{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How Personal Calling Shapes Your Private Practice | Derrick Boger | TPOT 411","description":"In today\u2019s episode of The Practice of Therapy Podcast, I\u2019m excited to introduce you to someone who made a big impact on me at the Wise Practice Conference\u2014Derrick Boger. Derrick is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, military veteran, former firefighter, and the founder of Transformation Christian Counseling in Greensboro, North Carolina. His journey into the therapy world is rooted in a lifelong commitment to serving others, and you\u2019ll hear that passion come through in every part of our conversation. In this episode, Derrick and I dive deep into what it really looks like to support men in therapy, why emotional safety is the key to communication, and how vulnerability becomes a powerful tool for healing. We also explore the unique challenges men face when opening up, the importance of trust in relationships, and how faith and emotional intelligence can guide meaningful transformation. Whether you work with men, couples, or faith-based clients\u2014or you simply want to listen in on a heartfelt conversation about connection and healing\u2014I think you\u2019ll find Derrick\u2019s insights both inspiring and grounding. I\u2019m thrilled to share this conversation with you. Resources Mentioned In This Episode&amp;nbsp;  Read the show notes here Watch on YouTube&amp;nbsp; Use the promo code \u201cGORDON\u201d to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free Consulting with Gordon The PsychCraft Network Profit First for Therapists Workbook Meet Derrick Boger, LCMHCA, NCC Derrick Boger is an LCMHCA and the founder of Transformation Christian Counseling in Greensboro, NC. Before launching his private practice, he served eight years in the military, ten years as a firefighter, and over twenty years in church leadership. Derrick integrates faith-based and evidence-based approaches to help individuals and couples heal, grow, and thrive. He is passionate about supporting men, women, and marriages in experiencing true transformation from the inside out. Website LinkedIn Facebook ","author_name":"The Practice of Therapy Podcast with Gordon Brewer","author_url":"https:\/\/practiceoftherapy.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39243150\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/f16524\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196121490"}