Unlock Your Unique Path as a Mental Health Professional

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Quiz Questions

1.
It's your first session with a new client. How are you feeling?
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- A.
  I've got my intake forms ready, but I'm worried about making a genuine connection while staying "professional"
- B.
  I'm clutching my DSM-5 like it's a security blanket and praying I remember all the "right" questions
- C.
  I'm confident in my ability to be present, but sometimes wonder if I'm "therapist-y" enough
- D.
  I'm excited to meet them but nervous about handling any complex issues that might come up
2.
Your supervisor suggests a treatment approach that doesn't align with your gut feelings. What's your reaction?
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- A.
  Try to blend their suggestion with your own style but feel uncertain about it
- B.
  Follow their advice exactly - they know better than me, right?
- C.
  Feel torn between wanting to trust your instincts and fear of doing it "wrong"
- D.
  Wish you had a space to explore alternative approaches that feel more authentic
3.
When thinking about your ideal work environment, you're most excited by:
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  Working with a specific population or specialty area, but not sure where to find these opportunities
- B.
  A role that balances clinical work with other skills like program development or supervision
- C.
  Something different from traditional therapy - maybe consulting or working in tech
- D.
  A structured setting where I can learn from experienced clinicians
4.
When it comes to professional development, you're thinking:
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  I want to explore non-traditional roles but don't know where to start
- B.
  I'm interested in both clinical work and administration/leadership - can I do both?
- C.
  How do I find my niche? There are so many options!
- D.
  Should I take that job at the community mental health center or hold out for something else?
5.
Insurance and documentation makes you feel:
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- A.
  I'm curious about alternatives to insurance-based work
- B.
  I want to learn more about different insurance panels and which ones align with my goals
- C.
  I understand the basics but worry about audits and doing it wrong
- D.
  Help! I need someone to walk me through all of this!
6.
Your graduate training might not have prepared you for getting yourself out there (marketing yourself)! Your first thought is
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- A.
  I'm excited to try this in my own unique and authentic way
- B.
  I know it's important but feel overwhelmed by where to begin
- C.
  I'd rather focus on my clinical skills - isn't that what matters most?
- D.
  I want to connect with others but don't want to feel sales-y
7.
The topic of money in therapy makes you
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- A.
  I want to build a sustainable income while staying aligned with my values
- B.
  I had no idea therapists could make more than $40k - isn't this field supposed to be a 'calling'?
- C.
  I feel stuck in low-paying positions and don't know how to advance to better opportunities
- D.
  I know therapists can make good money in different settings, but I don't know how to get there
8.
When considering private practice as an option, you feel
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  Maybe someday, but I need more experience and guidance first
- B.
  I'm interested but completely overwhelmed - I don't even know where to start
- C.
  I'm excited about it, but need support to figure out those first steps
- D.
  Absolutely not - I prefer the structure and support of an agency/organization

