Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Emily Faith, Founder of Open Haus Therapy, located in Dallas, TX, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
My business, Open Haus Therapy, is a practice that invites non-traditional therapy seekers to approach healing through the outdoors and expressive arts. My clients are creatives and high achievers who are looking to reduce self-doubt and feel free from parts of their past that hold them back. Because they are out-of-the-box thinkers, out-of-the-box therapy is a better fit for them.
Tell us about yourself
The road to my becoming a therapist was full of surprises. My background is in the professional theatre world, where I learned the value of showing up as collaborative, flexible, and tenacious. When I decided to get my masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Drama Therapy, I never expected that I would end up running a primarily Walk and Talk therapy practice. But, when I look back, it does make sense. Being a theatre artist encourages you to respond to the present moment honestly. And I believe the present moment is asking for an updated and human-centered approach to mental health.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I have begun to coach other therapists on providing walk-and-talk services to their clients, and that is my biggest accomplishment. I want to make it easier for other therapists to expand their own thoughts on how their business can look.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
The hardest part for me is learning that I can not be everything to everyone. I think as a helper, I want to be able to support anyone who comes my way. I have had to learn that being authentic to myself, what I uniquely provide, and the skills that I hold are what is going to sustain my business.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Get clear on a business mission statement that you can always come back to.
- Notice when you are operating from a place of fear.
- Know when it is time to outsource. Marketing, CPA, etc.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.openhaustherapy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilypfaith/
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