Well, Happy New Year everyone! 🥳

As we say goodbye to the year that’s been and step forward to who we’re becoming, I wanted to share something meaningful with you.

Someone special once shared this with me during a season of real transition, and I’ve been passing it along ever since.

Here’s the thing.

If you’re in the middle of change — if things feel uncomfortable, uncertain, or unfinished — it may be because something new is taking shape within you. And that might actually be a good thing.

But goodness - that in-between space can be hard.

We can feel the old way ending, while the new way isn’t clear yet. And when that happens, we often rush — into action, distraction, or busyness — just to get out of the not-knowing.

Don’t do that. 🛑

Let yourself stay present, sit with the discomfort of change for a while. This space matters. It’s where growth begins.

The gift I’ve got for you today explains this beautifully… I hope it brings you the kind of comfort it’s brought me over the years. (If it resonates, I’ll also tell you how to download a copy so you can return to it whenever you need.)Wherever you are today, I hope you’re being good to yourself, that you’re surrounded by people who love you, and that you know good things are coming your way soon.

Here’s to what’s next. 🥂

~Wendy

P.S. What change are you in the middle of right now? Hit reply or send me a note — I’d love to hear! 🙏

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Private Practice Coach and Mentor

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Hello everyone -

It’s the week of Christmas, the world is slowing down, and, like many of you, I’ve been settling down into my own year-end pause. (You ARE doing that, right? Or will be soon?)

In honor of that pause, I wanted to do something a little different on the podcast. So I’m reflecting in this episode not on what I did this year, but what I learned — especially from the courageous, thoughtful clients I’ve had the deep honor of serving this year.

Their stories shape me in ways big and small, and I’d like to share a few of those with you.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. How courage, self-respect, and claiming space showed up everywhere this year.
2. The challenge so many high-achievers face by showing up for everyone but themselves (and how things change when they shift that dynamic).
3. Three powerful client stories that sparked my own growth, and how I am inspired by each.
4. Why alignment matters more than approval or output. (👈This!)

I’ll also share a year-end journal prompt to help you capture your own lessons, so that you can step into 2026 grounded, clear, and aligned with what matters most - to you.

I hope you enjoy!

~ Wendy

P.S. Don’t skip the journal prompt. It’s simple, and surprisingly clarifying…

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Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
Host, Ideal Practice
Private Practice Coach and Mentor

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Managing a private practice, like any business, means managing growth. And growth always happens in phases. That means, we all start as beginners somehow - right?

I know.

But the start up phase of a private practice can be completely overwhelming. No one taught us how to do this in grad school, and we have a LOT of questions.

• What do I charge?
• Should I offer a sliding scale?
• How will I get paid?
• Who should I work with?
• Where will I see them?
• Do I have to offer evening appointments?
• How do I get referrals?
• What do I say when someone asks me what I do?

Whew boy. So. Many. Questions.

(And that’s just for starters!)

Well don’t worry my friend, because I’ve got you covered.

In today’s episode, I’m going to break it all down, so you’ll know what you HAVE to know up front, and what can wait.

In this episode, I’ll share:

1. Three key decisions you’ll have to make up front, and how getting those in place will make everything else so much easier.
2. Four new skills it will help to learn in your new role as a business owner.
3. A handful of specific action steps to take as you figure out the foundation of your practice.

Feeling a little overwhelmed? Let’s fix that.

Let’s get you started, so you can open your doors to new income, and new ways to help others.

~Wendy

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THIS WEEK’S JOURNAL PROMPT:Based on what you’ve learned from today’s episode, what one thing could you do today to move your private practice, your business, forward?

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MENTIONED:

• Episode 67. What Should You Charge When Clients Cancel at the Last Minute? [https://www.wendypittsreeves.com/blog/67]
• Episode 82. Overcome Money Shame for More Success, with Profit Coach Sam Varner [https://www.wendypittsreeves.com/blog/82]

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Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
Host, Ideal Practice
Private Practice Coach and Mentor

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com