This is one of those topics that comes up constantly in The Traveling Therapist Facebook group, especially for clinicians who feel pulled beyond the borders of the US. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Sienna Forest to talk about what getting licensed in Canada as a therapist actually looks like in real life.

Sienna is a US-based therapist who’s been living a nomadic lifestyle between the US and British Columbia, and she’s currently navigating licensure, visas, and permanent residence in Canada. She shares what she’s learned so far, what’s been harder than expected, and what she really wishes she had known before starting this process.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• How Sienna transitioned from traditional therapy into a traveling therapy lifestyle.
• What it’s like working virtually from Canada while staying licensed in the US.
• The steps involved in getting licensed in British Columbia through the BCACC.
• Why visas, permanent residence, and licensure can create a frustrating “catch-22”.
• What therapists should consider before pursuing licensure in Canada.

The resources mentioned in this episode can be found at:
https://thetravelingtherapist.com/episode/204-getting-licensed-in-canada-as-a-therapist-with-sienna-forest/

Connect with Sienna:
Email: sienna@siennaforesttherapy.com
Website: https://siennaforesttherapy.com/ | https://coaching.siennaforesttherapy.com/

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