22: Therapy for Creatives: How Rachel Moore Found her Niche

Rachel experienced what so many therapists do when they feel like they've found their calling: they tell their supervisor! But in Rachel's case, she was told her niche was too narrow, it wouldn't work, and she'd be better off as a generalist.

"You can't do that, you have to be a generalist." Words Rachel Moore's supervisor spoke when she excitedly shared that she wanted to serve artists and creatives in her therapy practice. Ouf. Sound familiar? As therapists, we are often taught that as a part of accepting people where they are, we have to see anyone. Not. True. Serve your dream clients and get paid. Sound like a scam? It's not (and no, no bro-marketing hidden beneath our chat) and you can do it!

My guest today is Rachel Moore, LMFT, is an EMDR therapist in private practice in San Diego, California. She particularly enjoys helping creative clients, including writers, artists, and musicians. Rachel has a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing and was a newspaper copy editor for 14 years before transitioning to therapy. She also has a background in music and loves to sing. Along with helping individuals, Rachel has facilitated several groups based on the book "The Artist's Way" to help clients overcome their creative blocks.

In this podcast episode, we discuss how she found her niche, what work she had to do to practice financial gratitude during grad school, and how she brushes off others’ judgement of her fees. Plus, learn her favorite thing about being a private practice owner.

Want to connect with Rachel? Visit her site here and follow her on Instagram @rachelmoorecounseling and Facebook.