Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories

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 months after joining Bootcamp, Katherine doubled her caseload and quadrupled her profits!

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.

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 confident private practice owner. Prior to Bootcamp, Joanne found herself working multiple jobs, accepting any client, and searching for guidance on how to create her own practice. 

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 and neurological health concerns. She wasn’t ready to throw in the towel and decided that, despite her chronic illness, she had more to give the world.

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 her brand, created a website, gained clarity about the clients that energize her, and has ventured into new areas of her career.

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.

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 for a healthier, happier life and business. She now has a growing private-pay practice, and is making as much money with two clients as she previously did with twelve. Jennifer is attracting clients that are the best fit for her business, and is able to be more present and excited for clients in session.

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-hustle" practice, and 5 months later, she hit her first 5-figure month. The numbers didn't lie and gave Sara the confidence to put in notice at her full-time job.

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 balance and financial security.