From Intern To Entrepreneur: A Podcast for Counseling Grad Students Who Want to Plan Their Journey to Private Practice

Click here to join the From Intern To Entrepreneur Facebook community! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/frominterntoentrepreneur] From Intern to Entrepreneur is the podcast for counseling graduate students (and other grad students in mental health fields) to start planning their journey to private practice while they're still in graduate school!  Host, Cori White, started planning her journey while she was still in her graduate program and it paid off BIG to start planning EARLY. In this episode of From Intern to Entrepreneur, Cori interviews Gabrielle Juliano-Villani about her area of expertise - BURNOUT! More about Gabrielle: Gabrielle  Juliano-Villani is a licensed clinical social worker, consultant,  coach, entrepreneur and educator based in Sarasota, Fl. She has been in  the mental health field for over a decade specializing in stress,  chronic health conditions, and trauma. After scaling her group practice  to 7 figures and realizing her own burnout in 2021, she sold her  thriving group practice and made it her mission to educate others on the  impact stress has on our everyday lives. Gabrielle pulls from her  experience as an EMDR and Polyvagal Informed therapist to utilize  mind/body approaches to help others implement everyday strategies to  manage stress and live their best lives. Gabrielle is an international  speaker, retreat leader, and has been featured in Authority Magazine,  The Daily Om, Bustle, and the Everyday Woman TV Network. When she's not  working, Gabrielle is teaching Zumba, surfing, or reading a  psychological thriller at the beach Connect with her: instagram.com/gjvconsulting [http://instagram.com/gjvconsulting] tiktok.com/@gabriellejulianovillani [http://tiktok.com/@gabriellejulianovillani] youtube.com/@gabriellejulianovillani [http://youtube.com/@gabriellejulianovillani] Gabriellejulianovillani.com Medicareconsultingfortherapists.com GJVConsulting.Etsy.com [http://gjvconsulting.etsy.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellejulianovillani/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/createanabundantgrouppractice

Click here to join the From Intern To Entrepreneur Facebook community! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/frominterntoentrepreneur] From Intern to Entrepreneur is the podcast for counseling graduate students (and other grad students in mental health fields) to start planning their journey to private practice while they're still in graduate school!  Host, Cori White, started planning her journey while she was still in her graduate program and it paid off BIG to start planning EARLY. In this episode, Cori talks about her experience at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association's Conference in Harrisburg and answers the question "Should grad students attend professional conferences while they are in grad school?"    Cori talks about the benefits to going to a professional counseling conference in grad school and how that can connect to becoming a better clinician and private practice owner in the future!

Click here to join the From Intern To Entrepreneur Facebook community! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/frominterntoentrepreneur] From Intern to Entrepreneur is the podcast for counseling graduate students (and other grad students in mental health fields) to start planning their journey to private practice while they're still in graduate school!  Host, Cori White, started planning her journey while she was still in her graduate program and it paid off BIG to start planning EARLY. In this episide, Cori asnwers these questions: 1. Where do YOU get support when you feel unsure as a counselor?  How do you build those support networks? 2. Can you make a livable wage in the counseling profession? 3.  Can I start a private practice while I'm still pre-licensed?

Click here to join the From Intern To Entrepreneur Facebook community! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/frominterntoentrepreneur] From Intern to Entrepreneur is the podcast for counseling graduate students (and other grad students in mental health fields) to start planning their journey to private practice while they're still in graduate school!  Host, Cori White, started planning her journey while she was still in her graduate program and it paid off BIG to start planning EARLY. In this episode of From Intern to Entrepreneur, Cori interviews Dr. Amy Fortney Parks and they talk about post-grad supervision and the Clinical Supervision Directory!   More about Amy: Dr. Amy Fortney Parks is a licensed therapist with more than 35 years of  experience in the mental health field. She is an LPC and a Nationally  Accredited Clinical Supervisor.Dr.  Parks has a Doctorate in Educational Psychology with a specialty in  developmental neuroscience. She is a Child & Adolescent Psychologist  as well as the founder and Clinical Director of WISE Mind Solutions LLC  and The Wise Family Counseling, Assessment & Parent Coaching in  Virginia.  She is also the founder of the Clinical Supervision Directory  www.clinicalsupervisondirectory.com [http://www.clinicalsupervisondirectory.com/] – a connection super-highway for supervision-seekers working towards licensure in counseling and social work across the US.Dr.  Parks serves as a Clinical Supervisor for Virginia LPC Residents, as  well as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Chicago School of  Professional Psychology. Dr. Parks is a frequently sought-after parent  coach and speaker for families and groups around the world.Dr.  Parks is a native Alexandrian and the mother of four children between  the ages of 22 and 28, as well as a Mimi to an almost 4 year old.  In  her spare time, she loves to read teen fiction, cook and hang out with  friends who have boats! You can connect with Dr Parks on social  @dramyfparks.

