TikTok Therapist's Salary Negotiation Advice Goes Viral

New Therapists Urged to Negotiate Salaries: A TikTok Video Goes Viral Portland, Oregon – A recent TikTok video by therapist heyhannah (@heyhannah19) has sparked a conversation about fair compensation for newly licensed therapists. The video, which has garnered over 881 views in less than 24 hours, details heyhannah's experience accepting a significantly lower-than-average salary for her first job due to a lack of research and negotiation. "I wish I knew that I didn't have to say yes to the salary right off the bat," she shares in the video. The video highlights the common "scarcity mindset" among new graduates and emphasizes the importance of researching comparable salaries and negotiating for better compensation. heyhannah's experience serves as a cautionary tale, encouraging other therapists to advocate for themselves and their worth. The video's success underscores the need for open discussions about fair pay within the mental health profession, ensuring that new therapists are appropriately compensated for their vital work. heyhannah plans to continue this discussion in future videos, focusing on billing expectations and productivity.