What does a typical day for a therapist look like?

First of all no day is typical., Working with humans means the issues and problems brought to you by your client vary tremendously.. If I am consulting with parents who have a child with autism or other physical or emotional challenge which makes it difficult to live life fully, I have to hear the particulars of what those issues, challenges or struggles might be.. For one client it might be staying in task school ; for another it might be teaching a means to modulate excessive sensory input so that they can tolerate sitting or interacting with other children.. Sometimes it's testing( we call that evaluation)

My day consists of meetings with adolescents individually, completing paperwork on progress and treatment plans, attending progress review meetings with DCF/DMH, family sessions, internal meetings regarding administrative tasks, case consultations with internal and external experts, and coordinating care with family members.

My days vary. Most of my time is doing individual therapy. I am a DBT therapist, so some of my clients need a particular type of therapy and requires me to be more active. As a DBT therapist I facilitate groups which teach the skills. I also go off site to offer groups or 1:1 therapy for people in rural areas. Along with the therapy is the paperwork. I participate in committees within my nonprofit organization which also fills up time and gives me something different to focus on.

Depending on the type of therapist you are, depends on what you will do. I have worked inpatient, partial and residential. Which each of those comes different responsibilities.

Hope this helps!