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!
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Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
If you want a successful private practice, it's yours for the taking. If you struggle to believe this, you likely need some help recognizing mental blocks and shifting your mindset to align with what God has in store for you. In today's episode, I'll give you steps to identify what beliefs are holding you back and to view your business future from God's perspective.
Need help identifying restricting mindsets, developing a marketing plan, or getting your practice rolling forward? Sign up for a Prosperous Practice coaching session! Email kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com.
Join my free facebook community for a supportive community and a chance to pick my brain for free each week: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtvFgBEES/
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Still struggling to define your niche? Have other niche trainings left you lacking clarity, and still feeling stuck and confused? In today's episode I share the step you most likely may have skipped in determining your niche. Everything changes when we remember who God is and how he created us.
Need some direct support to get you unstuck and moving forward in your private practice? Email me for a 1:1 Prosperous Practice coaching session. I'll help you gain clarity into the main needs of your practice, uncover roadblocks and limiting beliefs, and identify specific action steps to get you headed in the right direction. Email kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com.
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Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Struggling with communicating and sticking to your cancelation policy? In this week's episode, I share why you need to have a cancelation and no show policy in place, how to pick one that works for you and serves your clients, and what to do when clients violate the policy.
Become a Prosperous Christian Therapist Insider! Sign up for my email list so you never miss a podcast episode, and for free faith-led encouragement, tips and support as you grow your private practice. https://clarity-christian-counseling.kit.com/93164f95ac
Sign up for a Prosperous Practice Coaching Session with Kimberly. I'm working on my more official coaching website, so for now, shoot me an email at kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com to schedule a 1:1 coaching session with me. You'll leave our initial 60-minute session with a clearer vision for your practice, a plan for how to discern God's voice for your business, and practical next steps to launch your practice to the next level.
Join my free facebook community! I offer a free facebook group for Christian mental health professionals. In this group, you'll find encouragement, accountability, and private practice strategies. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19dgpBuY8j/
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Tawnya Farve is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Los Angeles County, California. She shares her experience running a full private practice as a Christian Counselor.
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Use this link to sign up for Mentaya to help prospective clients use their OON benefits without you having to panel on insurance
Connect with Tawnya by visiting her website www.tawnyafarvelmft.com
Become a Prosperous Christian Therapist Insider! Sign up for my email list so you never miss a podcast episode, and for free faith-led encouragement, tips and support as you grow your private practice. https://clarity-christian-counseling.kit.com/93164f95ac
Sign up for a Prosperous Practice Coaching Session with Kimberly. I'm working on my more official coaching website, so for now, shoot me an email at kimberly@claritychristian.com to schedule a 1:1 coaching session with me. You'll leave our initial 60-minute session with a clearer vision for your practice, a plan for how to discern God's voice for your business, and practical next steps to launch your practice to the next level.
Join my free facebook community! I offer a free facebook group for Christian mental health professionals. In this group, you'll find encouragement, accountability, and private practice strategies. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19dgpBuY8j/
Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
Wondering what it looks like to partner with God in your practice? In this episode, I share how you can develop a private practice that is God-centered. I guarantee you, when you make God your business partner, you will see your work flourish!
It's not too late to fill your practice by fall! Download your free copy of my Fill Your Practice Workbook here: https://clarity-christian-counseling.kit.com/eb76beebaf
Become a Prosperous Christian Therapist Insider! Sign up for my email list so you never miss a podcast episode, and for free faith-led encouragement, tips and support as you grow your private practice. https://clarity-christian-counseling.kit.com/93164f95ac
Sign up for a Prosperous Practice Coaching Session with Kimberly. I'm working on my more official coaching website, so for now, shoot me an email at kimberly@claritychristian.com to schedule a 1:1 coaching session with me. You'll leave our initial 60-minute session with a clearer vision for your practice, a plan for how to discern God's voice for your business, and practical next steps to launch your practice to the next level.
Join my free facebook community! I offer a free facebook group for Christian mental health professionals. In this group, you'll find encouragement, accountability, and private practice strategies. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19dgpBuY8j/
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Unsure what to do during the summer slump? Use these 5 strategies to attract new clients by fall and build your network to ensure a steady stream of ongoing referrals.
