Take your practice to the next level

with a twist of faith.

Why Faith-based Practice Consulting?

When I started my private practice, I knew that faith would be an important aspect of the business. To me, being a Christian means living in such a way that my faith impacts my personal life and work life. I knew that I could not run a successful practice without faith being a cornerstone of the business. Overtime, I have met other practice owners who feel the same way. This is the very reason I started faith-based private practice coaching.

The fact that you are on this page means you know as well as I do that faith-based practice owners face a unique set of challenges. There can be guilt over making profit or setting rates that match your level of expertise and then offering that to the faith community. Or, it is difficult to hire therapists that understand the mission and vision of your practice. And, sometimes churches and other faith-based organizations do not understand why counseling is important. It is important that we address these challenges and more which is why I became a Christian private practice coach.

Interested in working with a Wise Practice Consultant?

Here are the steps to getting started:

  1. Complete the Wise Practice Consulting Application by clicking the link below.

  2. A Wise Practice Team member will reach out to you to schedule a call.

  3. At the end of your call, we will provide a recommendation for consulting such as individual consulting, a Mastermind group, joining the membership community, or other service.

    It is that easy. Just click the link below to get started!

Meet Whitney

Currently I own a thriving group practice in Savannah, Georgia called Water’s Edge Counseling. When not running the practice, you can find me coaching, running, or drinking coffee while reading a book. I am married to a pastor and am the mother of two beautiful girls. I have walked the road of balancing work and family and continue to learn along the way.

As a graduate from Richmont Graduate University, I received training not only in professional counseling but also in faith integration. Over the years I have worked in numerous clinical settings from residential treatment, to hospital work, to opening multiple private practices.

Now, I live the lifestyle I love with working 4 days a week, picking my kids up from school and enjoyed a profit in my business. I can do the work I love, live out my faith, and have fun doing it!

Meet Amy

Amy Dover, LMFT has dedicated over two decades to the field of marriage and family therapy, guiding individuals and families through their most challenging times with compassion and a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Amy has not only impacted countless lives through her direct counseling work but has also extended her influence through the successful group practice she has owned and operated for over nine years. Amy is passionate in her desire to support faith-based practice owners, focusing on empowering fellow entrepreneurs to leverage their leadership skills and God-given talents to impact their team and community. She is driven by a vision to help faith-based practice owners create thriving businesses that are aligned with their core values and belief systems. 

Beyond her professional achievements, Amy's life is enriched by her roles as a devoted wife and a proud mother of two sons. Amy’s work is grounded in the belief that being a dedicated business leader, a loving wife, and a nurturing mother are not mutually exclusive roles but are facets of a well-rounded and fulfilling life.

Amy's approach is characterized by her belief in the power of integrating faith with professional growth and business leadership. She offers one-on-one coaching and a variety of resources aimed at helping faith-based entrepreneurs harness their potential to become the leaders they are called to be, both in their businesses and in their communities. Amy’s mission is to inspire women to achieve their dreams without compromise, ensuring they know they don't have to choose between being a successful entrepreneur and a devoted family woman.

Meet David

David Sturgess is the owner of Foundry Counseling and an esteemed member of the Wise Practice Consulting team. He is an industry expert and repeat guest on the Wise Practice Podcast, David Sturgess, a licensed professional counselor in Marietta, Georgia, has an extensive background in business operations in the health sector. With a focus on individuals and families healing from trauma, he is well-known in Atlanta and surround areas for his work with Responders and Veterans.

Furthermore, David's compassionate demeanor and strong communication skills create a supportive environment where therapists feel encouraged to explore the intersection of faith and business confidently. His dedication to fostering cultural competence and spiritual growth within the therapeutic community makes him an invaluable resource for faith-based practitioners seeking to grow their solo practice or start one from scratch.

What others are saying

  • “I have known Whitney for several years, her support & advice has been invaluable to the growth of my business."

    Jessica Tappana, Owner of Simplified SEO Consulting

  • "Through Whitney’s guidance I was able to go from a solo practice to a thriving group practice in just a few months."

    Cindy Brook, Owner of Grace Family Counseling, Inc.

  • “She gave strategies that assisted me in growing my practice, switching to private pay, and hiring my first clinician.”

    William Hemphill, Owner of Faith & Family Empowerment

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    Before working with her [Whitney], I felt frazzled, overwhelmed, and just all over the place.

    Alisha Sweyd, Co-Founder of Code 3 Counseling