Join our community
“Everyone I meet seems to work from a place of compassion and cooperation; a true community!”
Mary Beth Mc.
Midtown Psychotherapy is a vibrant community of innovative clinicians and affiliated professionals. We welcome serious inquiries from those looking for a professional home or seeking supervision for full clinical licensure. If you value fostering a strong sense of cooperation, collaboration, and community let’s have a conversation. Goodness of fit is a primary consideration for any licensed clinicians, supervisees or affiliates. We offer ongoing resources for consultation and supervision to those interested in developing a thriving private practice through the offering of outstanding clinical services in a community setting.
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Beautifully furnished office spaces are available for one or more days a week. Licensed Professionals are represented on the website, social media and in MPA newsletters. We provide on-site networking events on a regular basis to help build relationship with the larger therapeutic community in Atlanta, Athens and beyond. Amenities include use of office space, waiting area with coffee and tea bar for clients, WiFi, kitchen and break area, professional library of books and journals, on-site mailbox and free parking. Monthly practice meetings and other community events offer opportunity for peer case consultation, education and networking within the group. Community members receive generous discounts for participation in consultation groups and for group room rental. We also maintain a large number of resources in shared Google Docs that are helpful for both clinical practice and for business development.
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For individuals who offer services virtually and don’t need a regular office space, there is still an opportunity to be a part of the therapeutic community. Affiliates are represented in marketing efforts including website, social media and newsletters. Affiliate members are offered appropriate referrals as part of the therapeutic community. Affiliate will be afforded the opportunity to attend community meetings and events. Benefits include use of an EHR for scheduling and billing and the ability to utilize the physical address of Midtown Psychotherapy Associates for mail and package delivery. Consultation group at a reduced rate is also offered. Affiliates are able to access shared Google Doc resources and use the professional library as needed.
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MPA has developed a robust track for licensure candidates and newly licensed therapists who desire to develop the clinical and professional skills necessary for success in private practice. Supervision and direction is provided by Psychologists Dr. Amy Smith-Barnes and Dr. Kia Silva, AAMFT Approved Supervisors Meg McLeroy, Joel Baker, Drew Phillips and Laura Knox Furfari, LCSW supervisor Melissa Grasso and CPCS Supervisors Dr. Debbie Smith and Jessie Alexander. With extensive experience in both business and in the art of psychotherapy, we are committed to supporting and mentoring new clinicians who share our enthusiasm for independent private practice within the support of a professional community. Supervisees receive weekly individual supervision, monthly group supervision and are invited to monthly practice meetings in addition to a number of on-site networking events and activities.
Clinical supervision and direction offers licensure candidates includes support with:
Development of a niche and ability to identify and articulate what types of clients you see and what types of services are offered
Development of clinical forms
Learning how to case conceptualize and choose effective interventions
Support for the business side of private practice
Thoughtful referrals
Ongoing in-house opportunities for professional development
If interested in being accepted for our professional development and supervision track for licensure, the process is as follows:
We have a pre-requisite of at least one year experience for new graduates in an agency, private practice or organization prior to application. For Postdoctoral candidates, the Predoctoral Internship satisfies this requirement.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide practicum and internship experiences to candidates who have not yet graduated with a Masters or Doctoral degree.
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E-mailyour professional resume, three references and contact information along with a letter addressed to Meg McLeroy and Dr. Amy Smith-Barnes which includes the following:
1. An explanation of why you are interested in private practice at MPA
2. What qualities you have that will help you be successful in private practice.
3. What contributions you will be able to make to the community
If we have current openings and feel you’re a good fit, you’ll be contacted to set up a time to meet with two of our supervisors as well as with at least two additional clinicians.
testimonials
“My supervision experience at Midtown Psychotherapy was excellent. Dr. Amy Smith-Barnes and Meg McLeroy were able to offer a multi-faceted supervision experience, focused on clinical growth, professional identity development, and business development. Having this experience in my postdoctoral year gave me the foundation that I needed to grow as a private practitioner. I started with Midtown Psychotherapy as a postdoctoral fellow and then remained as an associate psychologist for five years. If my family and I had not decided to relocate, I believe I would still be practicing with this amazing group! I developed wonderful business relationships and friendships during my time there. The foundation that they provided allowed me to start my own group private practice and supervise two therapists. I honestly cannot think of one thing that I would change about my supervision and work experience at Midtown Psychotherapy. It was educational and fun, and I will always look back at my time there fondly.”
“As one of the first pre-clinical fellows to join MPA nearly 10 years ago, I can attest to the professional care and nurture I’ve received here over the years. I joined this practice as a budding therapist working toward my licensure, hungry to put my passion into practice, but also feeling certain that I needed direction, supervision and the guidance of more senior therapists who cared — not only about the trajectory of my professional career, but also about me, as a person. The collaboration and camaraderie of this practice is unparalleled. We embrace and acknowledge each other’s specialties and talents and encourage co-facilitation with clients, which allows us to offer truly comprehensive and well-rounded care. From the business aspect of fairly and ethically getting a private practice going from the ground up, to the warm atmosphere of practicing among trusted and valued colleagues - MPA feels as much like a family as it does a leader in innovative mental health. I’m lucky to have a thriving practice here and hope to continue the circle of nurturing new, budding therapists as we continue to grow! ”