Overcoming Imposter Syndrome to Build a Successful Practice as a Filipino SLP with Gaella Doutis

If you want to start a private practice but feel held back by fear or imposter syndrome, this episode is for you!

Joining me today is Gaella Doutis, a speech-language pathologist and the founder of Speech Box in Las Vegas. After starting through the Start Your Private Practice Program, Gaella found the confidence and support she needed to take the leap and start her practice. 

In this episode, Gaella shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome to build a thriving private practice and also expand into special education tutoring. 

Gaella Doutis is a licensed speech-language pathologist in Nevada and a member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She has been providing speech therapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD/ADD, learning and intellectual disability, cognitive communication disorders, speech sound disorders and developmental delay for 11 years. 

Gaella obtained her master’s degree in special education at Concordia University in Portland, Oregon and master’s in speech language pathology at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. When she’s not working, she spends her time with her 2 boys, TJ and Hunter, and her husband, Tyler. She enjoys CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting,  playing golf on the weekends, and participating in marathons.

In Today’s Episode, We Discuss:

• Gaella’s educational background and her introduction to SLP
• Recognizing others’ confidence in you as a testament to your skills
• Learning to put blinders on when imposter syndrome creeps in
• Setting boundaries to find balance as a business owner
• How she finds support and connection with fellow Start students in Las Vegas
• Gaella’s growth plans for her practice and tutoring program

I loved listening to Gaella’s experiences about building a business that supports her interests and serves her clients! I hope she inspires you to push past your doubts and take the next step toward the career you’ve always dreamed of.

If you want help to get your private practice started – just like we helped Gaella – please visit: www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.

Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.

Resources Mentioned: 

Learn more about starting your private practice: www.IndependentClinician.com/resources

Learn more about Gaella’s practice: www.myspeechbox.com

Speech Box Academy: https://speechboxacademy.com/

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