Clinical Consultation
At Novel Minds Therapy, I offer clinical consultation for mental health professionals who are seeking collaborative, reflective, and growth-oriented support in their clinical work. Consultation is an essential part of ethical and sustainable practice, helping clinicians deepen their insight, enhance their therapeutic effectiveness, and maintain their own wellbeing. I use reflective practice to support clinicians in areas of neurodivergent affirming care, high conflict dynamics, and children/adolescents between the ages of 6 months to 18 years.
My Approach
My approach to clinical consultation is rooted in reflective practice — the ongoing process of slowing down, looking inward, and exploring the layers of meaning within our clinical work. I believe that how we think and feel as clinicians is just as important as what we do. Consultation provides a space to examine both, making room for deeper understanding, greater intentionality, and renewed connection to our professional values.
Through guided reflection, we explore:
The emotional and relational dynamics that emerge in clinical work
Patterns of transference and countertransference
Moments of uncertainty, stuckness, or curiosity
The interplay between personal identity and professional role
In addition to reflective dialogue, I incorporate psychoeducation to support evidence-based practice. This may include discussing current research, integrating clinical theory, or exploring practical tools drawn from modalities such as psychodynamic therapy, trauma-informed approaches, and attachment theory.
My goal is to bridge the reflective and the practical — helping clinicians not only understand their clinical experiences more deeply, but also translate that insight into effective, ethical, and evidence-informed care for their clients.
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Clinical consultation is for mental health professionals — therapists, social workers, counselors, or other helping professionals — who are looking for a reflective and supportive space to discuss their clinical work. It’s not therapy or supervision, but rather a collaborative opportunity to deepen clinical understanding, explore case material, and sustain your growth as a practitioner.
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Consultation can focus on:
Challenging or complex clinical cases
Relational or countertransference dynamics
Therapist identity and use of self
Integrating neurodivergent affirming care and/or trauma-informed approaches
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I use the Green Bottle Method to guide payment for consultation. This approach offers a sliding scale based on your financial resources and level of privilege. You choose the rate that feels right for your circumstances — balancing fairness, accessibility, and sustainability. I’m happy to talk through the model with you during our initial consultation so please reach out!
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If you’re not in a position to pay for consultation right now, I also welcome consultation exchanges with other clinicians. These are collaborative, mutual spaces where we can support one another’s professional development.