We recently had the chance to connect with Heidi McBain and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Heidi, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
My family recently moved back to Texas after being overseas in Santiago, Chile for my husband’s job for the past two years. I’m proud of myself for building a fully online therapy practice before we left that I was able to take with us. This allowed my husband to do the work he loves abroad, while I was able to continue the work that I love online at the same time.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International as well as a Menopause Mental Health Provider Certification (MMHPC) through BRIA. Along with being a trained therapist, I’m also an author, blogger, speaker, podcast guest and coach, and have been featured as an expert in 350+ articles. I’ve been married for 23 years, we have two kids, and a rescue cat, Sylvester and rescue dog, Lily.
I specialize in maternal mental health, and focus on mental wellness for moms during pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and throughout motherhood. This includes anxiety, depression and grief support.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
That I was too sensitive. This has become a superpower of sorts when it comes to being a therapist and connecting with others on a deep and compassionate level.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
It took me almost five months to get my first client after I launched my online therapy business. You can know intellectually that this is within the norm in your field, and also wonder if your business is ever going to be successful. I channeled this anxious energy into meeting new people in the field and figuring out how to market my business. Today, I have a very full private practice.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
Living my life from a heart-centered place of compassion and loving kindness for all humans (and animals!).
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What will you regret not doing?
Traveling and seeing the world, Spending as much time outdoors in beautiful places. Not connecting with others in a kind and compassionate way.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.heidimcbain.com
- Instagram: @mentalwellnessformoms
- Facebook: @mentalwellnessformoms
- Youtube: @mentalwellnessformoms
- Other: Treads: @mentalwellnessformoms
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Heidi McBain