Click here to join the From Intern To Entrepreneur Facebook community! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/frominterntoentrepreneur] From Intern to Entrepreneur is the podcast for counseling graduate students (and other grad students in mental health fields) to start planning their journey to private practice while they're still in graduate school!  Host, Cori White, started planning her journey while she was still in her graduate program and it paid off BIG to start planning EARLY. In this episode of From Intern to Entrepreneur, Cori interviews HER old licensure supervisor - Dr. Ryan Bowers!  They chat about: * His journey to becoming a counselor, professor, and supervision expert * How he has used his mentors to guide his career * How he defines supervision and what good supervision looks like during your internship * How to use your academic supervisors for support More about Ryan: Ryan Bowers is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, a National Board-Certified Counselor, and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor who has been practicing and conducting research on clinical and academic supervision since 2014. As a graduate of Duquesne University's CACREP-Accredited Counselor Education Ph.D. program, Ryan was trained didactically and experientially on conducting supervision for both graduate students in counseling programs and with post-graduate professionals seeking licensure. Ryan has held teaching positions at various colleges and universities in Pennsylvania including, Immaculata University, Duquesne University, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kutztown University, Albright College, Elizabethtown College, and Lehigh Carbon Community College. He is also the owner of Epistemic Consulting Service, LLC where he provides clinical mental health and substance use counseling to individuals, couples, and families. Ryan uses the Discrimination Model of Supervision (Bernard, 1979) and the Integrative Reflective Model of Group Supervision (Stinchfield, Hill, & Bowers, 2019) when working with students and post-masters professionals to help the counselors develop into ethical and effective clinicians. Want to connect with Ryan?  Connect with him below: Website: www.ReadingECS.com [http://www.readingecs.com/] Email: info@readingecs.com

Click here to join the From Intern To Entrepreneur Facebook community! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/frominterntoentrepreneur] From Intern to Entrepreneur is the podcast for counseling graduate students (and other grad students in mental health fields) to start planning their journey to private practice while they're still in graduate school!  Host, Cori White, started planning her journey while she was still in her graduate program and it paid off BIG to start planning EARLY. In this episode of From Intern to Entrepreneur, Cori interview Robert Huguenot about his journey to private practice!  He talks about how his military experience has informed his strategies for getting through grad school and forming his private practice.  He has a lot of valuable insight! More about Robert: I'm  Robert M. Huguenot (Hugh-ga-not). I'm a licensed mental health  counselor, life coach and performance/results development coach. I serve  with the United States Army National Guard. Also a Spartan Obstacle  Course Racer!  I'm known from my Instagram page, where I  share information on success, mindset changes, and therapeutic wisdom.  Through my coaching and counseling, I am able to apply these methods to  people/for people to become the best versions of themselves. I  believe that getting a person to become the best version of themself is  the ultimate success. And I am happy that I have the skills and  abilities to get people to this level! Always be ready and willing to get there! Instagram: @Robby_Huge https://instagram.com/robby_huge?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Professional Page: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/robert-huguenot/ ------------------- To learn more about Cori, visit her website: www.frominterntoentrepreneur.com

