Courtnie Massey, Clinical Social Work (Masters).
1. What's your practice focus and what kind of clients knock on your door ?
I have always practiced psychology utilizing a person centered approach but as of lately I have also incorporated a lot of integrative holistic approaches. Along with being a licensed clinician I am also intuitive and love to share that with my clients. I utilize my intuition during every session but especially during reiki where I channel messages through spirit for my clients as well as read their auras. I am also skilled in astrology and birth chart readings.
2. Tell us about yourself.
I have always been an extremely empathic person and knew from an early age that I wanted to help others. I feel called to do this work and I bring passion from my own life circumstances and experiences to my work every day. I truly love and care so deeply for the people I work with. I love seeing them grow and evolve mentally and spiritually. My clients are my biggest motivation.
3. Tell us the story of a patient who you are most proud of helping.
I work with a woman who is in her mid sixties and started coming to see me during 2020. I have told her multiple times I’ve never worked with someone so resilient. She initially told me she had worked through her childhood trauma, which was horrendous, but we soon found this to not be true. We did reiki and therapy weekly to get her to a truly remarkable place. She has a beautiful relationship with her mom and dad in spirit now, and I credit her dedication to reiki and her own shadow work.
4. What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a practitioner in private practice?
Definitely not taking things home. Being a very empathic person myself I tend to absorb energy. I have to do a lot of work with energetic boundaries and take a minute after work to separate what went on in my work day from my home life. Being a mom of two it’s important to stay present for my kids.
5. What are the top 3 tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a private practice today?\
There are so many resources online now, but I'm offering the following tips for starting a private practice:
- Do it! Starting a private practice was the best thing I ever did for my career.
- Do your research, make a business plan, know your target audience and brand yourself.
- Try to do something or specialize in something that sets you aside from the norm. Be unique and be yourself.