Being Authentic and Creating a Following with Abbey
Social media can be tricky to use. From automating posts to using the correct hashtags, there are many challenges when growing your online presence. Gaining a following doesn't happen overnight. Abbey and Miranda talk about personal growth and success with social media, such as how Instagram can strengthen your digital presence. They also look into why therapists have trouble with the platform itself.
Having been a peer counselor in high school, Abbey felt that being a therapist was a good fit. After graduating with a master's degree, she worked in New Jersey and Pennsylvania figuring out her career with agency work and group practice. During her enrollment in the Business School for Therapists program, she worked on getting state licenses for her clients while also figuring out how to reach them closer from home.
Once Abbey built up her confidence, she began her private practice and gained a following within a year by posting online. Abbey shares that the authenticity in her posts resonated with others, especially during the start of the pandemic. She also talks about ways you can connect with others if social media isn’t right for you.
Resources Discussed:
Abbey is an LPC and ASC working with patients with anxiety in New Jersey.
How being yourself can attract your ideal clients and grow your digital presence.
Learn about logistics and safety when posting to maximize your reach for each post.
Follow Abbey’s Instagram: @evolvingwhole.
