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Lorin Tierney~Clinical Consultant for CA Clinicians

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🧘Clinician Consults: Let's prevent burnout, so you stay in the field working with challenging clients, and reignite your passion for therapy.

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Working with challenging clients doesn’t have to drain your energy

If you’ve ever left a session second guessing yourself, carrying your client’s emotions home, or wondering how much longer you can keep this up, you’re not alone.

That’s exactly why I created my 1:1 consulting for clinicians. Together, we’ll:
* Find clarity with your most difficult cases
* Strengthen your boundaries
* Build sustainable self-care you’ll actually stick to
* Reignite your passion for therapy
* Because the truth is: the cost of burnout is far greater than the cost of coaching.

Here’s what past clinicians have said:
“I finally feel confident setting limits with my clients.” “I no longer leave sessions emotionally drained.” “This consultation reignited my love for therapy.”

Ready to feel calm, collected, and confident again? Send me a DM with “Consultation” to learn more. Or go to link in bio.

#TherapistLife #ClinicianSupport #TherapistCoach #TherapistBurnout #TherapistSelfCare #TherapistGrowth #TherapyCommunity #BoundariesAreBeautiful #TherapistSupport #TherapistWellbeing #TherapistTools #TherapyJourney #HelpingTheHelpers #TherapistBusiness #TherapistCoachForClinicians #TherapistLove #TherapistEmpowerment #TherapistConfidence #TherapyCoaching by @lorin_tierney

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Hey my therapist friends, do you feel emotionally wiped out after certain sessions? 
Working with survivors of narcissistic abuse can be deeply rewarding, but also incredibly draining.

I created a FREE 2-minute quiz just for clinicians like you to spot the signs of burnout early and reclaim your energy.

Tap the link in bio to find out if you’re heading toward burnout (and what to do about it).

You don’t have to do this work at the expense of your well-being.

#therapistburnout #narcissisticabuse #therapistlife #privatepractice #burnoutprevention #clinicianwellness #mentalhealthprovider #therapistsupport #compassionfatigue #boundariesforclinicians
#lmft #lmftlife #lcsw #psychologist #marriagetherapy #familytherapy #mentalhealththerapy #mentalhealththerapist #mentalhealthcounseling #mentalhealththerapy #mentalhealthcounselor #psychotherapist #psychotherpy #lpc #privartepracticetherapist #therapistsiprivatepractice
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Hey there Clinicians! For years I thought I had to push through, even when I was exhausted, burned out and running on empty.

Now I understand that rest is not a sign of weakness or lack of dedication. It’s part of caring for ourselves so we can continue showing up fully for our clients. When we work with crisis, trauma abuse and other challenging client situations, we carry so much in our minds and bodies. Vicarious trauma and emotional exhaustion are real.

So give yourself permission to pause, rest and reset. Your clients don’t need an exhausted version of you, they need the version of you that has space to be present. And if you’re feeling overwhelmed or stuck with a challenging client, I’m here. I offer 1-1 clinical consultations for clinicians working with challenging cases, including narcissistic abuse survivors and domestic violence.

You don’t have to figure it out alone, we’ll navigate this together.

#ClinicalConsultation #ClinicianSupport #TherapistSupport #TherapistBurnout #VicariousTrauma TraumaInformed MentalHealthProfessionals TherapistSelfCare ClinicianSelfCare TherapistLife ClinicalConfidence NarcissisticAbuse DomesticViolence by @lorin_tierney

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Hey Clinicians! This is my happy face😀 I just finished another clinical consultation. And I feel so energized & grateful, in doing this rewarding work!

If you have a challenging client, including narcissistic abuse survivors and need help navigating it, then please reach out.

I’m offering a special fee just for you, because I believe in the work you do~with healing one client at a time.

Clinical consultations will help you prevent burnout and increase confidence, so you can show up to your sessions with ease and joy!

