For Clinicians
Clinician sustainability starts here
A core value of my work as a therapist, clinical supervisor, and founder of Kestrel Psychotherapy is supporting fellow clinicians, not just clients. Far too often clinicians are expected to sacrifice themselves and their own wellbeing for the work. Many times we are groomed, sometimes even from early life events, to accept the idea that the level of our self-sacrifice demonstrates the depth of our compassion and care. The helping profession, disproportionately staffed by those socialized toward caretaking, has further encouraged this self-sacrifice in the name of ethical practice and overall client care. The pressure and fear of judgement or failing others can make it near impossible to set boundaries or assert ourselves within the industry, despite teaching our clients to do this very thing. I've witnessed clinicians unable to pay their bills, experience worsening mental health, and walk away completely from a profession they loved feeling like a failure.
That is not sustainable and it is not okay.
I don't have all the answers, and no one person can shift an industry with a history of exploitative practices. But I can share what two decades across a variety of mental health settings has taught me, and foster a place where clinicians can think, be curious, and build upon their strengths as we navigate this field together.
I welcome all clinicians here, regardless of career stage, who are tired of figuring it out alone.
Below you will find current offerings, ongoing groups, and resources built with clinician sustainability in mind.
What to Expect in Kestrel Group Spaces
Whether you are joining a supervision group, a peer meetup, or a small group experience, the culture here is consistent. These are spaces built on curiosity over certainty, mutual respect, and a willingness to sit with the complexity that surrounds good clinical care.
You will be expected to come with humility, engage genuinely with others, and be willing to explore how your own history and values impact your work. We operate from the belief that the systems we and our clients navigate are often oppressive, and that good clinical work includes working to reduce harm.
If you are looking for a place to be judgmental or feel superior, this is not it. If you are looking for a place to grow alongside people who leverage unconditional positive regard and an openness to learning and growth, you are in the right spot.
For information specific clinical supervision and consultation topics, including approaches, rates, and licensure details, visit the Supervision and Consultation page
Recent Events
Your Clients Get Informed Consent. But Do You? Career Decisions for Clinicians Who Don't Want to Get Burned
Is This for You?
Maybe you're just starting out and the excitement of finishing your degree is being met with the overwhelming reality of figuring out where to begin. Maybe you've been in the field for a while and a job that once felt right no longer does. Or maybe you've been burned by an employer before and you're not walking into the next job without asking better questions first.
Whatever brought you here, the field does not hand you easy answers on jobs. There is no guidebook, no industry standard, and rarely a neutral party teaching you how to consider your best interests. The pressure is real and everyone seems to have their own opinion. It's your income, your clients, your career, and your sustainability in this work that all need to align.
What to Expect
A free, live, small group experience. Cameras on, conversation encouraged. This is not a webinar and it is not a lecture. It is a guided conversation for clinicians who have questions about the next steps in their career and how to think through them.
We will cover what to look for in a job, questions to ask, types of employment structures and how they could impact your income and autonomy, and considerations for how to be sustainable in your career.
Sessions are not recorded. What happens in the room stays in the room.
Who This Is For
Clinicians at any stage. New grads, newly licensed, or seasoned clinicians considering a shift. You don't even need to have a job offer in front of you to get something out of this. Sometimes the most useful thing is knowing what questions to ask before you need them.
Details
Format: Virtual, Kestrel Psychotherapy Virtual Office.
Cost: Free but space is limited.
Registration required here.
Small Group experiences
Career Decisions for Clinicians Series
A small group experience for clinicians navigating job decisions, employment structures, and career transitions.
ADHD Clinician cohort
Coming soon
Post License Support
Beyond Supervision
Every other Thursday
8am to 9am
(join the waitlist)
CPCS Coaching Group
Designed for newly approved CPCS in Georgia to support your development as a clinical supervisor.
New group forming soon
Consultation & collaboration
New group forming soon