The Groundwork Series
An Affinity Counseling Services
101 Seminar Series
Bridging the Gap Between the Classroom and the Clinic
Graduate school is incredible for learning theory, diagnostics, and textbook interventions. But many students approach graduation wondering:
How do I actually run a session when it veers off-script?
How does insurance billing work?
How do I build a sustainable private practice without burning out?
The Groundwork Series is a collection of free, high-value guest lectures designed specifically for MSW, Counseling, and Psychology graduate programs in Arkansas and Missouri. Hosted by Matt Yount, LCSW & Co-Founder of Affinity, these seminars pull back the curtain on the real-world business and clinical instincts needed for a thriving career.
What We Cover (Coming Soon)
Private Practice 101
What they don’t teach you in grad school about overhead, fees, and business structure
Demystifying Insurance & Billing
A beginner-friendly look at credentialing, claims, and protecting your practice.
Advanced Clinical Instincts
Managing intense, real-time sessions using a collaborative co-therapy model.