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Baby, Where the Hell Is My Husband?Family WellnessSelf-Care

Baby, Where the Hell Is My Husband?

On waiting, mental health, and trusting the long game My…
Stephanie Sonntag, LCSWStephanie Sonntag, LCSW
Founding NextTherapistOCDFor TherapistsSuicide Prevention

Founding NextTherapist

Content Note: This essay includes discussion of mental illness, hospitalization,…
Stephanie Sonntag, LCSWStephanie Sonntag, LCSW
Starting Over Doesn’t Mean Starting From ScratchTherapist Self-CareBurnout Prevention

Starting Over Doesn’t Mean Starting From Scratch

There’s something seductive about the idea of a clean slate.…
Aleks Micic-Alvarez, LCSWAleks Micic-Alvarez, LCSW
The New Year Came in Like a Wrecking BallTherapist Self-CareBurnout Prevention

The New Year Came in Like a Wrecking Ball

For no reason in particular, I woke up on New…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
Trapped in TraditionFamily WellnessBurnout Prevention

Trapped in Tradition

Recently, a client and I were talking about her yearly…
Therapist, LCSWTherapist, LCSW
It’s Your Holiday Season, Too: A Guide for People-PleasersFamily WellnessBurnout Prevention

It’s Your Holiday Season, Too: A Guide for People-Pleasers

The holidays are supposed to bring joy, connection, and excitement,…
Carey Milne, LMFTCarey Milne, LMFT
The ChatGPT Hangover: Reflections on AI, Emotional Support, and the Soda-in-the-IV ProblemTherapist Self-CareBurnout Prevention

The ChatGPT Hangover: Reflections on AI, Emotional Support, and the Soda-in-the-IV Problem

The Quiet Convenience of an Always-Available Companion Lately, I’ve been…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
Boundaries, Self-Worth, and the Fear of Breaking RelationshipsFamily WellnessFor Therapists

Boundaries, Self-Worth, and the Fear of Breaking Relationships

If you’ve been doing this work long enough, you’ve seen…
Tiana McCallTiana McCall
Cue the Cancellations!Therapist Self-CareBurnout PreventionTherapy MarketingFor TherapistsScheduling & Admin Tools

Cue the Cancellations!

My old supervisor used to say: “December is the month…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
How Society Teaches Men to Disconnect and How Therapy Helps ReconnectSuicide PreventionMenFor TherapistsFamily Wellness

How Society Teaches Men to Disconnect and How Therapy Helps Reconnect

There is a quiet but powerful script many men grow…
Aleks Micic-Alvarez, LCSWAleks Micic-Alvarez, LCSW
Why the Time Change Hits Hard (and Why It’s Not Just You)Family WellnessFor Therapists

Why the Time Change Hits Hard (and Why It’s Not Just You)

Lately, on the drive to and from my kids’ junior…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
Men’s Mental Health Month: The Hardest Door to Walk ThroughFamily WellnessFor TherapistsMen

Men’s Mental Health Month: The Hardest Door to Walk Through

Men’s Mental Health Month reminds me of the Julia Reagan…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
It’s Movember!Family WellnessFor Therapists

It’s Movember!

Have you heard of this? There’s a social media trend…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
From Shame to Curiosity: Understanding ADHD Through a Somatic LensFamily WellnessFor TherapistsADHD

From Shame to Curiosity: Understanding ADHD Through a Somatic Lens

Lately, somatic approaches — tuning into the wisdom of the…
Aleks Micic-Alvarez, LCSWAleks Micic-Alvarez, LCSW
From the Inside: ADHD and RelationshipsFamily WellnessFor TherapistsADHD

From the Inside: ADHD and Relationships

In a recent discussion with Jenny Jarvis, CMHC, and practice…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
Being a Therapist Isn’t What People Think It IsFor TherapistsBurnout PreventionTherapist Self-Care

Being a Therapist Isn’t What People Think It Is

Most people imagine therapy as a neat one-hour session where…
Aleks Micic-Alvarez, LCSWAleks Micic-Alvarez, LCSW
Myths That Keep Us Silent: Debunking Harmful Beliefs About Best Practices for Suicidal ClientsKids & TeensSuicide PreventionFor TherapistsFamily Wellness

Myths That Keep Us Silent: Debunking Harmful Beliefs About Best Practices for Suicidal Clients

The Myths That Shape Our Approach So many myths about…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
What ADHD Can Look Like in WomenADHDFor Therapists

What ADHD Can Look Like in Women

Lost and Found The number one concern I have if…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
Listening Beyond the Checklist: A Human Approach to Suicide PreventionSuicide PreventionFor Therapists

Listening Beyond the Checklist: A Human Approach to Suicide Prevention

Every therapist remembers the first time they are touched by…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
The Back to School Whiplash: Helping Kids (and Yourself) Survive the Back-to-School RushKids & TeensFamily Wellness

The Back to School Whiplash: Helping Kids (and Yourself) Survive the Back-to-School Rush

Therapists: Ready for the August Whiplash? You know the drill.…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
Therapist Directories Aren’t Working—Here’s What IsScheduling & Admin ToolsTherapy Marketing

Therapist Directories Aren’t Working—Here’s What Is

After completing my final exam for full licensure, I updated…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
Why the Right Match Matters More Than a Full CaseloadBurnout PreventionTherapist Self-Care

Why the Right Match Matters More Than a Full Caseload

My client stares off into the distance. She’s in the…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
From Burnout to Booked: Why Admin Relief is the First StepScheduling & Admin ToolsBuilding a Private Practice

From Burnout to Booked: Why Admin Relief is the First Step

I’m sitting in a session with a client. She is…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag