Navigating Your Calling: A Conversation with Natalie Wisdom on Building a Purpose-Driven Practice
- Natalie Wisdom
- Sep 4
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 22
What happens when your purpose finds you? In a recent episode of the Sounds of Health podcast, founder Natalie Wisdom sits down to discuss her journey from aspiring criminal justice professional to building two successful private practices. Natalie shares how she found her calling in clinical social work and the lessons she's learned along the way, from running a business to the importance of mentorship.
Key Takeaways from the Conversation
From High School Dreams to a Lifelong Calling
Learn how a career day presentation sparked Natalie’s passion for social work and helping people before they got caught up in the justice system. Her passion for support and community was the driving force behind her career pivot and the work she does today.
The Blueprint for a Thriving Practice
Natalie shares the story of her two practices, Divine Resilience Psychotherapy in Connecticut and Pieces of Wisdom Psychotherapy in New York. She discusses the importance of having a clear blueprint and a solid foundation for sustainable growth, no matter the challenges that arise.
The Power of Delegation: A Business Owner's Biggest Challenge
As a clinician with a large caseload and a CEO of two practices, Natalie discusses her biggest struggle: learning to delegate administrative tasks to make time for growth. She shares how she's actively working to step out of the day-to-day to better lead and scale her business.
A Commitment to Community
Natalie opens up about her passion for serving Black and Brown communities and the importance of providing a culturally attuned, safe space for clients. She shares how having a diverse team of clinicians helps build a deep sense of trust and understanding for those seeking support.
Mentorship is at the Heart of Everything
Discover how Natalie provides mentorship to her clinicians, even helping one to open her own private practice. Her commitment to giving back to the community goes beyond her clients—she's dedicated to supporting the growth of fellow clinicians and empowering them to build their own legacies.
Ready to dive deeper into Natalie's inspiring story? Listen to the full episode on Sounds of Health podcast here.
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About the Author
Natalie Wisdom, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the CEO and Founder of two private practices, Divine Resilience Psychotherapy and Pieces of Wisdom Psychotherapy. With over a decade of experience, she is dedicated to helping individuals and fellow clinicians build businesses and lives rooted in purpose and authenticity.
