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A reflective authentic therapist journaling about self-awareness and compassion as part of their professional growth.

What Does It Really Mean to Be an Authentic Therapist?

What does it mean to be an authentic therapist? Beyond caring for clients, authenticity is about showing up as your full, imperfect self—balancing empathy, honesty, and humanity in the therapy room. Kaitlyn, LMFT at Keystone Therapy Group, explores how embracing authenticity can transform both therapy and supervision.

A resident therapist wrestles with imposter syndrome before seeking clinical supervision in Virginia.

5 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Therapist

Imposter syndrome doesn’t mean you’re unqualified - it means you care and you’re still growing. These 5 simple strategies can help therapists quiet the inner critic and step more confidently into the therapy room.

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Top 10 Reasons Why People Quit Therapy (And What to Do Instead)

Many people start therapy with hope, only to stop when challenges like cost, lack of connection with a therapist, or slow progress set in. But ending therapy too soon often means missing out on real healing. In this post, we’ll explore the top reasons people stop going to therapy[…]

Therapist reflecting at a beach sunset, symbolizing authenticity, self-compassion, and growth in therapy

When Choosing Authenticity Feels Harder Than It Should As A Therapist

Authenticity in therapy isn’t about being perfect—it’s about compassion, growth, and showing up as human. Discover how embracing imperfection can help therapists and clients build deeper, more genuine connections.

The dangers of using chatgpt and big tech apps for therapy for anxiety, trauma and relationships in virginia.

BetterHelp, TalkSpace, and ChatGPT: How Big Tech and AI Are Changing Therapy – And Why It Matters

As therapy shifts toward tech platforms and AI tools, many clients are left wondering: Is this still real therapy? This post dives into the ethical concerns and explains why working with a trusted, local therapist makes all the difference.

5 Ways to Fight for Who You Are as a Queer Person of Color

Too often, we silence our truth to keep the peace—especially when we hold identities that are misunderstood or marginalized. But what’s the cost of constantly shrinking yourself to fit into spaces that weren’t made for your fullness? This post explores the emotional and physical toll of self-erasure, particularly for[…]

8 Things Your Therapist Wants You to Know

Have you ever left a therapy session wondering what your therapist is really thinking? You’re not alone. In this post, we’re pulling back the curtain to share what truly goes on in a therapist’s mind—from how deeply we care about you, to the pride we feel in your growth,[…]