The Consulting Corner: Insights & Support for Mental Health Professionals
A valuable resource for practical tools, clinical insights, and wellness strategies tailored for therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals. Stay informed, inspired, and supported in your practice.
An internal HUD memo has altered Fair Housing Act practices relating to emotional support animals. Learn what this ESA policy shift means for your therapy practice.
Therapists are increasingly encountering suspicious client inquiries that may be part of common scam patterns, including vague emails, pressure to deviate from standard processes, and overpayment refund schemes. This guide outlines key red flags to watch for and provides practical strategies and templates to help clinicians maintain clear boundaries, protect their practice, and distinguish between legitimate clients and potentially fraudulent outreach.
Violence in mental health settings, while uncommon, is a serious concern. This guide covers safety strategies for therapists, including office design, client screening, telehealth, and home-based practices to reduce risks and protect everyone involved.
Mental Health America’s 2025 report reveals crucial trends in adult and youth mental health, access to care, and state-level disparities. This summary distills the key findings for clinicians and offers actionable insights to guide advocacy, prevention, and system-level change.
From workforce shortages to AI in therapy, mental health care in 2026 is undergoing rapid transformation. Licensed therapist Rebecca Stone breaks down nine key trends reshaping the way therapy is delivered—and what professionals and clients need to know to keep up.
Learn about clinical consultation, peer consultation groups, trainings, and resources designed for mental health professionals. Meet Rebecca Stone, LMHC-QS, and explore custom support at Stone Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC.
Learn how an online course can help you prepare your Florida mental health practice for hurricanes, flooding, and other weather disruptions. Practical and clinical information, resources, and tools are included.
Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are more than just pets—they can play a vital role in a client’s mental health treatment. Writing ESA letters is more complex and nuanced than it seems on the surface. This guide breaks down what therapists need to know about ESA laws, ethical responsibilities, and how to navigate ESA requests.
Thinking about starting your own private mental health practice? Discover how a comprehensive e-course can guide you through legal setup, marketing, finances, logistics, and more—plus, get a free key terms glossary to help you launch with more understanding and confidence.
Feeling isolated in private practice? Joining a small, supportive peer consultation group for licensed mental health professionals can be a valuable solution. Connect, consult, and grow with like-minded clinicians and beat the private practice isolation.
As online therapy becomes a cornerstone of modern mental health care, clinicians are navigating new terrain in delivering effective, ethical, and client-centered support. Whether you're just launching your telehealth services or looking to refine your virtual practice, this guide offers a comprehensive look at the benefits, challenges, and clinical considerations of online therapy. From choosing secure platforms to maintaining therapeutic rapport through a screen, we explore what it takes to succeed in this evolving digital landscape.
We're celebrating Mackenzie Moore Torres on becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and stepping into a new role as Clinical Director! Learn more about her journey.
