How To Protect Your License As A Therapist Adding Coaching W/ Attorney Christy Westerfeld [Ep 4]

Are you a therapist looking to expand your therapy practice by ethically adding coaching services? Tune into today's episode with our special guest, Christy Westerfeld, an attorney who has mastered the art of guiding therapists through the legal maze of coaching.
You'll discover how you can seamlessly and legally offer coaching without compromising your therapy license. We'll tackle the big questions: How do you set up a separate business entity? Can you market your therapy credentials when promoting your coaching? What must-have elements should be in your coaching contract to protect you and inform your clients? And so much more!
Christy brings over a decade of legal expertise straight to your ears, sharing invaluable tips that demystify the process. Whether you're worried about ethical pitfalls or just don't know where to start, this episode is packed with actionable advice. Tune in to learn how to confidently step into coaching while keeping your therapy practice safe.
More about Christy Westerfeld:
Having been in the industry for over 5 years, she graduated at the top of her class from law school and became the top associate at her previous firm before venturing out on her own.
She truly cares about her customers and fellow female entrepreneurs. If you've seen her trainings or live sessions, you know she can get FIRED UP about some of the most common legal myths or INCORRECT legal advice given by non-lawyers or lawyers unfamiliar with this field.
Topics covered in this episode:
How therapists can add coaching services without risking their therapy licenseThe steps Christy took to move from corporate law to specializing in legal guidance for therapists.Why it’s crucial for therapists to have separate business entities for their therapy and coaching practices.How therapists can clearly communicate the difference between therapy and coaching on their websites or marketing materials.The must-have elements of a coaching contract for therapists who want to add coaching services to their therapy practice.Can therapists leverage their credentials when marketing their coaching services, and if so, how?The role clinical discernment plays in deciding whether a client needs therapy or coaching.Where therapists can find ready-to-use legal templates and resources tailored to their coaching services.
Connect with Carly Hill:
Website: www.carlyhillcoaching.comInstagram: @carlyhillcoaching
Connect with Christy Westerfeld:
Website: www.coachlegally.comInstagram: @coachlegally
Resources from this episode:
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Quote:
"You need to be very clear in how you are bringing people into your space." - Christy Westerfeld