If you’re a social work student, licensure candidate, or LCSW supervisor based in California, it’s important to know that changes are coming to the LCSW licensure and supervision process. The following changes will impact ASWs…
Kristie Overstreet Ph.D., LPCC, LMHC, LPC, CST The idea of having to study for your exam during the holidays can be depressing. People around you are enjoying the holiday festivities, and you feel the pressure…
You’re home from a day at work, and you’re ready to crack open your study materials so that you can pass your licensure exam. But as the time approaches, you find yourself distracted by…
Kristie Overstreet Ph.D., LPCC, LMHC, LPC, CST Navigating the field of mental health careers can be difficult. From different areas of study, therapeutic approaches, and specialty designations, there are many options on the clinical buffet.…
Kristie Overstreet Ph.D., LPCC, LMHC, LPC, CST There are many tips and tricks to help memorize information. However, there isn’t a substitute for putting in the study time to retain it. The key is to…
Kristie Overstreet Ph.D., LPCC, LMHC, LPC, CST Your role in the helping profession is to support, motivate, and assist clients with their problems. You are a caring person who likes to help others, but it’s…
Kristie Overstreet Ph.D., LPCC, LMHC, LPC, CST One class that needs to be added to our master’s level training program is navigating and managing personal relationships for therapist. We spend countless hours learning how to…
Kristie Overstreet Ph.D., LPCC, LMHC, LPC, CST Resilience is one of the most powerful tools a person can have when it comes to mental health. You aren’t born with it, but you can develop it.…
Kristie Overstreet Ph.D., LPCC, LMHC, LPC, CST Are you trying to decide which master’s level degree is right for you? It can be overwhelming trying to choose the right clinical path. The best way…
If you’re reading this after recently passing a social work licensure exam, we’d like to offer you huge congratulations! No matter which test you just passed, you no doubt put an enormous amount of work…