The Rural Social Worker

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Dr. Andrea Charles, LICSW

Offering support to rural social workers to help navigate the intricacies of rural communities by offering supervision, education, support and resouces for professional development.

06/03/2026

Weekly therapy is powerful — but it's not the only option.

EMDR Intensives are for people who want to do focused trauma work in extended sessions rather than 50 minutes at a time. We warm up once. We go deep. We don't spend half the session getting back to where we left off.

If weekly therapy hasn't been enough, or your schedule just doesn't allow it — this might be worth exploring.

Free 30-minute consultation available. https://linktr.ee/theruralsocialworker

Supervision should challenge you and support you at the same time.If yours feels like a checkbox — or you're not sure yo...
05/29/2026

Supervision should challenge you and support you at the same time.

If yours feels like a checkbox — or you're not sure you're getting what you need — that's worth paying attention to.

I supervise pre-licensed clinicians in Washington and Idaho. My style is direct, collaborative, and honest. I'll tell you what I actually think.

Book a free consult to see if it's a good fit.

05/28/2026

Rural clinicians often tell me they completed basic training and then couldn't find a consultant who understood their context.

I provide EMDR consultation to clinicians in any state — and I specialize in the realities of rural practice.

If you're working toward certification, navigating complex trauma cases, or just need someone to think through the work with — I'm available.

linktr.ee/theruralsocialworker

05/06/2026

Better late than never — this episode has been sitting in your feed waiting for you.
Dr. Jennifer Cork, LCSW, DSW joins me to talk about what it actually looks like to support neurodivergent clients in rural settings — the gaps in training, the reality of doing complex work with limited resources, and the book she's writing to start addressing some of those gaps.
If this is the kind of work you're doing, you're going to want to hear this one.

🎧 Already live. https://linktr.ee/theruralsocialworker

Rural communities are full of clinicians doing incredibly complex work with limited training, limited resources, and lim...
04/30/2026

Rural communities are full of clinicians doing incredibly complex work with limited training, limited resources, and limited backup. Neurodivergent clients deserve more than what the current system offers — and so do the providers trying to serve them well.
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jennifer Cork, LCSW, DSW, who brings both lived professional experience and a researcher's eye to what it actually looks like to support neurodivergent clients in rural settings. We talk about the gaps in training, the realities of case management when the "team" is basically just you, and the book she's writing to start filling some of those gaps.
If you've ever felt underprepared for neurodivergent clients — or just wish there were more resources built for rural practice — this one's for you.

🎧 New episode is live. https://linktr.ee/theruralsocialworker

Trauma work doesn’t have to be endless.EMDR Intensives• Focused• Time-limited• Evidence-basedDesigned for people who wan...
03/08/2026

Trauma work doesn’t have to be endless.

EMDR Intensives
• Focused
• Time-limited
• Evidence-based

Designed for people who want progress—with intention.

Setting boundaries does not mean you care less.It means you are practicing ethically.Boundaries protect:• clients• clini...
03/08/2026

Setting boundaries does not mean you care less.
It means you are practicing ethically.

Boundaries protect:
• clients
• clinicians
• the therapeutic relationship

Sustainability is not optional in ethical practice—it’s required.

If you needed permission to remember that, here it is.

Burnout is often framed as a resilience issue.In reality, it’s usually a systems issue.When clinicians are expected to:•...
03/06/2026

Burnout is often framed as a resilience issue.
In reality, it’s usually a systems issue.

When clinicians are expected to:
• hold complex trauma
• manage admin alone
• navigate dual relationships
• operate without backup

Exhaustion is a predictable outcome—not a personal shortcoming.

Save this as a reminder: you are not the problem.

🎙️ New Episode Alert! Dive into the world of rural social work with Saritha Farris on "The Rural Social Worker." Discove...
03/05/2026

🎙️ New Episode Alert! Dive into the world of rural social work with Saritha Farris on "The Rural Social Worker." Discover the unique challenges and heartwarming stories from her journey. Listen now!

Saritha Farris, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Illuminated Path, a group mental health agency in Las Vegas, NV.
With over 15 years of experience in social services—eight of those in mental health—she brings deep expertise in clinical practice, supervision, and community collaboration.
Saritha has worked with various mental health agencies, provided clinical supervision for professionals pursuing licensure, and served as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Social Work. She specializes in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care and is committed to creating inclusive spaces for healing and growth.
Beyond direct clinical work, she offers consultation to community agencies and facilitates professional trainings on topics such as trauma, youth mental health, and cultural competence. She has also led community initiatives including mental health fairs and crisis response efforts, while mentoring emerging professionals in the field.

A Prospective Client Form creates structure before the first session:✔️ Gathers essential information✔️ Clarifies servic...
03/04/2026

A Prospective Client Form creates structure before the first session:
✔️ Gathers essential information
✔️ Clarifies services offered
✔️ Screens for scope and fit
✔️ Reduces emotional labor on the front end

This form is part of the ready-to-go systems I sell for clinicians who want their practice to feel professional, sustainable, and aligned with ethical standards.

Because burnout often starts before the first appointment is even scheduled.

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