Welcome to c/therapists!

A community for mental health professionals to discuss the practice, business, and development of therapy as a profession. Our members include counselors, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health practitioners.

Purpose

This is a space to discuss:

• Professional development and career paths
• Industry trends and research
• Education and training
• Work-life balance and professional challenges
• Therapeutic approaches and modalities
• Professional ethics and standards

Important Notes

This is NOT a place to:

• Seek mental health advice or treatment
• Request therapist recommendations or referrals
• Share personal mental health struggles
• Seek diagnosis or clinical opinions
• Request or provide clinical supervision

Community Guidelines

1. Keep discussions focused on the profession, not clients or cases. No identifying information about clients may be shared, even if anonymized.

2. Maintain professional discourse. While we welcome diverse perspectives and healthy debate, remember to engage respectfully.

3. No advertising or self-promotion of private practices, programs, or services.

4. No medical or mental health advice. This includes responding to requests for personal mental health guidance.

5. Student questions about the profession are welcome, but clinical training questions should be directed to your supervisors and instructors.

Posting Guidelines

When creating a post, please:

• Use clear, descriptive titles
• Specify the aspect of the profession you're discussing
• Include relevant context
• Avoid sharing confidential information

Resources

Professional Organizations

• American Counseling Association (ACA)
• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
• American Psychological Association (APA)
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)

Crisis Resources (For Those Seeking Help)

If you're experiencing a mental health crisis:

• Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• Text HOME to 741741 for Crisis Text Line
• Contact your local mental health crisis center

Moderators reserve the right to remove content that violates these guidelines or overly detracts from the focus of the community.