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Uncovering BS in Mental Health Care


W-2 vs. 1099 in Mental Health: The “Cheap” Choice That Costs More
Why “independent contractor” can cost more than it saves. Clinical reality outweighs "short-term savings." In outpatient mental health,...

Cindy Pilcher, MS, LPC, NCC
6 days ago3 min read


Clients need care, not a clone.
Uncovering BS in Mental Health Care Identity can point to the door; the work centers you. Clients need care, not a clone. The blank-slate...

Cindy Pilcher, MS, LPC, NCC
Sep 123 min read


Licensed? Not Yet. Independent? Not Okay.
Going solo before you're licensed isn't bold-it's a gamble that puts clients, careers, and the whole field on the line. Imagine the...

Cindy Pilcher, MS, LPC, NCC
Sep 112 min read


Associates, You’re Not a Solo Act (Yet)
Picture this : you’ve got the talent, the playlists, the mic—everything for a killer set. But if you’re associate-licensed in...

Cindy Pilcher, MS, LPC, NCC
Sep 103 min read


What Happens When a Caseload Walks Out
Two real-world shocks, the receipts, and why guardrails aren’t about control—they’re about continuity. Non-competes get a bad rap. People...

Cindy Pilcher, MS, LPC, NCC
Sep 93 min read
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