When participants in an online session connect—whether through video, voice, or even text—they encounter something quietly profound: presence. This isn’t just metaphorical—it’s a measurable, felt sense of being-with that digital theorists have long explored. Lombard and Ditton (2006), whose work informed much of the early thinking around presence in virtual spaces, help us understand this… [Read More]
Do I Need Two Businesses for Therapy, Coaching and CAM?
Maybe. But not always… that’s the answer to, “Do I need two businesses for therapy and coaching? First, if you are a therapist incorporating coaching or CAM interventions into your therapy practice- utilizing these skills as part of your therapist scope of practice ( assigning theory and evidence and working within the jurisdictional and geographical… [Read More]
Unlocking Oracle Card Wisdom: Predictive, Reflective, and Projective Insights
Oracle cards are a versatile tool that can be used in various ways, depending on the context and intention of the session. Three primary approaches stand out: Predictive, Reflective, and Projective. Each offers a unique lens for insight, and understanding these distinctions can deepen your work with clients, whether you are a spiritual guide, therapist,… [Read More]
When Client Stories Feel Personal
In the world of therapy, there are moments when a client’s story feels oddly familiar—when their struggles, emotions, or life circumstances seem to mirror our own. These moments can be both enlightening and unsettling, offering us a glimpse into the ways our own interior landscape may be subtly present in the therapeutic space. Supervision and… [Read More]
The Art of Distraction in the Therapy Room
Distraction in the therapy room is often seen as something to work through or against—a glitch in the unfolding process. But what if we invited it in as a messenger? The art of distraction in the therapy room can then become a gift. In our latest Peer Supervision Series gathering, we explored distraction not as… [Read More]
Holding Space Across Distance: A Neo-Jungian View of Telepresence
While my academic and therapeutic interests have evolved over the years, from 2000 to 2020 I was deeply immersed in the development, teaching, and writing of best practices for online therapy. As co-founder of the Online Therapy Institute, I helped shape early global conversations around the ethics, techniques, and psychodynamics of digital delivery. So this… [Read More]
How to Gain Supervisory Experience for the ACS Credential
Many therapists in private practice wonder how to fulfill the supervisory experience requirement for the Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential offered through the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE)—especially if they’ve never held a formal supervisory role in mental health. In addition to the required coursework, a candidate for the Approved Clinical Supervisor credential must… [Read More]
Exploring the Energetic Field of the Psychotherapy Room
In a recent workshop I hosted, we explored the energetic field of the psychotherapy room—the subtle, felt sense that exists beyond verbal exchange. From a Neo-Jungian, transpersonal, and psychospiritual perspective, the room itself holds a psychic charge, shaped by archetypal dynamics, unconscious projections, and the energetic resonance between therapist and client. By tuning into this felt… [Read More]
