5 Years of Healing Through Authenticity!
Welcome back to another episode! Can you believe it’s been five years? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the real story behind how I built Healing Through Authenticity, PLLC, from the ground up. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t easy! From packing up my life in Oakland to diving into the deep end with no job, no safety net – just pure faith in myself – this journey has been a wild ride of risks, rewards, and so many lessons along the way. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to chase your dreams while battling perfectionism, doubt, and everything in between, then you’re in for an eye-opener. This episode is raw, real, and full of the personal insights I’ve gained through it all. In this episode, I’m breaking down: Why I took the biggest leap of my life – moving to a new state with no job, no insurance, just a dream. How betting on myself paid off in ways I never expected (but also some ways I wasn’t ready for). The behind-the-scenes struggles of starting my practice – clients, boundaries, and the reality of setting up shop. Why I’ve stopped striving for perfection (hint: it’s impossible) and started embracing my progress. How my clients, past and present, have shaped who I am as a therapist—and why I’m tearing up just thinking about it. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this one. Curious about what happens when you push past fear and bank on yourself? Hit play now and join me as I reflect on five unforgettable years of growth, healing, and authenticity! Timestamps [00:02] 5-year milestone in therapy practice, including training and certifications. [04:30] Perfectionism, self-doubt, and personal growth. [08:50] Personal growth, self-care, and professional development for a therapist. Notable Quotes “I believed in this business and I believed in this practice, and since then, it has sustained me. It has kept me.” “I’m still a work in progress, wanting to continue to shift and think about what kind of therapist I want to be, because I don’t have to necessarily be one thing. I’m not a monolith.” “The perfectionist side of me, is exhausting, and usually it doesn’t come out perfect anyway.” “I can do hard things, and I do hard things all the time.” “It’s okay to pace yourself.” “I am not perfect. I will never be perfect. I will consistently be a person who wants better for themselves.” “I recognize that I can’t control how people perceive me. I can only provide the information that I have in the way that I can, and if it’s received, then I’ve done my job.” “I’m giving myself permission to be exactly where I’m at versus where I’m not.” “I’m grateful, and it’s okay to, like, pause for a second and just be in it.” Music by: Noir Et Blanc Vie Moments of AuthenticityEmail: amber@amberboydtherapy.com | Instagram | Facebook | Website | Youtube | Spotify | Apple