Private Practice Builder

Unfortunately graduate school does not teach you business skills...

And there’s more:

  • You spent years getting taught the cookie cutter pathway to careers in your field

  • You were taught to be accessible but not taught how to ensure that you earn a livable wage in private practice

  • You are ready to build your private practice but you’re not sure how to be cost effective, efficient, and ensure it is aligned with your passion + power + purpose

  • You already have a career (maybe you’re a career student) and are not sure how to build your private practice and maintain life balance

Now that you’re in the right place you can:

  • Gain a roadmap to help you build the type of practice you desire

  • Ensure that you attract your ideal clients

  • Have the life balance you deserve

  • Celebrate building your practice with your values at the forefront

Would you like to…?

-Give yourself permission to create space to slow down

-Re-center, re-balance, and re-enter life in a way that allows you to focus on your passion + power + purpose

-Set values-based goals in motion with intention

-Give yourself permission to show up more authentically for yourself and others 

-Trust your intuition and lean into your passion + power + purpose

Are you tired of…?

-Knowing you are a leader but not having that identified or supported because the system doesn’t really see or honor you 

-Being adaptable to the point where you feel like a skillful contortionist that you never wanted to be

-Seeking balance and more equitable footing in your experiences but not finding it

-Questioning whether you are fully walking in your authentic purpose

-Wanting to live in your passion + power + purpose yet you are too scared to break the mold of what is expected of you

-Not knowing how to live in your passion + power + purpose due to competing demands on your time

Envision a reality where you…

-Create space for you + your vision

-Trust your intuition + create the foundation for your personalized legacy

-Honor your authenticity + utilize this as you are leaning into your passion + power + purpose

-Set intentions + become more of who you want to be in life

-Allow authenticity + integrity to improve your quality of life + wellbeing

Are you ready to honor your authenticity; your unique self?

You get one life, one legacy. How do you want to shape it?

“I was on the narrow, yet expansive road to academia, did all the things and then some to earn my place in that echelon and realized I did not want a seat at that table. Don’t get me wrong. There are many valuable aspects of academia and the ways in which we can support community. However, the red tape, the politics, the inequities were more than I wanted to take on any longer than I already had. So I PIVOTED… I pivoted and paved my own way. Unfortunately, none of my higher education taught me the business skills I would need to be effective out of the gate. Honestly, I’m alright with that. Nothing was ever handed to me anyway. I picked myself up, like I typically do, and learned along the way. Perseverance from the most strategically informed place possible also helped. Shoutout to those who offered consultation and guidance along the way. It takes a village… Over six years into my self-determined entrepreneurial path, it’s time for me to share what I’ve learned and make it easier for others to accomplish their goals.” -

"SHE INVALUABLY SHAPED MY CAREER AND HELPED ME BUILD CONFIDENCE IN MY DECISIONS AND CAPABILITIES. I CANNOT RECOMMEND WORKING WITH DR. HAWES ENOUGH, AS A MENTOR AND A CONSULTANT THROUGH ANY STAGE OF CAREER IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD.”

Dr. Starlyn Hawes was both a mentor and colleague while I applied for various Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology. She made intentional time to speak with me about my goals and how the programs I was considering aligned with where I hoped to be in my career. She offered guidance through my worries about finances and making decisions that felt overwhelming. On top of the consultation, Dr. Hawes also reviewed and edited my application materials, helping me emphasize my strengths and build a more competitive narrative about my professional and personal experiences. I was offered four interviews during that application season and received two offers for admittance. I ultimately chose a program that closely aligned with all the goals I detailed with Dr. Hawes, and I continue to use her recommendations and words of wisdom to this day in my third year of the program. -Eliza M., M.S.

Clinical Psychology PhD program at Palo Alto University

Neuropsychology Track

FROM THE BEGINNING, IT WAS CLEAR THAT DR. HAWES VALUED A SENSE OF COMMUNITY…, FROM WHICH I HAVE BENEFITED GREATLY.”

I have thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with Dr. Hawes over the past six years. In both one-on-one consultation and the networking group, her interpersonal style is always warm and welcoming and her feedback/input remarkably thoughtful. She genuinely cares about her colleagues, not just in a professional way but also personally. I always appreciated that she made time in our interactions to do a personal check in, which to me meant that she did not just see me as a colleague to discuss cases with. I believe Dr. Hawes really values her relationships and works diligently at maintaining them.

-V.D., PhD

Licensed Clinical Health Psychologist, Private Practice 

"DR. HAWES HAS BEEN AN INVALUABLE COLLEAGUE.”

