the Resilient Therapist Collective
Helping therapists build careers they don’t have to recover from.
Becoming a therapist can be deeply meaningful work. It can also bring a lot you weren’t expecting. The self-doubt after a difficult session. Wondering if everyone else knows more than you do. Taking clients home with you emotionally. Feeling pressure to get it right. Trying to care deeply without becoming consumed by the work. You’re learning how to care for your clients.
But who is helping you learn how to care for yourself while you become a therapist?
The Resilient Therapist Collective (RTC) is an 8-session online therapy group for master’s-level clinical interns and post-master’s therapists completing supervised hours toward independent licensure in Tennessee.
Graduate school teaches you how to become a clinician. Supervision helps you care well for your clients.
RTC creates space for something different:
You.
This isn’t supervision or case consultation. It’s a therapy group focused on the person behind the therapist and the emotional work of becoming one.
Together, we’ll explore the parts of this profession that can be difficult to talk about honestly: self-doubt, perfectionism, emotional exhaustion, boundaries, personal activation, professional isolation, and the pressure to feel like you should already know what you’re doing.
Welcome to a Different Kind of Support for Therapists in Training.
You’ll learn to:
Build confidence in the therapist you are becoming
Recognize burnout and compassion fatigue before they become overwhelming
Navigate impostor feelings, self-doubt, and the pressure to know
Respond to mistakes with accountability instead of shame
Develop boundaries that protect both you and your work
Understand when clinical work touches your own story
Build meaningful support with other therapists who understand the work
Create habits that support a sustainable career in mental health
YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL YOU’RE BURNED OUT TO START TAKING CARE OF THE THERAPIST.
RTC is built around prevention.
The goal isn’t to teach you how to endure more.
It’s to help you notice what is happening to you while you become a therapist, understand what you need, and build ways of practicing that allow you to care deeply without losing yourself in the process.
RTC
WHAT WE’LL EXPLORE
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Becoming the Therapist You Want to Be
From: “What kind of therapist am I supposed to be?”
Toward: “Who do I want to become while I do this work?”
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Impostor Phenomenon and the Pressure to Know
From: “What if not knowing means I don’t belong here?”
Toward: “Can I be learning and still belong?”
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Perfectionism, Mistakes, and Authenticity
From: “What does this mistake prove about me?”
Toward: “What can I own, repair, and learn?”
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Boundaries That Protect the Work
From: “How much do I have to carry to be a good therapist?”
Toward: “What is actually mine to carry?”
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When the Work Touches Your Own Story
From: “Why am I reacting like this?”
Toward: “What can this reaction teach me about myself?”
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Emotional Load and Compassion Fatigue
From: “Why can’t I just handle this better?”
Toward: “What is this work asking of me, and what do I need in response?”
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Connection, Support, and Professional Isolation
From: “Why should I need help when I’m the helper?”
Toward: “Who gets to know and support me, too?”
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Your Therapist Sustainability Plan
From: “How do I keep pushing through?”
Toward: “What helps me keep doing this work without losing myself?”
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FAQ
You May Be Wondering…
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Group therapy involves a small, curated group of individuals meeting regularly, guided by a therapist, to explore shared experiences, offer mutual support, and work towards personal growth and healing. Some therapy groups are online due to convenience for our community, while others may be offered in person at our Horn Counseling office in Nashville, Tennessee.
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While individual therapy focuses on one-on-one sessions with a therapist, group therapy involves a therapist leading a group of individuals with similar concerns or goals. Group sessions allow for interaction, support, collective insights, and learning from others’ experiences.
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Group sizes can vary but usually range from 3 to 5 participants. This size fosters closeness and diversity while allowing everyone to engage and contribute to the sessions actively. At Horn Counseling, some of our therapy groups are offered both in-person at our location in Nashville, Tennessee, and online for ease and convenience of meeting everyone where they are in life.
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Sessions often involve check-ins, discussions, exercises, and sharing experiences. The therapist guides the conversation, ensuring everyone has a chance to participate and benefit from the session.
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Confidentiality is a fundamental aspect of group therapy. Participants are expected to maintain the confidentiality of others in the group, fostering a safe and trusting environment. At Horn Counseling, we go by “what is said here, stays here.” This means that we honor the space of sharing and keeping things within the group.
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Our therapy groups are led by experienced therapists with training in group dynamics and various therapeutic techniques to ensure a supportive and productive environment.
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Typically, group therapy sessions occur weekly or bi-weekly, allowing for consistent engagement and progress. The frequency may vary based on the specific group’s needs, and sometimes breaks are built into the schedule, such as if and when a group lands on a major holiday.
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Yes, joining a therapy group can complement individual therapy. It offers a different dynamic, additional support, and diverse perspectives to aid your overall therapy journey. Therapy groups are often a lower fee per session, so it can be a lower cost option to add to your self care in addition to individual therapy. If you’re looking for an individual therapist, please contact us so we can assess your needs and work on matching you with one of our therapists or a therapist in your area who is a good fit for your therapy goals.
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Group therapy might be beneficial if you seek peer support, enjoy collaborative learning, and feel comfortable sharing experiences in a group setting. It can be especially helpful if you relate to others’ experiences or find value in collective growth. If you are hesitant about a group setting, set up a free 15-minute consultation below so we can help ease your concerns and clear up any misunderstandings you may have about group therapy so that you can make an informed decision about moving forward with the process. Remember, our therapy groups are designed with our community in mind, and our therapists make every effort to accommodate the needs of the individuals who join.