
Amanda Stemen
Psychotherapist / Coach / Consultant / Writer
FUNdaMENTAL Growth
FUNdaMENTAL Growth
Psychotherapist / Coach / Consultant / Writer
I write (creatively and technically) and provide psychotherapy, coaching, and consulting services.
I have no typical work day, which was one of the reasons I started my own business. Every day is some mix of seeing therapy / coaching clients, facilitating groups / workshops, program design, project management, managing aspects of running a business, including logistics, finances, and marketing, maintaining a website and social media, writing, and other creative projects. I do this outdoors, in an office space, in others' work areas, and from home / other remote location.
Here's the first step for everyone
I'd recommend conducting informational interviews. Talk to people who are doing what you want to do. Job shadow if they allow it. This enables you to see what it's really like to have the career you think you want without having to spend any money on it first. And if you decide it's still for you after that you've already started your network of support in pursuing your career goals. Also, read. Read as much as you can about what you want to do and everything else too. It's all related.
"You can't make any money writing."