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 Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Do you need more clients, but your not receiving a steady stream of referrals? Are you unsure about how to market or what marketing strategies are actually yielding results? In this episode, I highly three reasons why your marketing might not be working for you.
Interested in 1:1 consulting? Send me an email at kkruse.mft@gmail.com.
Join my free facebook community Start and Grow Your Practice as a Christian Therapist: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16J8yW5oCp/
Check out my best selling book "Peace Made Possible: A Christian Therapist's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety" at Peace Made Possible: A Christian Therapist's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety: Kruse, Kimberly Joy: 9781966395713: Amazon.com: Books
Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
In this episode, I unpack 5 steps to take to get unstuck in your business. This episode is sure to help you identify what's holding you back and find clear action steps to start moving forward again in a way that aligns with your heart and God's heart for your business.
Be sure to like, follow and leave a review of my show! Have questions or feedback? Send me an email at kkruse.mft@gmail.com.
Join my free facebook community The Prosperous Christian Therapist https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15LJU47gZa/
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
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Special guest Tracy Nielsen is a therapist in Liberty Lake, Washington. She is awaiting licensure and about to start her private practice. In today's episode, Tracy shares about her process as she prepares to launch her private practice, the difficulty of waiting, and the fears and "what if's" that often cross our minds as therapists in our own business.
If you would like to connect with Tracy, visit her website www.tracynielsen.com.
Join Kimberly's free facebook community "The Prosperous Christian Therapist" here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15bfDL1nHA/
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
Have questions or feedback? Email Kimberly at kkruse.mft@gmail.com
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
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
Join Kimberly's free facebook community: The Prosperous Christian Therapist: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xpg4uC77/
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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