In this episode, Clinical Supervisor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kaitlyn Steel, LMFT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is joined by ⁠Rhiannon Vergundia, LPC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a grounded conversation about authenticity, therapist identity, and the journey from residency to licensed practice. Together, they explore how early career therapists can navigate imposter syndrome, build confidence, and integrate their authentic selves into clinical work.

Kaitlyn and Rhiannon discuss trusting your clinical instincts, turning personal traits like shyness into therapeutic strengths, leaning into uncomfortable skills while maintaining authenticity, and the role of supervision in fostering growth. Through personal reflection and clinical insight, they emphasize self-awareness, authenticity, and reflective practice as essential for professional development and client connection. Listeners will gain insight into integrating their authentic self in sessions, learning from supervision, and managing early career anxiety.

Key Takeaways:• Navigating imposter syndrome as an early career therapist• Trusting your clinical instincts while maintaining authenticity• Using personal traits as therapeutic strengths• Learning uncomfortable skills in a way that aligns with your authentic self• The role of supervision in growth and reflective practice• Integrating authenticity in sessions to deepen client connection

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Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for clinical supervision. All information shared represents our own opinions and should not be taken as legal or clinical direction.

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