Ep2: The Cultural Gap No One Talks About in Private Practice скачать в хорошем качестве

Ep2: The Cultural Gap No One Talks About in Private Practice

Latinx Collective Conversations is a YouTube series for Latinx clinicians and private practice owners navigating mindset, community, and business growth. In Episode 2, Kathy Acosta, LCSW and Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC explore the cultural gap no one talks about in private practice - including safety, privilege, first-generation realities, and the unspoken beliefs that shape how Latinx clinicians build their businesses. This episode is for therapists who have ever questioned whether they truly belong in traditional business spaces, felt hesitant to ask questions, or struggled with money, risk, and self-advocacy due to cultural messaging. It’s especially relevant for clinicians starting private practice, growing a group practice, or navigating business ownership without a safety net. In this conversation, Kathy and Vanessa share personal stories about why culturally aligned spaces matter, how first-generation experiences influence decision-making, and the emotional and practical toll of building a practice in systems that weren’t designed with us in mind. They discuss how cultural beliefs around humility, gratitude, money, and service can both strengthen and challenge clinicians, and why awareness is the first step in closing the gap. This channel was created to hold the conversations that often stay unspoken about culture, power, privilege, identity, and building a practice that supports both your work and your life. LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS: What cultural messages have influenced how you approach private practice? IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: Why culturally safe spaces matter in private practice The hidden cultural gap in business and entrepreneurship How first-generation experiences shape risk and money decisions Privilege, safety nets, and unspoken advantages in business spaces Closing the gap through community, coaching, and shared knowledge CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Latinx Collective Conversations 00:10 Why Create a Collective for Latinx Clinicians? 00:46 The Importance of Safety and Community 01:22 Overcoming Loneliness and Imposter Syndrome 03:26 The Journey to Private Practice 05:58 Challenges and Realizations in Professional Growth 11:18 Building a Business with Cultural Awareness 17:48 The Value of Unique Perspectives in Therapy 19:51 Giving Back to the Community 21:44 Join the Latinx Practice Collective 23:19 Conclusion and Call to Action ABOUT THE LATINX PRACTICE COLLECTIVE: The Latinx Practice Collective is a national community for Latinx clinicians and private practice owners. The Collective supports therapists as they move from clinician to confident business owner through coaching, systems, education, vetted resources, referrals, and meaningful connection. Our work centers cultural context, shared experience, and the belief that private practice was never meant to be built alone. STAY CONNECTED: 👉 Try the Latinx Practice Collective FREE for one month: https://www.latinxpracticecollective.... 👉 Join the Connect Therapy Directory, FREE for all of 2026: https://www.connecttherapydirectory.com/ Subscribe for future episodes of Latinx Collective Conversations, where we continue these discussions with honesty, cultural awareness, and community at the center. DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for clinical, legal, financial, or business advice.