Thrive Counseling Blog:
From the Heart of Thrive + The Intern’s Couch

Insights and Reflections from Our Owner and Clinical Team + Fresh Voices from Future Therapists

From the Heart of Thrive

This section features blog posts written by the leadership and full-time therapists at Thrive Counseling Services. These pieces offer a window into the personal journeys, lessons, and real-life experiences that shape the way our team approaches therapy and leadership today. Expect honest reflections, practical mental health tips, and stories from the heart of our practice.

Topics you’ll find here:

  • The path to becoming a therapist or practice owner

  • Personal stories about overcoming adversity

  • Leadership in private mental health practice

  • Therapist perspectives on trauma, healing, and resilience

  • Finding balance and growth as a mental health provider

The Owner’s Truths

The Owner’s Truths

The Owner’s TruthsThe Part No One Tells You About Owning a Group PracticeThe Parts of Group Practice Ownership No One Talks About By Laura Kietell, MSW, LCSW - Psychotherapist & Owner of Thrive Counseling Services"As the owner of...

The Intern’s Couch

Fresh Voices from Future Therapists

Step into the minds of our incredible graduate interns as they reflect on what it’s like to study, train, and begin their careers in the world of mental health. The Intern’s Couch highlights personal growth, lessons from the field, and the transformative experience of becoming a therapist in today’s world.

Topics you’ll find here:

  • First impressions from the therapy room

  • Intern takeaways from supervision and group sessions

  • Balancing academic theory with real-world client care

  • Reflections on trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and empathy

  • Stories of challenge, courage, and connection during clinical training

Hear directly from the next generation of therapists, because we’re all always learning.

Why We Write

At Thrive Counseling Services, we believe storytelling is part of healing. Every therapist has their own story, a blend of challenges, triumphs, and lessons that shape the way they support others. These blog posts are a way to share those stories, offer hope, and break down the walls around mental health conversations.