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1/1/2026 0 Comments

Part-Time Jobs for Therapists: 10 Things You Should Know Before You Apply (2026 Edition)

Looking for part-time therapy work can feel overwhelming. Trust me, I get it. As someone who's navigated both sides of the hiring equation in mental health, I've seen how the landscape has shifted dramatically: especially post-pandemic. The good news? Part-time opportunities for therapists are more abundant than ever in 2026. The challenging news? There are some crucial things you need to know before you apply that could save you from frustration, financial stress, or career missteps.

Let me walk you through the ten most important considerations I wish every therapist knew before pursuing part-time work.

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12/17/2025 0 Comments

Part-Time AMFT Jobs: Your Complete Guide to Finding Flexible Therapy Work in 2026

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Finding meaningful part-time work as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist can feel overwhelming. I get it: you're trying to balance your need for flexibility with your desire to do impactful work, all while navigating licensing requirements and building your clinical hours. The job market has changed dramatically, especially post-pandemic, and figuring out where you fit can be tough.

As someone who's worked in this field for years and employs associate therapists, I've watched countless AMFTs struggle to find positions that honor both their professional goals and their personal needs. The good news? The landscape for part-time therapy work has never been more promising. Let me walk you through what I've learned about finding flexible, meaningful positions in 2026.

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7/14/2025 0 Comments

How to Get Going When You Think 'I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know It's Not This'

That restless feeling in your chest? The one that shows up Sunday evenings or during your commute? The quiet voice that whispers "this isn't it" while you're sitting in another meeting or going through the motions of your daily routine? You're not alone in feeling this way, and more importantly, you're not stuck forever.

Feeling dissatisfied with your current path while remaining uncertain about what comes next is one of the most common struggles I see in my practice. The good news is that this awareness: knowing something isn't right for you: is actually the starting point for meaningful change. You don't need perfect clarity to begin moving forward.

Start Where You Are: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Want

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6/23/2025 0 Comments

Micro-Moments for Self-Care: Bite-Sized Calming Practices Teens Can Actually Use

Let's be real - telling a stressed teen to meditate for 30 minutes or do an hour of yoga isn't exactly realistic. Between homework, social drama, extracurriculars, and that constant buzz of anxiety many teens carry, finding chunks of time for self-care can feel impossible. But here's the thing: you don't need hours to take care of yourself. Sometimes, all you need is a moment.

Micro-moments are brief, intentional pauses throughout your day: ranging from just a few seconds to a few minutes: where you deliberately stop and care for yourself. They're designed to fit seamlessly into even the most chaotic schedules, making them perfect for teens juggling a million different things.

Why Your Teen Brain Loves Micro-Moments

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5/27/2025 0 Comments

Handling Family Questions in College: How to Keep Your Journey Yours

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College is exciting, overwhelming, and full of growth: but sometimes the hardest part isn't your coursework or making new friends. It's navigating those well-meaning family questions that feel more like interrogations: "What's your major going to be?" "Are you eating enough?" "Why haven't you called?" "What are you doing with your life?"

If you're feeling suffocated by family curiosity or struggling to maintain your independence while staying connected, you're not alone. This tension is actually a normal part of healthy development, and understanding the science behind it can help you navigate these conversations with more confidence and less stress.

The Neuroscience of Separation and Connection

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12/10/2024 0 Comments

How Teen Boys Can Stand Up to Bullies by Setting Healthy Boundaries

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Bullying is a tough reality that way too many teen boys face. Whether it's happening in hallways, locker rooms, or online, dealing with bullies can feel overwhelming and confusing. But here's the thing – you have more power than you might realize.

Standing up to bullies isn't about getting into fights or being the toughest guy around. It's actually about something much smarter: setting healthy boundaries. And trust me, learning this skill now will serve you well for the rest of your life.

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2/10/2021 0 Comments

College Students and Counseling Therapy

By Jeremy Gregory, MSW, ASW

College Students. What's up with online therapy? Is it like coaching? Is it like venting to someone? Are you going to make me cry? How would I even know if I need a therapist? Maybe I'm just stressed because college is stressful?

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1025 Village Lane, Chico CA 95926

1610 West Street, Ste 4, Redding CA 96001

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MISSION: To provide a tranquil and healing space in which people in our community can find calmness internally through the relaxing atmosphere, along with respectful and engaging therapy conversations. To contribute to happier and more secure families by helping individuals, couples, and teens heal within and thereby creating different ways of engaging with themselves, the world, and those they love.

VISION: Creating a new kind of therapy experience in the Chico and Redding areas in which therapists have smaller caseloads, giving them the flexibility to spend more time with clients as needed - longer sessions, phone calls, client-centered advocacy. Creating a space in our community where clients can go between sessions to sit, linger, and re-center themselves when they're having difficult days. A place to belong while they heal their hearts and relationships. A therapy office that embodies the unconditional love of Christ, no matter what a person's gender identity, romantic disposition, or previous life hardships, experiences, or actions might have been. To be a safe place.

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Part-Time Jobs for Therapists: 10 Things You Should Know Before You Apply (2026 Edition)

Part-Time AMFT Jobs: Your Complete Guide to Finding Flexible Therapy Work in 2026

How to Get Going When You Think 'I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know It's Not This'

Micro-Moments for Self-Care: Bite-Sized Calming Practices Teens Can Actually Use

Handling Family Questions in College: How to Keep Your Journey Yours

How Teen Boys Can Stand Up to Bullies by Setting Healthy Boundaries

College Students and Counseling Therapy

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