Click here to join the From Intern To Entrepreneur Facebook community! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/frominterntoentrepreneur] From Intern to Entrepreneur is the podcast for counseling graduate students (and other grad students in mental health fields) to start planning their journey to private practice while they're still in graduate school!  Host, Cori White, started planning her journey while she was still in her graduate program and it paid off BIG to start planning EARLY. In this episode of From Intern to Entrepreneur, Cori interviews Dr. Ayli Carrero Pinedo!  This woman has a POWERFUL story, and so many *gems* about how to approach a doctoral program, from picking one to making it through!  It's a must listen for anyone interested in continuing their education post master's! More about Dr. Ayli: Dr. Ayli Carrero Pinedo is a formerly undocumented Peruvian immigrant, first-generation student, APA Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) fellow, advocate, and an award-winning counseling psychologist. Her work is guided by liberation psychology and public psychology, where she specifically addresses the intersection of trauma with culture and race while acknowledging the compounding impact of structures of oppression. Her advocacy work on behalf of underserved, immigrants, and rural people caught national attention and she was selected as the August 2019 Fellow of the Month by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). When she was the student chair of the Trauma Psychology Division (Division 56) of the American Psychological Association, she developed the Cultivating Healing, Advocacy, Nonviolence, Growth, and Equity (CHANGE) Grant. This funds student's and early career professional's trauma-based projects. In 2021, she also founded #PsychGradWishList, an online mutual-aid movement for incoming psychology interns and graduating trainees of color. Her dedication to the present and future of the profession was recognized in December 2022, when she was awarded an American Psychological Association Presidential Citation for her commitment to eradicate racial trauma and her leadership in supporting early career psychologists and graduate students. Connect with her: @draylicp (instagram) Email: connect@alliyanapsych.com

Click here to join the From Intern To Entrepreneur Facebook community! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/frominterntoentrepreneur] From Intern to Entrepreneur is the podcast for counseling graduate students (and other grad students in mental health fields) to start planning their journey to private practice while they're still in graduate school!  Host, Cori White, started planning her journey while she was still in her graduate program and it paid off BIG to start planning EARLY. In this episode of From Intern to Entrepreneur, Cori interviews Beth Gustin!  Beth recently went FULL TIME into private practice.  It was her third attempt at private practice, and she shares A LOT about what she wished she knew - especially about networking!  More about Beth: Beth  Gustin is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified  Counselor, Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, Pet Loss  Grief Specialist, and an approved Consultant for EMDRIA. She was born  blind, but was raised to never let that stop her. After working as a  blindness skills trainer and program manager for an independent living  center and as a therapist at two community mental health centers, Beth  went into full-time private practice. In her practice, she specializes  in disenfranchised grief including service dog and pet grief and loss,  human death loss, and grief related to living with a disability. In her  down time, Beth enjoys reading, time with family and friends, and being  in nature. Connect with her through her website: https://transitioningthroughchange.com

Click here to join the From Intern To Entrepreneur Facebook community! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/frominterntoentrepreneur] From Intern to Entrepreneur is the podcast for counseling graduate students (and other grad students in mental health fields) to start planning their journey to private practice while they're still in graduate school!  Host, Cori White, started planning her journey while she was still in her graduate program and it paid off BIG to start planning EARLY. In this episode of From Intern to Entrepreneur, Cori interviews Andrea Brognano - and she owns THREE businesses!  She talks about her journey & how she made intentional decisions to create a fulfilling life.  Oh, and she's a social media expert, how cool?! More about Andrea: Andrea  Brognano is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician and the group practice  owner of Therapy Connection, an online mental health group practice that  was established in late 2019. Therapy Connection has expanded to  multiple states and expanded services including in home services in NJ  for children with disabilities. Andrea opened her second company,  Achieve With Andrea (AWA), in the summer of 2021. AWA has several  different programs including a membership to help therapists with their  social media, hosting women's retreats and workshops, creating useful  journals for purchase, a course for female entrepreneurs, wellness  workshops for businesses, AND a department for continuing education for  therapists. As of June 2023, Andrea opened a 3rd company dedicated to  mental health specific for people with developmental disabilities in New  York. Andrea is passionate about mental health and how to help other  entrepreneurs maintain mental wellness to be able to excel while holding  a life-work balance. Connect with her through her websites: Click here for Andrea's facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/167007405558618] Click here for Andrea's therapy website [https://therapyconnectiononline.com/andrea-brognano/] Click here for Andrea's Instagram

