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, 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.

Then I got breast cancer.

And well LIFE....you know?

I was exhausted, I couldn't focus, I had tons of unfinished 'good ideas,' and 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.

Long of the short?

I WORKED. A LOT.

Creating blog posts, You Tube videos, instagram stories, 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 me 'banned' 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
• Hold me accountable
• 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
• 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

The Step it UP Group 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 annually and NOTHING is more than 12 months old. So you never get outdated, “stale” information.

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

• Unlimited CEs - We have over 24 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 board (September 2022) and Texas LPC Board (January 2024).
• Zoom LIVE Virtual Training Weekly - 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...
• 1. Start HERE — This little gem lives in your Kate Walker Training Profile and is your instant access to the Zoom links to join all of our live coaching calls, replays of our live trainings and coaching calls, course catalog, templates and paperwork samples, and discounts on the 40 Hour Training and Exclusive Mastermind Groups. We have over 40 trainings in our catalog and nothing is over 12 months old! Topics include: marketing, strategic planning, money management, HIPAA and HB 300 compliance, clinical skills, supervision, and self-care.
• Badass Basics 2.0 - 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.
• Discounts on the 40 Hour Supervisor Training and Mastermind Groups - Eligible to become a supervisor? Step it UP members get discounts on the most successful, well-attended online supervisor training in Texas - Kate Walker Training 40 Hour LPC/LMFT Supervisor Course. Need a business course that's a little more hands-on? Watch for open enrollment for my exclusive Mastermind Groups. Step it UP Members will always get first dibs and the deepest discount!
• 24-7 Access to our Facebook Step it UP group - This is great for you Facebookers because this is where I will Livestream all of our weekly live trainings and coaching calls. Stuck at work and can't get on the Zoom? Grab your earbuds and listen in to the topic of the week. 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!  

What's included EXACTLY?

The list is growing every day but here's a peek at what you can expect:

1. Start HERE Trainings

Here is a sample of what we put in user profiles since March 2022:

MARKETING

• Uh Oh a Client Found me on Social Media
• Conversion Call That Books a Client
• Using Client Surveys Ethically to Promote Your Practice
• Look at My Marketing and Email Content Calendar

MONEY

• Set it and Forget it Money Management
• Get Ready for Tax Season
• Interview with financial planner specializing in counselors
• 5 Things Counselors Must Prepare for Tax Season

HIPAA COMPLIANT SYSTEMS TO SCALE YOUR PRACTICE

• Cheap Apps that Counselors Love
• HIPAA Risk Assessor Vanessa Hillis Talks About Compliance
• What Triggers a HIPAA Audit?
• Policy and Procedures Paperwork Shape Up
• 3 Things You Must Do in Private Practice

NEW SKILLS AND STREAMS OF INCOME

• Keys to a great Intake Session
• 3 Point Wrap-Up Creates a Motivated Client
• Get That Book Out of Your Head and Into Your Hands
• Dr. Aaron Robb and Creating a Niche With High Conflict Families
• Cyndi Doyle Talks About Adding Public Speaking
• Jenny Melrose Talks About Monetizing a Blog

PAPERWORK SAMPLES AND TEMPLATES

• Consent for Treatment of a Minor
• Face Sheet
• HIPAA ROI
• Missed Work Note
• Consent/Service Agreement
• Superbill
• Policy and Procedures Template

COUPONS AND DISCOUNTS

• Affiliate Program for 40 Hour Supervisor Training
• $100 Off 40 Hour Supervisor Training
• Discount on Exclusive Mastermind Groups

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.

What if I don't like it? 

A: There are no contracts and we don't take annual payments. 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!