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When I first started my private practice, I didn’t have the money to go full-time, and honestly, I was terrified to lose my health insurance.

So, I started super small—just two evenings a week seeing a small handful of clients. Those baby steps made it possible for me to EVENTUALLY build the full-time private practice I’d been dreaming about.

So many of us get stuck in black-and-white thinking: ‘I have to quit my job and go all in’ or ‘I’ll never be able to make it work.’ But the truth is, starting small often makes the leap feel possible! Sometimes jumping in full time means we will never actually jump.

If opening a private practice feels overwhelming, start with one simple step: Learn the exact roadmap to get there. This week, I’m offering 50% off my Private Practice Roadmap course to help you make your first step as easy as possible.

🎉 Comment ‘Black Friday’ to snag the deal—there are only about 11 spots left (at the time I posted this).

❤️Comment BLACK FRIDAY to snag one of the last

🚨 Comment: BLACK FRIDAY 🚨 We started the we

🚨 Comment: BLACK FRIDAY 🚨

We started the week with 100 spots, and now we’re down to just 32!

Don’t wait—comment BLACK FRIDAY below to grab one of the final spots and get 50% off:
✅ The Private Practice Roadmap
✅ Marketing for Therapists
✅ Or the two-course bundle!

This is your chance to make 2025 the year you finally build the private practice you’ve been dreaming of. Once these spots are gone, they’re gone for good! 💙🎉

Let’s make it happen! 💕
Kelley

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Did you know you can start a private practice on t

Did you know you can start a private practice on the side without quitting your 9-5?

It’s totally possible to start small—just 1 client a week could mean $6,000 extra per year. That’s the power of private practice, and the best part? You’re in control.

If you’ve been dreaming of more freedom, extra income, and building something of your own, my Private Practice Roadmap Course is your step-by-step guide to making it happen—even if you’re starting part-time.

And here’s the best news: It’s 50% off for Black Friday!

This course will show you:
✔️ How to attract your first few clients
✔️ Simple marketing strategies that work (no social media required!)
✔️ How to manage your practice alongside your full-time job
✔️ How to grow at your own pace

This Black Friday, take the first step toward a private practice that fits into your life.

Comment ❤️BLACK FRIDAY❤️ below, and I’ll send you the link to grab the course for 50% off!

Let’s make your dream of private practice a reality—starting small and building on your own terms.

❤️, Kelley

Solidarity to all my Mom friends who text me at 1a

Solidarity to all my Mom friends who text me at 1am.

Oof—these moments can feel tricky, right? I want

Oof—these moments can feel tricky, right? I want to know how you navigate this!

As therapists, we care about our clients, but we also deserve time to rest and recharge, and we want to be careful about our boundaries and maintaining a healthy therapeutic relationship with our clients. So many considerations!

So, what do you say? There’s no “right” answer, and these scripts are meant to be ADAPTED to your own tone of voice and clients needs.

Here’s how I might start to establish context:

“Hey! Thanks for reaching out ☺️. Can you let me know a bit more about what’s going on so I can better understand how to support you?”

From there, here are a few OPTIONS depending on their reply:

1️⃣ If they’re in crisis but you’re completely unavailable:

“I’m so sorry you’re feeling this way. I’m not in a place where I can pick up the phone right now, but if this is an emergency, I’d really encourage you to call [crisis line or emergency service]. I’ll give you a call at [time] to check in, and we can also discuss this more in our next session.”

✨ Emergency situations are tough, and there have been times when I’ve made the choice to step away from holiday gatherings to address them. This option gives you flexibility to make the decision that feels right for you.

2️⃣ If they’re seeking reassurance but it’s not urgent:

“Thank you for sharing that with me. I know this can feel really tough. I’m not in a place where I can talk right now, but I’ll be here for you during our next session, and we’ll work through this together. I’ll make note of this so we can start with it on [day].”

✨ While this option works well for situations that can wait, I want to acknowledge that there have been moments when I’ve chosen to step away from family gatherings to address true emergencies. It’s always a personal decision, and we each find what works best for us and our clients.

Boundaries don’t have to feel cold or rigid. We can set them with warmth, compassion, and clarity—reminding our clients (and ourselves) that it’s okay to prioritize both care and rest.

💬 How would YOU handle this moment? Share your go-to responses below—I’d love to hear how you navigate these situations!

🚨 BLACK FRIDAY ALERT! 🚨 We opened the sale

🚨 BLACK FRIDAY ALERT! 🚨

We opened the sale to the waitlist this morning, and spots are already flying—don’t miss out!

Comment BLACK FRIDAY below to grab one of the 100 spots and get 50% off:
✅ The Private Practice Roadmap
✅ Marketing for Therapists
✅ Or the two-course bundle!

Let’s make 2025 the year you finally build the private practice you’ve been dreaming of! 💙🎉

See you inside! 💕 Kelley

😂Did your therapy grad program teach any busine

😂Did your therapy grad program teach any business classes? I’m super curious—did anyone actually get private practice training? Tell me in the comments where you went and if you got training 👇

My therapy grad program taught me how to be a therapist—but definitely NOT how to run a business.

When I first started, I was Googling things like how to set up my website, how to get referrals, and even how to let people know I existed.

No one prepared me for the business side of being a therapist, and it felt overwhelming to spend even more time and $ to learn.

But I promise you don’t have to figure it out the hard way like I did. You just need a clear plan—and that’s exactly what I teach in my Marketing for Therapists course. And you’re invited to join for 50% off this week!

The best part? During Black Friday, it’s 50% off for the first 100 people who sign up. If you comment BLACK FRIDAY on this reel I’ll send you all the details!

