In this podcast episode, Amber Boyd, LMFT, discusses her transition from a W-2 position to a full-time private practice after moving back to California, highlighting the challenges and growth experienced since 2019. She details the evolution of her virtual practice, the impact of the pandemic, and the decision to return to private practice due to burnout. Amber emphasizes the importance of intuition, community support, and overcoming limiting beliefs. She also shares the process of setting up a brick-and-mortar office, including receiving help from her community and creating an Amazon wish list. The episode concludes with reflections on flexibility, taking risks, and the power of community support.

Stepping into New Territory: Introduction and Background

• Amber discusses her 2019 transition to Texas, which allowed her to explore her intuition and spirit.

• The episode will cover adjusting from past truths to new possibilities, the new adventure, and allowing people to show up.

• Amber invites listeners to share their thoughts and experiences related to the episode.

  
  

  Transition to Private Practice and Pandemic Challenges

• Amber details the evolution of her virtual private practice since 2019, including moving to Texas and California, and adapting to the pandemic.

• She expresses gratitude for the flexibility and support from clients and the community during these changes.

• Amber initially planned to continue private practice part-time while searching for a W-2 position, but realized they needed to return to full-time private practice due to burnout.

• The decision to transition out of the W-2 position and return to private practice full-time was driven by a desire for agency, autonomy, and flexibility.

  
  

  Challenges and Decision to Return to Private Practice

• Amber reflects on the discomfort of working in a system that felt like a "woolly sweater" and the importance of being true to oneself.

• She discusses the emotional impact of transitioning out of the W-2 position and the realization of becoming a therapist they didn't like.

• The opportunity to open a brick-and-mortar solo office presented itself, challenging limiting beliefs and offering a new possibility.

• Amber’s colleague and sorority sister played a significant role in introducing the office space, which felt aligned and supportive.

  Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Community Support

• Amber acknowledges her belief that she needs to figure things out alone and the cognitive distortion of all-or-nothing thinking.

• Amber shares the process of seeking advice from others, including colleagues and accountability partners, to make the office space work.

• Creating an Amazon wish list for office supplies helped us receive the necessary items from the community.

• Amber emphasizes the importance of allowing people to show up for you and the positive impact of community support during the transition.

  
  

  Office Warming and Reflections on the Journey

• Amber describes the office warming event, where friends and family wrote affirmations and shared their support.

• She reflects on the significance of having a solo private practice for the first time, as well as the validation and encouragement she received.

• The episode concludes with Amber sharing insights on being open to new possibilities, doing things despite fear, and the importance of community support.

• Amber encourages listeners to share their thoughts and experiences related to the episode and to support others' growth.

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