If you're curious about how to be a therapist earning the income you want with the flexibility you crave OR you know you want your own practice, but need help getting it done....
I can help.
11 Common Fears of Starting a Therapy Practice:
- I don't have enough money.
- I am going to fail.
- I'm an introvert.
- I don't like putting myself out there.
- I procrastinate.
- I'm not disciplined enough.
- I feel incompetent.
- I won't have a full practice.
- I am going to lose all the benefits of working for someone else.
- If I niche down, I will lose out on prospective clients.
- If I don't take insurance, it will take forever to build my practice.
13 Benefits of Having Your OWN Therapy Practice:
- You get to be your own boss
- You determine the clients you want to work with
- You set your own business hours
- You set your own fee
- You make your practice what you want
- Traditional 1:1 therapy clients, group therapy, consulting, workshops, online courses, Youtube, podcast, mental health influencer, etc. You have the flexibility do what you want!
- See clients from the comfort of your own home or while you are traveling
- Being as creative as you want to be
- Avoid conflict that may come up in a group practice or coworkers
- You make all the decisions
- Low operational costs
- You can focus on your ideal client and perfecting your expertise
- Less burnout
- Flexibility
Most Therapist's Current Reality
- Not getting enough clients
- Not earning enough money
- Outside relationships impacted
- Feeling anxious when with a client
- Constantly second guessing yourself
- Difficulty maintaining work life balance
- Feeling not good enough to be therapist
- Inability to separate work from personal life
- Not doing enough of what you like to do
- Feeling like a fraud or an imposter as a therapist
- Lacking confidence, feeling stressed, feeling overwhelmed
- Unsure of what theoretical approaches to use with clients
- Striving for perfectionism leaves you feeling down more days than not
- Difficulty maintaining own mental health despite wanting to help others
- Burnt out
- Fear of:
- Failure
- Messing up
- Being broke
- Clients disliking you
- Having clients not return for therapy
- Having a client report you to your local board
- Client viewing you as an incompetent therapist
A Thriving Therapist is a therapist who:
- Feels confident in their abilities
- Isn’t always second guessing themselves
- Is firm in their decision making
- Doesn’t feel overly anxious or stressed
- Has their own practice/business 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 75𝗸+
- Not working the traditional 40 hours a week seeing clients
- Isn’t focused solely on their clients liking them
- Has a healthy work-life balance
- Feels stable, worthy, and free
- Has a solid self-care routine
- Has firm boundaries
- Isn’t burnt out
Your future.
Where do you want to be in 3, 6, or 12 months?
This course will help you achieve the green category - your ideal future.
The course includes:
6 weeks of online coursework: $5,000
Materials/Templates/Handouts: $500
2, 1:1 virtual coaching calls: $500
Support during the program: Priceless
Total value: $6,000
Actual investment: $1,397 if you want 1:1 access to me for (2) 1:1 coaching calls or $995 for just the self-guided course.
Meet Kiara.
Creator of this course;
Owner of KJ Hartwell and the Thoughtfully Elevating® community
Kiara is a licensed therapist in Maryland and Virginia and a board approved supervisor in Maryland supervising licensed graduate professional counselors. She has spent most of her clinical counseling career working at one of the top psychiatric hospitals in the United States at one of their therapeutic day schools.
She opened her own thriving therapy private practice in April 2017. She realized in order to experience a life of stability, freedom, and worth in this field, opening a private practice is the key. It’s also nice to build something that is yours.
With many therapists as her clients who inquire about opening their own private practice one day, she decided to put together all the tools she used to create hers into a course to make it accessible for everyone. In the course, you’ll have direct access to her Thriving Therapist Framework Model to launch your thriving therapy practice.
Kiara received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from George Mason University and her master’s degree in mental health counseling from Bowie State University.
She recently moved from the Washington, DC metro area to Virginia Beach in 2021 after spending 12 years in the DMV area. She enjoys spending time with her husband, family, friends, Olivia (her dog), going to the beach, traveling, gardening, eating good food, and enjoying life :)
The Curriculum:
I don't like long drawn out lectures or videos and you certainly don't need a lot of fluff to get your practice running and thriving so I made it my goal to keep things short, sweet, and to the point.
If you'd like to check out the free webinar to learn more, you can do so here.
FAQ.
Is this course refundable?
No, all sales are final. Once you enroll you have access to all of the content I have worked to create. However, if you are unhappy with your purchase, I would greatly appreciate the feedback to improve the course.
Will I get to work with you 1:1?
If you choose the Elite plan you will have the opportunity to book (2) virtual calls with me that will last 45-60 minutes. To best prepare for our time together and receive the most value, it's best to wait until you have gone through the first 5 modules or the entire course.
How long did it take you to build your own therapy practice?
Less than 6 months, but probably 3 when I think about when I actually started putting myself out there. I started out part-time so I had limited time for seeing clients.
How fast will I see growth in my practice?
This is really based on the individual and the tools you are utilizing from the course to grow your practice.
Will you tell me which business structure is best for my business?
I will cover the various business structures and the ones I see most therapists use, however I will not tell you which to choose for yourself. It is highly encouraged you seek legal assistance in this matter as laws and regulations vary from state to state and country to country.
Will you provide me with scrips, documents, and templates I need to start my practice?
I will provide several generic scripts to get you started and important information you need to collect for the intake process. It’s important to have your own or use the one through the EHR system you choose.
Will you go over the EHR system you use? Will I need one?
Yes, I have only used Theranest and Simple Practice, but there are other options available that work great from what I have been told. Depending on where you are in your business and financial situation will depend on if you NEED one immediately. However, I do recommend using one to ensure HIPAA compliance and to keep everything in one organized place. The access to documentation, billing, treatment planning, client portals, and intake documents are a game changer. It will be a necessary investment.
What if I'm not looking to build my practice right now, but in the future?
This course can still be a great opportunity to know what you need to do for when you decide to start your private practice. I will continue to add updated content to the course and those who purchase will have lifetime access to the information.
What if I'm not a therapist, but in the wellness field?
Since I am a licensed therapist, I can only speak directly to other licensed therapists as I do not want to provide misleading information to other disciplines.
Licensed therapists that are suitable for this course include: professional counselors, psychologists, social workers, art therapists, and drug and alcohol counselors.
What if I'm looking to open my own prp or group practice?
I am not familiar with the logistics of starting a prp program or a group practice and those topics will not be covered in the course.
There are many tasks you need to do with the state for prp programs.
With group practices, you are likely going into business with other individuals who will have a share in the company - you will likely require legal guidance to ensure all your ducks are in a row.
Is this course focused on a cash/private pay practice?
depends on the population you want to serve and personal preference. I will share my experience with both and where I currently am today with that in my practice.
Thriving Therapist Online Course
The course will be available for purchase on December 1, 2022
Elite plan: $795
or 2 payments of $397.50
self guided course +
(2) 1:1 virtual calls with myself for in depth application of course work +
email support
Essential plan: $465
or 2 payments of $232.50
Self guided course only
