updated our essential guide to California law for master’s-level mental health professionals. Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and...

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Self-care is great, if you can afford it

From the time you were in graduate school, your instructors and supervisors have likely emphasized the importance of self-care. Burnout is a real risk in the world of counseling and psychotherapy, and...

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Prologue: A poem for new grad students

I wrote this poem several years ago, and republish it each fall as a welcome to students beginning their graduate studies in the mental health professions. Every fall, the universities where I teach...

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California MFT program costs vary — by more than $100,000

As I’ve covered here before, it can be quite difficult to get a real sense of how much your MFT graduate program will cost before enrolling. Universities have a habit of being opaque about MFT program...

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California BBS adds Telehealth CE requirement for everyone, new Law and...

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed Assembly Bill 1759, making a couple of key changes in continuing education (CE) requirements for California MFTs, clinical counselors, and clinical...

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Earn CE credit for reading Basics of California Law

Graduate programs around the state use Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs to teach their students. If you’re a grad student in California, and your program doesn’t use it, they...

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