For LPC, LMFT, LCSW & ACSW associates

Supervision is one hour. This planner is for the other 167. The Therapist's Year is an undated planner and supervision hour log for associate-level therapists, built for the moments that actually shape a new clinician: between the sessions, after the hard client, in the quiet where you're learning who you're becoming.

Two volumes for your first two years, plus a companion journal for everything in between. Original Wisdom & Reflection Stories, guided growth activities, and clinical hour tracking.

Both hardcover volumes together for $85. Ships within two business days.

The Therapist's Year One and Year Two planners side by side on a marble surface
Vol. I, Vol. II & the Companion Journal All three available now
Written by a licensed therapist Original Wisdom & Reflection Stories Clinical + supervision hour tracking 7 × 9 vegan leather, lay flat Two-volume bundle $85
The shop

Every way to order.

Start with one volume or take both, in hardcover or digital. Digital planners are built for Goodnotes and land in your inbox. Every purchase includes the Comprehensive Clinical Hours Tracker. Keep scrolling to see what is inside.

The Therapist's Year One and Year Two planners for associate-level therapists, stacked together

The Two-Volume Bundle

Both hardcover planners, Year One and Year Two, together.

$85
Get the bundle · $85
The Therapist's Year One, an undated planner for LPC associates, vegan leather cover with gold foil

Volume I · The Therapist's Year One

Your first year of associate practice. Premium 7 × 9 vegan leather, lay flat binding, ribbon bookmark.

$48
Order Volume I · $48
The Therapist's Year Two, an undated planner for LPC associates, navy vegan leather cover with gold foil

Volume II · The Therapist's Year Two

Year two, on associate identity and sustaining yourself in the role. Same premium build.

$48
Order Volume II · $48
The Therapist's Reflection, the companion journal cover
Digital

The Therapist Companion Journal

Six weeks of guided reflection prompts for the sessions that stay with you. Delivered by email, final sale. Single-user license. Please don’t resell or share the files.

$14
Order the journal · $14

Physical orders ship within two business days. Pay over time with Shop Pay, or check out with PayPal, Google Pay, or Venmo. Planners and digital items are final sale. If a planner arrives damaged, email us and we will replace it. See our full policy.

These planners are educational and reflective tools, not therapy, clinical supervision, or medical advice, and buying one does not create a therapist and client relationship. Read the full disclaimer.

Why therapists love this planner

More than a schedule. A year that grows you.

Every month is built as one connected experience: a theme, a story, reflection questions, a growth activity, and weekly encouragement that all reinforce each other.

Original Wisdom & Reflection Stories

Every month begins with an original story inspired by the real experiences of therapists. Each story introduces the month's theme and invites reflection before you begin planning.

A planner that supports more than your schedule

This isn't just a planner. Each month intentionally connects a theme, Wisdom & Reflection Story, guided reflection questions, growth activity, and weekly encouragement to create a cohesive experience that supports you both inside and outside the therapy room.

Stay on top of your associate progress

Track daily clinical hours, supervision hours, and supervision takeaways right inside your planner. Plus, every purchase includes complimentary access to the Clinical Hours Tracker, a comprehensive Google Sheets tool for detailed licensure hour tracking.

Designed for the early years of practice

Created for therapists navigating the transition from graduate school into associate practice, with lessons and reflections that continue to resonate well beyond licensure.

Beautifully crafted for everyday use

A premium 7 × 9 vegan leather cover, lay flat binding, ribbon bookmark, elastic closure, and interior storage pocket combine durability with a professional look you'll be proud to carry.

The Therapist's Year One, an undated planner for LPC associates, vegan leather cover with gold foil
7 × 9 vegan leather, gold foil
Monthly theme page, Boundaries That Empower, inside the therapist planner
Every month opens on a theme
Both volumes tucked into a work bag
Built to go where you go
The thinking behind it

More than a planner. A guided year of professional growth.

Most planners help you organize your schedule. This one was created to support you through the early years of associate practice.

Monthly themeWisdom & Reflection StoryGuided reflection questionsGrowth activityWeekly encouragement

Before I became a therapist, I taught English. One thing I learned is that stories have a way of staying with us. Long after we've forgotten advice, we often remember the story that carried it.

That's what inspired the Wisdom & Reflection Stories.

Each month begins with an original story centered on a challenge therapists commonly experience. From there, the month unfolds intentionally through guided reflection questions, a growth activity, and weekly planning pages filled with encouragement, practical insights, and thoughtfully selected quotes that reinforce the same theme.

