Free Resources

The resources below are for:

  1. Lay people seeking information on mental health, trauma, attachment, relationships

  2. Independently licensed social workers and mental health therapists seeking knowledge on trauma, attachment, relationships, culture and business skills toward opening and sustaining a private practice

  3. Associate social workers and mental health therapists pursuing independent licensure

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for clients

For Clients

INSURANCE

  1. Understanding Health Insurance

  2. Insurance Referrals (Premera, Lifewise, Kaiser PPO, Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Regence, BCBS, etc.)

  3. Out of Network Reimbursement

  4. Why I Don’t Accept Insurance

THERAPY REFERRALS

A full list of Washington State & California referrals can be found clicking here including:

  1. Low & Lower Cost Therapy - $10 - $90

  2. Insurance Therapists - Premera, BCBS, First Choice, Regence, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser, United, Lifewise, Etc. 

  3. Specialists: PTSD, OCD, ADHD, Couples/Dyads, Family Therapy, Eating Disorders, Insomnia/Sleep Issues, Etc.

  4. Apple Health/Medicaid Therapy

  5. Pro Bono (Free) Therapy

  6. BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Therapists

  7. Queer & Trans* Therapists 

  8. Mental Health Funds & Scholarships

SPECIFIC REFERRALS

  1. Black Therapists in Washington State

  2. Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Washington State 

  3. BIPOC Therapists in Washington State

  4. BIPOC Somatic Experiencing Practitioners in the USA

FIRST TIME IN THERAPY RESOURCES

  1. How To Find A Therapist

  2. Types of Therapy

  3. What Makes Therapy Effective?

  4. Levels of Care

  5. Types of Therapy Approaches/Modalities

  6. Trauma Therapy Modalities/Approaches

  7. Relationship & Attachment Therapy Modalities/Approaches

  8. Types of Therapists

  9. What To Expect From Your Therapist 

  10. Your Rights as a Client 

  11. Common Client Questions

  12. Therapy Never Includes Sexual Behavior

TRAUMA RESOURCES

  1. How To Heal From Trauma Without Therapy (Or In Conjunction To Therapy)

  2. Education on Trauma& PTSD

  3. Trauma Therapy Modalities/Approaches

  4. Complex Trauma Resources

  5. Trauma Blog

  6. Attachment & Relationship Blog

  7. Poems on Grief & Trauma

RELATIONSHIP RESOURCES

  1. Relationship & Attachment Modalities

  2. How To Work Toward A Secure Attachment Without Therapy (Or In Conjunction To Therapy)

  3. Adult Attachment Styles & Questionnaire

  4. Attachment & Relationship Blog

  5. Poems

  6. Quotes & Passages

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FOR THERAPISTS

For Therapists & Supervisees

Looking for a supervisor? Want to learn more how to be a a more effective therapist?

Want to open your own private practice? Questions about marketing and advertising that we didn’t learn in school?

I’ve compiled the information below to save you time and to increase access into opening your own private practice. Knowledge is power and should be distributed freely.

In a capitalist culture, information is hidden and protected to focus on the benefit of a small population.

We need more quality and culturally responsive therapists whether they work in agencies or in private practice.

Click below to learn more.

Social Work & Clinical Supervision Resources

This includes information around:

  1. Finding a Supervisor

  2. Laws For Therapists in Washington State (RCW & WAC)

  3. Checking Your License Status (WA DOH)

  4. Tips for Associates (LMHCAs, LMFTAs, LICSWAs)

  5. Licensure Journey & Process

  6. The Basics of Therapy & Core Counseling Skills

Employment Opportunities in Washington State

This includes information around:

  1. Group Practices Hiring Associates (W2 & 1099)

  2. Differences Between 1099 & W2

  3. Group Practice vs. Private Practice vs. Agencies/Non profit

  4. Am I Ready For Private Practice?

  5. Nonprofits & Agencies

  6. IOPs & PHPs

  7. Post MSW Fellowships

Low Cost/Free CEUs & Training & Scholarships

ASWB Social Work Exam Resources

Supervision Blog

Read blog posts about how to be a more effective therapist.

Private Practice/Business Resources

This includes information around:

  1. How Do I Open a Private Practice In WA State?

    1. List of Business/Marketing Resources

      1. Website Templates

      2. Social Media Marketing

      3. Marketing Funnels

      4. Google Ads

      5. Content Writing

      6. SEO

      7. Business Coaching

    2. List of Private Practice Resources

      1. EHR

      2. Office Space

      3. Phone

      4. Email

      5. Business Address

      6. Banks

      7. Payment Options

      8. Accounting & Accountants

      9. Health Insurance

      10. Liability Insurance

What Makes Therapy Effective?

