Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories

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Overcoming Shame and Reveling in your Unique Self Aug 08, 2021

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Joanne, LMFT and Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, provides virtual Enneagram and Brainspoting therapy in California. She focuses on difficult emotions, painful relationships, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma/abuse and loves helping people create emotionally thriving relationships.

Joanne shared with us her journey from a pre-licensed therapist feeling lost and overwhelmed; to confident private practice owner. Prior to Bootcamp, Joanne found herself working multiple jobs, accepting any client, and searching for guidance on how to create her own practice.

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Finding Solace in Private Practice Amidst Chronic Illness Aug 08, 2021

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Karen, Ph.D. provides virtual clinical psychology therapy and consultation services for ASD youth and their families throughout Massachusetts.

Karen shared her transformation story of shifting from full-time work in the public sector to private practice business owner. A year ago, it became clear to Karen that she was unable to continue with her current full-time position due to chronic migraines and neurological health concerns. She wasn’t ready to throw in the towel and decided that, despite her chronic illness, she had more to give the world.

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From Betrayal to Abundance with Kate Aug 08, 2021

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Kate, LMFT provides counseling in Auburn, CA for couples and first responders, specializing in trauma and EMDR.

During her first round of Business School Bootcamp, Kate was unexpectedly forced to pivot and work through a business betrayal. Thanks to Bootcamp, she was able to stay focused on her goals and get her private practice more established than it ever was before.

She has since developed her brand, created a website, gained clarity about the clients that energize her, and has ventured into new areas of her career.

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Finding Relief and Hope in Private Practice Aug 08, 2021

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Tami, LMFT, ATR provides counseling to anxious children and adults in North County, San Diego, CA.

Tami got vulnerable and shared her story of overcoming grief and loss, burnout, self-doubt, and finding Bootcamp when she needed it most. Tami has remained steady in her business, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, finding security in the systems and processes she has in place.

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Achieving Balance with Boundaries in Private Practice Aug 08, 2021

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Jennifer, LCSW, LISW-S provides online anxiety counseling in Indiana and Ohio.

Jennifer shared her story of transitioning from an independent contractor with low pay to stepping out on her own in Private Practice. Prior to finding Bootcamp, she was burnt out and struggling to find work-life balance. Jennifer shifted her priorities to taking care of herself and family first, paving the way for a healthier, happier life and business.

She now has a growing private-pay practice, and is making as much money with two clients as she previously did with twelve. Jennifer is attracting clients that are the best fit for her business, and is able to be more present and excited for clients in session.

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From Side Hustle to 5-Figure Months in 5 Months Aug 08, 2021

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Sara, LMFT provides virtual LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children and families.

Sara stepped out in faith when she wasn't making money in private practice to find the structure and coaching she needed to harness her nervous energy and start taking direct steps towards creating the practice she envisioned.

In April 2018, she enrolled in Bootcamp with her "side-hustle" practice, and 5 months later, she hit her first 5-figure month. The numbers didn't lie and gave Sara the confidence to put in notice at her full-time job.

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Burnout to a Stable Life as a Therapist Aug 08, 2021

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Marca, BSN, LMFT provides holistic trauma-informed psychotherapy in Portland, OR. Their specialties include: LGBTQ women in traumatic breakups and divorce, counseling for healthy polyamory, and health care professionals in burnout.

Marca shared how Bootcamp provided them with the support and clarity they needed to step out on their own and accept the beautiful perks of work-life balance and financial security.

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Personal and Professional Transformations in Private Practice Aug 08, 2021

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Maria, CAGS LMHC RYT provides holistic, spiritual and integrative therapeutic counseling services for individuals and couples in Boston, MA.

Maria shared with us her transformation story as she worked to create a practice perfectly aligned with her strengths. Prior to Bootcamp, she had always worked a minimum of three jobs, and was physically, mentally, and spiritually burnt-out.

Now that Maria is self-employed, she has a FULL practice with a waitlist, and is expanding her practice to integrate more holistic healing, reiki, yoga and spiritual modalities.

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Shifting in Private Practice with Krista Aug 08, 2021

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Life comes with many up and downs, and often we find ourselves in a place of transition. In this interview Krista shared her “awakening” story about how a divorce moved her business from side hobby to full-time passion and how she has used Bootcamp as a resource for the past 6 years to not only build her practice, but to shift with each new obstacle thrown her way!

Learn more about Krista at https://www.suitablesolutionstherapy.com/

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Gaining Confidence and Celebrating Success with Nikki Aug 08, 2021

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Nikki, LMFT, provides online couples therapy and sex therapy in California. She specializes in relationships, intimacy, communication and connection.

Nikki shared with us how Bootcamp gave her confidence and a guideline to follow as she stepped out on her journey in Private Practice. She spoke on the importance of letting your clinical self take some rest, and ensuring your business aligns with what is most important to you.

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