Every so often, we get the chance to step outside the therapy room and connect with the broader community of people shaping the future of mental health care in Seattle. Recently we participated in a local therapy job fair hosted by the Washington Group Practice Owners Network (WAGPON), and it was one of those meaningful moments.
This wasn’t just about having a booth. It was about conversations... with graduate students who are just beginning their clinical journeys, with early-career therapists thinking about where they want to grow, and with people who care deeply about the kind of work we all do. Events like this offer a window into where the field is heading, and who will be carrying it forward.
Connecting with the Next Generation of Therapists
One of the things that stood out most was the level of thoughtfulness these students and emerging clinicians brought to their questions. They weren’t just asking about jobs. They were asking about mentorship, about how to become more effective with couples, about how to navigate the emotional weight of this work over time.
Many of the students attending came from local graduate programs here in the Seattle area...programs we’ve had the chance to stay connected with over the years through classroom presentations and ongoing relationships with faculty. That continuity matters, and it allows us to contribute not just at the point of hiring, but earlier in the development of therapists as they begin shaping their clinical identity.
If you’re curious about the event itself, you can learn more about the therapy job fair hosted by WAGPON and the work they do to support the professional community.
Why This Kind of Community Involvement Matters
Therapy doesn’t exist in isolation. The quality of care available in a city is shaped over time by training, mentorship, and the relationships between clinicians. Being part of events like this is one small way of staying engaged in that process.
For our practice, that has meant building connections not just within our own team, but with the broader Seattle therapy community. It also reflects something we value internally - thoughtful development of clinicians over time, especially in areas like relationship therapy and intimacy work where nuance and experience matter.
That same emphasis shows up in how we support the therapists on our team, and in the kind of care we aim to provide through services like couples and relationship therapy and sex and intimacy therapy. These are areas that require ongoing learning, consultation, and a willingness to keep growing as a clinician.
Looking Ahead
What stays with us most after events like this is a sense of continuity...that the work happening now is part of something larger, and that the next generation of therapists is stepping into that work with care and intention.
We’ll continue to stay involved in spaces like this when we can, and to support the development of therapists who are just beginning their path. It’s good for the field, and ultimately, it’s good for the people who will be seeking help in the years ahead.
If you’re exploring therapy and want to learn more about how we approach this work, you can get a sense of our team and values on our About Us page.