(#238) 3 Things You NEED To Know Before Starting A Therapy Group Private Practice
"You can't be in the [mental health] field just to be broke."
Janelle Thompson, LMHC(NY) and LPC (NJ), is part of the Elite Coaching Mastermind group. What actions did she take from that live event that led to the growth and scalability of her mental health business?
In this episode, Janelle and I have an insightful discussion about the three fundamental steps for therapists who want to start and have a profitable group practice. Janelle also shares how she had worked towards becoming a full-time private practice business owner by taking massive action after the 3-day masterminding event held amid the COVID pandemic. Tune in for more valuable insights on “group practice” & mental health business success.
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Guest Bio:
Janelle Thompson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey. Janelle is also the owner of Simply Redefining Wellness & Counseling, an all-virtual telehealth group practice dedicated to providing mental health counseling and clinical resources to individuals, couples, and families of color throughout New Jersey and New York. Janelle and her team provide talk therapy, groups, workshops, coaching, and training to individuals, couples, schools, organizations, and churches using a integrative, strength, and faith-based approach. Whether Janelle is facilitating a workshop for a group of re-entry juveniles or seeing an individual client in private practice Janelle desires to help her clients redefine their experiences with pain, trauma, and relationships while helping them gain clarity for setting and achieving their life goals.
Episode Timeline:
- Introduction to Janelle Thompson (02:29)
- How Janelle got into the counseling field (04:05)
- Why Janelle decided to start a business (06:30)
- Janelle's 3-day Elite Coaching Mastermind experience (10:10)
- Taking action: Key things she worked on after the mastermind event (16:39)
- Group Practice Tip #1: Have systems in place (23:38)
- Group Practice Tip #2: Consult your money team (26:57)
- Group Practice Tip #3: Know your clinicians’ avatar (34:43)
- What should clinicians consider before applying for the Elite Coaching Mastermind? (38:04)
- How to find Janelle (43:05)
- Why you should join the Therapist Deserve Abundance Conference (53:22)
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