Ep. 23 - Growing a Faith-Based Private Practice: Wisdom from Whitney Owens of Wise Practice

The Holistic Counselor

Welcome Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Human!

In this episode, Diana has an insightful conversation with Whitney Owens, LPC, group practice owner, and founder of Wise Practice Consulting. Whitney shares her journey from running a private practice to consulting faith-based therapists and private practice owners. Tune in as they discuss spiritual integration in therapy, ethical considerations, and how to grow a practice rooted in Christian faith.

Key Topics Discussed:

Faith-Based Counseling vs. Biblical Counseling: Whitney outlines the distinction between Christian counseling approaches, emphasizing the importance of balancing clinical methods with faith. Spiritual Bypassing in Therapy: Learn how to address spiritual bypassing while balancing the clinical and spiritual aspects of counseling. Building a Private Pay Practice: Whitney shares insights on moving away from insurance-based models and how therapists can build successful private-pay practices. Overcoming Challenges in Faith-Based Counseling: Both Whitney and Diana discuss how to manage diverse client backgrounds, handle resistance from clients, and create inclusive, healing environments. The Wise Practice Summit: Discover Whitney’s inspiration behind the Wise Practice Summit, a unique event designed to support faith-based practice owners. Hear about the importance of community in private practice ownership and the significance of ongoing mentorship.

Resources Mentioned:

•Whitney Owens’ Website: Wise Practice Consulting

•Whitney’s Private Practice Website: Water’s Edge Counseling

•Profit First for Therapists by Julie Herres: A financial model that helps therapists manage their practice profitably. Learn more here

•Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself by Mike Michalowicz Whitney recommends this book to streamline your practice. Find it here

•The Gold Digger Podcast by Jenna Kutcher: A business podcast that inspires Whitney’s entrepreneurial journey. Listen here

•The Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide Podcast by Katie Vernoy & Curt Widhalm: Visit the podcast

•The Practice of Therapy Podcast by Gordon Brewer: Listen here

Connect with Whitney Owens:

• Website: Wise Practice Consulting

• Instagram: @wise_practice_consulting

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