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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Episodes
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Wanting to open up your doors to clients who can't afford your full fee? You need to have a plan so it doesn't cause damage to your business or your clients. In today's episode, I share my wisdom in how to effectively offer sliding scale services.
I recommend you have an application process for clients who are requesting a reduced rate. Get the template I use here for only $17!
Optimize Your Practice with this special coaching offer for only $97! Spots are filling up fast. Snag yours before I double my rate in 2026!
In this structured 60-minute 1:1 coaching session, I will assess the 6 different pillars you need to have a successful private practice. You'll leave with clarity, confidence, and specific actionable steps to launch and grow your business. Book your session via calendly here, or email kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com to inquire. I'm only offering this low rate through the end of the year, so act now!
Join my free facebook community Start and Grow Your Private Practice as a Christian Therapist for networking, strategies and support!
Sign up for free to become a Prosperous Christian Therapist Insider! Get a weekly email with faith-filled encouragement for clinicians and my latest coaching offers. No spam, I promise!
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Wondering how to determine your fee for therapy? Have you done the math, or are you just basing it off of what other therapists charge or what you think people will pay? In this episode, I break down how to figure out what a sustainable and appropriate fee is for your practice.
Optimize Your Practice with this special coaching offer for only $97! Spots are filling up fast. Snag yours before I double my rate in 2026! In this structured 60-minute 1:1 coaching session, I will assess the 6 different pillars you need to have a successful private practice. You'll leave with clarity, confidence, and specific actionable steps to launch and grow your business. Book your session via calendly here, or email kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com to inquire. I'm only offering this low rate through the end of the year, so act now!
Join my free facebook community Start and Grow Your Private Practice as a Christian Therapist for networking, strategies and support!
Sign up for free to become a Prosperous Christian Therapist Insider! Get a weekly email with faith-filled encouragement for clinicians and my latest coaching offers. No spam, I promise!
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
If you want to grow your caseload, you're going to need to market your services. But you're marketing won't be successful if you've got blockages in your sales and marketing mindset! In today's episode, I discuss the common mental hangups I see in therapists, and I'll teach you how to shift your mindset so you can most effectively step in to your purpose and market your services with clarity and confidence!
Optimize Your Practice with this special coaching offer for only $97! Spots are filling up fast. Snag yours before the end of the year! In this structured 60-minute 1:1 coaching session, I will assess the 6 different pillars you need to have a successful private practice. You'll leave with clarity, confidence, and specific actionable steps to launch and grow your business. Book your session via calendly here, or email kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com to inquire. I'm only offering this low rate through the end of the year, so act now!
Join my free facebook community Start and Grow Your Private Practice as a Christian Therapist for networking, strategies and support!
Sign up for free to become a Prosperous Christian Therapist Insider! Get a weekly email with faith-filled encouragement for clinicians and my latest coaching offers. No spam, I promise!
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Want steady streams of referrals? Start by connecting with likeminded professionals in your area! In today's episode, I welcome special guest Lisa Popp. Lisa is a Christian birth doula who lives 20 minutes from me! We met after I made a simple networking post in a mutual facebook group. Listen in to hear how Lisa incorporates God in the work she does and her heart for supporting Christian families.
Connect with Lisa:
Instagram: @birthsongcolorado
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/birthsongcolorado
Website: www.birthsong – Christian doula and childbirth education
Optimize Your Practice with this special coaching offer for only $97. In this structured 60-minute 1:1 coaching session, I will assess the 6 different pillars you need to have a successful private practice. You'll leave with clarity, confidence, and specific actionable steps to launch and grow your business. Book your session via calendly here, or email kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com to inquire. I'm only offering this low rate through the end of the year, so act now!
Join my free facebook community Start and Grow Your Private Practice as a Christian Therapist for networking, strategies and support!
Sign up to become one of my Insiders! Get a weekly email with faith-filled encouragement for clinicians and my latest coaching offers. No spam, I promise!
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Do you believe in your heart that God believes in you and your ability to succeed? In this episode, I share fresh insight from Luke chapter 19, which reveals how partnering with inaccurate beliefs about God's character will keep us from moving forward into the blessing he has for us through the work we do. Listen up to be set free!
Take advantage of 1:1 coaching sessions for only $97 while this offer lasts! Book your session via calendly here, or email kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com to inquire. If one thing I say helps you book 1 session with 1 client, you make your money back!
Join my free facebook community Start and Grow Your Private Practice as a Christian Therapist for networking, strategies and support!
Sign up to become one of my Insiders! Get a weekly email with faith-filled encouragement for clinicians and my latest coaching offers. No spam, I promise!
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Does it feel like nothing is happening in your practice? Do you struggle with feeling anxious and impatient when the phones aren't ringing an your email inbox is silent? You're not alone! In this episode, I share what I've learned about slow seasons during my 10 years in private practice as a Christian therapist, and I give you 5 tips for how to successfully navigate these slow seasons by waiting well.
