Clinician to Clinician with Lara Effland

Jun 23 2024 23 ep. 32 mins 7
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Clinician to Clinician is a place where mental health clinicians, therapists, and counselors share their professional stories, successes, challenges, and insights.

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Super Supervisors Unmasked: Top 3 Secrets to Finding Your Ultimate Clinical Mentor!

Jun 20 2023 18 mins  
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"Bridging the Gap: How Martin McGovern's Expertise in Career Coaching Paved the Way to Becoming a Therapist" 🎧💡

Jun 06 2023 53 mins  
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The Power of Compassionate Leadership: How Empathy Can Transform Teams with Julianne Guinasso

May 02 2023 47 mins  
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Turn Your Strengths into Opportunities: Make the Most of Your Clinical Career

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