EPISODE · Mar 6, 2023 · 36 MIN
05: The Journey of Discovering a Niche
from Sincerely, 2 Imperfect Therapists · host Sincerely, 2 Imperfect Therapists
To Niche or Not to Niche! That is the question. Niching is a pretty controversial topic amongst therapists. Some believe that niching down is unnecessary because it can feel exclusionary to some people seeking therapy. Others believe that the best way to grow your practice and provide quality therapy is to niche down. Join us as we explore this week our niching journeys; you know the drill, find a cozy spot to do your notes, plug in your headphones, and come along for the ride! We discuss the following points this week: Which populations make us feel fulfilled to work with. Your pain points can drive your attraction to work with a specific population. When do we draw the line on filling up our caseload vs. accepting every client? How do you find your niche? Managing countertransference. The importance of seeking consultation as we niche down. Aida and Laura’s journeys with niching down. Aida Morales is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and EMDR-trained therapist in Connecticut who is passionate about working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and a sense of self - caused by relational trauma stemming from attachment wounds and socio/cultural factors. Connect with Aida: website, Instagram, TikTok Laura Pisani is a Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) and Certified EMDR Therapist in Connecticut who journeys with ambitious, driven, over-thinkers and perfectionists struggling with anxiety and complex trauma. Connect with Laura: website, Instagram, TikTok
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To Niche or Not to Niche! That is the question. Niching is a pretty controversial topic amongst therapists. Some believe that niching down is unnecessary because it can feel exclusionary to some people seeking therapy. Others believe that the best way to grow your practice and provide quality therapy is to niche down. Join us as we explore this week our niching journeys; you know the drill, find a cozy spot to do your notes, plug in your headphones, and come along for the ride! We discuss the following points this week: Which populations make us feel fulfilled to work with. Your pain points can drive your attraction to work with a specific population. When do we draw the line on filling up our caseload vs. accepting every client? How do you find your niche? Managing countertransference. The importance of seeking consultation as we niche down. Aida and Laura’s journeys with niching down. Aida Morales is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and EMDR-trained therapist in Connecticut who is passionate about working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and a sense of self - caused by relational trauma stemming from attachment wounds and socio/cultural factors. Connect with Aida: website, Instagram, TikTok Laura Pisani is a Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) and Certified EMDR Therapist in Connecticut who journeys with ambitious, driven, over-thinkers and perfectionists struggling with anxiety and complex trauma. Connect with Laura: website, Instagram, TikTok
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