EP 339 - From Local Therapist to Online Coaching Business with Dr. Michelle Alden
If you’re a local therapist or counselor wanting to start an online coaching business, or transition from local therapy to online coaching, this episode is for you. You’ll learn how Dr. Michelle Alden shifted from in-home therapy to online coaching and grew a national audience of thousands of parents.
Dr. Michelle is a licensed counselor, author of Parenting Emotionally Distressed Kids, fourth-degree black belt, and adoptive mom - to talk about her powerful work helping parents of children with challenging behaviors, ADHD, autism, and adoption trauma.
In this episode, Dr. Michelle shares how she transitioned from going into families' homes in Idaho to building a national coaching business, growing from 400 to 20,000+ Instagram followers, and finding the confidence to own her expert niche. Whether you're a parent at your wit's end, a therapist thinking about coaching, or a helping professional ready to expand your reach - this conversation is packed with real talk, practical insight, and genuine hope.
In this episode, we cover:
Why parents of kids with adoption trauma, ADHD & autism often feel unsupported, and what actually helps
How to create safety and calm in a home when a child's behaviors feel out of control
Dr. Michelle's journey from in-home therapy to online coaching and national reach
The mindset shift that helped her go viral on Instagram and clarify her ideal client
What therapists and counselors need to know before transitioning into coaching
Connect with Dr. Michelle Alden:
Website: https://www.parentingchallengingkids.com/about.html
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingchallengingkids/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-michelle-alden-24558656
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyFoundationsFamilyProgram/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parentingchallengingkidsHF
Connect with Debbie Shadid:
Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6RS8kQGMLJqJrK9uKdjtg/
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