6 Therapist Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Become A Therapist

Imagine facilitating human growth, empowerment, and healing daily - that is the reality of being a therapist. Therapists provide a safe, confidential space facilitating emotional healing and personal development. You could specialize in areas like marriage counseling, trauma therapy, or cognitive behavioral therapy, tailoring your practice to your skills and interests.

While the path to becoming a therapist demands substantial dedication - typically a master's degree and supervised clinical experience - the rewards are manifold. Beyond the financial gain, therapists derive satisfaction from seeing patients make strides overcoming difficult periods, mending relationships, and enhancing their lives.

If you're a good listener, compassionate, and genuinely interested in helping people navigate through life's complex maze, this could be your calling. The demand for therapy services is continually rising, reflecting an increased societal focus on mental health. As a therapist, you will not only build a sustaining business but also play an imperative role in enhancing community wellbeing.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a therapist:

1. Coping Skills for Kids ($240K/year)

Janine Halloran, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, started her business, Coping Skills for Kids, after realizing the need for resources to help children and teens manage stress, anxiety, and anger. By self-publishing her book, the Coping Skills for Kids Workbook, and creating additional products such as the Coping Cue Cards, she has seen monthly gross sales of $10k and has successfully grown her online business.

How much they make: $240K/year
Current team size: 1

How A Therapist Increased Her Income Creating Products

A licensed mental health counselor increased her income by creating Coping Skills for Kids, which now has a gross revenue of approximately $10,000 per month, from selling products such as the Coping Skills for Kids Workbook and the Coping Cue Cards that help children manage stress, anxiety, and anger.

About

Janine started Coping Skills for Kids over 8 years ago

Revenue

Janine grew the business to $20K/month

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Learn more about starting a therapist:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a therapist?
-> Pros and cons of a therapist

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established therapist
-> Marketing ideas for a therapist

Other resources

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4. Psychology Today

Website traffic: 23.6M/month

5. Talkspace

Connect with a licensed therapist from the palm of your hand, and experience the most convenient, affordable way to improve your mental health. Start today.

Website traffic: 1.46M/month

6. Therapist Aid

Free worksheets, treatment guides, and videos for mental health professionals. CBT, anger management, self-esteem, relaxation, and more.