Let’s make 2025 the year your private practice starts thriving.🫶

❤️ Kelley

Comment BLACK FRIDAY to snag one of the 100 spots

Comment BLACK FRIDAY to snag one of the 100 spots in this year's black Friday sale!

SAVE this tip! Trust me, it’s such an easy way t

SAVE this tip! Trust me, it’s such an easy way to market your practice! I want to hear from you—what’s one marketing strategy that’s helped you grow your practice? Share your ideas in the comments! 💬👇

🤌Ten years ago, I started doing one thing that completely transformed my private practice: I kept track of every therapist I met and ensured I had their email. 📧

Guest speaker in grad school? ✅ I saved their email.

Therapists I met at networking events? ✅ You bet I grabbed their contact info.

Even casual encounters at workshops? ✅ I followed up.

🫶🏻At first, my list was small—just a couple hundred names when I graduated from Pepperdine. But slowly and steadily, it grew. And today? I have over 13,000 therapists in my network. 🙌

🌟So, why did this simple habit make such a difference? Because when I launched my first private practice, I had a built-in community to reach out to.

💌I sent out email newsletters to let my colleagues know I was open for referrals, offered ways to collaborate, and supported each other as we all grew in the field.

That community fueled my practice, and the best part? It saved me from having to hustle for clients with tons of complicated marketing strategies. It’s proof that marketing doesn’t need to be overwhelming, time-consuming, or expensive. 🧠💡

Often tiny, thoughtful strategies like this one have the most significant impact. And these are precisely the types of tips I share in my 🌈Marketing for Therapists🌈course. Want in? Comment BLACK FRIDAY below, because THIS WEEK ONLY I'm giving 50% off the first 100 therapists who join me! 🌱✨

#PrivatePracticePro #TherapistLife #MarketingForTherapists #GrowTogether

🥲🫶🥲I’ll never forget sitting in my priv

🥲🫶🥲I’ll never forget sitting in my private practice office, staring at an empty calendar, thinking, ‘Is this really it?’”🫣

I had done all the things:
✔ Got the degree
✔ Nailed the training
✔ Set up a cozy office for my future clients

😞But I couldn’t figure out the one thing grad school never taught me—how to get clients.

I remember googling, “How do therapists market themselves?” and feeling like I’d missed some big secret. But here’s the truth I wish someone had told me:

Marketing doesn’t have to be overwhelming, complicated, or feel “salesy.” With the right strategy, you can attract clients who align with you and your goals.

That’s why I created the Marketing for Therapists course—to teach you step-by-step how to grow your practice without the guesswork.

And guess what? It’s 50% off for Black Friday.

So now it’s your turn:

✨ What’s the ONE thing you wish grad school had taught you about private practice? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear!
✨ Comment BLACK if you’re ready to start filling your practice, or FRIDAY if you want the link.

Let’s make this the year you stop second-guessing yourself and start building the practice you’ve been dreaming of.

✨ STOP OVERTHINKING IT! ✨ Filling your privat

✨ STOP OVERTHINKING IT! ✨

Filling your private practice doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. I promise, you don’t need a giant budget or endless hours. You just need a simple, proven plan that works.

Here’s exactly what I did to hit 6+ figures in my first year of private practice:
✨ I got crystal clear on my niche and who I wanted to work with.
✨ I built referral relationships with people I genuinely enjoyed connecting with.
✨ I wrote website messaging that made my ideal clients feel like I got them.
✨ I optimized my directory listings to make them clear and searchable.
✨ I used free tools like Google Business to make sure my practice was easy to find.

These strategies helped me:
✔️ Attract cash-pay clients who felt seen and excited to work with me.
✔️ Save hours every week—giving me more time to spend with my kids.
✔️ Build a practice that actually supported the life I wanted to live with my family.

Here’s the truth 👉 You don’t have to do everything. You just have to do the right things.

This is the same step-by-step process I teach in my Marketing for Therapists course, and it’s helped over 2,799 therapists fill their practices without burning out.

If you’re ready to grow your private practice your way, comment BLACK FRIDAY, and I’ll send you the link for 50% off 💌

You don’t have to figure this all out alone—I’m here to help. Let’s grow your practice together! ❤️, Kelley

🚨 BLACK FRIDAY ALERT! 🚨 We opened the sale

🚨 BLACK FRIDAY ALERT! 🚨

We opened the sale to the waitlist this morning, and spots are already flying—don’t miss out!

Comment BLACK FRIDAY below to grab one of the 100 spots and get 50% off:
✅ The Private Practice Roadmap
✅ Marketing for Therapists
✅ Or the two-course bundle!

Let’s make 2025 the year you finally build the private practice you’ve been dreaming of! 💙🎉

See you inside! 💕 Kelley

🚨 BLACK FRIDAY ALERT! 🚨 We opened the sale

🚨 BLACK FRIDAY ALERT! 🚨

We opened the sale to the waitlist this morning, and spots are already flying—don’t miss out!

Comment BLACK FRIDAY below to grab one of the 100 spots and get 50% off:
✅ The Private Practice Roadmap
✅ Marketing for Therapists
✅ Or the two-course bundle!

Let’s make 2025 the year you finally build the private practice you’ve been dreaming of! 💙🎉

See you inside! 💕 Kelley

🚨 BLACK FRIDAY ALERT! 🚨 We opened the sale

🚨 BLACK FRIDAY ALERT! 🚨

We opened the sale to the waitlist this morning, and spots are already flying—don’t miss out!

Comment BLACK FRIDAY below to grab one of the 100 spots and get 50% off:
✅ The Private Practice Roadmap
✅ Marketing for Therapists
✅ Or the two-course bundle!

Let’s make 2025 the year you finally build the private practice you’ve been dreaming of! 💙🎉

See you inside! 💕 Kelley

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