The Prosperous Christian Therapist | Private Practice, Christian Business, Marketing for Therapists, Spiritual Growth
Kimberly Vanhooser - Business Coach, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Private Practice Therapist, Therapy Mentor
35 episodes
2 days ago
Are you a Christian mental health professional who desires a fulfilling counseling career that positively impacts others and aligns with your God-given purpose? Do you dream of starting your own private practice but don’t know where to begin? Are you searching for direction in how to operate as a clinician in today’s culture in a way that aligns with your faith?
In this podcast, you will find practical steps, strategies, and solutions that will help you create a flourishing therapy practice that aligns with both your dreams and your values. It is my mission to empower Christian therapists and counselors to make a positive impact on the world through the development of strong business skills, clinical excellence, and growing in intimacy with God.
If you are ready to leave behind uncertainty, escape burnout, and feel more confident in your ability to run a successful business that aligns with God’s heart and your desire to make a difference, this is the place for you.
Hi, I’m Kimberly. I’m a Jesus-lover, business coach for mental health professionals, and private practice owner. Upon graduating with my MA in Clinical Psychology in 2012, I set out to positively impact the world for Christ through my work as a therapist. As a single, 24-year-old living in Los Angeles with over six figures of student loan debt, I struggled to find a job that spoke to my passion of Christian counseling, paid the bills, and did not result in quick burnout. However, I lacked knowledge of basic business skills and grappled internally with how to navigate working in a culture that often conflicted with my Christian faith. I wondered how I could provide Christian counseling in a way that was legal and ethical while aligning my clients with the truth.
In 2015, I started building my private practice from scratch. Several times I nearly closed its doors, ready to settle for the consistent paycheck that came from the schools and agencies I was working for, despite being underpaid, overworked, and seeing clients that were not a great fit for me. Yet every time that I nearly quit, the Lord somehow made it very clear that his heart was for me to run my own business.
I often struggled with feeling selfish for not wanting to work on weekends or evenings, feeling greedy for charging a decent hourly rate and feeling incompetent to counsel my clients through the many issues and concerns that they brought to me. I struggled with feeling weak for not enjoying seeing more than 4-5 clients a day.
I finally realized that it was possible to have a practice that suited my needs and also served the needs of my clients. I finally realized that running my own business allows me to implement standards of excellence that allow clients to have a good experience with therapy. I finally realized that God not only cares about the clients that I wanted to help, but also cares significantly about me, my own wellbeing, and how I experience my life.
If you are ready to make a greater impact on your clients while also being able to enjoy a career that meets your financial needs, doesn’t drain your emotional capacity, and aligns with your God-given purpose, then you are in the right place!
So put on your cozy sweater, grab your mug of coffee, and let’s dive in!
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Are you a Christian mental health professional who desires a fulfilling counseling career that positively impacts others and aligns with your God-given purpose? Do you dream of starting your own private practice but don’t know where to begin? Are you searching for direction in how to operate as a clinician in today’s culture in a way that aligns with your faith?
In this podcast, you will find practical steps, strategies, and solutions that will help you create a flourishing therapy practice that aligns with both your dreams and your values. It is my mission to empower Christian therapists and counselors to make a positive impact on the world through the development of strong business skills, clinical excellence, and growing in intimacy with God.
If you are ready to leave behind uncertainty, escape burnout, and feel more confident in your ability to run a successful business that aligns with God’s heart and your desire to make a difference, this is the place for you.
Hi, I’m Kimberly. I’m a Jesus-lover, business coach for mental health professionals, and private practice owner. Upon graduating with my MA in Clinical Psychology in 2012, I set out to positively impact the world for Christ through my work as a therapist. As a single, 24-year-old living in Los Angeles with over six figures of student loan debt, I struggled to find a job that spoke to my passion of Christian counseling, paid the bills, and did not result in quick burnout. However, I lacked knowledge of basic business skills and grappled internally with how to navigate working in a culture that often conflicted with my Christian faith. I wondered how I could provide Christian counseling in a way that was legal and ethical while aligning my clients with the truth.
In 2015, I started building my private practice from scratch. Several times I nearly closed its doors, ready to settle for the consistent paycheck that came from the schools and agencies I was working for, despite being underpaid, overworked, and seeing clients that were not a great fit for me. Yet every time that I nearly quit, the Lord somehow made it very clear that his heart was for me to run my own business.
I often struggled with feeling selfish for not wanting to work on weekends or evenings, feeling greedy for charging a decent hourly rate and feeling incompetent to counsel my clients through the many issues and concerns that they brought to me. I struggled with feeling weak for not enjoying seeing more than 4-5 clients a day.