Quiz Outcomes

1.
The Community Builder
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You excel in structured healthcare environments that allow you to help others while being part of a larger team. With strengths in collaboration and systems-based work, you thrive in settings like hospitals, community mental health centers, residential facilities, and group practices where you can access supervision, develop expertise, and work alongside colleagues. Your path may include roles in insurance companies to influence mental health care broadly. The Soulful Clinician Collective can support you in navigating organizational systems authentically, developing your clinical voice, building team confidence, creating advancement opportunities, and finding organizations aligned with your values.Quick Wins You Can Start Today:Connect with one colleague whose role inspires you and set up a coffee chatJoin a committee or team project at your current organization that aligns with your valuesStart documenting what you love most about collaborative settingsConnect with me on LinkedIN for insights on thriving in organizational settings, I love connecting with fellow clinicans. Your Next Steps for Growth:Looking for more guidance on building a fulfilling career in organizational settings? The Soulful Clinician Collective can help you:Navigate organizational systems while staying true to yourselfDevelop your authentic voice within structured settingsBuild connections with like-minded professionalsFind organizational roles that truly align with your valuesFeeling uncertain about your next step? Ready to discover if the Soulful Clinician Collective is the right fit for your community-focused journey? I'm offering personal calls to discuss the Soulful Clinician Collective Mentorship Community and how it might fit your journey. Book a call here to connect with me.
2.
The Mindful Hybrid
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Your adaptable nature suits a career combining organizational stability with independent work, making you ideal for evolving roles across multiple settings. Your path might start in community mental health while developing private practice skills, eventually creating hybrid roles that blend clinical work with program development. The Soulful Clinician Collective can help you create sustainable transition plans, balance multiple roles, connect with successful hybrid practitioners, leverage cross-setting experience, and develop your unique professional rhythm.Quick Wins You Can Start Today:Map out your ideal week showing how you'd balance different types of workConnect with someone who's successfully managing a hybrid career for adviceCreate a list of what energizes you in different settingsConnect with me on LinkedIn for strategies on creating balanced careers, I love connecting with fellow clinicians.Your Next Steps for Growth:Looking for guidance on creating a balanced career path? The Soulful Clinician Collective can help you:Design a sustainable career that combines different rolesCreate clear boundaries between different aspects of your workConnect with others who've built successful hybrid careersFind the unique rhythm that works for your lifestyleFeeling uncertain about your next step? Ready to discover if the Soulful Clinician Collective is the right fit for your balanced path? I'm offering personal calls to discuss theSoulful Clinician Collective Mentorship Community and how it might fit your journey. Book a call here to connect with me.
3.
The Clinical Entrepreneur
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Your entrepreneurial spirit and desire for autonomy make you well-suited for private practice, despite any current overwhelm. Your path could include building a values-aligned practice, creating unique therapeutic environments, developing specialized programs, and growing from solo to group practice leadership. The Soulful Clinician Collective can help break down the private practice journey into manageable steps, provide startup templates, connect you with successful owners, support your growth phases, and maintain clinical excellence while building your business.Quick Wins You Can Start Today:Start a document outlining your vision for your ideal practiceJoin one private practice building group on Facebook or LinkedInMake a list of what makes your clinical approach uniqueConnect with me on LinkedIn for practice-building insights and strategies, I love connecting with fellow clinicians.Your Next Steps for Growth:Ready for guidance on building your own practice? The Soulful Clinician Collective can help you:Navigate the journey to private practice step-by-stepBuild systems that support both your business and clinical workConnect with successful practice owners who share your valuesCreate a business model that feels authentic and sustainableFeeling uncertain about your next step? Ready to discover if the Soulful Clinician Collective is the right fit for your entrepreneurial journey? I'm offering personal calls to discuss the Soulful Clinician Collective Mentorship Community and how it might fit your journey. Book a call here to connect with me.
4.
The Mental Health Innovator
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Your innovative vision extends beyond traditional therapy roles, combining private practice with consulting, online programs, and creative treatment models. Your path could include developing unique therapy practices, online resources, consulting services, professional training, and pioneering new care delivery approaches. The Soulful Clinician Collective can support your innovation while maintaining clinical integrity, connect you with other trailblazers, help develop multiple revenue streams, guide sustainable business creation, and ensure your broader impact stays grounded in solid clinical skills.Quick Wins You Can Start Today:Start a journal of your innovative ideas and possible solutionsResearch one new platform or approach you're curious aboutConnect with one forward-thinking clinician whose work inspires youConnect with me on LikedIn for insights on innovation in mental health, I love connecting with fellow clinicians.Your Next Steps for Growth:Looking for support to bring your innovative ideas to life? The Soulful Clinician Collectivecan help you:Transform your creative ideas into sustainable modelsConnect with other forward-thinking mental health professionalsDevelop multiple streams of impact and incomeNavigate the evolving landscape of mental health innovationFeeling uncertain about your next step? Ready to discover if the Soulful Clinician Collective is the right fit for your innovative vision? I'm offering personal calls to discuss the Soulful Clinician Collective Mentorship Community and how it might fit your journey. Book a call here to connect with me.

Unlock Your Unique Path as a Mental Health Professional

Ready to unlock your next chapter as a mental health professional? This insightful quiz will help you discover your superpowers and clarify your next meaningful step with confidence.

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes