What Type of IG Therapist Are You?

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Quiz Questions

1.
What’s your favorite drink?
- A.
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  Coffee, I need all the caffeine I can get to make it through my crazy days.
- B.
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  The new pretty drink at Starbucks.
- C.
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  A good cocktail.
- D.
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  Water. I’m trying to stay hydrated and reach my health goals.
2.
Which best describes your therapy office?
- A.
  Neutral colors, minimalistic and modern design.
- B.
  Open space for couples and families, maybe pets too!
- C.
  Framed quotes & essential oils.
- D.
  A full bookshelf of my favorite therapy and self-growth books.
3.
What is your favorite way to recharge on your days off?
- A.
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  Spending time with friends and family.
- B.
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  Reading and catching up on Netflix documentaries.
- C.
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  Visiting my favorite coffee shop & boutiques.
- D.
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  Working out or practicing yoga.
4.
When it comes to Instagram, what makes you feel empowered? (I know it’s hard to choose just one!).
- A.
  Building my brand and successfully reaching my ideal clients.
- B.
  Engaging with my followers meaningfully and building influence within my field.
- C.
  When people take part in my workshops, download my freebies, and buy my e-courses, sharing how helpful they are!
- D.
  Being a cheerleader to my clients and supporting them through both the good and the challenging.
5.
Where is your dream vacation?
- A.
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  Fiji! The most beautiful waters.
- B.
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  New York City, the city that never sleeps!
- C.
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  Colorado, the mountains are calling and I must go!
- D.
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  A retreat led by Brene Brown or Bessel van der Kolk.
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When creating content, where do you start first?
- A.
  The graphic design.
- B.
  Identifying what my client’s needs are currently.
- C.
  Thinking of the bigger picture (i.e. what course I’ll be releasing next).
- D.
  With an inspirational quote.
7.
What IG task comes easiest for you?
- A.
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  The design aspect of things.
- B.
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  Content ideas! I keep a running list of psychoeducational topics to create posts about.
- C.
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  Engaging with my followers, answering questions and responding to comments!
- D.
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  Writing captions.
8.
If you could sit down for lunch with any of the following people on IG, who would you choose?
- A.
  Morgan Harper Nichols. I always recognize her beautiful posts when I see them.
- B.
  Glennon Doyle. She does an amazing job of rallying community around important social issues.
- C.
  Brene Brown. Her research and offerings have been life-changing.
- D.
  Yung Pueblo. I find myself sitting with & reposting many of his thought-provoking posts.
9.
Where are you looking for more guidance in regards to IG for Therapists?
- A.
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  How to build my following and gain influence within my field!
- B.
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  Creating and exploring other passive streams of income & paid opportunities.
- C.
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  Creating content that deeply resonates with my followers.
- D.
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  Designing a cohesive, beautifully branded feed.
10.
What do you value most when showing up in this space?
- A.
  Having a beautiful, on-brand feed for my followers to enjoy.
- B.
  Meaningful engagement with my IG community.
- C.
  Providing psychoeducational information and resources.
- D.
  Inspiring others to live their best lives.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
The Aesthetic Visionary
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SHARE THIS STORY GRAPHIC OF YOUR RESULTS FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY IN THE GIVEAWAY. DON’T FORGET TO TAG @YOURJOURNEYTHROUGH. Hello Aesthetic Visionaries! Interactions with you have your ideal clients saying “Yes! I want more of her in my life!” You understand your niche clients well and value giving them a positive experience. Your feed is a reflection of your personal style and probably matches the vibe of your office or home. You know how to stand out in an oversaturated market and you’re not afraid to invest in yourself & your business because you have big plans & dreams when it comes to your work. Quality > Quantity is your motto. Strengths:Your brand is on point, always. People recognize your content from a mile away & admire your beautiful, cohesive feed. This makes attracting followers & potential clients substantially easier.The creative side of building your brand comes easy because your aesthetic is already established.Reaching your ideal, niche community. Your dream clients can sense your vision, what you believe in, and what you stand for. You’re willing to invest in a professional presence that translates into a sense of authority, experience, and trust. Weaknesses: You may have perfectionistic tendencies when creating content, which can be time-consuming. Forgetting that it’s also about engagement! While your feed may be on point, you could be lacking the required engagement strategies needed for real growth. You may be less apt to share “the messy parts” with your followers, which can create a less relatable vibe.You might struggle with caption-writing, wishing the visual aspect of the post could just speak for itself.
