Ready for what they didn't teach you in grad school?

You could pay for an expensive consultation, OR, you could use this guide to flip the script and level up your practice. This guide is for ANYBODY ready to take their NEXT STEPS into private practice!

Do you feel like you're trying to grow your business all alone? 

• Have you ever felt stuck with no one to turn to that could help you get your practice to the next level? 
• Are you tired of losing time to the wrong strategies, systems, and structure, because you don't have anyone with the know-how to show you the right ones?
• Have you exhausted all of the FREE resources you can find but not ready to pay a lot of money for a bootcamp or retreat that may not help?

It’s enough to make you want to scream...or cry… or just crack open the wine bottle! 

Hi, I'm Kate Walker Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, founder of achievebalance.org and Kate Walker Training LLC.

And, if you think you're struggling, you should have seen my early days!!

You see, I started my clinical practice, All About the Family LLC, 19 years ago. I was still teaching orchestra so it was just a hobby at first...but, when I started to see some results, it turned into a side-hustle that I knew had the potential to replace my day job and bring in a full-time income. 

Then I had my third child.

And my husband got deployed to Iraq.

Oh, and I got breast cancer.

And well LIFE....you know?

I was exhausted, I couldn't focus, I had tons of unfinished 'good ideas,' I had no idea where to start and no idea where I should focus my time and energy to increase my client load or income.

Short of the long?

I WORKED. A LOT.

Creating blog posts, You Tube videos, instagram stories, online courses, lead magnets, joining networks like Business Networking International, local Chambers of Commerce, hiring personal business coaches who had no idea what I really did for a living --you name it! 

I loved counseling and connecting with my clients, but doing all of the marketing without any clear direction left me exhausted and overwhelmed.

AND I made mistakes.

Don’t Let Avoidable Mistakes Cost You YEARS of Success!

I still cringe over the mistakes I made in those early days! I was desperately chasing:

• "Shiny objects" (anybody still have a "Got Stress? Get Balanced!" t-shirt? Oh my gosh those things cost me so much $$$!)
• Page views (I was paying someone $400 a month and she almost got my content flagged by Google!)
• Followers and likes (like I wasn't already sucked into social media!)

When I should have been focused on the marketing efforts that were bringing me clients!  

It was all because I had nowhere to turn to...

• Get the feedback I needed
• Get accountability
• Get help to stay focused on the strategies that actually worked  for my industry

Step it UP - Your Edge for Growing Your Dream Practice, NOW

I created the Step it UP Membership so YOU never have to struggle or waste precious time like I did.

You'll Have the Resources, CEs, and Live Training so you:

• Stop playing phone/email tag with potential clients
• Never have to scramble for CEs at license renewal time
• Develop an actual marketing strategy that helps potential clients become ACTUAL clients or RAVING FANS
• Handle money, pay your taxes, and pay yourself
• Stay HIPAA and HB 300 compliant AND get regular updates on Texas LPC, LMFT and Social Work rule changes

The Step it UP Membership is the foundation you need to grow the ethical, profitable, and ENJOYABLE counseling practice of your dreams.

You’ll get the support, training and encouragement you need to take you from where you are now, to where YOU want your practice to be. 

No need to wait for results - if you have the drive and commitment, you’ll start seeing the results immediately. If you don't, you can leave any time.

No contracts, no commitments. That’s my personal promise! 

Best of all?

• Step it UP is Texas-based so everything is based on Texas laws so you won't waste time you don’t have on strategies that may only work in other states or other industries.
• Step it UP has no contracts and you can cancel any time if you don't use it so you won't spend hundreds of dollars on courses you don't use.
• Step it UP members have access to live virtual training with me every week with time for Q and A so you don't have to cross your fingers and hope that someone in a free Facebook group will respond to your questions (and have the experience to get the answers right!).
• Step it UP courses and resources are updated monthly so you never get outdated, “stale” information. Every course that counts for continuing education meets the 50% requirement in Texas.

Know the ROI before you buy.

Never buy a membership or course unless you know exactly what the value is and how you will make your money back.

That's called your 'Return on Investment.'

Combining innovative curriculum with the power of community, the Step it UP Membership gives you the educational pathways to develop your skills as an entrepreneur and grow your business.

And it's an incredible value!

