If you’re like most coaches, you’re passionate about helping people overcome anxiety, stress, and emotional health challenges. But passion alone isn’t enough to build a thriving coaching practice. What separates successful coaches from those who struggle is a structured, proven approach.

In my last post, I introduced you to Rachel, a coach who transformed her practice by using the Anxiety Breakthrough Formula. The truth is, without a proven framework, coaching can feel overwhelming and inconsistent. Today, I’m going to walk you through 3 actionable steps you can take to grow your emotional health coaching practice and start seeing real results—both for your clients and your business.

To build a thriving practice, the first thing you need is a proven coaching framework—one that consistently delivers results for your clients.

The Anxiety Breakthrough Formula is a step-by-step process that helps coaches guide clients through emotional health transformations. It’s not just a bunch of surface-level tools—it gets to the root of anxiety, stress, and other emotional challenges.

Here’s why this is so crucial:
When you have a framework like this in place, you no longer need to guess what your clients need. Instead, you can follow a structured plan that gives you the confidence to lead your clients through life-changing breakthroughs.

Take Sarah, another coach who used this framework to turn her struggling practice around. She had clients who were anxious, stuck, and unsure of how to move forward. After implementing the Anxiety Breakthrough Formula, Sarah’s sessions became more focused, her clients started seeing measurable results, and her practice started growing rapidly.

​“Before using this framework, I was all over the place. Now I know exactly how to help my clients overcome anxiety, and they trust me to get them the results they’re looking for.” – Sarah, Emotional Health Coach

One of the fastest ways to build a thriving practice is by building client confidence. When clients see results, they trust you more, stay with you longer, and are more likely to refer others.

Using a structured approach like the Anxiety Breakthrough Formula allows you to create consistent, tangible results. When clients start experiencing breakthroughs—whether that’s overcoming long-term anxiety or managing stress more effectively—they see the value in your coaching.

For example, Rachel’s first client after implementing the formula was struggling with crippling anxiety. Within just a few sessions, Rachel guided her through several key breakthroughs that allowed her client to feel more in control and less overwhelmed. The result? Her client stayed with her for 3-months, continuing to work on personal growth, and has since referred two other people to Rachel’s practice.

​When your clients start to achieve their desired outcomes, you’ll notice:

Speaking of referrals, let’s talk about how you can build a referral-based practice.

The secret to attracting more clients is simple: help your existing clients experience meaningful, emotional breakthroughs. When you help someone conquer their anxiety, stress, or emotional health issues, they will naturally want to share their experience with others.

​Here are a few strategies to encourage referrals:

Rachel’s business grew significantly after she started receiving regular referrals. Clients were not only benefiting from her sessions, but they were also telling their friends, family, and colleagues about the results they had experienced. Soon, her calendar was full, and she had a steady stream of clients—without having to invest heavily in marketing.

​“Word-of-mouth referrals have been my biggest source of new clients. My existing clients are so thrilled with their progress that they’re happy to share their success with others.” – Rachel, Emotional Health Coach

These three steps—establishing a proven framework, building client confidence through results, and encouraging referrals—are key to building a thriving emotional health coaching practice.

If you’re ready to take your practice to the next level, start implementing these steps today.

In the final post of this series 'Can You Really Help Clients with Anxiety Without a Psychology Degree?', I’m going to address a common objection that many aspiring coaches face. Don’t miss it—you’ll want to know how to overcome this hurdle and continue growing your practice!