Success Story: Diana
Diana is a certified EMDR therapist for men and women in northern San Diego county. She provides Mindfulness, Somatic, and IFS interventions to help clients overcome negative life experiences and to love and accept who they are.
Your Experience with Bootcamp in one sentence: Absolutely worth it!
How were you feeling before you signed up for bootcamp?: Before signing up for bootcamp I felt overwhelmed and lost around the business side as well as private practice side. All my experience was non-profit agency work. I felt a lot of insecurity as to what I was doing.
What did your private practice look like before bootcamp started?: I was on insurance panels and had a full caseload but was not making it financially or barely. The work load did not meet the pay/personal financial needs and goals. I started private practice one day a week with a deer in headlights and only 3 clients, mainly referred by other private practice clinicians. Had no idea how I was going to make it full time.
How do you feel after Business School Bootcamp for Therapists?: I admit I started out overwhelmed with all the information, but it gave me some direction. The community also helped see I wasn't alone and how far I can reach at the same time. After BSBC, I am so much happier! I enjoy the clients I work with, I feel I'm providing quality care, which gives me confidence as a therapist and business owner. I feel worthy and that I have value.
How have your private practice and life changed after bootcamp (processes, clinically, work-life balance, financially)?: My life is so much smoother! Financially making more while working less hours, and feel more confident in the therapy I'm providing. I'm able to help my family more with not only the basics of household obligations but also financially. In January of 2019, my goal this year was to move into a bigger office and be closer to buying a house. I've met both as of November 2019. I'm longer burned out and can maintain a household as well as a business.
What would you say to someone else who is on the fence about joining Business School Bootcamp for Therapists?: If you want a satisfied personal and work life, BSBC is your ticket. Investing in you and your business will pay off in so many ways. You will realize the dreams you can truly reach, and find some goals and dreams you don't even know you wanted. BSBC allows you space and opportunity to find them.
What do you wish you had known about private practice before you started?: That you can make a living as a therapist in private practice and I can truly do it my way.
