Little Island Counseling and Wellness, LLC

Amber here, with a very exciting announcement! 🥳To say that as a practice owner, a psychotherapist, and simply a human—that I am excited to have Michelle Spillane, LCMHC join our team—is an understatement. Michelle and I met as colleagues in 2019 and have remained in contact as colleagues and friends since. I couldn’t be more thrilled to have this incredibly intelligent and compassionate woman on our team.

Michelle Spillane has almost a decade of experience treating women who struggle with: being enough, self-compassion, and over-functioning. Michelle also serves individuals who are military-connected, helping to ease the inherent stress of military life. She takes an integrative, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach to treatment. She is licensed to treat telehealth clients in NC, and is in network with most Aetna and United/Optum health insurance plans.

Specialties:

PTSD, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, OCD
Life Transitions
Personal Growth and Self-Esteem
General relationship challenges (family, friends, co-workers)
Women’s Mental Health
Military and first responders

Please reach out if interested in meeting with Michelle at: 910-312-2505 or [email protected]

A little psychotherapy Easter humor. 🐰

We are so excited to have two incredible psychotherapists, and all around wonderful people, join the practice! Please give a warm welcome to Susan Mitchell, LCSW and Haley Graham, LICSW. Click on their pictures for biographies and more information.

Healing is a practice.

Seeking highly motivated, self-directed, outpatient therapist for 1099 contractor position in private practice. Little Island Counseling and Wellness, PLLC is contracting with 100% telehealth clinicians at the LGSW/LGPC level in Washington, DC. Clients will be assigned as referrals are received.

Pay is commensurate with experience and skill set, STARTING at $55/hour and up to $65 (will also be given a raise upon LICSW/LPC licensure). Therapists will be paid on the 1st of the month, for the prior month's sessions.

Therapist must furnish and properly maintain/regularly update a Psychology Today profile.

NEGOTIABLE: Owner will furnish you with $100/year toward required continuing education credits, if you seek certification and courses previously approved by the owner, and deemed as supportive/necessary to uphold practice clientele needs.

***Must provide copy of DC LGSW/LGPC license, and resume to be considered for position.***

Owner seeks to create a flexible, supportive, and autonomous working environment for clinicians who want to work from the comfort of their own homes. Please see our website for further information about the owner and practice: www.littleislandremedy.com

Responsibilities:
Assess the nature of clients' situations by conducting intake assessments and reviewing their personal history (Biopsychosocial Assessment)
Develop and execute individual treatment plans in compliance with best practices (reviewing every 90 days, and updating as needed)
Determine appropriate milestones/goals to gauge client progress
Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and programs, as needed
Maintain accurate client documentation in compliance with insurance requirements (notes must be completed and signed within 48 hours of appointment start time)
Maintain appropriate contact with clients (scheduling, providing resources)
Maintain regular and appropriate contact with practice owner and administrator regarding any pertinent client issues (scheduling, billing concerns)
Attend supervision meetings at a rate of 1 hour supervision for every 32 hours of clinical practice at the LGSW level, or 1 hour supervision for every 35 hours of clinical practice at the LGPC level

Qualifications:

Previous experience in social work or counseling
Masters Degree in social work, counseling, or other related fields
LGSW/LGPC license granted by Washington, DC
Active CAQH profile and assigned NPI
Preferably, experience in a private practice setting
Knowledge of various therapeutic approaches and willingness to learn and expand to meet needs of clientele
Compassionate and caring demeanor
Ability to build rapport with clients
Strong leadership qualities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Own laptop/computer and mobile device (tablet/smartphone) to maintain notes/records and meet with clients virtually (all while maintaining HIPAA compliance)
Quiet and private space in your home to meet with clients virtually, in a room with a closed and locking door (maintaining HIPAA compliance), appropriately furnished and professional looking

Company Description:

Small, woman and military spouse owned, private practice that serves adult clients (18+) ONLY, primarily women. We allow LGSW/LGPC licensed therapists in DC to provide therapy in a fully telehealth based, private practice setting without the hassle of billing, marketing, or wasting time commuting to an office. You can spend your time seeing clients and completing minimal documentation (compliant progress note templates and guidance are provided).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $55.00 per hour
COVID-19 considerations:
Work from home.

Seeking highly motivated, self-directed, outpatient therapists for 1099 contractor position in private practice. Little Island Counseling and Wellness, PLLC is contracting with 100% telehealth clinicians with FULL, UNRESTRICTED licenses (LCSW/LICSW, LCMHC, LPC) in NC, VA, MD, and Washington, DC. We are not accepting provisionally licensed clinicians at this time. You can set your own agreed upon hours of availability, with a minimum of 10 hours/week, to be considered part-time. Clients will be assigned as referrals are received.

Pay is extremely competitive, and commensurate with experience and skill set, STARTING at $70/hour and up (negotiable and openly discussed based upon qualifications, and there is always room for growth). Therapists will be paid on the 1st of the month, for the prior month's sessions.

Therapist must furnish and properly maintain/update a Psychology Today profile, paid for by the practice owner and deducted as a practice expense, OR paid for by the individual therapist (if you wish to document as a 1099 contractor tax deductible expense).

