The Prosperous Christian Therapist | Private Practice, Christian Business, Marketing for Therapists, Spiritual Growth
Do you lack knowledge about how to start your own practice? Are you tired of constantly wondering if you’ll have enough sessions this week to cover your bills? Are you afraid of offering Christian counseling because you’re unsure how to do it legally and ethically? Do you fear that if you start your own practice that it won’t be successful? In this podcast, you will find practical steps, strategies, and solutions that will help you create a sustainable therapy practice that aligns with your values and your God-given dreams. It is my mission to empower Christian therapists and counselors to make a positive impact on the world through the development of strong business skills and clinical excellence, while growing in intimacy with God. If you are ready to leave behind uncertainty, escape burnout, and feel more confident in your ability to run a successful business that aligns with God’s heart and your desire to make a difference, this is the place for you. Hi, I’m Kimberly. I’m a Jesus-lover, business coach for mental health professionals, and private practice owner. Upon graduating with my MA in Clinical Psychology in 2012, I set out to positively impact the world for Christ through my work as a therapist. As a single, 24-year-old living in Los Angeles with over six figures of student loan debt, I struggled to find a job that spoke to my passion of Christian counseling, paid the bills, and did not result in quick burnout. However, I lacked knowledge of basic business skills and grappled internally with how to navigate working in a culture that often conflicted with my Christian faith. I wondered how I could provide Christian counseling in a way that was legal and ethical while aligning my clients with the truth. In 2015, I started building my private practice from scratch. Several times I nearly closed its doors, ready to settle for the consistent paycheck that came from the schools and agencies I was working for, despite being underpaid, overworked, and seeing clients that were not a great fit for me. Yet every time that I nearly quit, the Lord somehow made it very clear that his heart was for me to run my own business. I often struggled with feeling selfish for not wanting to work on weekends or evenings, feeling greedy for charging a decent hourly rate and feeling incompetent to counsel my clients through the many issues and concerns that they brought to me. I struggled with feeling weak for not enjoying seeing more than 4-5 clients a day. I finally realized that it was possible to have a practice that suited my needs and also served the needs of my clients. I finally realized that running my own business allows me to implement standards of excellence that allow clients to have a good experience with therapy. I finally realized that God not only cares about the clients that I wanted to help, but also cares significantly about me, my own wellbeing, and how I experience my life. If you are ready to make a greater impact on your clients while also being able to enjoy a career that meets your financial needs, doesn’t drain your emotional capacity, and aligns with your God-given purpose, then you are in the right place! So put on your cozy sweater, grab your mug of coffee, and let’s dive in!
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5 days ago
5 days ago
Many Christian therapists feel unequipped by their education to know how to work from a faith-led perspective in the field of mental health. In this episode, Kimberly Vanhooser shares important pieces to consider, if you want to offer Christian counseling.
Contact Kimberly or submit a question for her to answer on an upcoming podcast by email: kimberly@claritychristian.com
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Get her best selling book on Amazon "Peace Made Possible: A Christian Therapist's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety" here: Peace Made Possible: A Christian Therapist's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety: Kruse, Kimberly Joy: 9781966395713: Amazon.com: Books
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
Are you taking the time to connect with God about your work as a therapist, or are you more focused on getting the work done? In this episode, Kimberly reflects on Proverbs 3:5-6. When we take time to acknowledge God in everything, including our careers, he will make our paths straight!
Need help growing your private practice that is aligns with your God-given purpose? Contact Kimberly at kkruse.mft@gmail.com for coaching and mentoring. Join The Prosperous Christian Therapist Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16CCwGrrpZ/
Have a question that you'd like Kimberly to answer in an upcoming podcast? Submit them to kkruse.mft@gmail.com.
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Hey Christian Therapist! Have you created clear financial policies for your private practice? Have you wondered when to discuss your fee with clients, developed a straightforward no show or late cancelation policy, or thought about if you should offer a sliding scale? In this episode, Kimberly Vanhooser will give an overview of important factors to consider when it comes to money-related issues as you develop your business.
Do you have a question that you want Kimberly to answer in her next episode? Email her at kkruse.mft@gmail.com or join The Prosperous Christian Therapist facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BVyXXoW9D/ to submit your question.
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Wondering if you should market yourself as a Christian therapist, secular therapist, or a hybrid? Let me give you some things to consider as you make your decision. This podcast will help you evaluate if a faith-based business name and practice is the best choice for you, or if God is calling you in a different direction. No matter what, we know that when we are being obedient to the Lord and allowing him to work through us in whatever environment we are in, he will do amazing things!
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Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Hey Christian therapists! Learn how to attract more of the type of client you thrive in working with. We'll be talking about defining a niche and how to use language that will speak to your ideal client's heart, letting them know that you are the right therapist to them!
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Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Get tips and strategies for how to get your first private practice clients and start building your referral network.
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Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Learn 4 mindset strategies that will help you overcome your fear of failure and move forward in your career as a Christian clinician. Whether you want to start your own private practice or simply be more confident in your work with your current clients, this episode will give clarity on next steps.
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Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Calling all Christian therapists craving a life-giving and sustainable counseling career! Are you considering starting a private practice but you have no idea how to be successful? Do you need direction in how to operate ethically and legally as a faith-led clinician in today’s world?
What if I told you that you could have a thriving private practice that supports you financially and emotionally all the while making an impact for the kingdom of God?
Welcome to the Prosperous Christian Therapist Podcast, where you’ll get practical strategies and faith-led guidance for how to build a practice rooted in clinical excellence and strong business skills, with God at the foundation of it all.
Your show host, Kimberly Vanhooser is a Christian therapist, private practice owner, and business coach for mental health professionals like you.
After graduating with my MA in Clinical Psychology, she found herself completely overwhelmed — juggling debt, burnout, and uncertainty. She desperately wanted to serve God through my work as a therapist but did not know how to do it.
Everything changed when she started her private practice in 2015.
If you’re tired of burnout and ready to grow a practice that aligns with your God-given purpose, hit the subscribe button. Let’s launch your counseling career to the next the level.
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Connect with Kimberly! Drop her a note at kkruse.mft@gmail.com.