She shares her time and wisdom for clinical consultations or career advice so freely and has helped me be both a better psychologist and a better researcher. -S.M.W.J., PhD

Licensed Clinical Rehabilitation Psychologist, Research Scientist/Part-time Clinician

Providing you with a safe space to gain clarity…

  • We spend too much time trying to learn how to survive spaces that were not built for us

  • This space has been designed to cultivate your ability to learn how to go from surviving to thriving

  • We will honor you as a whole person, with intersecting identities, in the process

  • This space will help you to set and meet sustainable goals that are aligned with your values

All your appointments will take place in our intentionally curated office or via HIPAA compliant Zoom

You might be thinking…?

  • Time is precious AND we prioritize things we value. Can you prioritize this if it means:

    1. Living more of the life you want to lead?

    2. Creating more diversity in how you use your skill set?

    3. Building a legacy that is values based?

    4. It will take 6-10 weeks to launch your private practice if you spend a few hours a week completing the program assignments?

    5. If you already have a practice and are looking to reduce overhead and/or increase work efficiency/improve systems you have in place this program might also be a good fit for you. However, you will get through the material more rapidly since you will have already done some of the introductory steps. As such, you might be a great candidate for the 1:1 coaching add on or simply starting with 1:1 coaching, which is available now.

    1. Everything already mentioned AND

    2. (Once launched) On demand self-paced course that will guide your ability to create your plan for and launch your cost-effective, sustainable private practice:

      1. MPowered pivot into a step-by-step roadmap to launch your legacy in entrepreneurship/private practice

      2. Get clear on your goals and how to achieve them

      3. Get clear on your strengths and how you define your balanced purpose

      4. Recognize/honor the power of your intersecting identities and learn to leverage them while building your entrepreneurial legacy

      5. Learn how to navigate away from things that do not serve you or align with your values

      6. Gain skills that facilitate your ability to live in your balanced purpose

      7. Clearly identify systems you want to put in place to launch a low-cost, effective practice

      8. Putting it together and confirming the tools you need to thrive in launching a sustainable private practice!

    3. You’ll be able to add 1:1 coaching to further enhance your experience. 1:1 coaching is currently available AND will cover bonuses listed below as well.

    4. Bonuses that will address the following:

      1. Mindset shifts needed to support your entrepreneurial journey

      2. Money matters

      3. Work efficiency

      4. How to ensure that you are not on an island in private practice

      5. How to create an aesthetically appealing space that supports both the therapeutic experience and work effectiveness (for both virtual and in person practices)

      6. Several helpful resources to help you now and in the future

    1. (Once live) Audio lessons you can listen to on the go

    2. Handouts related to the curriculum, including scripts to get you started with consultation calls etc.

    3. Access to 1:1 coaching + consultation with Dr. Hawes if you choose this level of programming. 1:1 coaching is available now as well.

    4. Access to a private directory of like minded MPowered clinicians who wish to network, engage in meaningful discussion, and support each other as you make sustainable changes.

    5. (Once live) Access to monthly or quarterly Zoom meetings facilitated by Dr. Hawes. The goal will be to answer questions you have to facilitate your progress and to foster community among MPowered Clinicians.

  • To be clear, this is not a space where

    -I offer a cookie cutter pathway. Nope, this is tailored to you by design.

    -You are told what to do

    -I do the work for you

    This is a space where

    -I provide a framework of resources you can consider to inform your process in a way that honors your unique needs and vision

    -With 1:1 coaching, you will gain an accountability partner as you become MPowered in your journey to level up

  • If you already have a practice and are looking to reduce overhead and/or increase work efficiency/improve systems you have in place this program might also be a good fit for you. However, you will get through the material more rapidly since you will have already done some of the introductory steps. As such, you might be a great candidate for the 1:1 coaching add on or simply starting with 1:1 coaching, which is available now.

    Still have questions feel free to reach out

  • First off, it is important to share that part of the reason the primary focus is on diverse professionals is because all too often we do not have equitable access to resources. However, that said, if my messaging speaks to you and you feel you would benefit from working with me and/or gaining access to resources please contact me for a consultation. If I have openings and we are a good fit we can proceed.

  • Given the digital nature of the material, instant access, and care that has been taken to increase the likelihood of positive outcomes, refunds will not be offered. I also take steps to determine whether people are a good fit as another step to protect your investment of time, energy, and money.

  • Please complete the Google Form in the Let’s work together section below. If it seems like we might be a good fit we will have a 15 minute consultation. The purpose of the consultation is to help us understand why you are seeking MPowerment coaching, allow you to ask questions, and allow us to determine whether it makes sense to work together.

Let’s work together

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