Beyond the Hour® Level 2
9-Month MASTERMIND
A Dynamic Community of Mental Health Entrepreneurs
Dedicated to building the next generation of leaders and innovators in psychotherapy.
Ready to take your career to the next level?
Beyond the Hour® Mastermind is a 9-month program that supports and motivates mental health entrepreneurs to succeed in developing, marketing, and launching any of the following:
- Establishing or expanding a private or group practice
- Creating digital content, such as an online course or social media channel
- Writing a book or academic article
- Developing a career as a professional speaker or educator
Master the Essential Entrepreneurial Skills in Today's Digital Economy
Whether you're looking to launch a private practice, write a book, create online courses, or grow your social media presence, the key to success lies in mastering a core set of skills:
- Business Fundamentals: Craft a strong business plan and develop a budget that sets you up for sustainable success.
- Time Management: Design a consistent, balanced schedule that enables you to take a project from start to finish.
- Effective Web Presence: Build a compelling website that instantly connects with your audience and showcases your expertise.
- Relational Marketing: Leverage your clinical skills to form authentic, meaningful connections with potential clients through proven marketing strategies.
- Social Media Strategy: Harness the power of social media to expand your reach and attract new clients, all while building genuine engagement.
- Content Creation: Develop captivating video content, visuals, presentation slides, client handouts, and other media to engage your audience and build lasting relationships.
Equip yourself with the skills you need to thrive as a mental health entrepreneur in today’s ever-evolving digital marketplace!
Ready to Transform Your Ideas into Tangible Success?
Beyond the Hour® Mastermind
Led by Dr. Diane Gehart, this exclusive program guides ambitious mental health professionals through a strategic journey from practitioner to influential entrepreneur. Join a select cohort of future industry leaders committed to redefining mental health business models.
Strategic Program Roadmap
Phase 1: Foundation Building (September-October)
September: Entrepreneurial Mindset Mastery - Develop the psychological foundation and strategic vision to set and achieve your goals
October: Strategic Productivity Systems - Implement sustainable productivity frameworks that translate ambitious goals into achievable daily actions
Phase 2: Digital Presence & Market Research (November-January)
November: Digital Marketing Ecosystem Development - Create your integrated online platform: website optimization, lead generation systems, and audience nurturing
December: Integration Period - Consolidate learning and implement systems (holiday break with optional online community interaction)
January: Digital Content Creation & Technology Mastery - Develop professional-quality digital/audio/visual content and overcome technical barriers
Phase 3: Offer Development & Testing (February-March)
February: Validation through Market Research - Conduct targeted interviews and design beta-testing to validate your service offerings
March: Compelling Offer Architecture - Craft irresistible service packages with strategic pricing and value-enhancing bonuses
Phase 4: Launch & Sustainability (April-May)
April: Resilience & Momentum Strategies - Master techniques to overcome inevitable challenges and maintain consistent forward progress
May: Market Activation & Future Planning - Execute a comprehensive launch strategy and develop your long-term scaling roadmap
Dr. Diane Gehart
An award-winning author, educator, and TEDx speaker, Dr. Diane Gehart has trained thousands of licensed mental health professionals over the past 30 years, translating complex clinical theories into easily understood principles and practices.
She is the Founder of the Therapy that Works Institute, pioneering a Unifying Framework for Psychotherapy, and is Professor Emerita at California State University, Northridge.
Her authored works include Theory and Treatment Planning in Counseling and Psychotherapy, Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy, Mindfulness and Acceptance in Couple and Family Therapy, and Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers: A Lighthearted Way to Stress Less and Savor More Each Day and she has co-edited two volumes on Collaborative-Dialogic Practices: Relationships and Conversations that Make a Difference Across Cultures and Contexts with Harlene Anderson.
Course Details
What does the program include
16 Hours of Small Group Mastermind Meetings with Dr. Diane Gehart related to digital content creation, practice development, marketing, book writing, passive income, or other forms of expanding your career.
- Live sessions include a combination of training with small group coaching.
- Each participant has the opportunity to present a specific project, question, or project monthly to receive personalized feedback from Dr. Gehart and the group.
- Transcripts and recordings of all sessions ensure maximum benefit and ease of use.
- Online Community where you can connect with trailblazers like yourself to get high-quality feedback, share ideas, problem-solve, and mutually inspire.
- Optional Accountability Partner program for those who work best with the support of friends.
How Long Is the Course?
The course spans 9 months, September 2025-May 2026. We meet 8 times over 9 months, which includes a holiday pause in December.
When Are the Live Sessions?
Live sessions will be once per month, for 2 hours, on weekday evenings, lunchtimes, and/or mornings. The final schedule is created based on the preferences of those who sign up.
Recordings and Transcripts
Each live session will be recorded and posted in a private group course with an AI-generated transcript. You are welcome to send in questions before the live sessions for Dr. Gehart to answer and for the group to discuss--so you always get your questions answered.
Private Online Community
The course includes a private online community where you can post drafts of your work and questions to receive invaluable feedback from Dr. Gehart and your peers, saving you time and money.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for up to 16 hours of CE through both the NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) and CAMFT (California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists).
The Therapy that Works Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7125. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Diane R. Gehart is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Therapy that Works Institute (Provider #1000141) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs. Therapy that Works Institute maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
Course CE certificates will be awarded upon completion of all course modules and the evaluation form.
What are the Learning Objectives?
The goal of the program is to enable mental health professionals to achieve their chosen entrepreneurial goal(s) for the course.
At the end of the program, participants will be able to:
1. Design a business plan with a budget that follows both professional ethics and relevant laws for their chosen entrepreneurial goal.
2. Apply current technologies for developing digital and written content that adheres to professional standards of ethics and evidence-informed treatment.
3. Identify motivational psychology and micro-habit techniques that facilitate long-term goal achievement.
Diversity Policy: The instructor and all participants agree to respect and not discriminate against any individual or group with respect to any service, program or activity based on gender, race, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, or other prohibited basis. Participants whose behavior is disruptive for any reason may be removed from the program/course without a refund.
Refunds: No refunds.
Accommodations/Grievances: Requests for accommodations and/or grievances related to the course should be directed to [email protected]. These communications will be responded to within 2 working days.