Rather than simply helping you organize your time, the planner creates a connected experience that supports your growth both inside and outside the therapy room.

Choose your volume

Choose your volume: Year One or Year Two.

Start where you are. Volume I carries your first twelve months; Volume II picks up at Month Thirteen. Most therapists take both together and save.

The Therapist's Year One and Year Two planners for associate-level therapists, stacked together
Volume I

The Therapist's Year One

Created to support the transition from graduate school into associate practice, helping therapists navigate the challenges, emotions, and growth that come with becoming a clinician.

$48 hardcover · $27 digital Look inside Volume I → Order Volume I · $48
Volume II

The Therapist's Year Two

Continues the journey with themes centered on developing confidence, refining your associate identity, and sustaining yourself in the therapist role.

$48 hardcover · $27 digital Look inside Volume II → Order Volume II · $48
Features

Everything inside the planner.

Planning & Organization

  • 12 month undated format
  • Monthly and weekly planning layouts
  • Dedicated space for weekly priorities and tasks
  • Goal setting pages & progress review
  • Daily clinical hour tracking
  • Supervision hour tracking
  • Space to capture supervision takeaways

Professional Growth

  • A fully integrated monthly experience
  • Monthly themes inspired by the early years of associate practice
  • Original Wisdom & Reflection Stories
  • Guided reflection questions
  • Monthly growth activities
  • Therapist mission statement exercise (Volume I)
  • Supervision notes section
  • Weekly therapist insights, encouragement, and inspirational quotes

Resources & Tracking

  • Personal therapist wellness toolkit
  • Mental health resource reference pages
  • Includes complimentary access to the Clinical Hours Tracker, an easy to use Google Sheets tool for tracking direct hours, indirect hours, supervision, and progress toward licensure

Premium Design

  • 7 × 9 vegan leather cover
  • Lay flat binding
  • Ribbon bookmark
  • Elastic closure
  • Interior storage pocket
A look inside

Weekly spreads with supervision and hour tracking built in.

From licensure-hour tracking to weekly reflection, every spread is designed around the reality of early practice, not a generic planner with "therapist" on the cover. Flip through labeled sample pages from Volume I, Volume II, and the companion journal before you ever buy.

Flip through the real pages →

Personal mission page from The Therapist's Year One
Your mission, your legacyName the why behind the work.
Monthly theme divider inside the planner
Monthly themesEach month opens on a real pain point.
Weekly planner spread with a supervision takeaway section and direct, indirect and supervision hour tracking
Hours & supervisionTrack direct, indirect & supervision hours.
Weekly self-check space
Self-check spaceMental load, energy & a small win each week.
Video walkthrough

Planner walkthrough, page by page.

Janika walks through both volumes end to end, so you know exactly what you are getting before you order.

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Download the walkthrough video · read the transcript

The companion journal

Pair it with the Therapist Companion Journal.

The Therapist's Reflection, the companion journal cover

A progress note captures what happened in session. A reflection journal captures what happened to you because of the session.

The Therapist Companion Journal was created to help therapists process the moments that stay with them long after the session ends.

Together, the planner and journal create a complete system for organization, reflection, and sustainable growth throughout your associate journey.

Look inside the journal →

The two-volume bundle

Both volumes, $85. The whole journey, together.

Order both hardcover volumes together, Year One and Year Two, and the Clinical Hours Tracker comes with them. Ships within two business days.

Secure checkout by Shopify · ships within two business days. Not ready to order? Just join the list.

Hardcover set

The Two-Volume Bundle

Both hardcover planners, Year One and Year Two
$85
  • Volume I · The Therapist's Year One hardcover
  • Volume II · The Therapist's Year Two hardcover
  • Clinical Hours Tracker Google Sheets
Get the bundle · $85

Ships within two business days · pay over time with Shop Pay

↑ Single volumes and digital editions

The Became Collection

Some of us came to this work with a story.

Long before the degree, the license, or the first client, there were experiences that shaped how we learned to see people, hold space, and understand what it means to be seen ourselves.

For some of us, those stories became part of the reason we chose this work. Became the therapist I once needed.

Now available. Shirts in six colors, plus the mug for the mornings before the first session.

