Celebrating 7 Years of Fostering Fortitude: A Small Business Milestone
50% of small businesses fail within the first 5 years. I’ve kept this statistic close to my heart for the past 7 years, as I’ve navigated the challenges and rewards of owning Fostering Fortitude. After successfully making it past that milestone, I feel incredibly grateful and more committed than ever to the work we do. However, this journey is far from over. Today, I want to take a moment to reflect, celebrate, and ask for your continued support.
When you think about small businesses, you may not immediately consider private practices or therapists as small business owners. But, in reality, therapists in private practice, like myself, are small business owners too. At Fostering Fortitude, we pride ourselves on being a woman-owned business, dedicated to providing sustainable, high-quality therapy that can stand the test of time.
This anniversary feels like the perfect time to update a post I shared a few years ago, reflecting on the vital role that your support plays in our journey. Small businesses like mine don’t survive on their own—they thrive on the direct support of the communities that believe in them. And when you choose to engage in therapy with an independent practice like Fostering Fortitude, you’re not just investing in your mental health; you’re also supporting YOUR local economy and helping to build a healthier, more resilient community.
Why Your Support Matters
One thing I’ve learned over the years is how much small businesses depend on word-of-mouth referrals from trusted individuals, friends, family, and professionals, who recommend services based on their experience and belief in the work being done. But here’s the catch: our counseling code of ethics limits how we can market ourselves. We can’t use traditional referral strategies like advertisements or promotions. So when you recommend Fostering Fortitude to your loved ones or community members, you’re truly helping us to grow in a way that aligns with our values.
When you choose therapy or mental health consulting from an independent private practice, you're supporting a small business that is doing its best to be equitable and sustainable. Your support creates ripple effects that help us serve our community for the long haul.
How Can You Help Us Celebrate and Keep Growing?
If you know anyone in Ohio looking for therapy or mental health services, or if you see someone posting in a local community group asking for a therapist, please consider recommending Fostering Fortitude. Every referral you make means the world to us, and it helps us continue to offer valuable services to individuals who need them.
What We Offer:
-Both in-person and online therapy options to suit your needs.
-Specializations in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Ego State Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Trauma-Informed CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) for adults aged 18 and over.
-A regularly updated blog, groups, as well as workshops and education for providers, services designed to promote mental wellness, resilience, and wellness improvement (whether or not therapy is part of your journey).
-We’re available to visit your office, church, mom’s group, or community club to offer practical tools for managing stress and improving relationships, and to share more about the work we do.
As I reflect on the past 7 years, I am filled with gratitude for the support of every individual who has trusted us with their mental health journey. It's been an honor to be part of so many stories of healing and growth. I am excited about the next chapter, and with your continued support, we’ll keep offering services that make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in Ohio.
Here’s to another year of fostering resilience, growth, and fortitude together! Thank you for being part of the journey.
