(#195) Licensed in 2 States with 100% Faith (w/ Amber Boyd)
Taking that leap and betting on yourself may come with a lot of uncertainties or a hard decision to make. But for Amber to reach the milestones in her mental health career, it all began with her having faith, following her heart’s desire, and then making that bold move— which includes starting a Telehealth practice and being licensed in two states.
In this episode, Amber Boyd shows us how you can make a difference in your career and business by taking ownership and fast action. She shares some keen insights toward mental health advocacy in the Black community, why therapists should be investing in themselves, and what her epic wins are in her private practice business.
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Guest Bio:
Amber Boyd is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, hailing from Oakland, CA. She currently resides and practices in Houston, TX. Amber has been conducting therapy for over 10 years and specializes in working with adult folx of color. Amber is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCPT) trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which mainly focuses on trauma while also taking a client-centered approach. The desire to combine the experience of different isms (micro & macroagressions), and acknowledging the minimization of one’s experience has led her to open her own private practice that supports each person to authentically work toward healing, entitled Healing Through Authenticity.
Amber has recently expanded into support groups for bariatric patients who are considering or have begun their bariatric journey. “Preparing For Your Bariatric Journey” is a 5-week group that will support clients to explore their WHY, concerns that they may have about before, during, and after surgery, and what kind of support they have/need.
Episode Timeline:
- Introduction to Amber and her journey through psychology (02:58)
- How Amber figured out her ideal clients (09:41)
- Amber on starting a Telehealth private practice in another state (13:45)
- Who is she currently serving in her practice? (24:52)
- On the importance of investing in yourself (33:25)
- Her mastermind and one-on-one coaching experience (38:48)
- Get to know what services Amber offers and how to reach her (43:55)
Standout Quotes from Amber:
- "The word that kept coming up was abundance, abundance, abundance. And I think that was even my word for the year... And then we kept talking about it in the cohort as well, like what does abundance look like? What can it feel like? So those things were helpful to flesh out. And to be able to honor that, I feel so blessed to be able to follow that instinct versus allowing ot
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