This course is open to all counseling professionals and graduates from various programs, including social work, professional counseling, MFT, and more. Secure your spot for a comprehensive exploration of your counseling career.

Key Topics Covered:

  1. Transitioning to Professional Life

  2. Job Searching and Career Planning

  3. Exploring Work Settings

  4. Clinical Supervision and Documentation

  5. Specialization and Further Training

  6. Licensure Preparation and Examination

  7. Documentation and Submission for Licensure

  8. Career Development and Diversification

  9. Financial Planning for Therapists

  10. Ongoing Professional Development

  11. Panel Discussion: Journey of Established Therapists

Choosing Your Path in Therapy: From Degree to Practice

Join us for a dynamic 2-hour course tailored for associates and students, especially those nearing graduation. This invaluable session covers essential topics for anyone entering the counseling field.

Course Highlights:

  • Sandra Kushnir, LMFT, and Anita Avedian, LMFT, will cover career options, important considerations, frequently asked questions, and coaching essentials for individuals entering the field.

  • Date and Time: Saturday, January 13th, 10 am - 12 pm.

  • Attend in person at WeWork (312 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401) or join virtually.

Background:
Sandra brings over 12 years of rich experience in various capacities within the mental health sector. Her journey has been marked by a dedication to continuous learning and service, which has taken her from launching a successful podcast to teaching in a graduate school program. She has honed her expertise across a broad spectrum of settings, including treatment programs, the Department of Mental Health, and private practice. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish her own company Meridian Counseling, which has grown to a team of over 105 dedicated professionals in both California and Utah and is a recognized CARF-accredited program and CAMFT-approved CE training program. Meridian Counseling has been able to help thousands of clients connect with quality providers and also had the privilege of training and employing hundreds of associates and licensed therapists since it was founded.

Anita is an accomplished entrepreneur owning and managing several mental health related businesses including Avedian Counseling Center (a therapy group practice in the Greater Los Angeles area), Anger Management 818 (a national program for court ordered and probation ordered consumers), and Anger Management Essentials, a national training program to certify counselors in the field of anger management. She has appeared on multiple reality television shows including Vanderpump Rules, and Bad Girl's Club. Anita has authored a 52- week anger management program which has been translated into Spanish, Hebrew, and Armenian, and a teen's workbook which has also been translated into Spanish. She is also the Co-Founder of the California Association of Anger Management Providers (CAAMP). Her passion for technology and mental health culminated in the creation of a mobile app designed specifically for therapists. As a headline speaker, Anita has shared her insights at both international and national events, further establishing her thought leadership in our field. Additionally, she founded a Toastmasters club tailored specifically for mental health professionals, fostering a community of skilled communicators and leaders in our industry.