I finally realized that it was possible to have a practice that suited my needs and also served the needs of my clients. I finally realized that running my own business allows me to implement standards of excellence that allow clients to have a good experience with therapy. I finally realized that God not only cares about the clients that I wanted to help, but also cares significantly about me, my own wellbeing, and how I experience my life.
If you are ready to make a greater impact on your clients while also being able to enjoy a career that meets your financial needs, doesn’t drain your emotional capacity, and aligns with your God-given purpose, then you are in the right place!
So put on your cozy sweater, grab your mug of coffee, and let’s dive in!
27. Get paid your full cash pay rate and remove financial barriers for your clients! Guest interview with Barnhart Cares and Kingdom Companies Group
The Prosperous Christian Therapist | Private Practice, Christian Business, Marketing for Therapists, Spiritual Growth
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27. Get paid your full cash pay rate and remove financial barriers for your clients! Guest interview with Barnhart Cares and Kingdom Companies Group
Afraid that your cash pay rate is too expensive, and that you won't be able to build a practice charging a fee that is both sustainable for you and affordable for your clients? What if I told you there were companies out there willing to pay you your FULL FEE to provide counseling to their employees? In today's episode, I am joined by Anna Wilcox and Hannah Knight. They are part of an organization called Barnhart Cares and are building a network of Christian mental health providers. Barnhart Cares reimburses providers their full fee for therapy at no cost to the client. Listen to learn more of this incredible mission, and to see how you can join their network!
Email kcg@heartlifesoulcare.org to connect with Amy at HeartLife and learn more about becoming a provider and apply.
Email cares@barnhartcrane.com with questions about the network, or if you are a company that would like to join in providing counseling to your employees.
Optimize Your Practice for only $97 by scheduling a structured 60-minute coaching session with me. I'll assess the 6 pillars of a prosperous private practice and give you a specific action plan to take your practice to the next level. Email kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com with the word "Optimize" in the subject line.
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The Prosperous Christian Therapist | Private Practice, Christian Business, Marketing for Therapists, Spiritual Growth
Are you a Christian mental health professional who desires a fulfilling counseling career that positively impacts others and aligns with your God-given purpose? Do you dream of starting your own private practice but don’t know where to begin? Are you searching for direction in how to operate as a clinician in today’s culture in a way that aligns with your faith?
In this podcast, you will find practical steps, strategies, and solutions that will help you create a flourishing therapy practice that aligns with both your dreams and your values. It is my mission to empower Christian therapists and counselors to make a positive impact on the world through the development of strong business skills, clinical excellence, and growing in intimacy with God.
If you are ready to leave behind uncertainty, escape burnout, and feel more confident in your ability to run a successful business that aligns with God’s heart and your desire to make a difference, this is the place for you.
Hi, I’m Kimberly. I’m a Jesus-lover, business coach for mental health professionals, and private practice owner. Upon graduating with my MA in Clinical Psychology in 2012, I set out to positively impact the world for Christ through my work as a therapist. As a single, 24-year-old living in Los Angeles with over six figures of student loan debt, I struggled to find a job that spoke to my passion of Christian counseling, paid the bills, and did not result in quick burnout. However, I lacked knowledge of basic business skills and grappled internally with how to navigate working in a culture that often conflicted with my Christian faith. I wondered how I could provide Christian counseling in a way that was legal and ethical while aligning my clients with the truth.
In 2015, I started building my private practice from scratch. Several times I nearly closed its doors, ready to settle for the consistent paycheck that came from the schools and agencies I was working for, despite being underpaid, overworked, and seeing clients that were not a great fit for me. Yet every time that I nearly quit, the Lord somehow made it very clear that his heart was for me to run my own business.
I often struggled with feeling selfish for not wanting to work on weekends or evenings, feeling greedy for charging a decent hourly rate and feeling incompetent to counsel my clients through the many issues and concerns that they brought to me. I struggled with feeling weak for not enjoying seeing more than 4-5 clients a day.
I finally realized that it was possible to have a practice that suited my needs and also served the needs of my clients. I finally realized that running my own business allows me to implement standards of excellence that allow clients to have a good experience with therapy. I finally realized that God not only cares about the clients that I wanted to help, but also cares significantly about me, my own wellbeing, and how I experience my life.
If you are ready to make a greater impact on your clients while also being able to enjoy a career that meets your financial needs, doesn’t drain your emotional capacity, and aligns with your God-given purpose, then you are in the right place!
So put on your cozy sweater, grab your mug of coffee, and let’s dive in!
