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The 5 Biggest Myths About Starting a Nonprofit Practice (and What’s Actually True)

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October 16, 2025•0 min read

Most therapists think starting a nonprofit means mountains of paperwork, no pay, and endless red tape. In this post, I’m breaking down the five biggest myths holding you back — and what it really looks like to build a sustainable, legal, and thriving nonprofit practice that serves your community and supports you.

Dr. Lauren Lawson is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, nonprofit founder, and coach for therapists who want to build sustainable, mission-driven practices. After more than 13 years leading her own nonprofit counseling center, she now helps other clinicians create thriving practices that serve their communities and support their lives. A proud mom of two boys and wife to a veteran, Lauren is passionate about building a legacy of impact, freedom, and purpose — both at work and at home.

Lauren Lawson

Dr. Lauren Lawson is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, nonprofit founder, and coach for therapists who want to build sustainable, mission-driven practices. After more than 13 years leading her own nonprofit counseling center, she now helps other clinicians create thriving practices that serve their communities and support their lives. A proud mom of two boys and wife to a veteran, Lauren is passionate about building a legacy of impact, freedom, and purpose — both at work and at home.

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