Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in mental health care but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Liz Kent, owner of Perissos Therapy LLC., located in Lutherville, MD, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Perissos Therapy is a boutique psychotherapy practice specializing in maternal mental health. We work with women in any stage of "mom-ing," from preconception to parenthood. Perissos Therapy specializes in supporting moms in ALL the stressors, specifically including how motherhood impacts your identity, your body image, and your relationships. We also specialize in supporting moms during fertility struggles and perinatal and infant loss.
Tell us about yourself
As a mom of three young kids myself, I understand how stressful and challenging it is to be a mother in today's world. I am passionate about improving maternal mental health, especially for those parenting young children. I have always been a believer in therapy and knew it was an avenue to help people, but it wasn't until I had my first son in 2014 that I decided to really focus on the area of perinatal and maternal mental health. Over the last eight years, my passion for supporting moms has grown into what Perissos Therapy is today.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I think that having an amazing, dedicated team has been an incredible honor as a business owner. When my staff comes to me with ideas that show their personal investment in our success, it is so inspiring and keeps me motivated. I also feel very fortunate to have the respect of many colleagues in the field. When we get referrals from other professionals because they believe we do good work - that's really the most I could ask for!
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Trying to turn my brain off about work. I never really stop thinking about the business, my clients, my staff, etc. I technically don't work "full time," given my childcare arrangements, but sometimes I feel like I work all the time.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Focus on your niche or ideal client. We do our best work and are most inspired by clients that fit into the population in which we are specialized to work with.
- Build your team. Hire people whose values and passions align with yours. Outsource areas that you aren't as skilled in and focus your energy on what you do best.
- Respect-your clients, your staff, your competitors...Respect goes a long way. Treating people well is so important in maintaining good relationships with clients, colleagues, and team members.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.perissostherapy.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perissostherapy/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perissostherapy/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/perissos-therapy-llc/
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