To learn more, go to link in bio, or online to: lorintierneylmft.com

#lmft #lmftlife #lcsw #psychologist #marriagetherapy familytherapy mentalhealththerapy mentalhealththerapist mentalhealthcounseling mentalhealththerapy mentalhealthcounselor psychotherapist psychotherpy lpc privartepracticetherapist therapistsiprivatepractice
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2 months ago

Hey Clinicians! This incredible testimony, from a good friend & Colleague, has put me “on top of the world!” This is why I absolutely love providing 1-1 clinical consultations to fellow Clinicians, who are dealing with challenging clients! It’s all about preventing burnout, so you can stay in this field with passion for therapy! Need a consult? I offer 1+ clinical consultations, at a special price #mentalhealthmatters #therapysupport #therapysupport #mentalhealthsupport by @lorin_tierney

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Hey clinicians! Here’s something you probably don’t know about me.

When I was deep in burnout… to the point of questioning if I even wanted to stay in this field…
Strangers would ask what I do for work.

And I’d say: “I’m a janitor.”

No follow-up questions. No emotional energy required.
And honestly? That felt like relief.

That’s how disconnected I was.

Burnout doesn’t always look like exhaustion…Sometimes it looks like wanting to disappear from the very work you once cared about.

If you’ve been feeling this way… you’re not alone.
And you don’t have to stay stuck there.
If you’re a clinician navigating burnout or feeling checked out, reach out for a 1:1 clinical consultation. Let’s help you reconnect with your work without sacrificing yourself in the process.

Hashtags:#therapistsburnout#mentalhealthclinician #therapistlife #burnoutrecovery privatepractice therapistsofinstagram mentalhealthprofessionals impostorsyndrome therapistsupport healersneedhealing therapyintensive brainspotting narcissisticabuse clinicalconsultation by @lorin_tierney

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1:1 Clinical Consultation for CA Clinicians

I support therapists who are: • Working with challenging or high-conflict clients • Feeling burnt out, stuck, or emotionally depleted • Struggling with impostor syndrome or self-doubt • Wanting stronger clinical and emotional boundaries

My consultation style is: ✔ Burnout-informed ✔ Nervous-system aware ✔ Practical, supportive, and grounded ✔ Focused on both client care and clinician sustainability

You don’t need to self sacrifice, to be a good therapist.

Reach out if you have questions, or would like to schedule your 1-1 Clinical Consultation.
 #ClinicalConsultation #TherapistConsultant #TherapistSupport #CAClinicians #PrivatePracticeTherapist BurnoutInTherapists TherapistBurnout ImpostorSyndromeTherapists TherapistBoundaries SustainablePractice TherapistLife TherapistsOfInstagram MentalHealthProfessionals HelpingTheHelpers by @lorin_tierney

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8 months ago

I can’t even explain what an amazing feeling it is when your one-to-one clinical consultations are on fire 🔥

Not because of the money. Not because of the numbers.

But because you finally see it click: ✨ Clinicians showing up calmer ✨ More confident with challenging clients ✨ Clearer boundaries ✨ Less emotional hangover after sessions

This didn’t come from working harder. It came from refining my clinical lens, honoring my energy, and trusting my expertise instead of over preparing or second guessing myself.

If you’re a clinician who knows you’re good at what you do but still feels shaky with complex cases, impostor syndrome, or emotional exhaustion, you’re not broken.

You just haven’t been supported at the level you actually practice.

Comment CONSULT or DM me “support” if you want to feel more grounded, confident, and steady in your clinical work, without burning yourself out.

#clinicalconsultation #therapistsofinstagram #therapistburnout #impostorsyndrometherapist #clinicianlife privatepracticetherapist therapistsupporttherapists mentalhealthprofessionals therapistconfidence traumatherapist by @lorin_tierney

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10 months ago

If you’re a clinician right now, you’re likely holding a lot.

Clients navigating estrangement, narcissistic family dynamics, grief, financial stress, or pressure to “keep the peace,” all while you’re managing your own (end of year) energy and life outside the therapy room.

And here’s the part no one talks about enough…Holiday work hits different for clinicians.

Sessions feel heavier. Boundaries get fuzzier. Your nervous system stays activated longer.

If you’re noticing overwhelm, compassion fatigue, or a creeping sense of “I don’t know how to hold all of this.” …Let’s normalize that nothing is wrong with you.

This is complex clinical work, layered with seasonal intensity.