Here’s what you’ll get when you join the Step it UP Community…

• Unlimited CEs ($720+ value) We have over 75 CE Hours and climbing! Our course catalog contains online ethics, multicultural, LPC, LMFT and Supervisor CEs. Step it UP members have exclusive access to replays of our free live workshops with industry experts that we have turned into CE courses. Best of all? I am a Supervisor and NBCC Certified provider so you will always meet the 50% requirement required by the Texas LMFT, LPC, and Social Work boards.
• Zoom LIVE Virtual Group Coaching ($444 value) Interactive training with me to make sure you get the most effective strategies for moving your business forward. Zoom calls cover everything from increasing your client intake calls with sustainable marketing strategies to creating awesome web pages that become lead magnets and opt ins so you can rapidly grow your email list. AND there's always time at the end for Q and A. Can't make the live training? Don't worry we'll record it ALL and add it to your profile.
• 50+ Private Practice Business training courses ($1070 value) These are replays of our live trainings and coaching calls. Topics include: marketing, strategic planning, money management, HIPAA and HB 300 compliance, Texas licensing rule changes and updates, clinical skills, supervision, and self-care.
• Badass Basics 2.0 ($368 value) This six week course gives you get a step-by-step walkthrough of the entire process of launching a great private practice. With high-quality videos (that aren't too long), TONS of downloads (templates like a super bill and intake paperwork), and marketing frameworks you can use right away, you'll have your new practice up and running (or your existing practice tweaked and running like clockwork) in no time, so you can start growing and helping your community.
• Tickets to the Texas Supervisor Coalition Monthly Consultation Workshops ($200 value) Monthly group for supervisors featuring and expert speaker on topics that always provide supervision and ethics CEs. Participant may get other CEs too depending on the topic. Meeting always includes time for questions and case consultation.
• Are you a clinical supervisor? In addition to unlimited CEs and tickets to our monthly Texas Supervisor Coalition consultation groups ($200), you get a listing in the Texas Supervisor Coalition Supervisor Directory ($94), and updated templates, paperwork, and supervisee activities so you don't have to reinvent the wheel ($283)!
• Discount on the 40 Hour Supervisor Training ($100) Eligible to become a supervisor? Step it UP members get a $100 coupon to purchase the Kate Walker Training 40 Hour LPC/LMFT Supervisor Course - the most successful, well-attended online supervisor training in Texas!
• Affiliates Make $$ Are you a 40 Hour Supervisor Training graduate? Did you love the course enough to refer it to a friend? Would you like to make back the money you spend on the course? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, you'll love the affiliate link you can share with colleagues. When they purchase the Kate Walker Training 40 hour training, you get paid 10% of their purchase price (up to $199)!
• Study Hall ($340) Got a quick question? Attend the live virtual study held every week and staffed by one of our amazing curriculum specialists.
• 24-7 Access to our Facebook Step it UP group Have a question and email takes FOREVER (or goes to spam)? Just tag me in the group and I'll answer within a day!

And, if you need some extra attention and accountability, you get discounts on consulting calls with me. I help you focus on your goals and provide actionable steps that are completely customized to your practice.

In a nutshell, I share every bit of knowledge I’ve gained over 18 years as a practice owner and forty years as an entrepreneur to give you the ultimate growth resource for your practice success!  

Still have questions?

These FAQs might help!

How easy is it to access the material? 

A: Just login to your Kate Walker Training profile for every course, workshop, and tool. Watch your email for information about how to access monthly events, discounts, and new course archives.

How accessible is Kate for answering questions?

A: In addition to the weekly trainings with Q and A I am in the FB group every day. Some courses even include a Live Study Hall with me. When you tag me, I'll answer within 48 hours (usually sooner)! Email works too - it's just slow

How are the topics for training chosen? 

A: Training is based on suggestions by the members. What you ask for is what you get.

Is this membership only for [newbies/fully licensed/grad students/experienced/fully licensed]? What if I want a practice that incorporates yoga/walk-talk therapy/courses as a side hustle or something else that's a little "out there?"

A: Since all topics are member driven, if you are looking to make an income from your practice, the Step it UP community is for you.

What happens if I can't attend a training live?

A: All trainings and group calls are recorded so that there is a replay.

How many of your participants are successful?

A: The ones who set SMART (specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, trackable) goals who follow my process are 100% successful. Check out our Google reviews and testimonials on this page.

What if I don't like it? 

A: There are no contracts. If you don't like the Step it UP Community or you feel like you have what you need, you simply stop your membership and at the end of your renewal cycle, your membership cancels.

You don't have to wait any longer! Let's smash your roadblocks, so you can create financial freedom and serve your community!