Access my free "Fill Your Practice Workbook" to help you create an actionable plan to fill your caseload. Get your copy here
Become a Prosperous Christian Therapist Insider! Sign up for my email list so you never miss a podcast episode, and for free faith-led encouragement, tips and support as you grow your private practice. https://clarity-christian-counseling.kit.com/93164f95ac
Sign up for a Prosperous Practice Coaching Session with Kimberly. I'm working on my more official coaching website, so for now, shoot me an email at kimberly@claritychristian.com to schedule a 1:1 coaching session with me. You'll leave our initial 60-minute session with a clearer vision for your practice, a plan for how to discern God's voice for your business, and practical next steps to launch your practice to the next level.
Join my free facebook community! I offer a free facebook group for Christian mental health professionals. In this group, you'll find encouragement, accountability, and private practice strategies. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19dgpBuY8j/
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Are you taking advantage of all the financial benefits of being a business owner? In this episode, I raise awareness of three tax deductions for private practice owners that can save you a lot of money come tax season! God calls us to be good stewards of our resources, and making the most of tax write-offs is a way to walk in that calling and experience added blessings.
Check out Simple Profit for free resources and affordable guidance from a tax professional who specializes in working with private practice therapists! www.simpleprofit.com
Become a Prosperous Christian Therapist Insider here by joining my email list: https://clarity-christian-counseling.kit.com/93164f95ac
Contact me for Prosperous Practice 1:1 Coaching sessions: kimberly@claritychristian.com
Join other Christian therapists in my free facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Cegj56x3T/
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Do you struggle with social anxiety or a fear of public speaking? Do you wonder how you can expand your referral network if being around large groups of people is draining or stressful for you? You're not alone. In this episode, I share three strategies that do not require you to do public speaking, show up in a large group, or interact with large groups of strangers.
Join my free facebook community "Start and Grow Your Private Practice as a Christian Therapist" to connect with other Christian clinicians and gain access to free tips and coaching.
Become a Prosperous Christian Therapist Insider here by joining my email list: https://clarity-christian-counseling.kit.com/93164f95ac
Contact me for Prosperous Practice 1:1 Coaching sessions: kimberly@claritychristian.com
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Have you been battling resistance in your private practice? Are you struggling with low motivation, ruminating thoughts regarding your ability to succeed, or overwhelming anxiety that leaves you paralyzed and unable to move forward? It’s possible that you are experiencing spiritual attack. One thing I’ve learned as a faith-led clinician is that Satan doesn’t like me or the work that I’m doing. That’s a good thing, but it means he’s going to try to stop me. The more effective we become as believers working in the field of mental health, the more of a threat we are to the enemy. We need to be aware of spiritual attack in our practice so we can be on guard against it.
In this episode, I’ll teach you how to recognize spiritual attack and how you can respond effectively so you can outsmart the enemy and move forward as an empowered warrior for the Kingdom of God.
Become a Prosperous Christian Therapist Insider here: https://clarity-christian-counseling.kit.com/93164f95ac
Join my facebook group: Start and Grow Your Private Practice as a Christian Therapist
Interested in Prosperous Practice 1:1 Coaching so you can successfully launch your God-centered practice? Contact me at kimberly@claritychristian.com
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Are you wanting to network with churches but not sure how to begin? In this episode, I teach you my most effective method for reaching out to churches in order to build connections that lead to viable referrals.
Use this script as a template for sending an email to a ministry leader inviting them to meet with you to learn about your counseling practice:
Hi ________________,
My name is _________. I’m a Christian therapist who recently started a practice in the area (or I have a Christian counseling practice located at…), and I’m looking to connect with local churches in order to learn how I can be a resource to those who might be in need of therapy.
I specialize in working with ____________ (describe your ideal client), and I love integrating faith into the process of therapy when given the opportunity.
I would love the chance to meet with you in person or via zoom to get to know you and share more about the work I do with ___________. You can also learn more about my practice here: (website or profile link)
Please let me know if you are interested and when you might be available.
I look forward to connecting with you,
Your Name and credentials
Interested in consulting with me about your practice? I can advise you on marketing, what steps to take to effectively launch your practice, how to run a counseling practice as a Christian therapist, and much more! Email me at kkruse.mft@gmail.com
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Grab a copy of Kimberly's Amazon bestseller, Peace Made Possible, here: Peace Made Possible: A Christian Therapist's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety: Kruse, Kimberly Joy: 9781966395713: Amazon.com: Books