Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories

Heather LMFT, CSAT provides therapy for sex addiction and betrayal trauma in Upland, CA . She shared with us her private practice journey of overcoming and navigating through family crisis, supporting her family on one income, and finding stability in the business she created. Mentioned in this episode: Register Now - How Therapists Can Increase Profits by $10k (or More) & Work Less in 2026

This year has been a whirlwind of change, and although change can be a beautiful thing - it can also be quite stressful. As healers, we typically give our whole heart, and are constantly holding ourselves to this higher standard of doing more and being better than the day before. In light of COVID-19, many of us are in a position where we are trying to figure out how to do more with even less.&nbs...

When Tiffany began her business journey in 2016, she knew she wanted to build a private practice, but also wanted to do impact work on the side that would truly scale her income, and thus heytiffany.com was created! Tiffany spoke with us about the various sociocultural variables and barriers that therapists must overcome to not only make a positive impact in our clients lives, but to live the life...

Danielle shared with us her private practice success story of finding the accountability she needed to revamp her practice after 8 years as a business owner! Danielle's practice had already shifted from part-time to full-time, but she found herself overworked, and overwhelmed with the business side of things - until she joined Bootcamp three years ago. Since Bootcamp, she has hit TWO five figure m...

This is the final session in a 4-part, self-paced, virtual masterclass that will take you through actionable steps for marketing your private practice during a recession. Today, you will get clarity about what your business needs right now and where to FOCUS in your limited time. To start the Marketing Masterclass actionable steps, first click here to get instant access to our Free Private Practic...

This is part 3 of a 4-part, self-paced, virtual masterclass that will take you through actionable steps for marketing your private practice during a recession. Today, we lay out the importance of doing the RIGHT things rather than ALL the things, to put forth a clear marketing strategy that aligns with who you truly are and connects with the people you can truly help. Mentioned in this episode: Re...

This is part 2 of a 4-part, self-paced, virtual masterclass that will take you through actionable steps for marketing your private practice during a recession. Today, we talk about how to speak directly to your ideal client, create connections from the first contact, and create a clear and powerful message that will reach the right people. To start the Marketing Masterclass actionable steps, first...

This is part 1 of a 4-part, self-paced, virtual masterclass that will take you through actionable steps for marketing your private practice during a recession. Today, we talk about tracking outcomes, integrating feedback, and recognizing how you and your clients are most efficient.  This is the first step in attracting, retaining, and finding success with your ideal client. To start the Marke...

Lisa, MA, LPCC, BC-DMT, is a dance movement therapist and licensed professional clinical counselor who offers help with anxiety and depression in San Francisco, CA . She shared her story of transitioning from a clinical case manager with misaligned work and a part-time private practice to a happy, confident full-time business owner. Mentioned in this episode: Register Now - How Therapists Can Incr...

Melissa, LCSW provides teletherapy for pre-teens , teens & adults in Arlington, TX. She helps pre-teens, teens & adults overcome intense emotions in order to feel empowered and confident. Melissa shared with us how Bootcamp helped give her the tools and encouragement to step out into Private Practice after thirteen years of agency work. Melissa spoke on her experiences working within the f...

Jamie, LPC practices virtual psychotherapy with adults, individually or with families/partners in Conway, AR. Jamie shared with us how she overcame “shiny object syndrome," so she could truly focus on what mattered most in her life and business. Jamie always knew she wanted to work free of location but was struggling to find her center and create the vision she desired, until she joined Bootcamp....

Katherine, LMFT, provides counseling to women, teens, and couples in Pleasant Hill, CA. She shared with us her experience as a single parent and newly licensed therapist stepping out into private practice, and all of the struggles in between. When Katherine found Bootcamp, she dove right in and got clear on the processes her business needed to thrive, and the clients she wanted to serve. Three mon...

Elaine, LMFT, provides virtual counseling and therapy for fertility in CA.  She shared with us her story of starting a successful practice that she loved and navigating through motherhood. With the help of the systems and processes put in place through Bootcamp, Elaine was able to take maternity leave with confidence. Mentioned in this episode: Register Now - How Therapists Can Increase Profi...

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 con...

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...

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 he...

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. Mentioned in this episode:...

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 f...

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-hust...

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 balanc...

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 Ma...

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...

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 w...

In this interview, Megan 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 he...

We are so excited to have Jasmine Bright, founder of the nonprofit consultation company Bright Management and Consulting Services, here with us to speak about nonprofit development and management.  We talk about when you should start a non-profit, the basic steps to getting started, the myths about going into non-profit work and finally the key elements that will make or break your non-profit...