We Put Therapists First
As a provider-led organization, we understand that we must take care of the therapist first if we want the patients to receive the best care possible. We value self-care for therapists because it is an essential part of maintaining our own well-being and being able to effectively support our clients. Avoiding burnout in the mental health profession is critical for therapist career satisfaction and patient outcomes.
Studies estimate that anywhere between 21 percent and 61 percent of mental health practitioners experience signs of burnout (Morse et al., 2012). Burnout has been associated with workplace climate, caseload size and severity of client symptoms (Acker, 2011; Craig & Sprang, 2010; Thompson et al., 2014). In contrast, studies examining burnout prevention have found that smaller caseloads, less paperwork, and more flexibility at work are associated with lower rates of burnout (Lent & Schwartz, 2012). Burnout results in negative outcomes for both practitioners and their clients. Symptoms of burnout are not solely psychological; burnout has also been linked to physical ailments such as headaches and gastrointestinal problems (Kim et al., 2011).—-American Psychological Association
We Value Self-Care For Therapists
Support: You don’t need to practice therapy in isolation. We also offer clinical and peer support where you can discuss challenges and successes related to self-care with other therapists.
Amenities: We offer well-being amenities for our therapists.
Flexible Schedules: It’s important to take breaks and have control over your own schedule.
Dedicated Therapist: We provide a therapist-friendly onboarding program.
The Power of Matching
Silver Lake Psychology focuses on this “match” between our client and our therapist. A client’s relationship with their therapist (i.e., how you feel about them) is the best indicator of how well treatment will work, according to decades of clinical study. Based on a client’s specific needs, therapy goals, and therapist preferences, Silver Psychology makes it easier to choose a therapist who is a perfect match.
Our matching approach is supported by research and includes data, in-house developed technology, and physician insight. We take into account a few important factors when matching a client with a therapist in order to identify the type of treatment and therapist’s approach that will work best for each individual. From there, the consulting psychiatrist carefully connects a client with a Silver Lake Psychology therapist using a combination of patient assessment, success information from prior matches, and our helpful matching system.
How We Offer Custom Client Matching To Support Our Clients
We offer custom client matching to support our clients and therapists in a number of ways. We work with each individual client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and then we match them with the right therapist who we feel is best equipped to support them. This ensures that you can work within your competencies and feel confident in the work you are doing.
Conclusion
We support our colleagues and new therapists joining our organization by providing them with access to resources, peer support, wellness amenities, and development opportunities. We believe that this helps us to build a healthy and compassionate group of therapists who feel supported and welcomed during their journey with us.
