Getting Started as a Therapist provides students and new therapists with a bridge between education and practice. Written for a transtheoretical audience, the book explores questions and struggles common to students and new therapist supervisees. Readers can find pointed guidance in 52 chapters, spanning five categories. Categories include:

• Establishing better therapeutic relationships.
• What to avoid saying to patients.
• Increasing diagnostic accuracy, understanding why diagnosis is not a dirty word, and how it is critical to a good outcome.
• Specialized topics like how to more effectively talk about self-injury and learning to use metaphors.
• Professional development such as making the most of supervision and how to limit liability.

The succinct chapters come alive with real-life examples and are often followed by suggestions for further reading and worksheets that help readers to refine their practice.

About the Author

Anthony D. Smith is a licensed mental health counselor, certified juvenile court clinician, professor, clinical supervisor, and trainer with more than 20 years of experience. He maintains "Up & Running," a popular Psychology Today blog for new therapists.

Reviews

"This is a very user-friendly book that's sure to become a guiding light for students and new therapists who want to stand out from the start! Highly recommended."
Bill O'Hanlon, Oprah-featured author of 41+ books, including In Search of Solutions and Do One Thing Different

"In a wise and thoughtful manner, Anthony Smith has crafted a remarkable book of effective strategies for conducting psychotherapy and growing professionally. Beginners and seasoned professionals alike will benefit from his perspective on best therapeutic practices."
Richard P. Halgin, PhD, ABPP, professor emeritus of psychology, UMass Amherst, and textbook author

"This book is so comprehensive and well-written. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to seasoned mental health practitioners and graduate-level instructors for their use with students who have an eye on clinical practice."
Joseph W. Shannon, PhD, teacher, consultant, and psychotherapist in private practice in Columbus, Ohio

"In the style of a metaphor-making storyteller with the clear-thinking, staccato delivery of someone with decades of experience, Anthony Smith has crafted a delightfully provoking and informative resource for new therapists and supervisors alike."
Emma E. Redfern, MA, psychotherapist, supervisor, author, workshop presenter, and podcast co-host

Book Information
ISBN 9781032623436
Author Anthony D. Smith
Format Paperback
Page Count 232
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 450g