The Traveling Therapist Podcast

129. Freedom to Heal: How Christie Hays Redefines Therapy Beyond the Office Walls

Kym Tolson Season 1

In this episode of The Traveling Therapist, I dive into an enriching conversation with Christie Hays, who has revolutionized her therapy practice by transitioning to a fully virtual format. Christie, a solo practitioner, embraces telehealth to manage her chronic health conditions effectively and maintain a healthy work-life balance. She opens up about incorporating her intuitive skills into her therapeutic approach, enhancing her connection with clients and guiding them more profoundly. Christie also shares her journey of founding a coaching business aimed at helping therapists build sustainable virtual practices. This venture not only supports other therapists in navigating their professional paths but also empowers them to harness their unique intuitive gifts, ensuring their practices are as fulfilling as they are successful.

 

Key Points

  • Christie transitioned to 100% telehealth during the pandemic, enhancing her ability to manage chronic illnesses while maintaining a professional practice.

  • Empowering the Intuitive Self: Christie emphasizes embracing and trusting one's intuitive abilities, transforming how therapists interact with their clients and themselves, fostering a deeper connection and understanding.

  • Coaching for Sensitive Therapists: Christie has tailored her coaching programs specifically for therapists who are sensitive and may be managing their own chronic conditions, helping them create sustainable practices that cater to their unique needs.



About Christie Hays:

 

Christie Hays (she/they) is a therapist and business coach dedicated to helping highly sensitive, empath, and intuitive therapists overcome burnout so that they can create thriving, sustainable, and full private pay practices. As a highly sensitive, empath, and intuitive person herself, Christie understands the unique challenges of running a healing business while feeling and expressing deeply. 

 

After experiencing almost career ending burnout working in hospitals and agencies, Christie started her own private practice growing from just 3 clients every other week t

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