Meet Hannah Rose

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Hannah Rose. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Hannah below.

Hannah, first a big thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights with us today. I’m sure many of our readers will benefit from your wisdom, and one of the areas where we think your insight might be most helpful is related to imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is holding so many people back from reaching their true and highest potential and so we’d love to hear about your journey and how you overcame imposter syndrome.

I still remember sitting in my therapist’s office early in my career, saying out loud for the first time, “I feel like a fraud.” I was waiting for her to tell me I wasn’t cut out for this work, but instead she nodded and said, “we all feel that way at some point.” That moment cracked something open for me. I started sharing my own feelings of self-doubt with friends and colleagues and realized that the very thing I was ashamed of was actually what connected me to others (thanks, Brene Brown!) Talking about imposter syndrome instead of hiding it made me feel less alone, and it created space for more authentic relationships. Over time, I learned that honesty and authenticity are the real antidotes. I didn’t have to banish the feeling; I just had to stop pretending it wasn’t there. Imposter syndrome is no longer proof that I don’t belong. It’s proof that I’m human and connected to everyone else.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I get to do work that lights me up every single day! I started Rose Wellness (www.rosewellnesscounseling.com), a Maryland-based group practice, and out of that experience grew something I’m even more passionate about: The Thriving Practice Academy. (www.thrivingpracticeacademy.com)

The Academy is an online learning community designed to support therapists through every stage of their journey. From exploring how to become a therapist, to launching a solo practice, to stepping into leadership and scaling a group practice. What makes it so special is that it isn’t just information. It is a space filled with real tools, guidance, and connection that therapists often cannot find anywhere else. Seeing people go from overwhelmed and isolated to confident and clear about their path is the most rewarding thing I can imagine.

What excites me most right now is how much we are growing. We have built entire libraries of templates, guides, and trainings, and we are also hosting live events and conversations with practice owners, legal and financial experts, and leaders in the field. It feels like the community I always wished I had when I was starting out.

The Thriving Practice Academy is more than a program.It is a movement toward building practices and careers with alignment, abundance, and support at the center. I want every therapist to know they do not have to do this work alone, and that is exactly why I created it!!

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Looking back, three things stand out as the most impactful for me: self-awareness, resilience, and community.

Self-awareness came from doing my own inner work and being in therapy. The more I understood my own patterns and limits, the more grounded I felt in supporting others and making big business decisions.

Resilience developed every time something didn’t go according to plan. Whether it was a client canceling, a business setback, or simply feeling exhausted, learning how to adapt without giving up built my confidence.

And finally, community has been everything. When I stopped trying to figure everything out alone and started leaning on mentors, colleagues, and peers, everything shifted. The encouragement and wisdom of others has been one of the greatest gifts of my career.

For anyone who is early in their journey, my advice is to start small and intentional. Prioritize your own personal growth, practice being flexible when challenges come up, and surround yourself with people who remind you that you do not have to do this work alone. These qualities take time to grow, but they are the foundation that will carry you through every stage!

Thanks so much for sharing all these insights with us today. Before we go, is there a book that’s played in important role in your development?

Wow wow wow so many books. I mean everything by Brene Brown, especially “Dare to Lead” and “Strong Ground” (her newest publication) in terms of leadership. However, I think my meditation practice this past year has impacted me more than anything else I’ve ever done, aside from getting sober was I was 20-years-old. The book that has had the most impact in this era of my life is called “The Will to Do Nothing” by Charles Freligh. It altered my life from the roots up. I’m not going to provide little nuggets; I just encourage you all to read it!

(Also honorable mention to “How to Break Up With Your Phone” by Catherine Price)

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