Thriving with Chronic Illness: How to Adjust Your Private Practice with Kristin Fialko [Ep 60]

The Bad Therapist Show

How can you adjust your private practice to meet your needs and not just survive, but thrive? In today's episode, I'm thrilled to share the microphone with Kristin Fialko, a somatic psychotherapist and a cherished friend, whose personal and professional journey is nothing short of inspiring. We'll delve into Kristin's story, exploring the profound impact of somatic psychotherapy and the resilience required to adjust a private practice in the face of personal health challenges such as chronic illness. During our conversation, you'll learn how to navigate the complexities of maintaining a thriving practice while honoring your personal boundaries and well-being. This episode is a must-listen for therapists seeking to create a sustainable and fulfilling private practice. Listen now and let us guide you through the art of adapting and thriving in your private practice.

More about Kristin Fialko:

Kristin Fialko (she/her) is a somatic psychotherapist and psychedelic medicine integration coach located in San Francisco, CA. Historically specializing in working with trauma, social justice and spiritual growth, her own personal journey navigating long covid and ME/CFS and motherhood have directly influenced an evolution in her work and focus. Today she is evolving her path to hold sacred space and finding meaning for those navigating pregnancy/postpartum alongside chronic illness.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Kristin's journey from artist and activist to somatic psychotherapist
• The life-altering event that reshaped Kristin's private practice
• Why somatic psychotherapy is so powerful
• How the virtual therapy boom has prompted many therapists to adjust their private practices
• How personal experiences with chronic illness inform Kristin's approach to healing
• The lessons Kristin has learned about vulnerability and self-disclosure in therapy
• In what ways embracing coaching alongside therapy can enrich a therapist's toolkit
• Why therapists might need to rethink the traditional boundaries of their profession
• How private practice owners can find joy and sustainability in their work amidst personal challenges

Connect with Felicia:

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• Website: www.thebadtherapist.coach
• Facebook group: Healing Money

Connect with Kristin Fialko:

• Website: www.kristinfialkotherapy.com
• Email: [e-mail]

Resources from this episode:

• Prentis Hemphill
• Adrienne Marie Browns
• Scalable Offers for Therapists

Quote:

"My personal discovery through my journey is that life is short and time goes by really fast so make more space for pleasure and fun." - Kristin Fialko