Have you ever wondered what makes therapy effective and successful?

Have you been to therapy before and didn’t feel like you made progress? Conversely, have you been to therapy before and found it super helpful?

We’ll explore the concept of The Common Factors, or researched back evidence that contribute to successful mental health treatment.

What Makes Therapy Effective?
What Makes Therapy Effective?
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Adult Attachment Styles Questionnaire

LEARN ABOUT YOUR ATTACHMENT STYLES AND HOW THIS IMPACTS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

Adult Attachment Styles & Questionnaire
Adult Attachment Styles & Questionnaire
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Relationship Blog

Featured
Common Challenges For Most Couples/Relationships
Common Challenges For Most Couples/Relationships
What Is The Goal of Couples Therapy?
What Is The Goal of Couples Therapy?
Common Sabotaging Tactics In Romantic Relationships
Common Sabotaging Tactics In Romantic Relationships
What is Avoidant Attachment Style?
What is Avoidant Attachment Style?
Self Esteem Therapy
Self Esteem Therapy
Loving Someone With Avoidant Attachment
Loving Someone With Avoidant Attachment
What If My Partner Doesn’t Want To Go To Couples Therapy?
What If My Partner Doesn’t Want To Go To Couples Therapy?
What Are The Most Common Mistakes Couples Make?
What Are The Most Common Mistakes Couples Make?
8 Ways To Better Understand Your Emotions
8 Ways To Better Understand Your Emotions
Common Signs Of A Relationship & Marriage Ending
Common Signs Of A Relationship & Marriage Ending
How To Break Unhealthy Relationship Patterns
How To Break Unhealthy Relationship Patterns
How To Overcome Growing Up In A Dysfunctional Family
How To Overcome Growing Up In A Dysfunctional Family
What Causes Family Dysfunction?
What Causes Family Dysfunction?
Relationship 101: Five Listening Skills
Relationship 101: Five Listening Skills
How To Identify Your Feelings
How To Identify Your Feelings
Are You A Pursuer or Withdrawer?
Are You A Pursuer or Withdrawer?
Relationship 101: Questions To Ask To Learn About Your Upbringing & Attachment Style
Relationship 101: Questions To Ask To Learn About Your Upbringing & Attachment Style
What Is Relational Cultural Therapy?
What Is Relational Cultural Therapy?
Online Couples Counseling In Seattle, Washington For Trauma Recovery
Online Marriage Counseling In Seattle, Washington
Online Marriage Counseling In Seattle, Washington
Multicultural Couples Therapy
Multicultural Couples Therapy
4 Types of Parenting Styles
Parenting Children as a Childhood Trauma Survivor
Parenting Children as a Childhood Trauma Survivor

