Episode Details

Personal Identity in Private Practice Ownership

Season 1 Episode 163 Published 1 year, 2 months ago

Description

In this episode, I spoke with Sara Stanizai, a remarkable speaker, coach, licensed therapist, and the founder of Prospect Therapy, a queer- and trans-affirming practice, that serves first-generation American and immigrant communities, about identity work, group practice challenges, and the journey of personal and professional growth

3 key takeaways:

Embracing Identity in Therapy: It’s crucial to integrate our own lived experiences and identities in the therapeutic process. Sara emphasizes that it's important to disclose thoughtfully to build relatability and safety with clients.
Challenges and Rewards of Group Practice: Running a group practice involves more complexity and responsibility than a solo practice. It's essential to understand the dynamics and be prepared for the challenges of leadership and mentorship.
Constant Learning and Adaptation: Sara discusses how important it is for therapists to continually unlearn and relearn concepts as they grow professionally. This includes challenging ingrained stereotypes and biases to better serve their clients and themselves.

More about Sara:

Sara Stanizai, LMFT (she/her) is a speaker, coach, and licensed therapist who founded Prospect Therapy to create a queer- and trans-affirming practice that focuses specifically on serving first-generation American and immigrant communities. As a queer first-gen herself, Sara’s clinical and professional work focuses on serving the Afghan diaspora, specifically fellow Afghan-American women, through retreats and group experiences that help participants find community and reconciliation with self, culture and ancestry