154. What It’s Really Like Running a Private Practice from Mexico with Emma Kobil

Running a private practice from Mexico might sound like a dream, but what is it really like to live and work abroad as a therapist? From navigating residency requirements to managing client sessions across different time zones, making the move to another country comes with plenty of challenges—but also incredible rewards.

In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Emma Kobil, a therapist who took her practice online and made the leap to living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She shares her journey from working tough agency jobs to building a thriving private practice, paying off student loans, and ultimately moving abroad. We dive into the realities of life as a traveling therapist, how she manages her workload, and why she decided to scale back from coaching to refocus on therapy. If you’ve ever dreamed of running a private practice from Mexico, this episode is packed with insights on what it really takes to make it happen.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• How Emma transitioned from agency work to private practice and eventually moved to Mexico.
• The financial shifts that allowed her to pay off debt and take her practice online.
• What life is like in Puerto Vallarta, including the expat community, cost of living, and lifestyle perks.
• The pros and cons of adding coaching to a therapy practice—and why Emma stepped back.
• Tips for therapists considering moving abroad, including visas, taxes, and internet reliability.

Connect with Emma:
https://emmakobilcoaching.com/
https://mindfulcounselingdenver.com/

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