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The Relatable Connector.
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SHARE THIS STORY GRAPHIC OF YOUR RESULTS FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY IN THE GIVEAWAY. DON’T FORGET TO TAG @YOURJOURNEYTHROUGH. Hello Relatable Connectors! You thrive in relationship with others. Your hope on this platform is to build a community that is supportive and accessible. You’re a natural networker and others gravitate toward you because of how personable and down-to-earth you are. You easily build rapport with your clients and may have been inspired to do this work because people have always found it easy and safe to share their stories with you. Strengths:You’re accessible and relatable. Followers feel a sense of connection with you. You’re a natural when it comes to networking. Creating and fostering relationships is your jam. You’re very in tune with what your clients and followers want & need. You’ve mastered authentic & meaningful engagement. You’re a natural leader. Weaknesses: Narrowing down your content pillars and creating a streamlined message.Time management. Sometimes engagement and networking opportunities shift focus from other areas you’d like to be more productive in (for example, content creation).You might worry whether you’re engaging ethically. Our field can be tricky to navigate in this way! Setting boundaries when it comes to the energy you are expending & your increased risk of burnout.
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The Insightful Educator
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SHARE THIS STORY GRAPHIC OF YOUR RESULTS FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY IN THE GIVEAWAY. DON’T FORGET TO TAG @YOURJOURNEYTHROUGH. Hello Insightful Educators! Your main purpose here is to inform, teach, and provide resources to those you serve! You love the idea of creating courses, freebies, and anything psychoeducational that helps your audience expand & evolve in big ways. You have big plans career-wise and are often exploring new opportunities for growth, both personal and professional. You have real potential to become a go-to expert in this field. Strengths:You offer a wealth of information & resources for clients to benefit from. Ideas for content come more easily to you than others.You have a natural ability to communicate effectively. You’re dedicated and motivated to serve your ideal clients, often going above and beyond. You’re probably not afraid to try new things and “show up” for your IG community (ie. IG stories, lives, and reels). Weaknesses: Depending on where you are in terms of growth, you may feel frustrated or limited that you have so much to offer, but are lacking a large engaged following to roll out those offerings to.Work-life balance is a challenge.You may desire more simple and streamlined processes in order to meet your professional goals & timelines. You’re worried about navigating the IG space ethically as a therapist (especially one with passive income offerings and/or projects in the works outside of 1:1 client work).
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The Inspirational Motivator
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SHARE THIS STORY GRAPHIC OF YOUR RESULTS FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY IN THE GIVEAWAY. DON’T FORGET TO TAG @YOURJOURNEYTHROUGH. Hello Inspirational Motivators! You’re imaginative and a deep-thinker, motivated to help others become the best version of themselves. You may have a more holistic, mind & body approach in comparison to other therapists. Clients appreciate your insight & ability to help create meaning from their experiences. You’re a true empath, possessing a unique understanding of others feelings. Strengths:Creating content that connects deeply with others on an emotional level. You almost never come off as “sales-y.” Building meaningful connections and relationships on the platform.You have a way with words. Weaknesses: You may spend more time consuming (or reposting others content) over creating your own. You might find yourself doubting your ability to stand out in an oversaturated market of therapists on IG. Maintaining your time and energy boundaries around social media can be a challenge. You may be less focused on metrics & growth strategy, when this could propel your impact further.