Became the Therapist I Once Needed, classic boxed design, on a t-shirt
The Classic Tee Boxed lettering. Six colors, S through 5XL.
Dark Chocolate
$24.99
Choose size
Became the Therapist I Once Needed, Little Me curly hair design, on a t-shirt
The Little Me Tee · Curly The little one who needed you, drawn with curls. Five colors, S through 3XL.
Heather Mint
$29.99
Choose size
Became the Therapist I Once Needed, Little Me straight hair design, on a t-shirt
The Little Me Tee · Straight The same drawing, with straight hair. Five colors, S through 3XL.
Heather Mint
$29.99
Choose size
Became the Therapist I Once Needed black ceramic coffee mug
The Therapist Mug Black ceramic, dishwasher and microwave safe.
11oz
$17.99
Order the mug

The Became Collection is open. Shirts and mugs are made to order and ship in three to five business days. Pick your color here, then choose your size at checkout. Apparel is final sale for size or change of mind, so please check the size guide before you order. See our full policy.

Janika, founder and licensed therapist
About me

Why I created this planner.

Before I became a therapist, I taught English and Reading, where I learned how stories shape us and how the right words at the right time can hold a person together. I carried that into the school counseling office and eventually into my own practice.

But nothing prepared me for my own associate years. I was logging clinical hours, prepping for supervision, and underneath it all, quietly wondering if I was doing any of it right. I kept a running list of questions no planner had a place for.

So I spent nearly three years creating the one I wish I’d had: a place to hold the practical weight of licensure while making room for reflection and growth.

That’s what Loam & Light is about. Loam is the soil, light is what feeds it, and becoming takes both. I’m starting with therapists because I’m one of you, but the vision has always been bigger: thoughtful tools for every season you’re still growing into.

Janika, LPC · Founder
Planner FAQs

Everything therapists ask before ordering.

Who are these planners for?

The Therapist's Year One and Year Two were inspired by the early years of associate practice, but they're designed to support therapists at every stage of their career.

Whether you're beginning your associate journey, newly licensed, or simply looking for a planner that supports both your schedule and your growth, these planners were created with you in mind. That includes LPC associates, LMFT associates, LCSWs, ACSWs, LMHCs and anyone logging supervised hours toward full licensure.

What's the difference between Volume I and Volume II?

Volume I: The Therapist's Year One focuses on the transition from graduate school into associate practice. It explores building confidence, finding your associate voice, navigating supervision, and adjusting to the emotional realities of being a therapist.

Volume II: The Therapist's Year Two builds on that foundation with themes that encourage deeper reflection on your evolving associate identity. The stories become more therapist centered, inviting you to think critically about your work, sustain your growth, and continue becoming the therapist you're meant to be.

While each planner can stand alone, they're intentionally designed to complement one another, making the greatest impact when experienced together.

Can I purchase the planners separately?

Yes! Each volume is available individually for $48 in hardcover, or $27 as a digital planner.

For the fullest experience, we recommend beginning with Volume I, as Volume II continues the journey and builds upon many of the themes introduced in the first planner.

Want both? Save with the bundle.

  • Both hardcover volumes: $85
  • Both digital volumes: $49
Is there a digital version?

Yes. Both planners are available in physical and digital formats.

Physical planners

  • Premium 7 × 9 vegan leather cover
  • Lay flat binding
  • Ribbon bookmark
  • Interior pocket
  • Elastic closure

Digital planners

  • Designed for digital planning apps like Goodnotes
  • Same thoughtful content in a convenient digital format

Digital planners are available for $27 per volume.

What is the Therapist Companion Journal?

The Companion Journal was created to complement the planners by giving therapists a dedicated space to process the experiences that don't belong in a calendar.

A progress note captures what happened in session. A reflection journal captures what happened to you because of the session.

Whether you're working through a difficult session, celebrating a breakthrough, or making sense of your own reactions before supervision, the journal helps you reflect, build confidence, and strengthen your associate identity over time.

The Companion Journal is digital only and is available for $14.

Does the planner include clinical hour tracking?

Yes. Each planner includes space to track your daily clinical hours, supervision hours, and supervision takeaways.

Every purchase also includes access to the Comprehensive Clinical Hours Tracker, a Google Sheets tool designed to help you organize direct hours, indirect hours, supervision, and your progress toward licensure. Be sure to look for the link on your order confirmation screen.

When can I order?

Right now. Orders ship within two business days.

The two-volume bundle is $85.

What if I'm not an associate therapist?

That's perfectly okay.

Although these planners were inspired by the associate therapist journey, the themes of confidence, associate growth, boundaries, self reflection, and therapist well being continue long after licensure. Many fully licensed therapists have found Volume II especially relevant because the lessons evolve alongside your career.

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