The Prosperous Christian Therapist | Private Practice, Christian Business, Marketing for Therapists, Spiritual Growth
Do you want a successful private practice but you're unsure how to get there? 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 right?
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 for 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!
Episodes
23 hours ago
23 hours ago
14 min
Is imposter syndrome impacting how you show up in your practice? How is fear of incompetency preventing you from stepping out and going after opportunities? In today's episode, I expose imposter syndrome and give helpful strategies for how to overcome it.
Wondering what to focus on in your business so it makes the greatest impact? Book a clarity session with me today, get your practice assessment and a 90-day action plan! Book at www.kimberlyvanhooser.com. or via Calendly
Grab a copy of my book, Peace Made Possible: A Christian Therapist's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety
Become one of my Insiders and sign up for my weekly newsletter so you can receive free faith-led encouragement, weekly business tips, and my current special offers.
My next Consultation and Connection group starts in September! Shoot me an email at kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com, and you'll be the first to know when registration is open!
Join my free facebook community: Christian Therapists Building Private Practice with God
Aug 17, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
14 min
Struggling with successful marketing? Let's renew your marketing mindset. Listen in for three common lies my coaching clients believe about marketing and learn how to overcome these lies with truth so you can let your light shine and see your practice flourish!
Wondering what to focus on in your business so it makes the greatest impact? Book a clarity session with me today, get your practice assessment and a 90-day action plan! Book at www.kimberlyvanhooser.com. or via Calendly
Become one of my Insiders and sign up for my weekly newsletter so you can receive free faith-led encouragement, the link to the latest podcast, and my current special offers.
Interested in joining my next Consultation and Connection group this fall? Shoot me an email at kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com, and you'll be the first to know when registration is open!
Join my free facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CzYuNwZaC/
Aug 3, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
15 min
Running your own practice? You need to think like a business owner, and not a regular employee. In today's episode, I talk about how to do that!
Wondering what to focus on in your business so it makes the greatest impact? Book a clarity session with me today, get your practice assessment and a 90-day action plan! Book at www.kimberlyvanhooser.com. or via Calendly
Become one of my Insiders and sign up for my weekly newsletter so you can receive free faith-led encouragement, the link to the latest podcast, and my current special offers.
Interested in joining my next Consultation and Connection group this fall? Shoot me an email at kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com, and you'll be the first to know when registration is open!
Join my free facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CzYuNwZaC/
Jul 27, 2026
Jul 27, 2026
13 min
Are you unknowingly holding yourself back from success? Check out today's episode, where I share five ways that you might be inadvertently sabotaging your practice.
Need some help pinpointing what you need to focus on in your practice? Get my free Practice Assessment when you schedule a 45-min 1:1 coaching session with Kimberly here: https://calendly.com/kimberly-kimberlyvanhooser
Sign up for my weekly newsletter and be the first to know about my special offers and upcoming events! You'll also get a link to my latest podcast and faith-led weekly encouragement.
Join my free Facebook community to connect with other Christians who want to start or grow their private practice.
Interested in joining my next coaching group cohort? Email me at kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com to be added to my waitlist until enrollment opens.
Jul 20, 2026
Jul 20, 2026
11 min
Does the summer slump have you feeling anxious and afraid? This one's for you! In today's episode, I share how you can make this season one of joy rather than discouragement.
Schedule a 45-min 1:1 coaching session with Kimberly here: https://calendly.com/kimberly-kimberlyvanhooser
Sign up for my weekly newsletter and be the first to know about my special offers and upcoming events! You'll also get a link to my latest podcast and faith-led weekly encouragement.
Join my free Facebook community to connect with other Christians who want to start or grow their private practice.
Interested in joining my next coaching group cohort? Email me at kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com to be added to my waitlist until enrollment opens.
Jul 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
11 min
Do you struggle with endless To-Do lists? Do you feel like you're always working but you are never really getting anything done? This one's for you! I share three time management strategies to help you tackle tasks while keeping God's priorities at the top of the list.
Want to connect with Kimberly?
Schedule a 45-min 1:1 coaching session with Kimberly here: https://calendly.com/kimberly-kimberlyvanhooser
Sign up for my weekly newsletter and be the first to know about my special offers and upcoming events! You'll also get a link to my latest podcast and faith-led weekly encouragement.
Join my free Facebook community to connect with other Christians who want to start or grow their private practice.
Interested in joining my next coaching group? Email me at kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com to be added to my waitlist until enrollment opens.
Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026
11 min
Building a private practice is no small feat. Today, I share how the book of Nehemiah gave me fresh, Biblical insight on how to be a successful, God-partnered private practice owner, full of hope and determination. So listen in, and ask God to speak to you through this episode.
Need some guidance, mentoring, or clarity in what to do next in your practice?
Schedule a 45-min 1:1 coaching session with Kimberly here: https://calendly.com/kimberly-kimberlyvanhooser
Sign up for my weekly newsletter and be the first to know about my special offers! You'll also get a link to my latest podcast and faith-led weekly encouragement.
Join my free Facebook community to connect with other Christians who want to start or grow their private practice.
Interested in joining my next coaching group? Email me at kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com to be added to my waitlist until enrollment opens.
Jun 29, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
13 min
One of the best ways to get more clients and retain clients is by making sure you're offering high quality therapy. In today's episode, I share three ways to improve your clinical outcomes with clients.
Need some guidance, mentoring, or clarity in what to do next in your practice?
Schedule a 45-min clarity session with Kimberly here: https://calendly.com/kimberly-kimberlyvanhooser
Sign up for my weekly newsletter and be the first to know about my special offers! You'll also get a link to my latest podcast and faith-led weekly encouragement.
Join my free Facebook community to connect with other Christians who want to start or grow their private practice.
Interested in joining my next coaching group? Email me at kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com to be added to my waitlist until enrollment opens.
Jun 22, 2026
Jun 22, 2026
13 min
Wondering how you can actually take a vacation where you can have a break, but you're not constantly worried about your clients in your absence? In today's episode, I share the steps you need to take in order to take a successful vacation while your clients are still supported.
Need some guidance, mentoring, or clarity in what to do next in your practice?
Schedule a 45-min clarity session with Kimberly here: https://calendly.com/kimberly-kimberlyvanhooser
Sign up for my weekly newsletter and be the first to know about my special offers! You'll also get a link to my latest podcast and faith-led weekly encouragement.
Join my free Facebook community to connect with other Christians who want to start or grow their private practice.
Interested in joining my next coaching group? Email me at kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com to be added to my waitlist until enrollment opens.
Jun 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026
11 min
Do you find yourself starting your day with a sense of peace, or are you feeling stressed, anxious, and burnt out? In today's episode I share my best practices for how to start and end my day so that I feel more grounded, focused on God, and see more success in my business.
Need some guidance, mentoring, or clarity in what to do next in your practice?
Schedule a 45-min clarity session with Kimberly here: https://calendly.com/kimberly-kimberlyvanhooser
Sign up for my weekly newsletter and be the first to know about my special offers! You'll also get a link to my latest podcast and faith-led weekly encouragement.
Join my free Facebook community to connect with other Christians who want to start or grow their private practice.
Interested in joining my next coaching group? Email me at kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com to be added to my waitlist until enrollment opens.