Therapists who changed jobs after having a baby, what worked for you?
My wife and I are expecting a baby in a few months and we’re trying to figure out what work could look like afterward.
I’m a social worker at a government agency with solid pay/benefits/insurance, so she doesn’t need insurance through her job. My wife is also a therpist specializing in eating disorders at various levels of care, but she’s considering not going back full-time after the baby.
Ideally, she’d like something more flexible, possibly remote, where she could make her own hours and avoid relying heavily on childcare.
For those who have made a similar switch after having a baby:
What worked for you?
Did you go private practice, group practice, telehealth, therapy apps, part-time agency work, or something else?
Are any of those telehealth apps actually worth looking into?
Any advice, warnings, or personal experiences would be appreciated. We’re just trying to get a realistic idea of what options make sense with a newborn.