NEGOTIABLE: Owner will furnish you with $200/year toward required continuing education credits, if you seek certification and courses previously approved by the owner, and deemed as supportive/necessary to uphold practice clientele needs.

***Must provide copy of unrestricted state license(s), and resume to be considered for position.***

Owner seeks to create a flexible, supportive, and autonomous working environment for clinicians who want to work from the comfort of their own homes. Please see our website for further information about the owner and practice: www.littleislandremedy.com

***PLEASE ALLOW 45 DAYS FOR CREDENTIALING TO BEGIN SEEING CLIENTS***

Responsibilities:

Assess the nature of clients' situations by conducting intake assessments and reviewing their personal history (Biopsychosocial Assessment)
Develop and execute individual treatment plans in compliance with insurance requirements (reviewing every 90 days, and updating as needed)
Determine appropriate milestones/goals to gauge client progress
Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and programs, as needed
Maintain accurate client documentation in compliance with insurance requirements (notes must be completed and signed within 48 hours of appointment start time)
Maintain appropriate contact with clients (scheduling, providing resources)
Maintain regular and appropriate contact with practice owner and administrator regarding any pertinent client issues (scheduling, billing concerns)
Attend monthly case consultation meetings
Qualifications:

Previous experience in social work, counseling, or other related fields
Masters Degree in social work, counseling, or other related fields
Full, unrestricted license granted by the state of NC, VA, MD, and/or Washington, DC
Active CAQH profile and assigned NPI
Preferably, experience in a private practice setting
Knowledge of various therapeutic approaches and willingness to learn and expand to meet needs of clientele
Compassionate and caring demeanor
Ability to build rapport with clients
Strong leadership qualities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Own laptop/computer and mobile device (tablet/smartphone) to maintain notes/records and meet with clients virtually (all while maintaining HIPAA compliance)
Quiet and private space in your home to meet with clients virtually, in a room with a closed and locking door (maintaining HIPAA compliance), appropriately furnished and professional looking
Company Description:

Small, woman and military spouse owned, private practice that serves adult clients (18+) ONLY, primarily women. We allow independently licensed therapists to provide therapy in a fully telehealth based, private practice setting without the hassles of dealing with insurance companies, billing, marketing, or wasting time commuting to an office. Insurance credentialing and benefits verification are handled by the owner so you can spend your time seeing clients and completing minimal documentation (compliant progress note templates and guidance are provided). Owner utilizes a third party billing and credentialing company, and pays for your monthly membership with this service (unless you elect to pay and take the expense as a tax deduction, your choice). The owner will be available to talk/provide consultation as needed to decrease the feeling like you are on your own island, which can often be the case working in private practice settings.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $70.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
Work from home.

If you take psychotropic medications, please be extra careful today and throughout this heat wave we are experiencing. Always ask your doctor about potential risks if you are unsure. Stay cool! 🥶

Do you need help setting boundaries with others in your life? Do you want to know why you may have difficulty with doing this? Therapy can help you understand and also navigate keeping boundaries in place with others.

Little Island Counseling and Wellness, LLC updated their business hours.

Sometimes this little guy helps me with client notes. Don’t worry, he’s HIPAA compliant. 🐈 Wishing everyone a relaxing and safe weekend.

If you’re looking for a stuffy, never curses therapist, I’m sorry I cannot help. Professionalism matters, but in the end, I am here to cultivate a space where you can unapologetically be yourself, whoever that is and whatever that may look or sound like. The women I meet with…they don’t need any further judgment or condemnation than they already receive daily. If you need to talk, I’m here.

You are the expert on your own life. No therapist should make you feel like you aren’t. I always invite clients to ask questions, challenge me, and have thoughtful discourse. If your therapist isn’t inviting you to do so, or making you feel uncomfortable, find a therapist who respects your right to self-determination and individual needs. Need help? Let’s talk.

Soon I will be providing services to Maryland!

Give yourself grace and time. Let’s work together on your goals. You can do this!

Phoebe has no problem knowing and holding her boundaries with others. 😆 Are you having trouble setting boundaries? Let’s talk about it, so we can understand why you have difficulty with this. Then, we’ll discuss some strategies to create and enforce boundaries with other people in your life.

Therapy can be a place to lighten the load of all those heavy feelings and thoughts that we store inside ourselves. Talking it out can help so much.

Mental health IS HEALTH.

Parenting isn’t easy! Being a mother has its own very unique challenges. If you’re struggling, let’s talk.

Trust me, your therapist knows what you’re doing…👀 It’s okay, I’m here to listen, whatever might be going on. (I also might be guilty of doing this as the client too.🤫)

Little Island Counseling and Wellness, LLC We provide integrative psychotherapy as well as nutrition and wellness counseling to clients across

Hi! I’m Amber, the owner of Little Island Counseling and Wellness. I’ve been working in mental healthcare since 2009, and I am passionate about running a practice where my clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to set and meet their goals. I am a clinical social worker licensed to practice psychotherapy in NC, VA, and DC. I am currently accepting new telehealth clients and setting appointments for the first week of March. Be on the lookout for posts from me about mental health and wellness!