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Lara Effland - Clinician Development Collective, PLLC

Introducing the Clinician Development Collective, an organization created in response to the growing need for skilled, confident, and knowledgeable mental health professionals. Our mission is to empower mental health therapists to deliver exceptional clinical care by identifying and nurturing your unique strengths. We offer top-notch clinical supervision, foundational training, career development, community, and support to help you excel in your profession. With over 20 years of experience, knowledge, and best practices, we provide a clear roadmap to boost your confidence and professional growth. Join us on the journey to becoming an effective and successful clinician. Meet the Founder: Lara Effland, LICSW, CEDS-S Founder & Executive Clinical Director Clinician Development Collective was born out of the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lara, a licensed independent clinical social worker in Washington, Illinois, and Texas, understands that mental health clinicians now encounter unprecedented personal and professional stress, making clinical guidance and support more crucial than ever. As the director of adult programs at Equip, a nationwide virtual eating disorder treatment center, Lara has extensive experience in the field. Previously, she served as the regional clinical director at Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center, where she co-developed the mood and anxiety program and supported the launch of multiple treatment centers across the U.S. Since 2010, Lara has overseen a wide range of mental health programs, including: Residential Partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient Outpatient services Lara's expertise spans various mental health topics, including eating disorders, complex trauma, high-risk co-occurring disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Her passion lies in building cohesive, clinically outstanding programs and teams through servant leadership, as well as helping clinicians enhance their skills in evidence-based therapies. She offers training and consultation in: Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions that are informed using compassion and mindfulness: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Exposure and Response Prevention Prolonged Exposure Therapy Eating Disorders Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Anxiety Disorders Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Mindfulness Based Interventions Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy Lara is dedicated to fostering growth, learning, and thriving among clinicians throughout their careers. She encourages them to confidently share their knowledge, strengths, and learning experiences in the clinical realm. Her professional goal is to enable clinicians to provide effective care without burnout, while maintaining enthusiasm and passion for their challenging yet rewarding work. Established in 2021, the Clinician Development Collective offers transparent, collaborative, and personalized support to therapists, helping them find their specialty or niche, achieve their aspirations, and master their craft. With a focus on evidence-based practices, Lara emphasizes inclusive treatments at all levels of care for individuals struggling with mood, anxiety, eating disorders, and trauma.

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Do you feel fatigued and want permission to take a break?

Experience the healing properties of sound Saturday, March 25th from 9 am to 11 am PST and 12 pm to 2 pm EST, therapists are invited to join us for a mini retreat to help you reduce tension, connect with others, and tap into caring for the self. Register Today! You can easily access this mini retreat in the comfort of your sweatpants and still get all the benefits of an in-person retreat. We are such firm believers in our approach to self-regulation and embodiment that if you do not benefit...

over 1 year ago • 1 min read

Hello, Reader! I want to invite you to a two-hour workshop solely created for mental health clinicians. Heart Centered Clinician Workshop! Think of this like a head massage, heart healing, and soul connecting. I know I need it and thought you might be interested, too! Working as a therapist is an emotionally demanding task, so it's no surprise that many of our colleagues are already feeling the toll the job is taking on their wellbeing by February. To help support us all at this early stage...

over 1 year ago • 1 min read
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Looking to advance your practice, expertise, and expand your knowledge of complex disorders? Become a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist! $100.00 / month Certified Eating Disorder Specialist - Group Supervision “The secret of joy in work is contained in one word- excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.”... Read more I want CEDS Supervision! I have been working with eating disorders since 2005. It is a passion of mine and an incredibly rewarding specialization in mental...

almost 2 years ago • 1 min read

Clinician Toolbox Training Series We will review the core components of the treatment, philosophy, treatment interventions, and offer case examples. You will walk away with a better understanding of how to use each treatment and practical tools to take with you to use in your practice. *Last Thursday of every month* Join us for June's training, "Emotion Focused Family Therapy: One Degree of Change," Thursday, June 30, 2022 - 9-10 am PST Buy Tickets What to do when you feel so busy you can't...

over 2 years ago • 2 min read

Please join us on Thursday, April 28, 2022 from 12:00-1:00 pm PST for a training on how to incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy in your trauma treatment. DBT already has a framework on building mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. The four modules in DBT will offer clients in trauma treatments skills to help regulate their emotions, reduce likelihood of drop-out, and build trust during treatment. Each ticket is $25 and you can purchase them...

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