AshleyDawn Sheppard, MS, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Co-Founder of Get Out of Your Head Therapy
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (License #201888)
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (License #69395)
There is a lot of hype around private practice life, but here is the truth: it is incredibly tough. Between the weight of your own caseload and the administrative burden of running a business, it’s easy to feel isolated and bogged down. Having transitioned from Corporate America to founding both a group practice and an international training institute, I know that we aren't meant to do this work in a silo. I’m here to help you move past the "professional mistakes" we all fear and build a practice that is as resilient as the clients you serve.
Who This Consultation Is For
I provide a candid, "real-talk" space for licensed professionals who need more than just theoretical advice. This is for:
The "Corporate-to-Clinical" Transitioner: Professionals who, like me, left a previous career for counseling and need help navigating the unique business nuances of mental health.
The Isolated Practice Owner: Group or solo owners who feel overwhelmed by the ethical and operational responsibilities of leadership and accessible care.
The Aspiring Practice Owner: Clinicians who want to make the jump into practice ownership.
What I Can Offer
My consultation style is rooted in my multi-role existence as Cofounder of Get Out Of Your Head Therapy and Get Into Your Head Training and Education Director for the Ross Institute:
Operational Authenticity: I don't just teach practice management; I live it. I offer strategies for building an accessible practice model that serves all walks of life without burning out the provider.
Ethical "Lessons Learned": I am an open book regarding the lessons I've learned as I devised a business model that seemed impossible to execute.
The Benefits of Consultation with Me
Move Beyond the Silo: You gain a partner who understands the high-stakes pressure of being a clinician-owner and provides a safe space to process "professional mistakes" without judgment.
Clarity Amidst Disruption: Whether it's learning how to juggle all the things or a crisis in your business, I provide a grounded, alternate perspective to help you find the path forward.
Integration of Life Experience: I help you find ways to make your practice more intrinsically fulfilling by aligning your business operations with your personal "why."
Fee Structure for Private Practice Consultation:
$100 per hour
You’ve spent years learning how to help others—let’s spend some time ensuring you have the support you need to thrive.