A Goal Without A Plan Is Just A Wish.
Chatting with Dr. Sola Togun-Butler - Moving Forward During A Challenging Time
Written By: GoalSetters International
I started the practice in January of 2020 about two months before the pandemic. I had to move the practice entirely online in order to continue meeting the needs of our clients especially during a challenging time.
Dr. Sola Togun-Butler
Founder Butterfly Counseling Services
Can you tell us what type of business you run and how long you've been operating this business?
I have a group practice providing mental health services to a diverse client population. I started the business as a solo practitioner in January of 2020 and right now, the business has 7 therapists and two more therapists are joining the practice in the fall.
Can you share with us some details about how you got started in the Mental Health Industry?
I got started in the mental health industry due to my desire to make mental health services affordable and to challenge the stigma associated with receiving mental health services. The stigma of receiving mental health services coupled with the price often means some client populations are unable to access mental health services. I strongly believe that anyone that wants mental health services should have access to it. Taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health.
If you've had some challenges and roadblocks along the way, Can you share with us what some of those challenges have been in regards to starting or running this business and how you overcame them?
I started the practice in January of 2020 about two months before the pandemic. I had to move the practice entirely online in order to continue meeting the needs of our clients especially during a challenging time. There were many referrals coming in during this time and that meant I needed to hire more therapists to help meet the demand to ensure that no client was on a waiting list.
Let's talk about the services you offer, who do you help, and how do you help?
The practice helps a diverse client population as the therapists are trained and certified in the areas in which clients are seeking mental health services. The practice provides individual counseling, couples counseling, adolescent counseling and group counseling.
What's your best advice for those that desire to improve their mental health?
It is very important to be intentional about setting time aside on a daily basis to take care of one’s mental health. There are several techniques that I teach my clients to transform their mental health. In as little as 10-15 minutes, people can use techniques that regulate their emotions, restructure their thoughts and reset the nervous system.
With all that you've accomplished so far, did setting goals contribute to your success so far?
Goal setting was vital to the success of the practice and it continues to be. It is very important to set goals and objectives. While goals can be general, objectives must be concrete, specific and measurable. The objectives are the small steps that we take towards achieving our goals. It is also important to write down our goals so we can see them and know what we need to do to achieve them.I write my goals on my dry erase board, as I pass by the board every day. That motivates me to stay on track and identify any potential barriers to goal achievement.
Here at GoalSetters, we like to say " A Goal Without A Plan is Just A Wish", what's your advice on the best way that people can go about accomplishing the goals that they set?
Believing in yourself is vital to accomplishing your goals. The mind is very powerful. If we believe that we can achieve our goals, we will be motivated to make it happen. It is also very important to identify potential obstacles and a plan to overcome those obstacles when confronted with them. Restructuring our thought process around failure is vital. Each failure is a lesson learned that will continue to help us on our journey to goal achievement. In the words of Michael Jordan, “I have failed over and over and over again in my life and that is how I succeed”.
In closing, for those that may require your services or may need mentorship, how can they connect with you?
People can connect with me on my website: www.butterflycounselingservices.com
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