Episode 14

The Challenges of Becoming a Therapist in a Different Country and Language with Si Meng, LGPC

Published on: 10th January, 2023

Becoming a licensed mental health provider comes with its own set of challenges, so imagine becoming a therapist in a different country where you are providing therapy services in a 2nd language! This is exactly what you'll be hearing about today in our interview with Si Meng, LGPC who made the transition from journalism to therapy!

You'll hear her talk about:

  • Making a career change as part of her life's journey
  • Following your curiosity and living into your purpose
  • The decision to attend school in a different country to become a therapist
  • Providing therapy in a different country and language

Connect with Si at LifeSpring Counseling Services:

https://lifespringcounseling.net/si-meng

How to Cope with Foreign Language Anxiety as a Non-Native English Speaker--blog written by Si Meng, LGPC

Connect with Melissa & Dan!

Purchase forms for your private practice at: Protectingyourpractice.com


Legal services for Maryland mental health providers with Dan at: https://danielmayerlaw.com/


Online Counseling Services & Brainspotting for Marylanders at: lifespringcounseling.net


Next Episode All Episodes Previous Episode
Protecting Your Practice Podcast

Protecting Your Practice Podcast

Home to all the things you wish you learned in grad school.

Listen for free

Show artwork for Protecting Your Practice

About the Podcast

Protecting Your Practice
All the things you didn't learn in grad school
All mental health practitioners know that compliance is one of those things they need to know, but let's be honest, it can be really scary! Attorney Dan Mayer and David Yood, PsyD, a group practice owner, are here to help! Combining humor with personal anecdotes, Dan and Dave draw upon their experience to talk about all the nitty-gritty legal, ethical, clinical, and business-related issues that you need to know about. Come hang out with the guys for a bit, have some laughs, and learn a thing or two!

For more information, check out the Protecting Your Practice website. https://www.protectingyourpractice.com/