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Jun 2023
44m 51s

Redefining Success: Expert Insights on t...

Kelley Stevens, LMFT
About this episode

Prepare to be inspired as host Kelley Stevens takes you on a captivating journey into the dynamic world of modern mental health. In this week's episode, Kelley engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Mary Beth Somich, a licensed therapist and an expert in social media and marketing coaching for therapists. As an invaluable resource for mental health professionals seeking to expand their businesses, Mary Beth shares her insights on maintaining authenticity amidst a busy schedule, harnessing the power of Instagram for professional growth, and unlocking the secrets to thriving in both personal and professional spheres.

Guest Bio:

Mary Beth Somich is a licensed therapist with a group private practice located in North Carolina called Your Journey Through. She completed her graduate training at Columbia University and specializes in family dynamic work with teens and adults. Mary Beth is passionate about promoting modern mental health and making therapy accessible and relatable. She offers courses and business coaching to therapists to help them expand their reach on social media, build thriving private practices, and generate passive income streams. Check out her podcast, "My Therapist Thinks."

Email: marybeth@yourjourneythrough.com

Instagram: @businessoftherapy

TIkTok: @yourjourneythrough

website: yourjourneythrough.com

In this Episode:

  • Resources for landing paid collabs on social media
  • Balancing your career and personal life with a busy schedule
  • Things they didn’t teach you in grad school
  • Embracing your entrepreneurial spirit as a therapist
  • Using social media to grow your business

Highlights:

(0:32) - Mary Beth’s Introduction

(5:50) - Mary explains why and how she created her course to help therapists land paid collaborations on social media

(14:30) - Juggling work and personal life while wearing many hats

(22:02) - Staying true to your values while growing your career and managing a busy schedule

(27:46) - Mary Beth’s aspirations for the future, including writing a book, expanding her group practice, and creating more courses

(38:45) - Mary Beth’s advice for new therapists

(41:06) - Kelley answers a listener’s question about managing the emotional highs and lows of being a therapist

References:

Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself By Nedra Tawwab → https://www.nedratawwab.com/set-boundaries-find-peace-1

Sit With Whit → @sitwithwhit → https://sitwithwhit.com/

Get 2 months FREE with Simple Practice → https://partners.simplepractice.com/tppp

Ask Kelley Anything → (805) 243-8241

This podcast is produced and manged by Jenga Creative → jengacreative.com

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