Where therapists grow, too.

When I was in graduate school, the message I heard over and over was: “Do your time in community mental health, then consider private practice once you’ve earned enough experience.” I deeply respect the work being done in community mental health, but I knew early on that my strengths, interests, and long-term goals aligned more naturally with private practice. Still, I internalized the belief that I needed to “pay my dues” first in a role that I suspected would leave me feeling disconnected from the kind of clinician I wanted to be. To me, therapists are most effective when they feel engaged, fulfilled, and genuinely connected to their work.

When I came across an opportunity to join a growing private practice as an associate therapist, I applied almost impulsively, never expecting to even land an interview. To my surprise, I was hired, and that experience changed the trajectory of my career. My supervisor was committed not only to helping associate therapists grow clinically, but to mentoring them as future leaders and business owners. For the first time, I saw a model of private practice that emphasized collaboration, creativity, and professional development rather than competition or burnout.

I always knew that building my own practice was the ultimate goal—a space where I could bring together my clinical interests, entrepreneurial spirit, and mentorship skills. As Aspen Therapy continues to grow, I’m excited to create opportunities for both licensed and pre-licensed therapists who are passionate about their work and want to invest collaboratively in the mission of the practice.

Unfortunately, too many group practices view their therapists primarily as a source of revenue, without offering the supervision, guidance, and mentorship that are essential to becoming a confident and ethical clinician. I want Aspen Therapy to be different. My hope is to create a practice where therapists feel valued and supported and where they are encouraged to explore their niche interests, pursue long-term professional goals, and develop sustainable, meaningful careers. 

If you are a therapist interested in working in private practice, eager to grow professionally and personally, and want to collaborate with a team, I would love to hear from you.

-Savannah

At Aspen Therapy…

  • Licensed clinicians have autonomy for their schedule, fees, insurance panels, client population, interventions, modality, and niche focus. Pre-licensed clinicians will be encouraged to explore their interests as a clinician and focus on interventions and populations aligned with their passions. Associates will have autonomy over their schedule and modality but will have some requirements regarding insurance panels and fees.

  • Clinicians are encouraged to find the caseload balance that allows them to succeed professionally and still maintain a healthy life-work balance. While a minimum range of caseloads is preferred, flexibility is possible. With autonomy over scheduling, clinicians are free to take time off when needed. Quality therapy is more important than quantity of clients.

  • You will be part of a team, which means your ideas about growing the practice are always welcomed. Take whichever level of involvement in the business aspects of private practice that you feel comfortable with. Supervision will be provided for pre-licensed therapists and all therapists are encouraged to provide case consultation and support to their colleagues when possible.

  • Therapists are encouraged to seek out professional development opportunities, with financial support provided by the practice. Clinicians can explore different theoretical perspectives, interventions, and client populations to find their fit. You should never feel that you are slated to a specific type of therapy or client.

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