Yeshaya Kraus, LCSW

09/19/2024

Wondering how many private practice therapists are out there who:

- know they want the dream and flexibility of private practice but aren't sure how to get there
- don't feel the confidence to "put themselves out there" aggressively (whatever that means)
- feel pressured to "niche down", but at the same time worry that they're losing whatever voice they might have to other populations they can do good work with
- feel strange billing rates which reflects the value they provide because "I'm new", "I can't charge that because I'm not good enough" or some other reflection of impostor syndrome.

I know there are several.

Part of what I do for my private consultees (yes, people call them supervisees, but there are legal distinctions between the two) is offer feedback and support on how to structure your outreach based on their business goals.

Want to work with a variety of specific populations? Let's figure out how to engage with them.
Need to charge a certain rate and feel weird about it? Let's walk through it and see why.
Overwhelmed by the gap between where you are and where you feel pressured to be? Let's see what's in that gap and how to arrange it so it's not as huge.

Of course, I can't help people who I'm not working with.

If this is you, give me a call.

09/12/2024

We’re about a week into the school year by now, and hopefully the kids are settling in. We’d like to think that they’re adjusting to their new schedules, teachers, and responsibilities with aplomb, and are maybe even looking forward to whatever comes next for them. Hopefully parents are also adjusting to the changes, and handling the different pressures of the school year gracefully....

We’re about a week into the school year by now, and hopefully the kids are settling in. We’d like to think that they’re adjusting to their new schedules, teachers, and responsibilities with aplomb,…

08/01/2024

That first argument is always the worst. Maybe not qualitatively, but it’s the worst in that it shatters the illusion that “Our relationship is different.” Everyone has that illusion. “Yes, people argue, but not us. We’re going to be fine. We’re going to be in line with each other, we’re never going to disagree, and if for some odd reason one of us is ever inclined to be on a different page as the other, well, one of us will just give in to the other gracefully....

That first argument is always the worst. Maybe not qualitatively, but it’s the worst in that it shatters the illusion that “Our relationship is different.” Everyone has that illusion. “Yes, people …

07/18/2024

This is a wide-reaching topic, one which impacts a great many people. It impacts all of us, come to think of it. Though some of us are able to address it organically, without much thought, for most of us it’s not that simple. Taking proper care of yourself takes some planning and introspection. Whether you’re one of those people from the majority who’ve been in my office and had this conversation or not, know that you’re not the only person who struggles with implementing the supposed panacea of mental health care known as self-care....

This is a wide-reaching topic, one which impacts a great many people. It impacts all of us, come to think of it. Though some of us are able to address it organically, without much thought, for most…

03/13/2024

New chapter: actually having a flyer! After having successfully run the workshop based solely on word of mouth, I've decided to broaden access by actually having a flyer. This is a workshop for couples engaged or newlywed. It's typically in person with individual couples. Group and Zoom options are available. Reach out for more info!

02/06/2024

Want to understand trauma? Want to understand what it is and why it does what it does? Ever been on a road trip? Let’s picture it. A large group is about to embark on a long road trip. Anyone who’s ever been on a road trip can imagine what it’s like to go somewhere as a group; everyone has an opinion about where to go, how to go, where to stop, what to bring, and every detail of the trip....

Want to understand trauma? Want to understand what it is and why it does what it does? Ever been on a road trip? Let’s picture it. A large group is about to embark on a long road trip. Anyone who’s…

10/02/2022

I’m pretty sure we’ve all seen articles that dance around the idea of “Why You Should Find a Therapist” or “How Therapy Can Help”. It’s true, many people can benefit from therapy, and many people should find a good therapist. The reasons people have for not going that route don’t get as much attention, though, and they deserve it. Here are a few reasons that those same people who might be helped have for not going back to therapy....

I’m pretty sure we’ve all seen articles that dance around the idea of “Why You Should Find a Therapist” or “How Therapy Can Help”. It’s true, many people can benefit from therapy, and many people s…

03/14/2022

I saw you from afar one day The way you stood The way you moved The look you gave The look you had There's Someone Just a little closer then Your laugh Your smile The flicker in your eyes The way you sat The way you thought Closer still The feeling of being next to you Together Then a part And then together again And then Apart Am I Someone?

I saw you from afar one day The way you stood  The way you moved The look you gave The look you had There’s Someone Just a little closer then Your laugh Your smile The flicker in your ey…

12/30/2021

This is written in response to current events. Feel free to email me to discuss your thoughts. When is the need to Act more the need to react? The need to make sense A need To control That which we can’t That which doesn’t make Sense And never will We I That one’s story It’s about my feelings Not about What who why How could this happen to You me us one of those Then We I You Move on I don’t need

This is written in response to current events. Feel free to email me to discuss your thoughts. When is the need to Act more the need to react? The need to make sense A need To control That which we…

12/29/2021

Here’s something to think about. Today was dedicated as medical care day for yours truly, so I was in a couple of different offices. I decided to get my annual physical on the same way as my dental checkup. (I’m not going to tell you how frequent that is, so don’t ask.) I spent a while by my doctor’s office, and then some time at the dentist....

Here’s something to think about. Today was dedicated as medical care day for yours truly, so I was in a couple of different offices. I decided to get my annual physical on the same way as my dental…

12/12/2021

I’m pretty sure that we live in a generation which is, in many ways, unprecedented. We have more material and access to avenues of growth and self-improvement than ever before in human history. Just type “mental health” or “personal growth” into a search bar, and you’ll find hundreds of options. Want to improve your mood? There are books to read that can give you some ideas....

I’m pretty sure that we live in a generation which is, in many ways, unprecedented. We have  more material and access to avenues of growth and self-improvement than ever before in human histor…

08/20/2021

“Are you going to tell me what the problem is, or not?” Ilana said, exasperated. “For the past two weeks, you’ve been just down, and, I don’t know, just sad. It’s like you’re someplace else and that place is making you miserable.” Penina looked down into her coffee, seeming to crumple. She absently stirred with her spoon. “It’s just...Well, it’s complicated.” She sighed....

Many people complain about a lack of passion or excitement, when in truth, what they’re lacking is the foundation of trusting friendship. Real excitement in a marriage can’t last unless that founda…