From Intern to Entrepreneur is the podcast for counseling graduate students (and other grad students in mental health fields) to start planning their journey to private practice while they're still in graduate school!  Host, Cori White, started planning her journey while she was still in her graduate program and it paid off BIG to start planning EARLY. In this episode, Cori speaks to Phebe Brako-Owusu - and WOW does she have a lot to say!  (And DAMN is she funny, btw!). Phebe talks about her immigration to the US, her decision to become a therapist, her experience in community mental health, and her journey into private practice. AND HER ADVICE IS SOOOO SOLID!  More about Phebe: Phebe  Brako-Owusu, an award-winning Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist  and Consultant, was born and raised in Ghana. She is licensed to see  clients in Washington and Washington DC. Her passion for helping  immigrants build a home away from home led her into private practice in  2016, and in 2021 she founded 253 Therapy and Consult in University Place, WA to  mentor the next generation of therapists and increase accessibility to  mental health services in Washington state. Phebe is a Washington state  approved supervisor and is a doctoral student pursuing her PhD in  counselor education and supervision. She is an upcoming adjunct  professor at Antioch University New England who is currently researching  international transracial adoption and hopes to pursue her research  further in Ghana. Website: www.phebebrakolmft.com [http://www.phebebrakolmft.com/] Instagram: @phebebrakolmft [https://www.instagram.com/phebebrakolmft/] Want to connect with Cori?  Join her facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/frominterntoentrepreneur

Click here to join the From Intern To Entrepreneur Facebook community! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/frominterntoentrepreneur] From Intern to Entrepreneur is the podcast for counseling graduate students (and other grad students in mental health fields) to start planning their journey to private practice while they're still in graduate school!  Host, Cori White, started planning her journey while she was still in her graduate program and it paid off BIG to start planning EARLY. In this episode of From Intern to Entrepreneur, Cori interviews Megan Gunnell Smith - a therapist, retreat leader, and head of a 18,000 therapist facebook community!   Oh, and she wrote a book!  Say what?! She is an INSPIRATION for grad students to hear about all the possibilities you have using your master's degree.  More about Megan: Founder & Director of the Thriving Well Institute, psychotherapist, speaker, bestselling author of "Thriving as a Therapist" and international retreat leader with 24 years experience. She's also a  coach to therapists who want to learn how to build and scale their  business and admin of the Thriving Therapists FB group with 18,000  members across the globe. Megan was selected as one of only 33 FB  community admins in all of North America for the Meta Community  Accelerator Award for 2022-2023. She has presented and facilitated  workshops and retreats globally and nationwide. She manages a private  practice, a group practice, her coaching and consulting business and  loves to help others learn how to thrive at work and at home!  A  recovering perfectionist and recklessly brave, she's not afraid of most  challenges. Connect with her through her websites: https://www.thrivingwellinstitute.com Her facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/819786088456375] Want to connect with Cori?  Visit her website and reach out!  www.frominterntoentrepreneur.com

From Intern to Entrepreneur is the podcast for counseling graduate students (and other grad students in mental health fields) to start planning their journey to private practice while they're still in graduate school!  Host, Cori White, started planning her journey while she was still in her graduate program and it paid off BIG to start planning EARLY. In this episode of From Intern to Entrepreneur, Cori interviews Benny Perales who talks about his past history with addiction and how it brought him into the mental health field.  He also talks about starting a private practice and how he's at the very beginning of his PP journey! About Benny: Benny A. Perales is a Licensed Clinical Social worker in San Antonio, Texas. This is his second career after retiring from being a nationally certified sign language interpreter for 13 years. He received his social work master's degree from Texas State University in 2015. Benny worked in corrections with inmates needing mental health services and recently stepped down from a Director of Social Services position at a psychiatric hospital to open his own private practice called Behind the Therapist Door. Benny's ideal clients are those who have been diagnosed with cancer, a terminal illness, and are experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one to include beloved pets. Fun facts about Benny is that he became a social worker due to the direct impact a social worker had on him allowing him the privilege to live the life he has today. Want to connect with Cori?  Visit her website and reach out!  www.frominterntoentrepreneur.com

