Therapist Retirement
These articles explore what it entails, practically and emotionally, to say goodbye to a career that centers on helping people and shaping lives, and how that ending reverberates for both clinicians and clients.
These pieces include reflections from seasoned therapists preparing to leave the field, as well as first-person accounts from clients learning to face the future after this significant relationship ends. You’ll find guidance on communicating plans, tending to your legacy, and crafting retirement as a relational transition rather than an abrupt stop.
Therapists have multiple options when it comes to saving for retirement. From 401(k)s to IRAs and more, here's how to figure out which plans are best for you. Read more
The uniqueness of a psychotherapist’s job can make it hard to let go of. Read more
When it comes time for your therapist to retire, hope like hell that it's not right after your marriage ends and your mother dies. Read more
I practiced for almost 50 years, and just retired with a feeling of satisfaction. Here’s what I’ve learned in my journey to contentment. These are my tales... Read more
An older therapist is beginning to feel insecure about their age and is considering whether to dive into new trainings or retire. Five clinicians offer advice. Read more
What are the signs that it’s finally time for a therapist to stop seeing clients? Read more
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