Empowering Women of Color in Private Practice with Shani
In this episode of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, Shani shares her journey from feeling undervalued in high-demand settings to embracing her role as an entrepreneur. Many start their dream careers with a passion to help others, but this often leads to working in nonprofit organizations where feelings of exploitation and underpayment can arise.
Recognizing the need for change, Shani shifted not only her lifestyle but also her mindset. She dedicated herself to empowering women of color to embrace private practice as a rewarding path. By breaking free from perfectionism, she reminds her colleagues that they deserve a fulfilling life from the inside out.
As an LCSW and psychotherapist specializing in burnout coaching, Shani is the founder of Soulful Grace Therapy and Soulful Grace Coaching in New York City. With a decade of experience, her practice addresses critical issues such as anxiety, perfectionism, and racial trauma faced by Black women and women of color today.
These anxieties often stem from the workplace, where therapists experience mental overload that can be hard to manage. This is where Shani's coaching business comes in, empowering her colleagues to create sustainable private therapy practices and overcome the challenges they face.
