Thriving As A Therapist: The Ultimate Guide to Building and Scaling Your Business for Freedom, Joy, and Financial Abundance

Thriving As A Therapist: The Ultimate Guide to Building and Scaling Your Business for Freedom, Joy, and Financial Abundance

★ Award Winner ★ Meta Community Accelerator for North America Thriving as a Therapist is a comprehensive guide for therapists seeking to build and scale their businesses. Whether you’re starting a new practice or taking your existing business to the next level, this book will guide you through learning how to monetize your education and expertise. • Discover practical strategies to build and grow your therapy business with confidence and success; • Maximize your potential and achieve financial freedom with easy-to-follow advice and inspiration; • Learn how to manage your time, set boundaries, and create multiple streams of income as a therapist. Therapists deserve more freedom, joy, and financial abundance. If you’re ready to move from surviving to thriving, this book will show you how. "Thriving therapists are central to the future of mental health care. Megan's book is a valuable roadmap for therapists at a time when they need it most." — Shawn Achor, NYTimes bestselling author of BIG POTENTIAL and THE HAPPINESS ADVANTAGE "Megan Gunnell is helping therapists build a life beyond the walls of a traditional therapy setting. Thriving as a Therapist doesn't just give you the business skills you didn't learn in school, it gives you the tools to build a life you love." — Jake Ernst, MSW RSW, Therapist & Writer @mswjake "Megan Gunnell has a deep caring for her fellow therapists and a clear sense of how to help them thrive. No matter where you live or what your situation, this book will help you find your path forward to unlock the personal and financial freedom you deserve." — Jennie Schottmiller, LMFT, CPA Founder of Simple Profit " Thriving as a Therapist is a must-read for anyone in the field, regardless of their career stage. With its practical insights and actionable advice, this book is the ultimate roadmap for therapists looking to build a thriving practice, create multiple streams of income, and navigate the challenges of building and scaling a business. This book serves as a testament to her wisdom and expertise, providing a comprehensive guide for therapists seeking to grow and thrive in their profession." — Kym Tolson, LCSW, The Traveling Therapist "Mandatory reading for every mental health graduate student, and everyone who ever was a grad student, Thriving as a Therapist is a textbook on how to be the best possible therapist in the profession. Megan Gunnell lays out a blueprint for success in the professional mental health field, as well as how to stretch beyond the therapy couch to serve the world in bigger and more profound ways. Packed with her own insights and step by step guidance, this book will help everyone from the brand new grad to the seasoned veteran live their dream life in the mental health field without losing their own mental health along the way." — Dr. Amy Parks, LPC, ACS - Founder, Clinical Supervision Directory " Thriving as a Therapist is a much-needed guidebook for aspiring private practice clinicians. Megan's authenticity and practicality empower readers to think through not only how they will start their practice, but also how they can build a career that is sustainable long-term. I was surprised by how much information Megan was able to share concisely, with clarity, and a fair bit of humor. She provides a compelling vision of a full career; from your first client in solo practice to thriving as an entrepreneur with multiple income streams. Thanks, Megan, for this book and for your mentorship of the next generation of therapists!" — Katie Vernoy, LMFT, Co-founder, Therapy Reimagined and Co-Host of The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide podcast "This is one of the most comprehensive books for therapists to date. Thriving as a Therapist is a go-to book for therapists looking to start a private practice and a book for established therapists who are looking to diversify their services beyond 1:1 work. This gem of a book will get your wheels turning on how to build the business of your dreams." — Maureen Werrbach, Founder of The Group Practice Exchange "If you're a therapist who wants to thrive (or just needs that reminder that you DESERVE to), this is the book for you! Megan's words effortlessly warm your heart and help give you the drive you deserve as a therapist.This book is packed with real, raw, and inspiring information to have you gain the knowledge and insights needed as a therapist to grow. Megan leads from the soul and this book shows it. A true must read for any therapist in the field." — Andrea Brognano, Founder of Achieve with Andrea "Working with Megan not only transformed my business, she changed my life. Megan is an expert in helping therapists realize the bigger impact they can have besides doing direct client work, in a way that's genuine, comforting, and knowledgeable. This is the playbook therapists need in order to scale their practice successfully." — Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, Founder of GJV Consulting "Megan is freaking brill