The Therapy Suite PLLC

The Therapy Suite PLLC Virtual therapy for high achieving/highly anxious teens and adults across NC, SC, and VA

How do you redirect a therapy session without sounding awkward, rude, or overly controlling?For many new therapists, red...
06/01/2026

How do you redirect a therapy session without sounding awkward, rude, or overly controlling?

For many new therapists, redirecting clients can feel uncomfortable, especially when sessions go off-topic, become circular, or start drifting away from the main concern.

In this video, I break down:

✔️ Why therapy sessions go off track
✔️ When to redirect vs when to follow the client
✔️ Common mistakes new therapists make
✔️ Exact phrases you can use to redirect naturally
✔️ How to redirect with warmth and confidence

Learning how to guide a session is an important clinical skill that many therapists were never directly taught in grad school, but this episode can teach you the skills needed to help clients grow.

Watch it here!

https://youtu.be/vi-iW1O4vFo

One aspect of my business I haven’t shared much about here is speaking engagements! I love meeting with others to share ...
05/30/2026

One aspect of my business I haven’t shared much about here is speaking engagements! I love meeting with others to share my knowledge and experience to help them meet their goals.

Yesterday, I went to Carolina Psychology Center to do a one hour workshop for their Mentorship for Bachelor’s Level Psychology Students program. I shared my career path with them and opened the floor to questions. Wow!! They asked so many thought provoking and detailed questions! I loved the participation and the time went by too quickly.

I love helping newbies to the field understand what their careers can look like, while providing them honest guidance on the pros and cons of this field. And believe me, I am HONEST about how messy things can be 😜

I’m looking forward to the next one!! 🤩

Today’s guest is Saress Hudson, LPC NCC. Here is some background on her: “Hi, I’m Saress Hudson, LPC, NCC, a licensed pr...
05/04/2026

Today’s guest is Saress Hudson, LPC NCC. Here is some background on her: “Hi, I’m Saress Hudson, LPC, NCC, a licensed professional counselor based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. I work with adults navigating grief, substance use recovery, burnout, and life transitions. I offer a grounded, compassionate, nonjudgmental space where people can feel supported, gain clarity, and reconnect with stability and self-understanding.”

In this episode of The Keys to Therapy, Saress shares why she became a therapist. She discusses how an internship in a substance abuse program led her to working with this population for a decade. She provides tips on how to use integrative therapy and person centered therapy in her individual and group work with people in recovery.

Saress has a YouTube channel, so make sure to subscribe to hers as well!

Check it out!

https://youtu.be/WC3-W2TXz1Y

I’ve been working on some new ventures behind the scenes 😉 Yesterday, .society.wellness took some pics to help me get re...
04/18/2026

I’ve been working on some new ventures behind the scenes 😉 Yesterday, .society.wellness took some pics to help me get ready to share what’s to come and I love them!

Stay tuned 😎

How do you start a therapy session without feeling awkward or unsure what to say?For many new therapists, the beginning ...
04/14/2026

How do you start a therapy session without feeling awkward or unsure what to say?

For many new therapists, the beginning of a session can feel the most uncomfortable. You might find yourself overthinking how to open, worrying about saying the “right” thing, or feeling pressure to lead perfectly from the start.

In this video, I break down simple, natural ways to start a therapy session so you can feel more confident and grounded.

I’ll cover:

�✔️ What to say at the beginning of a session�
✔️ How to open sessions without overthinking�
✔️ Why simple questions work best�
✔️ How to create a smooth, client-centered start

If you’re a new or early-career therapist, learning how to start sessions confidently is a foundational clinical skill that builds over time and will benefit both the therapist and client.

Watch and subscribe!

https://youtu.be/PWCAr8Fcr4I

I was in Texas last week for my work anniversary and totally forgot about it🙈So here’s the late post! April 1st marks 4 ...
04/11/2026

I was in Texas last week for my work anniversary and totally forgot about it🙈

So here’s the late post! April 1st marks 4 years of being a private practice owner!🎉🥰✨

I am SO glad I took the leap and built the business I have dreamed of having. I see the BEST clients, work hours that I want to, hang out with my dogs at home everyday, and have the flexibility to grow and change at my own pace ☺️

Thanks for following along and supporting me 🩷

Last week, I attended the hosted by . I went with my .wellness.collective co-founders and we had an awesome time!! It w...
04/07/2026

Last week, I attended the hosted by . I went with my .wellness.collective co-founders and we had an awesome time!! It was great to learn from speakers in different industries, connect with new people from all over, and get inspired to create new things!

We also explored Dallas and spent time in different parts of the city! It was so fun to see a new city/state and I loved the food and art 🎨

I’m looking forward to attending again next year!!🎟️ Stay tuned for some fun things I’ve been working on 😉

04/01/2026

In the latest episode of my YouTube channel The Keys to Therapy, I cover how therapists can use silence in sessions to propel the session forward. I also share tips to become more comfortable using silence as a tool.

Check it out and subscribe! 🌟

Silence in therapy sessions can feel incredibly uncomfortable — especially for new therapists.If you’ve ever sat in sess...
03/30/2026

Silence in therapy sessions can feel incredibly uncomfortable — especially for new therapists.

If you’ve ever sat in session wondering:

“Should I say something?”
“Am I doing this wrong?”
“Is the client expecting me to fix this moment?”

You’re not alone.

In this video, I break down how to handle silence in therapy sessions with confidence.

We’ll cover:

✔️ Why silence happens in therapy�

✔️ Why therapists often feel anxious during silence�
✔️ When silence is actually helpful for clients�
✔️ When it may need gentle intervention�
✔️ Practical ways to tolerate and work with silence

Learning to sit with silence is an essential clinical skill that many therapists were never taught in grad school and I’m here to help!

Watch it here! https://youtu.be/AZhCkOa9CZU

Therapeutic presence is one of the most important skills in therapy — and it’s rarely taught in grad school.New therapis...
03/09/2026

Therapeutic presence is one of the most important skills in therapy — and it’s rarely taught in grad school.

New therapists often focus on interventions, techniques, and saying the “right” thing. But what actually creates safety and progress in therapy is presence.

In this video, I break down:

✔️ What therapeutic presence really means�
✔️ Why presence matters more than perfect technique�
✔️ How therapist anxiety blocks attunement�
✔️ Practical ways to strengthen your presence in session�
✔️ How to tolerate silence and trust yourself

If you’re a new therapist, associate clinician, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT who feels pressure to perform in session — this episode is for you.

🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube at The Keys to Therapy

https://youtu.be/sYR-Ee3rSlg

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