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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In this episode, Clinical Supervisor ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kaitlyn Steel, LMFT⁠⁠⁠⁠ is joined by Brianna Folkl, LPC for a grounded conversation about authenticity, therapist identity, and navigating burnout in sustainable ways. Together, they explore how therapists can better understand their own patterns, values, and energy demands in order to create work that feels aligned rather than depleting.

Kaitlyn and Brianna discuss how different therapeutic styles and client presentations require different types of emotional labor, the impact of people-pleasing and internal fears on burnout, and the importance of allowing your therapist identity to evolve over time. Through personal reflection and clinical insight, they emphasize permission, flexibility, and self-awareness as key components of long-term sustainability in the field. Listeners will gain insight into recognizing early signs of misalignment, navigating discomfort, and building practices that support both therapist well-being and effective client care.

Key Takeaways:• Understanding burnout through the lens of therapist identity• Recognizing how different client presentations impact energy• Aligning your work with your authentic therapist self• How people-pleasing and internal fears contribute to burnout• Giving yourself permission to evolve professionally• Creating sustainable, values-driven therapy practices

Connect with us:Supervision: ⁠⁠⁠www.keystonetherapygroup.com/supervision/⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@TheUnmaskedTherapist⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠Supervision@KeystoneTherapyGroup.com⁠

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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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In this episode, Clinical Supervisors ⁠⁠⁠Kim Rippy, LPC⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Kaitlyn Steel, LMFT⁠ continue their two-part series on therapist burnout. Picking up where Part 1 left off, they dive into what to do once you’ve identified your personal patterns of burnout, how to interpret what these patterns mean for your work and values, and strategies for responding before burnout escalates.

Kim and Kaitlyn explore the energy demands of different client presentations, the importance of aligning your work with your authentic therapist self, and how core beliefs and internal fears can intensify burnout if left unchecked. They offer actionable steps for adjusting schedules, communicating with supervisors, and incorporating self-care alongside deep self-reflection. Listeners will gain insight into recognizing early signs, navigating discomfort, and creating sustainable, healthy practices that support both therapist and client.

Key Takeaways:

How to identify patterns of burnout and what they reveal• Understanding the energy demands of different client presentations• Aligning your work with your values and authentic therapist self• Addressing internal fears and core beliefs that amplify burnout• Actionable strategies for schedule management and self-care• Reflective practices for sustainable, grounded therapy

Connect with us:

Supervision: ⁠⁠www.keystonetherapygroup.com/supervision/⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheUnmaskedTherapist⁠

Email: ⁠Supervision@KeystoneTherapyGroup.com

If this episode was helpful, leave a five-star review and subscribe for more conversations about authentic, grounded, human-centered therapy.

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.

#AuthenticTherapist #TherapistBurnout #TherapistSelfCare #TherapistAuthenticity #HumanCenteredTherapy #TherapistTraining #NewTherapistSupport #ClinicalSupervision #SustainableTherapy #MentalHealthProfessionals