Episode Details

If you are a pre-licensed therapist who wants to establish a successful private practice, today's podcast episode is just for you! I hear so many pre-licensed therapists talk about post-licensure life as if it was some magical place where all their current problems suddenly disappear. While there are some perks to being a licensed therapist, you might be surprised to learn that things won't change as much as you think.

The truth is that there are many things you can start doing today to become a successful private practice therapy owner and I’m here to support you along the way. In this episode, I’m sharing five things you can spend your time and energy on right now to make your post-licensure fantasy your pre-licensed reality!

Topics covered on this episode:

• Changes you can expect after you become a licensed therapist.
• A misconception that your boundaries, money mindset, clients, and other aspects of running a business will change as soon as you get licensed.
• The steps pre-licensed therapists can take toward their post-licensure goals
• What is a "money buddy" and why you should have one
• Reframing your mindset about learning new skills as a business owner.
• The benefits of exposing yourself to business owners in other industries
• How to practice saying no and start asking for what you want.
• The mistake that many pre-licensed therapists make (spoiler alert: I did it too)
• The different services you can offer as a pre-licensed therapist.

Connect with Felicia:

• Instagram: @the_bad_therapist
• Website: www.thebadtherapist.coach
• Membership: Liberated Business
• Facebook group: Healing Money

Resources from this episode:

• A reading list from Felicia
• How I Built This Podcast with Guy Raz
• The Renaissance Center in San Francisco

Quote:

“There's nothing about getting licensed that magically makes you more attractive to clients, especially in a private practice setting.’’ - Felicia