Congratulations! You’ve done the hard work to earn your degree, you’ve completed the hours of your practicum and internship – now what? Like a passion project, your career as a private practice therapist requires maintenance. This article details what it takes to keep up with your education, skills, and training to stay competitive throughout your psychotherapy career. While our piece “How to Start your Own Private Practice in Counseling & Psychology” covers the business aspects of running a practice, this post will outline what it takes to stay up to date with the latest education and best practices in the industry.
- If you’ve recently graduated, you’ll need to earn your license.
- Once you have your license, you’ll need to renew it.
- Renewing your license means continuing your education.
- Learn how to navigate virtual therapy and the digital reality of telehealth.
- Establish your emotional boundaries early on.