Peer circle · Facilitated by Brenda

An online circle for therapists

A space to step out of clinical isolation and into honest conversation with people who understand the work.

Two owls sharing a quiet perch

A little company along the way

Planned first series

Monthly

Day to be confirmed

One hour

Lunch hour, online

Starting in early 2027

Six monthly gatherings · Details shared before registration

Who it’s for

For therapists who want more connection

This circle is for therapists who would welcome more connection around the joys, uncertainties, and demands of practice. You might be early in your career, well established, or simply missing the conversations that used to happen between sessions.

My hope is to create a place where we can be people as well as practitioners, with room for honest questions and shared learning.

This circle is for therapists who would welcome more connection around the joys, uncertainties, and demands of practice. You might be early in your career, well established, or simply missing the conversations that used to happen between sessions.

My hope is to create a place where we can be people as well as practitioners, with room for honest questions and shared learning.

Inside a gathering

What to expect

A mindful landing, guided practice, and space to share. Feel free to bring your lunch.

01

Mindful landing & check-in

We begin by settling in, then share our name, location, the work we do, and what’s alive for us right now.

02

A theme & guided practice

I’ll introduce a theme and guide a practice. Our focus is on your relationship to your work and the care that helps you sustain it.

03

Voluntary sharing & closing

There will be room for voluntary shares, discussion, and resources related to running a practice. We’ll close together and reflect on what would be useful next time.

Portrait of Brenda Heideman, LCSW, facilitator of the peer circle

Your facilitator

Why I’m starting this circle

I’m Brenda. My work has included psychotherapy, teaching, and supervision. My own longstanding consultation group has shown me how valuable it is to have a place to talk about the impact of the work on us.

This circle grows from that experience, and from my own wish for more connection with colleagues.

“That’s why I’m starting a virtual peer circle, my version of the tea talk I miss so much.”

Join the conversation

Interested in the peer circle?

Starting in early 2027. The first six-month series will meet during a lunch hour, with the day and exact time still to be confirmed. Expressing interest carries no commitment to attend.

Prefer a one-to-one conversation?

I also offer individual clinical consultation for licensed therapists.

Express your interest

Share your interest, and I’ll be in touch as the first gathering takes shape.

Please keep this to general interest in the circle and leave out client or personal clinical information.

Soft ripples spreading across still blue water

Stay in the conversation.

Occasional reflections, new writing, and invitations to connect. A little support for the person behind the work.