Sindee Gozansky, LCPC, is a therapist with over 18 years of experience in the mental health field. She holds a master's degree in clinical mental health and rehabilitation counseling, and her dedication to helping others has been the driving force behind her successful career. From her early days in community mental health to establishing a thriving private practice in 2011, Sindee's journey has led her to become the proud owner of a group practice based in Maine. Through her practice, A Simple Therapy, LLC, she has been able to fulfill her passion for therapy and provide accessible mental health treatment to individuals across the state. In addition to her clinical work, Sindee is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of therapists. Over the past 5 years, she has served as an internship training site, offering guidance and support to master's level students embarking on their own counseling journeys. Her most recent endeavor, The Heart-Centered Therapist Podcast, reflects her unwavering dedication to cultivating connection, enhancing therapist identity, and promoting mastery among fellow professionals. Through this platform, Sindee strives to share valuable insights and empower therapists in their journey to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Connect with Sindee: Podcast: The Heart-Centered Therapist Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-heart-centered-therapist-with-sindee- gozansky-lcpc/id1660648538 FB Group: The Heart-Centered Therapist Community: Supporting Therapist Life and Work: https://www.facebook.com/groups/478651669638167 Mental Health Threads Boutique: https://mentalhealththreads.com/

From Intern to Entrepreneur is the podcast for counseling graduate students (and other grad students in mental health fields) to start planning their journey to private practice while they're still in graduate school!  Host, Cori White, started planning her journey while she was still in her graduate program and it paid off BIG to start planning EARLY. In this episode of From Intern to Entrepreneur, Cori interviews Diana Liao. They talk about therapy as a second career (being a "career changer), being flexible and smart as an entrepreneur, taking action, and being a travel therapist! About Diana: Diana Liao is a licensed psychotherapist, coach, and corporate speaker from NYC. She helps adults in New York and beyond navigate  challenges related to life transitions, identity, self-worth,  relationships, and career. She's particularly passionate about working  with diverse populations, including the Asian, Pacific Islander, and  South Asian (APISA) communities, and works with them on issues of  belonging, marginalization, and other complexities that arise from  living in the US as a minority. She is also a co-founder of Bridges Mental Health (@bridgesmentalhealth), a mental health directory and therapist community for Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian Americans. Along with the Bridges team, Diana co-hosts "Beyond the Couch," a weekly podcast exploring Asian American mental health and identity. Prior to practicing therapy, Diana worked in advertising, marketing, and photography. Diana has found that her own winding path has given her a unique perspective  and ability to connect with different people and their struggles. Diana has been working remotely since 2022 and slow-mading her way through  Mexico, France, Southern Italy, Taipei, Cape Town, Croatia, and now  Montenegro. Next up on the list: Valencia, Spain! To connect with Diana, follow her on instagram at @therapywithdiana!

From Intern to Entrepreneur is the podcast for counseling graduate students (and other grad students in mental health fields) to start planning their journey to private practice while they're still in graduate school!  Host, Cori White, started planning her journey while she was still in her graduate program and it paid off BIG to start planning EARLY.  In this episode of From Intern to Entrepreneur, Cori interviews Amanda Hunter.   Amanda talks about her journey to becoming a therapist, and her decision to open her own private practice and specialize in Perinatal Mental Health.  Amanda owns a practice in Pennsylvania called Everlasting Wellness, a practice that specializes in Perinatal Mental Health.  Her practice has multiple locations and she has over 35 therapist working with her! To learn more about Amanda, visit her website: https://everlastingwellnesscounseling.com/