Caring Therapists - Amanda Landry

Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in mental health but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Amanda Landry, Owner, and Operator of Caring Therapists, located in Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

Caring Therapists is a mental health counseling practice in Broward and Palm Beach County. We serve children, teens, and adults. As a teen, I went to therapy, and it was not helpful at all. The therapist missed or never addressed a major stressor in our household. It's been my mission to provide better treatment to my clients.

Tell us about yourself

My motivation has been to make mental health counseling accessible to those in need. We accept insurance because we believe people deserve a chance to work on their mental health, despite their financial situation.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

My biggest accomplishment has been leaving a salaried, benefits, and full-time gig to start practice. The rest came in due time, but it was a calculated leap of faith to leave my job and go out on my own.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

One of the hardest things is knowing your numbers and being able to read them. Luckily, I love math, so it's not too bad. But most therapists hate math. As a business owner, it's important to understand your profit and loss.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

My three tips are to know your market, think outside the box, feel the fear and do it anyway. So many people told me not to take insurance because I wouldn't make money. There are so many private practice coaches that sell the idea of a dream practice without insurance. I've had my ideal and dream practice with taking insurance. It was outside of the box but totally worth it.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://caringtherapistsofbroward.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/browardcaringtherapy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaplmhc/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandaplmhc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandapattersonlmhc/

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