Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Janet Bayramyan. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Janet, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Setting up an independent practice is a daunting endeavor. Can you talk to us about what it was like for you – what were some of the main steps, challenges, etc.

It’s been a beautiful and demanding journey of starting my own business and private practice. The challenges mainly had to do with the fact that I had not had education or previous experience starting my own business. It was as though it was learn as you go. I had belief in myself and I learned along the way. I’m grateful to have had the mentors and colleagues that have supported me, answered my questions, and also believed in me. If I could do anything differently, I think I would actually take a course in starting my own private practice journey as well as work on improving my internal ability for entrepreneurship. If I could offer advice, it’s to understand your values as a business owner, and to have a vision for your practice. What do you see yourself offering? How would you like your business to contribute to your community? What role do you see yourself playing in your practice?

Janet, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I have a true passion for the field of psychotherapy and I truly believe in everyone’s intrinsic desire to flourish and heal. I have worked with some of the most resilient people out there, trauma survivors. They may not even know that they are so resilient. Because of this passion, I am always trying to learn, grow, understand different types of therapies that are new innovative, helpful, and powerful. I believe what sets me apart is that I do my own internal work and work on myself in my own psychotherapy. I believe that I can only help people on their journeys if I am also doing my own internal work as well.

Putting training and knowledge aside, what else do you think really matters in terms of succeeding in your field?

I think it’s important to let go of comparisons to others. Oftentimes we might compare ourselves to our colleagues, or compare our businesses to our colleagues. No two people are the same, no two businesses are the same. We all have our unique journeys, our unique experiences, and our unique services that we offer. Oftentimes I had found that I would compare myself to others and wonder why I had not achieved something that perhaps a colleague of mine achieved or was more advanced in. I realized that we all have our own timeframe for success, and if I consistently compared myself to others, I am just setting myself up for failure this way. It’s important to be on your journey, follow your path, it’s okay to ask for help, and congratulate others on their success, while also fostering your own success and path.

Do you have any insights you can share related to maintaining high team morale?

Recently I have expanded my practice to hire clinicians. And I believe in treating employees as you as the business owner wanted to be treated. I also believe that when you take care of your employees, they will take care of your business. I believe in listening to team requests, needs, and offering benefits to the team. I also believe in fostering education, teaching your employees and team on how they can be successful within the company.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://road2wellness.co
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/therapy_with_janetb

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