When Therapy Work Meets Business Building with Soul

Hi, I’m Esther Goldstein, LCSW.

Trauma therapist. Group practice founder. Published author. Educator.
And the guide behind Business Lab.

But more than that ,I’m a human who connects heart-to-heart before brain to brain.
A mother. A meaning-seeker.
And someone who knows the importance of creating a career that nurtures not only your clients but also your soul, your time, and your family.

For years, I poured my heart into my group practice. It was thriving, full of dedicated clinicians and clients making real, meaningful progress. I led with passion, providing the care I believed in and expanded my practice in ways that felt impactful.

Over time, I realized that true growth couldn’t just be measured by numbers or success alone.

It had to be aligned with my values, my family, and my need for balance. I craved sustainable growth that held more meaning, more space, and a deeper connection to what truly mattered to me. I wanted to be present for my family, stay true to my clinical roots, and expand my reach—all without compromising my soul.

The Spark That Became a Training

It wasn’t a sudden decision—it grew out of the very heart of my group practice. I was already the consultant others turned to when they were stuck with challenging trauma cases. It was an honor to be asked and I started to see patterns with the needs people were having..
 

As I was consulting, I also began shaping our team meetings with more intention.
We integrated grounding practices, deepened case consults, and held space for personal reflection.
We learned to be embodied, connected to ourselves and each other as a foundation for working through clinical issues. This organic, heart-centered approach that I applied in my group practice first, then my consulting evolved into the foundation for my trauma program. Word spread, and soon therapists outside my practice were requesting to join.
They came not only for practical skills but also for a sense of belonging, for nourishment, for the community.

What began as a small, intimate group grew into something more. Now, over 180 therapists have graduated from my program. And it continues to grow, it’s rooted in integrity and connection.

I Help Therapists Bring Their Next Chapter to Life—Without Losing Themselves in the Process.

Because I know what it’s like to be full—and unfulfilled.
To be great at your craft—and still long for something more.
To feel like the therapy chair is no longer the only place you want to offer your impact.

That’s where I come in.

Through my program, Business Lab, I guide high-integrity, trauma-informed therapists to create something new:

A program, training, or offering that aligns with your nervous system, your values, and your life.

Not a template. Not a quick-fix funnel. Not someone else’s formula.
Your own vision, fully realized—with expert support, strategy, and soul.

And If You’re Still Reading, I Think I Know a Bit About You.

You’re the therapist who’s wise, seasoned, and deeply trusted.
You’ve done the training, the supervision, the extra certifications.
You’ve been the one clients count on—and the one colleagues come to for consult.

But now?
You feel something shifting.

Maybe you’re craving more spaciousness.
Maybe you’re a new mom, or a caregiver, or just tired of back-to-back sessions.
Maybe there’s a part of you that knows:
I can’t keep doing it this way.

You’re not flaky.
You’re not giving up.
You’re evolving.

And the next version of your career deserves support just as thoughtful as the work you’ve given others.

If You’re Sitting On a Vision That Deserves to Exist—

Let’s Build It. Thoughtfully. Ethically. And With You Fully In It.

This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing what’s next—on your terms, in your voice, with your heart intact.

Let’s bring your vision to life.
Not someday. Not when you’re less busy.
Now.

How The Therapist Business Lab Works

We co-create a new offering that reflects your values, your voice, and your vision.

Whether it’s a therapist training, a group program, or a live workshop—we’ll build something real, thoughtful, and lasting.

What you get:

* 6 months of Strategic business support from someone who speaks your language

* Clinical integrity at the center of your growth

* Tools for nervous-system aligned leadership

* A space that honors your vision and your humanity

This isn’t a cookie-cutter business course.

This is mentorship rooted in both expertise and empathy.

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Let’s Create Your Legacy

You’re not here to follow someone else’s formula.

You’re here to bring your ideas to life—ethically, powerfully, and with care.

You’re not just building a program.

You’re building a legacy—one that reflects your lived experience and your deep commitment to healing.

Why I’m the Right Guide for You

✔️ I’ve been in the therapy field for over 15 years, working deeply with clients and clinicians.
✔️ I’ve built a thriving group practice and supported a team in growing their own clinical expertise.
✔️ I’ve created a program that honors clinical integrity and the emotional needs of the therapist, while making a sustainable impact.
✔️ I teach aligned, soul-driven, and ethical program creation that prioritizes what matters to you—impact, creativity, and balance.