The path isn’t rarely what we expect it to be, and that isn't always a bad thing! Whether you are in pre-licensure or a seasoned therapist, this episode will resonate and offer support. Join Kelley and The Private Practice Pro Alum Kate Sayers MS LPC as they take you through their personal experiences navigating expectations vs reality in prelicensure, hospitals, group practices and finally private practice. Share in the vulnerable moments and personal triumphs of a fellow clinician as she found her strength to bet on herself and came to realize that she had what it takes to market and grow her business all along.

Guest Bio:

Kate Sayers, MS, LPC - Owner & Therapist: Safe Space Therapies

Kate Sayers is a licensed therapist with over a decade of clinical experience. She is the owner of Safe Space Therapies, a private practice based in Glendale, WI. Kate specializes in treating adults who've experienced trauma, serving her peers in the LGBTQ+ community, and working with young professionals experiencing anxiety disorders. She identifies as queer and is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Learn more at: www.safespacemke.com / IG: @safespacemke

In This Episode:

The unexpected truths about work in prelicensure
What it’s like working in the hospital setting
Key steps to marketing your private practice and building a client base
Overcoming challenges during the Pandemic
Ethics of non compete clauses
Importance of professional relationships
Work life balance in private practice
Highlights:

(0:00) - Episode Intro

(0:53) - Kate Sayers Introduction

(9:22) - Working as a therapist in a hospital (Kelley and Kate’s experiences)

(14:57) - Leaving the hospital or group practice and starting a private practice

(21:38) - Telehealth and in-person therapy during Pandemic

(24:17) - Noncompete clauses, ethics and opinions

(28:03) - Marketing your private practice, relying on the power of networking

(35:00) - Being a young therapist, managing insecurity when ability questioned

(37:53) - The private practice lifestyle and balancing workload

(44:06) - LGBTQ+ representatives in the therapist community

(47:57) - Kelley answers a listener’s question about handling late cancellations or no shows.

References:

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