OpenGate: Mental Health Counseling and Therapist Training Programs
If you’re looking for a therapist, OpenGate also offers supportive,
client-centered counseling services.
If you’re looking for clinical supervision, practice management training,
or support as you work toward licensure, OpenGate has a full program for counselors.
Welcome to OpenGate: Your Partner in Building a Thriving Counseling Practice
OpenGate provides a complete suite of business services for mental health counselors at all stages of private practice in Vermont. Whether you’re an intern, a recent graduate, or an established therapist, our offerings are designed to support your professional growth and success. With services spanning clinical supervision, administrative consultation, workshops, and classes, we empower therapists to build and grow their practices with confidence.
At OpenGate, our mission is to help you unlock the pathways to a successful and fulfilling career. Through high-quality clinical and administrative supervision, you’ll receive guidance from experienced practitioners who are dedicated to supporting your journey. We understand the unique responsibilities of being both a mentor and a gatekeeper for the profession and are committed to upholding the highest standards of clinical excellence.
Guiding clients and therapists through all of the gates along their path
Counseling Services
Our diverse group of practitioners is here to offer a range of ways and approaches to help you meet your therapeutic goals.
Consultation and Classes
Supportive educational opportunities for licensed and pre-licensed counselors include classes and workshops in Documentation, Ethics, Private Practice Management, and so much more!
Clinical Supervision & Training
Internship level, Pre-licensed/Post-Grad level, and licensed therapists can find support from OpenGate. Whether its administrative supervision or clinical supervision, at any level, one of our supervisors is available to guide, train, and consult with you.
Fernwall Press: Counseling Practice Handbooks and Guided Therapy Journals
Explore Fernwall Press publications: handbooks that guide counselors through the complexities of practice management and therapy, alongside structured journals designed to help clients reflect, track, and grow.
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