PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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SUPERVISION
As a new professional, a supervisor is needed to sign off on ATR and LCAT hours. While you are developing yourself as a therapist, it is helpful to have the support and guidance of experienced professionals. Individual and group supervision are being offered now.
EDUCATION
Design workshops and continuing education opportunities serve to educate professionals on how to present themselves to others. We provide fellow professionals and graduate students with 1-2 hour sessions that cover a variety of career topics.
PRESENTATION
How you present yourself as a professional can directly impact job opportunities, reputation, and overall presence. We offer design services and workshops to ensure that our fellow professionals present themselves in a well-organized, approachable manner.

PResentation & DESIGN SERVICES
Individual design services are available to aid our fellow professionals in presenting their work in the best light. We can build your entire professional suite, from your resume to your portfolio and even your own logo, website and branding identity. Please scroll down for more information.
RATES
Dependent upon service requested.
services include:
Portfolio (your physical book you bring to in-person interviews and/or a PDF version for job applications)
Website (via Squarespace membership; showcase your personal brand, therapeutic approach, personal artwork, etc.)
Professional materials (resume, cover letter & interview leave behinds)
Personal brand & identity (your own logo, business cards, social media accounts, etc.)

EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE
Our growth and learning never stops, especially as mental health professionals. We provide workshops covering a range of topics to widen our skillset and deepen our understandings. Some workshops include: how to design effective presentations and/or websites for yourself or your business, how to build your portfolio for job applications, and how to reignite your passion for creative processes. Group workshops are available to sign up for or to book for a specific date / event. START also contributes to conferences and continuing education opportunities for LCATS.
RATES
$25 per person
Discounted rates available for larger groups
(15+ people)
EDUCATION WORKSHOP TOPICS
Workshops are available as both scheduled events and pop-up opportunities via our social media pages (so be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to take advantage of these)! Our workshops can also be scheduled for a specific group (such as a class of graduate students, peer supervision group, group practice, etc.) and require a minimum group attendance of 8 people. Workshops are priced at $25 per person, with larger workshops (15+ people) receiving discounted rates. You may view our current offerings or inquire about a specific topic fo interest by clicking the button below.

CLINICAL SUPERVISION
Individual and group supervision is offered in-person or via telesupervision for your convenience. Our approach focuses on building and deepening your expertise, exploring challenges, and celebrating successes.
RATES
Individual supervision: $40 for 30 min
Group supervision: $30-60 for a meeting (usually 1-2 hours)
TOPICS THAT MAY BE EXPLORED include:
Enhancing case conceptualization and treatment planning
Improving client commitment
Trusting the art to tell the story
Adapting modifications to evidence-based therapies
Ethical and boundary dilemmas
Therapeutic use of transference/countertransference
Incorporating brain-based therapies into clinical practice
Managing risk and reducing barriers to treatment
testimonials
“Dina is going to challenge and guide you through your experiences with compassion, integrity and a person-centered focus. her guidance enabled me to learn more about myself and my clients. Dina, I can’t thank you enough for your commitment to my journey and successes!”
— Jennifer Macaluso, ATR-BC. LCAT, CTRS, CDP, CMDCP
“Supervision sessions with Dina were always beneficial. the Sessions were relaxed and flexible to meet my needs. her years of knowledge were evident in the guidance and feedback she provided me. i would highly recommend her services”
— Lisa Sutton, ATR-BC, LCAT
Supervision with Dina was a time of becoming for me. She provided the guidance and support I needed to become a strong advocate for myself and patients, a compassionate therapist, and an effective clinician. As a novice therapist, my Supervision was used to turn those stumbling blocks into stepping stones.
— Jessica Kim, ATR-BC, LCAT
“Having Dina as my supervisor was an incredible experience. It helped me fully develop professionally and grow personally. She brings her knowledge, expertise, and passion to supervision to help you become a skilled clinician.”
— Nicole Schutzbank, ATR-BC. LCAT, LAC
“Dina is accessible, knowledgeable, and offers valuable insight. through our time in supervision, I have learned to be more in tune with my therapeutic instincts. our time together is helping me be a better, more well-rounded, clinician.”
— Ania Wasowiscz, LCAT-P
As a new therapist, I often felt anxious and uncertain in my work. Dina helped me identify my strengths and process the uncertainty and anxiety I experienced. Dina is full of energy and fun to work with. Under her supervision, I was able to achieve tremendous growth as a therapist. I would highly recommend Dina as a supervisor.
— Naomi Lin, ATR-BC, LCAT