Beyond Talk Therapy: Yoga, Somatic Healing, and New Opportunities for Therapists with Chris McDonald, LCMHCS

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In this episode, I’m catching up with my friend and fellow therapist, Chris McDonald, to talk about integrating mind-body approaches into therapy and navigating the ups and downs of building a business beyond traditional clinical work.

Chris shares how she incorporates yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, Brainspotting, and parts work to help clients process trauma, grief, and emotional challenges. We also discuss her grief yoga retreats and how movement and somatic practices can support the healing process.

On the business side, Chris opens up about her experiences creating continuing education courses, launching memberships, hosting retreats, and developing additional income streams. She shares what she's learned from the ventures that didn't go as planned and how she's become more intentional about where she invests her time and energy.

Whether you're interested in incorporating somatic practices into your therapy sessions or exploring new opportunities beyond one-on-one counseling, this conversation offers practical insights, lessons learned, and encouragement to keep growing and evolving in your career.

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