Ep 32 - Conversation with Felicia Keller Boyle, the Bad Therapist
Feb 20, 2023
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Join the conversation with Felicia Keller Boyle, the Bad Therapist, as she breaks down 'good therapist conditioning' and shares tips for private practice success. Explore unique counseling programs, therapist boundaries, financial challenges, and the shift towards online courses for therapists. Plus, get insights into Felicia's career journey and future collaborations.
Felicia challenges 'good therapist conditioning,' promoting self-empowerment and healthy boundaries.
She encourages therapists to diversify income by offering courses and workshops, breaking away from traditional models.
Deep dives
Felicia's Educational Background: From Undergrad to Somatics Program
Felicia shares her educational journey, starting from her psychology major at Pepperdine University. She expresses her desire to work in clinical settings early on and discusses her experiences at a methadone clinic and working with homeless youth. Felicia highlights her master's degree in somatics from CIS, offering insights into the program's unique structure and the diverse focuses available.
Exploring the Concept of the 'Bad Therapist'
Felicia introduces the term 'bad therapist' inspired by her experiences and a coaching concept called the 'bad girl protocol.' She challenges traditional therapist conditioning, encouraging therapists to set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and advocate for themselves. By reframing actions like raising rates or setting limits as empowering rather than 'bad,' she addresses common misconceptions around therapist self-worth.
Addressing Financial Stability and Self-Worth Among Therapists
Felicia delves into the financial challenges therapists face, debunking myths around therapists charging fees and self-worth tied to income. She advocates for therapists to challenge exploitative practices, prioritize their financial well-being, and shift focus from cost cutting to revenue growth. By encouraging therapists to value their services and embrace their entrepreneurial potential, Felicia empowers them to redefine success.
Scaling Therapist Offerings and Embracing Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Felicia emphasizes the importance of scaling therapist offerings beyond traditional one-on-one sessions. She discusses how therapists can create courses, workshops, or coaching programs to reach a wider audience and generate diverse income streams. By reframing accessibility through varied offerings rather than solely reducing fees, Felicia encourages therapists to explore entrepreneurial opportunities and expand their impact.
In this episode, I speak with Felicia Keller Boyle, the Bad Therapist! Felicia is a private practice coach, therapist, and supervisor. She helps therapists liberate from 'good therapist conditioning' by showing you how to succeed in private practice. Felicia also gives an insight into the possibilities for therapists outside the therapy room. Check her out on Instagram @the_bad_therapist
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