Trauma Blog

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How Early Childhood Trauma Shapes Our Beliefs About Ourselves & How We Cope
How Early Childhood Trauma Shapes Our Beliefs About Ourselves & How We Cope
Self Like Parts In Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Self Like Parts In Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Fawning, Appeasing & People Pleasing Therapy
Fawning, Appeasing & People Pleasing Therapy
Effects of Growing Up With Emotionally Immature Parents
Effects of Growing Up With Emotionally Immature Parents
Emotionally Immature vs. Mature Parents
Emotionally Immature vs. Mature Parents
Top Down (Talk Therapy) vs. Bottom Up Approaches (Somatic Therapy) To Therapy
Top Down (Talk Therapy) vs. Bottom Up Approaches (Somatic Therapy) To Therapy
Do I Cut Off My Asian Parents & Family Members?
Do I Cut Off My Asian Parents & Family Members?
Feeling Tired After Trauma Therapy Session
Feeling Tired After Trauma Therapy Session
What Are Somatic Therapy Interventions?
What Are Somatic Therapy Interventions?
Myths of Going To Therapy
Myths of Going To Therapy
Exercises For The Inner Critic After Childhood Trauma
Exercises For The Inner Critic After Childhood Trauma
Therapy For Therapists
Therapy For Therapists
How To Be A Good Parent After Childhood Trauma
How To Be A Good Parent After Childhood Trauma
Growing Up With An Alcoholic Parent/Caregiver
Growing Up With An Alcoholic Parent/Caregiver
The Effects of PTSD & Trauma: Avoidance
The Effects of PTSD & Trauma: Avoidance
What is Parentification?
What is Parentification?
Adult Children of Immigrants
Adult Children of Immigrants
When Should I Stop Going To Therapy?
When Should I Stop Going To Therapy?
Tracking Sensations In Somatic Therapy
Tracking Sensations In Somatic Therapy
Why Don’t Some People Develop PTSD After Trauma?
Why Don’t Some People Develop PTSD After Trauma?
How To End Therapy & End Your Relationship With Your Therapist
How To End Therapy & End Your Relationship With Your Therapist
I Don’t Know What To Talk About In Therapy
I Don’t Know What To Talk About In Therapy
9 Signs You Are In Trauma Survival Mode
9 Signs You Are In Trauma Survival Mode
How Does Culture Affect Attachment Styles?
How Does Culture Affect Attachment Styles?
Overcoming Fear of Going to Therapy
Overcoming Fear of Going to Therapy
Foreshortened Future and Trauma
Foreshortened Future and Trauma
How To Know If Your Therapist Is A Good Fit
How To Know If Your Therapist Is A Good Fit
Intention Setting & Having Goals In Therapy
Intention Setting & Having Goals In Therapy
Identifying & Exploring Your Personal Trauma Triggers
Identifying & Exploring Your Personal Trauma Triggers
Identifying Your Trauma Survival Strategies & Coping Methods
Identifying Your Trauma Survival Strategies & Coping Methods

Supervision Blog

Featured
The Basics of Therapy & Counseling For Associate/New Therapists
The Basics of Therapy & Counseling For Associate/New Therapists
Common Factors In Therapy: Therapeutic Alliance
Common Factors In Therapy: Therapeutic Alliance
The Beginning Of Therapy & First Sessions
The Beginning Of Therapy & First Sessions
Common Factors: Soliciting Feedback & Measurement
Common Factors: Soliciting Feedback & Measurement
Am I Ready For Private Practice As An Associate Therapist?
Am I Ready For Private Practice As An Associate Therapist?
Common Factors: The Client
Common Factors: The Client
Countertransfence & Transference
Countertransfence & Transference
Common Factors: Client Expectations
Common Factors: Client Expectations
Common Factors: Goal Consensus
Common Factors: Goal Consensus
Process Versus Content In Therapy
Process Versus Content In Therapy
Common Factors: Therapist Empathy
Common Factors: Therapist Empathy
Terminations & Ending Therapy
Terminations & Ending Therapy
Common Factors: The Therapist & Genuineness
Common Factors: The Therapist & Genuineness
How Long Does It Take To Get A Full Caseload?
How Long Does It Take To Get A Full Caseload?
Tips For Associate Mental Health Social Workers and Therapists in Washington State
Tips For Associate Mental Health Social Workers and Therapists in Washington State
Therapy Group Practice vs. Agency vs. Private Practice
Therapy Group Practice vs. Agency vs. Private Practice
Reflective Questions For Associate Therapists in Supervision
Reflective Questions For Associate Therapists in Supervision
Common Issues & Topics Explored In Supervision
Common Issues & Topics Explored In Supervision
Common Fears & Worries Of New Therapists
Common Fears & Worries Of New Therapists
Group Practices Hiring LSWAICs, LMCHAs & LMFTAs In Washington State
Group Practices Hiring LSWAICs, LMCHAs & LMFTAs In Washington State
Private Practice is Not For Everyone
Private Practice is Not For Everyone
How To Get The Most Out of Supervision
How To Get The Most Out of Supervision
Decolonizing Clinical Supervision: Authenticity & Honoring Our Gifts
Decolonizing Clinical Supervision: Authenticity & Honoring Our Gifts
Understanding Our Own Family And How It Impacts Us As Therapists
Understanding Our Own Family And How It Impacts Us As Therapists
Asking For Help & Building Community As A Therapist
Asking For Help & Building Community As A Therapist
Taking Care Of Ourselves As Therapists
Taking Care Of Ourselves As Therapists
Developmental Model of Clinical Supervision
Developmental Model of Clinical Supervision
Working With Protectors & Client Resistance
Working With Protectors & Client Resistance
Practicing Self Compassion As A Therapist
Practicing Self Compassion As A Therapist
Therapist Self Disclosure: What’s Helpful And Unhelpful
Therapist Self Disclosure: What’s Helpful And Unhelpful