The Teen Brain
“All teenagers are risk-takers, moody, and get embarrassed by their parents.” “They are angry and hate adults.” “They only listen to their friends.” Are these statements…
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Why I don’t take insurance
Someone just asked me: “I saw your comment on LinkedIn about how you no longer take insurance. I’m curious about that. What made…
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Three things anyone can do to prevent suicide
Appearing in the Record Eagle on 9-8-12 In 9th grade, the school counselor brought me and several other students into her office. She informed…
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The Cancer Effect
In July I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Fairly soon I will be having a bunch of additional tests and have a treatment…
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Clinical Resources
Clinical Resources I have used these treatment planners since my first year out of counseling graduate school. Especially when…
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Selecting a counseling private practice name
How to name a counseling private practice What’s in a name? EVERYTHING! The name of your practice should be something that reflects who you…
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Helicopter Parents Gone Wild
A “helicopter parent” is a parent who hovers over their child, waiting to catch them before they skin their knee. “Helicopter Parents” schedule, plan,…
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More ways to help angry kids
In my last article “How to Help Angry Kids” I talked about a number of treatment approaches to help kids that have anger issues….
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Mental Wellness: Opposite-sex friends
Originally featured in the Record Eagle July 14, 2012. Available at: http://record-eagle.com/features/x748660390/Mental-Wellness-Opposite-sex-friends I have seen many a friendship and marriage fail because of opposite…
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Mental Wellness: More than beauty rest
Originally appeared in the Record Eagle, June 16, 2012 available at: http://record-eagle.com/bodysoul/x1350020161/Mental-Wellness-More-than-beauty-rest/print My grandma had a sleep mask. You know the kind that blocks out light?…
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How I almost lost 5,000 customers
I became more active on counseling private practice discussions on LinkedIn a few months ago. In Pat Flynn’s e-newsletter (Smart Passive Income) he had…
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E-book is now on Amazon!
Joseph Sanok’s new e-book! Practice of the Practice | A Start-up Guide to Launching a Counseling Private Practice A straight-forward guide to making private…
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Parenting and stepping back
There are so many factors that go into parenting. It seems that every friend, website, magazine, and blog is telling you how to…
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When do you need a practice consultant?
For most counselors, a practice consultant is a waste of time and money. It is really important to know yourself well enough to ask…
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Part-time practice with a Full-Time Job | Four Tips
I have had a part-time counseling private practice since 2007. This was while maintaining a full-time job. My situation was such where my wife…
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Bus Monitor Bullied
Bus Monitor Bullied About a week ago, my wife was changing my daughter’s diaper. She was parked outside a pharmacy in Traverse City…
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LLPC License: Step-by-Step
SOM LLPC License Paperwork So you have completed your Masters degree in counseling, probably from a CACREP accredited school, and you’re ready to begin…
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How to help angry kids
A clinician I consult with asked me a question. I asked him if I could post his question and my reply (without confidential information)….
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Four Tips to Make Billing Less Awkward
I have had several questions about how to make the payment piece of counseling easier. Before I explain what I do, I want to…
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What do graduate students want to know?
I know that when I was a graduate student, I had no idea what I didn’t know. But there are so many things that…
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Questions to ask a potential supervisor
In your first years after graduation, most states have you under the supervision of a fully licensed counselor. Each state is a bit different,…
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