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Shelby Devlin, BDSM Instructor and Alumna at Somatica Institute

Shelby Devlin: Redefining BDSM Coaching and Advocacy

In a field often clouded by misunderstanding and stigma, Shelby Devlin has emerged as a leading authority on BDSM and intimate relationships. We at the Somatica Institute are thrilled to have her as part of our faculty and introduce her as one of our notable alumni. Devlin has a Master’s degree in Sexuality Studies from…

6 Top Earning Therapist Specialties in 2025
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6 Top Earning Therapist Specialties in 2025

Most people pursue a career in therapy to help others and fulfill a sense of purpose. Unfortunately, it’s hard to pay rent with purpose alone. While demand for therapists and mental health practitioners is increasing, not every specialty is a ticket to a well-paying job. As more people realize the importance of mental health and…

3 Best Ways for Couples Therapists To Make More Money in 2025
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3 Best Ways for Couples Therapists To Make More Money in 2025

As a couples therapists you likely didn’t go into your career to get rich; you started your practices to make people’s lives better. So there’s always (or at least very commonly) some sense of guilt when you start asking yourself: “How do I make more money as a therapist in 2025?“ Fortunately, you make more…

Trauma-empowerment coach soothing a client
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Trauma-Informed vs. Trauma Empowerment Coaching

Whether you are studying to be a coach, a therapist, or some other type of mental health practitioner, there is no question it’s important to be trauma-aware. Many education programs talk about teaching trauma-informed or trauma empowerment coaching. While both approaches share the common goal of supporting people who have experienced trauma, they differ significantly…

First coaching website

The Five Components of Your First Kick-Ass Coaching Website

Let’s be real – creating your first coaching website can feel overwhelming. There are about ten million different things you could put on there (and plenty of “experts” telling you what you absolutely MUST include). But here’s the truth: your website doesn’t need to have everything figured out right from the start.  Before we dive…

Business networking

Networking: It’s Just (Business) Flirting

You’re at a business event, clutching your drink like it’s a life preserver, scanning the room full of strangers. Your heart’s racing a bit, and you’re wondering if you should just head home and catch up on Netflix instead. Sound familiar? Here’s a secret that might help: networking is just flirting, but for business. Think…

Should You Become a Relationship Coach in 2025? The NYT says YES
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Should You Become a Relationship Coach in 2025? The NYT says YES

These recent years have changed just about everything we’ve come to assume about our relationships. Online dating has become the best – and perhaps only – way to meet someone new. The constant togetherness has strained the delicate dynamic of individuation and attachment in marriages. And how a partner handled the additional stresses of pandemic,…

Overcoming business challenges

Ten Challenges You’ll Face Launching Your Brand-New Coaching Business

Let’s get one thing straight. Building a business is hard. If you’re doing it for the first time, it’s even harder. As I’ve built my own business, I find myself wishing I knew about a few challenges that I would face in order to get a great start. Here are ten common challenges that service…