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How to Build a Practice That Gives Back — Without Burning Out

Impact
October 16, 2025•0 min read

You don’t have to choose between purpose and stability. In this post, I share the mindset shifts and systems that helped me turn burnout into balance — and how you can create a nonprofit group practice that fuels both your mission and your well-being.

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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