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Tiffany Almost Doubled Her Income... Again
Tiffany was feeling defeated, hopeless, frustrated, and alone. She had all the knowledge and passion but zero concept of how to run a successful business. She was looking for answers.
When we first talked to Tiffany on the phone, she shared that her practice was all over the place. It would move from 20 clients to 8 clients, then back up to 12, without any rhyme or reason. She was feeling scared and was looking at part-time jobs to give her consistent income while she built her practice. She was hesitant to invest in her practice financially, a little worried about whether she’d really commit to implementing.
Finding Passion and Confidence in Private Practice with Krista
Krista is a special education teacher and licensed clinical social worker in Austin, TX who works with adults with ADHD and anxiety.
She shares her “awakening” story about how a divorce moved her business from being a hobby to being a business she loves. She talks about how having ADHD impacts her approach to building her business and how she has used Bootcamp as a resource for the past 6 years, both to build her practice and to shift with each new thing thrown her way.
Prospering in Private Practice Amidst a Pandemic with Megan
Megan provides couples therapy in Lancaster, PA - especially premarital counseling for the spiritual but not religious, millennial and Gen X couples seeking new models for relationships, couples in remarriages/blended families, and individuals or couples in ministry.
She shared with us her journey from Ministry to private practice while still being of service to racial and social justice. Megan’s business is thriving despite being pre-licensed and working through a global pandemic, and she is learning to thwart her burnout, too!
We spoke about how Bootcamp has provided Megan with a strong foundation for her business and has taught her the importance of setting boundaries, knowing her self-worth, and finding innovative solutions.
Showing Up As Your Authentic Self in Private Practice with Karen
We spoke with Karen, a trauma recovery specialist in Salem, OR, about the benefits of telemental health sessions, being authentic in our relationships with clients, and setting realistic expectations for your business.
Despite the difficulties posed by Covid-19, she had developed a great business foundation with a strong referral base and now requires little to no marketing to stay afloat. Listen to how she had the confidence to know the transition to telehealth was the right one for her.
Leveraging Your Strengths with Joanne
Joanne checked in with us in the midst of Covid-19 lockdowns to share her experience and how she is continuing to move forward right now. She gave some great advice about recognizing where your heart is at and following it, in order to niche efficiently and create processes that take advantage of your strengths.
“I've been riding the wave of the momentum I built over the past few years, not the wave caused by COVID-19.”
An Abundance Mindset for a Solid Business Foundation with Dr. Karin
Dr. Karin helps clients in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, FL with eating disorders and relocation struggles.
Believe it or not, she has seen a lot of stability in her practice throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. She talks with us about how she was able to create a solid business foundation that could withstand this crisis, even without social media! "It's a lot of little things," she says.
Encouragement For Your Private Practice with Lauran
Lauran is an anxiety, trauma and toxic relationships specialist in Orlando, Florida, helping folks feel calm in their skin again.
She shared with us how the power of niche has helped her focus her marketing and become a more secure therapist. Because of what she learned in Business School Bootcamp, she is clinically stronger, she sees better outcomes with her clients, and she was financially prepared for the impact of Covid-19.
Staying Grounded During a Period of Panic with Colleen
Colleen specializes in helping people in the Sacramento area who live with bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, or chronic stress learn coping skills to reduce the impact of symptoms, invest in positive self-worth, and create a long term wellness plan.
Colleen talks about the benefits of putting in the hard work up front. Her practice had a solid foundation before the pandemic, and she has been able to maintain her client relationships because she was pivoting her processes rather than trying to build them during this time. She warns against letting the anxiety turn into overwhelm, and gives us the important reminder that you don't have to do it ALL right NOW.
The Power of Adaptation for your Clients and your Business with Gina
Gina provides counseling in Phoenix, AZ for women and couples who are struggling in life transitions (ie. divorce, age, adult children, aging marriages, etc). She is also known for her coping skills class.
After establishing marketing success through an in-person coping skills class, Gina was forced to pivot her plan to adapt to the new normal when Covid-19 hit. Despite feeling like she had lost some of her connection to these clients, 75 people spanning from their 20s to their 50s showed up to her very first online session.
Top Tips for Navigating a Crisis with Erika
Erika guides couples struggling with postpartum depression, in and around League City, TX. She helps clients who feel scared about what the future holds, to feel secure and confident that they can handle any challenge together.
We are so thankful to Erika for sharing her insight as a therapist who has gone through a period of crisis before. In the era of Covid-19, it can feel like everything is unprecedented and out of our control. Erika shares her top tips and advice for being prepared, working through the experience, and keeping a positive mindset.
Pandemic and Play Therapy with Lynn McLean
When you have solid processes in place, pivoting and adapting is only a matter of getting your bearings - it's okay to slow down! This pandemic is allowing us to rethink everything we know about therapy, and recognize myths we had never challenged before.
Lynn joined us for a wonderful chat about adapting play therapy for the virtual world, and recognizing that both children and parents CAN continue to benefit from these services right now.
Children are experiencing sadness and looking for normalcy right now, too, and they miss their therapists just like they miss their friends. Therapists who work with children are here to interpret for them, during a time when parents are at odds with their children's behavior, and that is so impactful. You can be there for your clients and help parents understand what their child is really saying during this tough time. These relationships are crucial, and maintaining them is only a matter of adapting and thinking creatively.
Finding Security in Telehealth and Business Processes with Dr. Gretchen
Gretchen provides video therapy for grief, loss, chronic illness, and medical trauma in California. She wrote "Moving Through Grief" in 2019, which is written through the proactive lens of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
Gretchen sat down with us to give her insight as a clinician with over 10 years experience using telehealth. She provides wonderful advice about getting your processes in order, tips and tricks for work-from-home life, and working within your comfort zones.