Kimberly Vanhooser - Business Coach, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Private Practice Therapist, Therapy Mentor

The Prosperous Christian Therapist | Private Practice, Christian Business, Marketing for Therapists, Spiritual Growth

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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...

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Kimberly Vanhooser - Business Coach, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Private Practice Therapist, Therapy Mentor

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Business

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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43. Private practice success strategy: create a 6-month vision plan 19.01.2026

Want to actually make some progress towards your business goals this year? In this episode, I give you the 2 main things you need to focus on in order to give you a tangible vision which will provide the foundation for your successful private practice and help you get where you want and need to be in the next 6 months. Feeling stuck? Schedule a 45-minute clarity call with Kimberly, and start movin...

42. How to hear God more clearly in your private practice 12.01.2026

Do you want to hear God's voice more clearly this year? In today's episode, I share three steps to help you do just that so you can partner with Him in your private practice. You'll be amazed at how much He says when you take the time to intentionally listen! Available on every major podcast platform. For coaching, visit my website www.kimberlyvanhooser.com or schedule using calendly .   You can a...

41. Three things you need to have on your therapy website 05.01.2026

Is your website making it easy for your clients to feel connected and compelled to book a session with you?  In today's episode, I share THREE THINGS your website might be missing that's causing you to miss out on ideal clients. For coaching, visit my website www.kimberlyvanhooser.com or schedule using calendly .   You can also Buy 3, Get 1 Free and use your 4 sessions by end of June 2026! Become...

40. Niche yourself: How to see things from a client's perspective 29.12.2025

Have you been struggling to really define your ideal client in avatar form? Do you want to know how your client thinks, what causes them to seek therapy, and what would inspire them to book a session with you?  Listen up!  This episode shares my reverse approach to speaking to your niche.   Book a private practice coaching session with me!  I'd love to help you further define your niche, draw in y...

39. Don't overfocus on pain. Make room for joy this Christmas! 22.12.2025

What emotions do the holidays bring up for you?  Acknowledge the pain, AND make space for the joy that the true meaning of Christmas carries every day.  Book a private practice coaching session with me!  I'd love to help you further define your niche, draw in your ideal client, create a marketing or networking plan that will yield results, and mentor you in your path to private practice!  Visit ww...

38. Four things every private practice therapist should do annually 15.12.2025

Want to run an excellent practice?  As the year ends, it's important to make sure you take the time to do 4 things that I share in today's episode.   Book a private practice coaching session with me! Take advantage of a private coaching session with Kimberly for only $97 if you can snag a spot in December 2025!  Schedule yours or email kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com to join my December waitlist! C...

37. Holiday scheduling: minimizing cancelations and maximizing rest in private practice 08.12.2025

Wondering what the best method is for scheduling clients over the holidays?  How do you navigate when you need to take time off but your clients need support?  In this episode, I share how I handle holiday scheduling and give you some steps to help you decide a method that works for you.   Only a few weeks left to take advantage of a private coaching session with Kimberly for only $97!  Schedule y...

36. Niching down with therapist Carmen Montenegro-Sis 01.12.2025

Carmen Montenegro-Sis is a Christian therapist in Glendora, CA whose niche is working with Christian therapists.  Join us for today's episode as she shares how her faith shapes her private practice and her process of refining her niche. Connect with Carmen by visiting www.revivelifecounseling.com . Take advantage of private practice coaching with Kimberly for only $97 before this offer ends this m...

35. Building blocks of a successful private practice: why you need a niche 24.11.2025

If you want to have a full caseload and attract more cash pay clients, you need a niche!  In this episode, I explain how a niche helps you stand out, decreases your competition, and will clarify your marketing plan.   Book your Private Practice Coaching session for only $97 before it's too late!  Spots are filling up fast.  Snag yours before I double my rate in 2026!  In this 60-minute 1:1 coachin...

34. How to offer sliding scale services ethically and effectively in private practice 17.11.2025

Wanting to open up your doors to clients who can't afford your full fee? You need to have a plan so it doesn't cause damage to your business or your clients. In today's episode, I share my wisdom in how to effectively offer sliding scale services.   I recommend you have an application process for clients who are requesting a reduced rate.  Get the template I use here for only $17!    Optimize Your...

33. Are you charging the right amount? How to set a sustainable fee for your private practice 10.11.2025

Wondering how to determine your fee for therapy?  Have you done the math, or are you just basing it off of what other therapists charge or what you think people will pay?  In this episode, I break down how to figure out what a sustainable and appropriate fee is for your practice.   Optimize Your Practice with this special coaching offer for only $97!  Spots are filling up fast.  Snag yours before...

32. How to market with success: three truths to embrace 03.11.2025

If you want to grow your caseload, you're going to need to market your services.  But you're marketing won't be successful if you've got blockages in your sales and marketing mindset!  In today's episode, I discuss the common mental hangups I see in therapists, and I'll teach you how to shift your mindset so you can most effectively step in to your purpose and market your services with clarity and...