Need a customized action plan to take your practice to the next level? Take advantage of my intro coaching offer for only $97! Schedule your faith-led private practice coaching session here or email kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com
Make your money back in just one session with one client if something I say is useful! I guarantee I can't offer this rate for very long, so take advantage of the opportunity now!
Become one of my Insiders to receive a weekly email with faith-led encouragement, special offers, and my favorite business tips. Subscribe for free!
Want a $200 credit for your EHR? Use my referral link to save!
Join my free facebook community Start and Grow Your Practice as a Christian Therapist for networking, mentoring, and support from other Christian therapists.
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Want to rank higher on Google and attract more of your ideal client? Check out this episode to learn how a monthly blog can do just that! I tell you why this works and what you need to include in order to successfully use blogging as a marketing tool.
Need a customized action plan to take your practice to the next level? Take advantage of my intro coaching offer for only $97! Schedule your faith-led private practice coaching session here or email kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com
Make your money back in just one session with one client if something I say is useful! I guarantee I can't offer this rate for very long, so take advantage of the opportunity now!
Become one of my Insiders to receive a weekly email with faith-led encouragement, special offers, and my favorite business tips. Subscribe for free!
Want a $200 credit for your EHR? Use my referral link to save!
Attract more cash pay clients and get 1 month free-trial of Mentaya's benfits calculator using this link
Connect with me and other Christian therapists in my free facebook community Start and Grow Your Private Practice as a Christian Therapist
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Afraid that your cash pay rate is too expensive, and that you won't be able to build a practice charging a fee that is both sustainable for you and affordable for your clients? What if I told you there were companies out there willing to pay you your FULL FEE to provide counseling to their employees? In today's episode, I am joined by Anna Wilcox and Hannah Knight. They are part of an organization called Barnhart Cares and are building a network of Christian mental health providers. Barnhart Cares reimburses providers their full fee for therapy at no cost to the client. Listen to learn more of this incredible mission, and to see how you can join their network!
Email kcg@heartlifesoulcare.org to connect with Amy at HeartLife and learn more about becoming a provider and apply.
Email cares@barnhartcrane.com with questions about the network, or if you are a company that would like to join in providing counseling to your employees.
Optimize Your Practice for only $97 by scheduling a structured 60-minute coaching session with me. I'll assess the 6 pillars of a prosperous private practice and give you a specific action plan to take your practice to the next level. Email kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com with the word "Optimize" in the subject line.
Or you can now book directly with me using Calendly: https://calendly.com/kimberly-kimberlyvanhooser/coaching
Sign up to become one of my Insiders, and receive a weekly email with the latest podcast, faith-led encouragement, and my special offers. podcastinsider.gr-site.com
Join Mentaya to try their free benefits checker and start helping your prospective clients access their OON benefits without you ever having to panel with insurance. Use this link: mentaya.com/t/TqYAAslaPmHRkshnvTxZ
Want $200 in account credits for your EHR? Sign up for Simple Practice, my recommended EHR. Use this link for your special offer: https://share.simplepractice.com/w4lif!ff867a8252!a
Need a business credit card and bank account? I recommend Chase. Use this referral link
Join my free facebook community Start and Grow Your Private Practice as a Christian Therapist for opportunities for guidance, advice, and networking with other likeminded mental health professionals.
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Worried you'll never find clients who are willing and able to pay out of pocket for therapy? Feeling like your only option is to take insurance? Not so fast! In today's episode, I share 4 tips you may not have considered that will help fill your caseload with cash pay clients.
Optimize Your Practice for only $97 by scheduling a structured 60-minute coaching session with me. I'll assess the 6 pillars of a prosperous private practice and give you a specific action plan to take your practice to the next level. Email kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com with the word "Optimize" in the subject line.
Join Mentaya to try their free benefits checker and start helping your prospective clients access their OON benefits without you ever having to panel with insurance. Use this link: mentaya.com/t/TqYAAslaPmHRkshnvTxZ
Want $200 in account credits for your EHR? Sign up for Simple Practice, my recommended EHR. Use this link for your special offer: https://share.simplepractice.com/w4lif!ff867a8252!a
Need a business credit card and bank account? I recommend Chase. Use this referral link
Join my free facebook community Start and Grow Your Private Practice as a Christian Therapist for opportunities for guidance, advice, and networking with other likeminded mental health professionals.
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
If you want to start a private practice, but are feeling stuck and overwhelmed with the set up, then this episode is for you. I share the practical things you need to have in place before you start seeing your first clients.
Looking for mentorship or coaching in your career as a therapist? Take advantage of my $97 coaching special "Optimize your Practice." In this structured 60-minute coaching session, I'll walk you through and assess 6 different areas of your practice to help you identify specific steps you can take to take your practice to the next level. Email kimberly@kimberlyvanhooser.com to schedule.
Want $200 in account credits for your EHR? Sign up for Simple Practice, my recommended EHR. Use this link for your special offer: https://share.simplepractice.com/w4lif!ff867a8252!a
Need a business credit card and bank account? I recommend Chase. Use this referral link
Join my free facebook community Start and Grow Your Private Practice as a Christian Therapist for opportunities for guidance, advice, and networking with other likeminded mental health professionals.