Consultation and Supervision 

Olya Clem, Common Thread Counseling, Anchorage, Alaska

COUNSELOR CONSULTATION

There are many great reasons to start a private practice. Maybe you crave financial and clinical independence, maybe you want to serve your ideal clients, maybe you have a vision for a larger organization you will one day spearhead. Is it possible for you? With the right support, absolutely! Business owners are made, not born. As a private practitioner, you don’t need to change who you are. Instead, build a business based on your values and vision, fueled by your passion to serve others and thrive as a professional and an individual. 

I was in your shoes once, feeling overwhelmed, terrified and excited at the same time. Three years later, I am enjoying my thriving and fulfilling private-pay practice right here in Alaska! Now it’s your turn to learn vicariously from my mistakes and share in on the knowledge acquired! 

Personalized Private Practice Consultation  

Transitioning to a private practice is rewarding and fulfilling, but it can also be a daunting experience. For therapists looking to branch out on their own after being part of a larger network, you may be asking yourself how to maintain a network of support, how to manage your time and energy as you grow your private practice in a way that is best suited for you. If you choose to accept health insurance, there are hurdles which have nothing to do with client welfare, and if you choose to navigate away from insurance, you may be wondering how you will budget for the transition to self-paying clients. Having a knowledgeable guide can ease the burden of going-it-alone, and a consultant who works as a therapist in Alaska and knows our specific obstacles and needs as both therapists and small business owners can make this process significantly more rewarding and less stressful. Let me help you find your place in the world of private practice mental health providers and build your confidence as you build your business.

Email me today and let me support you in building the practice you envision and deserve! Reach out to olyaclem@commonthreadcounseling.com.

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SUPERVISION

When did you know you are meant to help others? Perhaps it was early in life, when you felt truly heard yourself? Maybe, it was after encouragement from friends and family? Or was it your own experience in therapy that inspired you? Becoming the therapist you are meant to be is a life-long process. Whether you are a clinician working on your license or a therapist with years of experience, our calling to aid in the support and growth of others isn’t a road we ought to go alone.

Licensure Supervision

If you are working toward your licensure, you have been through training and have the resources within you to develop as a counselor. As a supervisor, I can walk beside you as a collaborator as you navigate the skills you already possess and learn how to use them effectively. My goal is to create an environment where you can feel open to and fully engaged as a therapist and become the best provider for your clients that you can be.

I would best align with therapists working with teens and adults, who are in private practice or looking to start one in the future. 

Postgraduate Supervision

No matter how long you’ve been offering care to others, being a therapist can be tough work and deserves knowledgeable support. Finding a clinical supervisor who can guide you, help you process as a clinician can make all the difference in your quality of life and in the quality of care you feel capable of offering to your clients. My specialty is as a trauma-informed therapist who works with developmental trauma, with additional training in Brainspotting, for teens and adults. If you work in one or multiple of these fields, 

If you are looking for a supervisor to help you become the best version of yourself as a therapist, reach out to me at olyaclem@commonthreadcounseling.com to discuss our options.