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Practical Steps to Establish Clear Boundaries in LPC Supervision
Establishing clear boundaries in LPC supervision is fundamental to fostering a safe, ethical, and effective learning environment for both...


The Power of Collective Growth: Benefits of Group Supervision for LPC Associates in Texas
As Licensed Professional Counselors in Texas, we understand the critical role supervision plays in developing competent, ethical...


Ethics in LPC Supervision: What New Texas Supervisors Need to Know
Stepping into the role of a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas is both an honor and a significant responsibility....


Top 3 Challenges New LPC Supervisors Face — And How to Overcome Them (Includes downloadable Feedback Planning Worksheet)
New LPC Supervisors often face a steep learning curve as they shift from providing clinical services to guiding the professional...


Setting Healthy Boundaries: Handling Non-Clinical Client Communications
As a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor, maintaining professional boundaries with clients is crucial for ethical practice, therapeutic...


Texas LPCs! Are You Aware of the Recent Board Accepted Amendments?
Hello LPCs! In case you were not aware, at the June 6, 2025 Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Board Meeting,...


🌞 Managing Summer-Time Client Cancellations: Some Ideas for Texas LPCs and Supervisors
Summer in Texas brings sunshine, vacations, and—if you're a practicing LPC or LPC Supervisor—a noticeable uptick in client cancellations....


PTSD Awareness Month: Empowering Texas LPCs and Supervisors to Lead Trauma-Informed Care (Includes link to PCL-5 Self-Assessment Tools)
June is PTSD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder and advocating for...


Dear Texas LPC: A Letter to the Burned-Out Counselor
Dear Fellow Counselor, If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re tired — maybe not just physically, but in that heavy,...


Navigating the Impact of Recent ICE Apprehensions on Texas LPC Counselors
The landscape of immigration enforcement in Texas has shifted dramatically in 2025, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...


Phubbing? Let's talk.
Phubbing . It's common for a client's behaviors outside the counseling session to significantly impact their well-being and the concerns...


The Unseen Ally: Why Religious Beliefs Matter in Counseling and How to Ethically Incorporate Them
As mental health counselors, we're trained to explore the multifaceted aspects of a client's life – their thoughts, emotions, behaviors,...
I Had a Black Dog
May is Mental Health Awareness Month-a time to spotlight the realities of living with mental health conditions and the importance of...


The Critical Importance of Quarterly Supervision Reviews for LPC Supervisors
In the journey from Licensed Professional Counselor Associate to fully licensed LPC in Texas, supervision plays a pivotal role in...


Structuring Effective Supervision Sessions: Evidence-Based Practices for Texas LPC Supervisors (Worksheet Download)
As a Texas LPC Supervisor, your role in developing competent, ethical counselors is crucial to the profession and the clients they will...


Finding Your Theoretical Compass: A Guide for LPC Associates on Identifying Your Orientation (Worksheet Download)
Navigating the early stages of your counseling career as an LPC Associate is exciting, challenging, and often filled with big questions....


Walking the Tightrope: Ethically Navigating Hot-Button Issues in Texas Therapy Sessions
As LPCs in Texas, we know our state is often at the epicenter of passionate national conversations. From border policies and immigration...


Shining a Light: Why Counseling Awareness Month (April 2025) is More Important Than Ever
Every April, the American Counseling Association (ACA) spearheads Counseling Awareness Month (CAM). This isn't just another designated...


The Critical Role of LPC Supervisors: Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Mental Health Professionals
As supervisors of Licensed Professional Counselors, recognizing and managing compassion fatigue and burnout is essential to maintain the...


The Rise of AI Chatbots in Therapy: Implications for Texas LPCs and Supervisors
A current Dartmouth College news article , reports on the findings of a clinical trial involving a therapy chatbot. The study...

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