The Journey of Healing: From Therapist to Coach and Beyond
For years, I poured my heart into my work as a therapist, guiding clients through their deepest struggles, witnessing their transformations, and holding space for their healing. There’s nothing quite like the moment when a client realizes their own strength, when the burdens they’ve carried begin to lighten, and when they step into a life they never thought possible.
I love what I do. I always have. But something in me started to stir—a desire to expand, to reach others in a different way, to help the healers themselves.
Therapists give so much. We sit with pain, we navigate the depths of human emotion, and we hold space for others to grow. And yet, so many of us struggle with imposter syndrome, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout. We question our abilities, wonder if we’re doing enough, and carry the weight of responsibility for those we serve.
That’s why I shifted my work—not away from healing, but deeper into it. I now help therapists overcome the very struggles that threaten to pull them under through a mind-body approach; one that has shaped both my life and my work.
Coaching vs. Therapy: The Same, Yet So Different
Stepping into the world of coaching was an adjustment. At first, I resisted—after all, therapy is my foundation. But what I’ve come to realize is that while therapy and coaching serve different purposes, at their core, they are both about transformation.
- Therapy often focuses on healing the past, processing deep wounds, and working through patterns that keep us stuck.
- Coaching is about moving forward, about aligning with the life you want to create rather than untangling what’s behind you.
What makes my coaching unique is that I don’t just address mindset—I integrate the body into the process. Yoga, movement, and somatic approaches allow for deeper healing, releasing what’s held in the body rather than just analyzing thoughts. We can’t think our way out of stress; we have to accept and move through it.
I’ve found that even therapists forget about using a somatic embodiment approach with themselves when they’re struggling to truly break free from the weight of imposter syndrome and burnout.
The Struggle of Building the Life You Desire
Stepping into this new version of my career wasn’t easy. It was uncomfortable. I had to navigate my own doubts, let go of the safety of what I’d always known, and trust myself in an entirely new way. Not to mention the fear of huge success and really being seen was (and still is somewhat) terrifying.
But the journey is worth it if you accept the process and don’t fight it.
That’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned in life. We often struggle not because things are impossible, but because we resist the discomfort of change. We want certainty, quick results, and the assurance that everything will work out exactly as we plan.
But real growth happens when we surrender to the process, when we trust the work we are doing, when we embrace the discomfort of becoming.
If you’re a therapist who feels stuck, questioning your worth, wondering if you can keep going—know this: You are great. Your work is valuable, and so are you. And if you’re ready to move through the fear, instead of staying trapped in it, I’m here to help.
Healing isn’t just something we offer to others. It’s something we must also give ourselves.
Are You Ready to Step Into the Life You Desire?
If this resonates with you, let’s connect. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Your healing, success, and well-being matter as much as the clients you serve.
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