You don’t have to figure it out alone.
In my 1:1 clinical consultations, we focus on: • Clarifying case conceptualization for holiday related family crises • Creating scripts and boundaries that protect your energy • Supporting clients without over functioning or burning out • Helping you feel calm, confident, and grounded, even in hard sessions
Y
ou deserve support too! Especially during the most demanding season of the year.

DM me or use the link in my bio if you have question on my 1:1 clinical consultation. 
Let’s help you get through the holidays feeling supported & not depleted.

#TherapistSupport #ClinicianBurnout #HolidayBurnout #TherapistsOfInstagram #MentalHealthClinician TherapistLife ClinicalConsultation TherapistConsultation SupportingTherapists TherapistSelfCare CompassionFatigue VicariousTrauma NarcissisticFamilyDynamics TraumaInformedTherapist PrivatePracticeTherapist TherapistBoundaries BurnoutPrevention HelpingTheHelper by @lorin_tierney

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Hey service providers! This is your reminder: 
Seeking professional support is not a weakness. It’s a strength, and it’s one of the most powerful ways to stop the slow slide into burnout, overwhelm, compassion fatigue, or questioning whether you even want to stay in this field.

I’ve been there many times throughout my career, and I know how heavy it can feel. You don’t have to navigate this alone.

If you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure what you need next, DM me your questions. I’m happy to answer for free, and point you toward the kind of consultation that actually helps you feel grounded and confident again.

You deserve support, too. 
Your career is worth protecting.
👉 CTA: DM me “SUPPORT” and I’ll send you the next steps.
 #TherapistSupport #ClinicianLife #TherapistBurnout #HelperHealThyself #TherapistTips #MentalHealthProviders #TherapistCommunity #TherapistCoach #BoundariesForClinicians #TherapistWellbeing #TherapistConsultation #SupervisionSupport #BurnoutPrevention #NarcissisticAbuseClinician #TherapyIntensives by @lorin_tierney

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Lately, I’ve felt the pull to shift my energy back where it’s most needed — with my therapy clients and the clinicians I support through 1–1 clinical consultations “who need help navigating their challenging clients, so they stay in the field and reignite their passion for therapy.”*

This pause isn’t about being bored, unmotivated, or uninterested.
It’s about balance.
It’s about practicing the same self-care, boundaries, and sustainability that I teach every day.

You’ll still see posts from me — just not five days a week. I’m taking this time to refill, refocus, and show up more fully for the services that matter most.

Thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and understanding. It means more than you know.

If you’re a clinician needing support with challenging clients, or wanting to feel calm, collected, and confident again — send me a DM or click the link in my bio to book a 1–1 consultation.

#selfcareforclinicians #therapistlife #privatepracticeowner #clinicalconsultation #therapistburnout #boundariesarebeautiful #mentalhealthprofessionals #narcissisticabusehealing #brainspottingtherapist #intensivetherapy #therapistsupportingtherapists #takeabreak by @lorin_tierney

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Here I am… just waiting for my client to show up. No email. No text. No voicemail. Just me, the clock, and that familiar mix of worry + frustration clinicians know too well.

Working with clients in crisis—especially those navigating abusive relationships—means it’s hard not to worry when they disappear without a word. So I wait. Usually 15 minutes… sometimes longer if the silence feels concerning. I keep my camera on, catch up on notes, answer emails, and try to stay grounded.

This can feel frustrating… We carve out the time. We hold the space. And sometimes… we’re left sitting in it alone.

I’m curious: How do YOU handle these no-show moments? Do you charge? Do you offer grace? Do you wait? Let’s talk about what feels fair, boundaried, and human in our work.

👇 Clinicians, drop your no-show policy — or your biggest challenge with it, in the comments. 
Let’s support each other in the messy moments of this work.

#TherapistLife #ClinicianSupport #BoundariesForHelpers #TherapistCommunity #MentalHealthClinician #PrivatePracticeLife #TherapistBurnoutPrevention #HelperHealing #TherapistTalk #HoldingSpace #TherapistBoundaries #ClinicianWellness #NoShowPolicy #TraumaTherapist #EmpoweringClinicians by @lorin_tierney

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