31. Purposeful networking with Christian birth doula Lisa Popp 27.10.2025

Want steady streams of referrals?  Start by connecting with likeminded professionals in your area!  In today's episode, I welcome special guest Lisa Popp.  Lisa is a Christian birth doula who lives 20 minutes from me!  We met after I made a simple networking post in a mutual facebook group.  Listen in to hear how Lisa incorporates God in the work she does and her heart for supporting Christian fam...

30. Not moving forward? How insecurity and inaccurate beliefs about God will hold you back. 20.10.2025

Do you believe in your heart that God believes in you and your ability to succeed?  In this episode, I share fresh insight from Luke chapter 19, which reveals how partnering with inaccurate beliefs about God's character will keep us from moving forward into the blessing he has for us through the work we do.  Listen up to be set free!  Take advantage of 1:1 coaching sessions for only $97 while this...

29. 5 tips for Christian therapists to successfully navigate slow seasons in private practice 13.10.2025

Does it feel like nothing is happening in your practice?  Do you struggle with feeling anxious and impatient when the phones aren't ringing an your email inbox is silent?  You're not alone!  In this episode, I share what I've learned about slow seasons during my 10 years in private practice as a Christian therapist, and I give you 5 tips for how to successfully navigate these slow seasons by waiti...

28. Boost your SEO and get more clients using blogging 06.10.2025

Want to rank higher on Google and attract more of your ideal client?  Check out this episode to learn how a monthly blog can do just that!  I tell you why this works and what you need to include in order to successfully use blogging as a marketing tool. Need a customized action plan to take your practice to the next level?  Take advantage of my intro coaching offer for only $97!  Schedule your fai...

27. Get paid your full cash pay rate and remove financial barriers for your clients! Guest interview with Barnhart Cares and Kingdom Companies Group 29.09.2025

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 organizat...

26. Strategies I've used to get cash pay clients in private practice so I've never had to take insurance 22.09.2025

Worried you'll never find clients who are willing and able to pay out of pocket for therapy?  Feeling like your only option is to take insurance?  Not so fast!  In today's episode, I share 4 tips you may not have considered that will help fill your caseload with cash pay clients. Optimize Your Practice for only $97 by scheduling a structured 60-minute coaching session with me.  I'll assess the 6 p...

25. Feeling overwhelmed with getting started? What you need in place before seeing your first clients in private practice 15.09.2025

If you want to start a private practice, but are feeling stuck and overwhelmed with the set up, then this episode is for you.  I share the practical things you need to have in place before you start seeing your first clients.   Looking for mentorship or coaching in your career as a therapist?  Take advantage of my $97 coaching special "Optimize your Practice."  In this structured 60-minute coachin...

24. My testimony: starting a private practice as a Christian therapist 08.09.2025

Do you have a desire to start a private practice?  Wondering how you can integrate your Christian faith into the work you do as a therapist?  I can relate!  In this episode, I share my journey into the world of therapy and how I got started as a Christian therapist in private practice. Looking for mentorship or coaching in your career as a therapist?  Email kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com to schedu...

23. How to conduct phone consultations that lead to more bookings 01.09.2025

Unsure of what to say in a phone consultation?  Want to increase the number of ideal clients on your caseload and weed out the ones that aren't a good fit with minimal effort?  In this episode, I share how I conduct my initial phone calls so I get more bookings, fewer no shows, and more of my ideal clients.   In need of some 1:1 support?  Try Private Practice Optimization Coaching with me!  In 60...

22. Don't quit yet. You're not a failure in private practice! How a Christian therapist can hear God above the lies. 25.08.2025

You started out highly motivated, and now you just want to throw in the towel!  Are you feeling like a failure in your private practice?  Wondering if it's worth it to keep going?  Thinking maybe you made a mistake?  Check with God before you quit.  In this episode, I address some common thoughts and struggles that every private practice clinician has, and I provide you with practical wisdom and a...

21. If you plan to offer telehealth, these tips will set up your virtual practice for success 18.08.2025

If you're going to offer telehealth, make sure you are setting yourself and your clients up for success.  In this episode, you'll learn what to include in your consent documents, what technology you'll need to use, and how to set up your space in a way that benefits your clients.   Kimberly recommends SimplePractice as an EHR and telehealth platform.  Use this link to get a free trial and $200 in...

20. Don't believe you can succeed as a private practice therapist? Uncover mindset blocks so you stop limiting God in your business 11.08.2025

If you want a successful private practice, it's yours for the taking.  If you struggle to believe this, you likely need some help recognizing mental blocks and shifting your mindset to align with what God has in store for you.  In today's episode, I'll give you steps to identify what beliefs are holding you back and to view your business future from God's perspective.   Need help identifying restr...

19. Stressed about your niche? The missing piece that will help faith-led therapists know who they're called to serve 04.08.2025

Still struggling to define your niche?  Have other niche trainings left you lacking clarity, and still feeling stuck and confused?  In today's episode I share the step you most likely may have skipped in determining your niche.  Everything changes when we remember who God is and how he created us.    Need some direct support to get you unstuck and moving forward in your private practice?  Email me...

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