Issue: 001 "Introducing NYFT"

I'll be honest-

The idea for "Not Your Financial Therapist" started as a joke.

There is so much ground work being laid in the field of financial therapy that I get to be part of--have been part of--that I almost forget that everyone around me hasn't even heard the term financial therapist, let alone knows what one is or does.

The short version of this story is that after some back and forth around what a financial therapist is, what they do, and whether or not I can call myself one (long story), I thought why don't I operate a newsletter where I can share my thoughts and reflections on things like:

• Financial Counseling
• Financial Therapy
• Treatment Methods
• Financial Trauma
• Behavioral Finance Humor
• And More.

With the network I've cultivated here on LinkedIn I thought it would add some value and perspective into how I approach the field in a relaxed way.

Here's Some Housekeeping

If you're reading this you either know me, know of me, or are in the process of getting to know me. The short version is that I have over a decade under my belt of financial services exposure and experience. Over the last 3 years I've been diving into the behavioral side of finance through financial therapy and financial counseling communities.

I'm an award winning Accredited Financial Counselor?, author, and Forbes Columnist, and thought leader in financial trauma. I offer 1:1 financial counseling, workshops, keynotes, and fractional financial counseling services to organizations.

I intend on posting this newsletter on the 1st and 15th of the month but do reserve grace for instances of burnout, increased workload, and life happening that prevent me from meeting that commitment.

Even though this is a professional environment, I intend on using a relaxed tone with as little jargon as I can to illustrate the pain points, reflections, and experiences of real life case studies and hypothetical scenarios.

All of my content is educational and should not be taken as financial or mental health advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency call 988 or visit the suicide and crisis lifeline. If you are looking for specific financial guidance please reach out to a qualified financial services professional. (I may be that professional and if so, I won't be giving blanket advice via a newsletter. Please reach out privately. )

Resources:

My Forbes Column

My Substack

My Shop (you can find all services and products here)

My Website

My Online Community

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