We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Kara Kohnen a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Kara, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’re complete cheeseballs and so we love asking folks to share the most heartwarming moment from their career – do you have a touching moment you can share with us?
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, there is not one heartwarming story, but so many. I often think I have the best job in the world! People come to for help at the most challenging times in their lives and are very vulnerable, which takes great strength. I have witnessed many children and teens overcome anxiety and depression and develop great coping skills and go on to enjoy life, family and their relationships so much more. We can help change the quality of life and relationships for the rest of your life. Early intervention can save years of suffering and problems. It can be a very brave step to reach out for help, but it is worth it!
Kara, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
What Sets Us Apart:
~ At Grow Through Life Counseling, as a new patient you will speak with a real human being when you call our intake line! This will be an opportunity for us to make sure we are the right clinician for you and for you to get all of your questions answered prior to scheduling your first appointment.
~All patients have a phone extension for voicemail and email address to reach your therapist directly.
~We never nickel/dime for administrative tasks and provide school absence notes for free – just let us know you need one.
~When you come to treatment at Grow Through Life Counseling, you will be meeting in a warm, family friendly space in which all ages of children are welcome. Our rooms are big enough to have all family members join and we welcome extended family as well.
~We hear other therapists don’t call people back. We will call you back every time within 24 hours or the next business day. If we don’t pick up, it is likely we are in session and make every effort to return your call in a timely way. At times, we are in session until 8pm so we will wait until the next day so as to not call you too late in the evening.
~We provide superbills at your request for no additional fees.
~We give all patients a portal link to request future appointments up to 3 month in advance to accommodate your busy family schedule. and once you are a patient you will be able to log in at your convenience and request future appointments.
-We offer after school and weekend options to serve you at the times that work for you and your family
~We offer six locations: Eastlake in Chula Vista, Sorrento Valley, La Mesa, Oceanside, Scripps Ranch and Murrieta
-We can now offer Telehealth for all of California
~We recognize the most important part of your care is the relationship you have with your provider and welcome feedback at any time.
-We operate at the highest ethical and legal standards with uncompromising integrity.
Any advice for growing your clientele? What’s been most effective for you?
Provide really quality care and the referrals with flow naturally.
Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?
There have been so many but Clockwork was the biggest game changer for me personally. The quote working “on the business not in the business” is huge.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.growthroughlifecounseling.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthroughlifecounseling/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growthroughlifecounseling
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grow-through-life-counseling/