Staying Curious to Achieve Professional and Personal Growth in Therapy Practice with Dr. Racine Henry

Heard Business School

Sometimes, taking the next step is all you need to expand your therapy practice in ways you never imagined.

Dr. Racine Henry, a marriage and family therapist, has not only built a thriving private practice but also developed innovative approaches to her work with couples, such as her Integrative Culinary Therapy, or ICT.

She shares her rich experience from starting Sankofa Marriage Family Therapy to overcoming the challenges of setting up a business in New York.

In this episode, Dr. Henry discusses everything from setting private pay rates—without guilt—to effective marketing strategies that truly resonate.

She touches on the importance of cultural competence, the transition to virtual therapy, and the power of staying true to your identity as a clinician.

In the conversation, they discuss:

• Dr. Henry’s advice on why clinicians should identify and stay true to their own identity, integrating it into their therapeutic approach and business model.
• How to market and gain clients through word of mouth, online directories, media appearances, and networking.
• The impetus and execution of Integrative Culinary Therapy to address the unique therapeutic needs of black couples, merging cooking and group therapy to foster relational healing.

Connect with the guest:

• On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sankofatherapynyc/
• On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhenrylmft/
• Book an online appointment with Racine here: https://www.sankofatherapynyc.com/contact
• Sign the petition to declare August as National Marriage and Family Therapy Month: https://www.change.org/p/declare-august-as-national-marriage-and-family-therapy-month

Connect with Michael and Heard:

• Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfulwiler/
• Newsletter: https://www.joinheard.com/newsletter
• Book a free consult: https://www.joinheard.com/welcome-form

Jump into the conversation:

00:00 Introduction to Heard Business School with host Michael Fulwiler and special guest Dr. Racine Henry

03:04 How Dr. Racine got involved in marriage and family therapy

04:54 Dr. Racine’s experience getting her PhD

08:58 The magic of relationships

13:13 More people are joining therapy

16:30 Steps taken to start Dr. Racine’s business

21:50 Income streams in private practices and getting clients

25:21 How Dr. Racine’s business has changed her

28:50 Integrative culinary therapy

40:45 How Dr. Racine got into teaching

45:21 The future of therapists and predictions

49:05 Working with new therapists and including that into an income stream

51:51 Building a practice that’s unique to you

55:07 Dr. Racine’s top takeaway from the conversation

This episode is to be used for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, business, or tax advice. Each person should consult their own attorney, business advisor, or tax advisor with respect to matters referenced in this episode.