We had the good fortune of connecting with Elise Fabricant and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Elise, how has your perspective on work-life balance evolved over time?
On a cognitive level, I absolutely know that work-life balance is critical for entrepreneurs as the demands of building and managing a business can easily lead to an imbalance and burnout. I frequently coach my clients on how to maintain a healthy work-life balance to benefit their well-being. However, like many entrepreneurs, I also tend to get caught in the clutches of the never-ending to-do list.

With all the continuing education available to therapists these days, on top of my business promotion and routine administrative tasks, Wild Precious Life Therapy has the potential to completely engulf my life – ironic, I know. I can easily fall into “compare and despair” when I look around at my colleagues who are writing books, leading national trainings, and otherwise slaying their business goals. It’s important for me to remember that each entrepreneur’s journey is unique, and what works for someone else may not be suitable for me. I try to honor my personal capacity for the number of weekly clients I can fully be present for.

Lately, I’ve been consciously adding activities to my life that use my body (hiking, painting, cooking) or my mind in a variety of ways (word puzzles, fiction). Making these intentional choices that align with both my business goals and personal well-being, allows me to sustain my entrepreneurial passion while enjoying a rich, fulfilling life outside of my business.

What should our readers know about your business?
Making the commitment to go back to school and earn my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in my mid-40s and 25 years after receiving my bachelor’s was nerve-wracking. I hope my mid-life endeavors show others that it’s never too late to keep learning and serving others. Creating a solid network of other non-traditional students definitely helped me get through the slog of graduate school and internship.

Thankfully, birthing Wild Precious Life Therapy, LLC came relatively quickly to me because of my past experiences as a solopreneur in the holistic health and wellness space. Before I became a mental health therapist, I spent decades working for myself as a life coach, massage therapist, doula, and yoga instructor. Each wellness modality dovetailed nicely with the others and my clientele naturally built upon itself.

There is such an extreme need for mental and emotional healing in our community at this time that I am not concerned with threats of competition in the field. In fact, I have been extremely heartened by the cooperation between Denver-area therapists. I am more than happy to refer clients to other practitioners in my network if I don’t think I can serve them the best.

My specialty is helping women between 25 and 35 years old overcome ingrained limiting patterns such as perfectionism and people-pleasing. It’s so gratifying to see them come into their own, speak their truth, and feel empowered! I continue to learn each and every day from my courageous clients.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I might start the day out with a peaceful, sunrise walk around Crown Hill Park then head over to Root Down for brunch. After a stroll around LoHi, I’d check out the latest exhibit at the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) before catching an early jazz show at Dazzle.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
A big shout out to my supportive friends, family, partner, former massage clients, and yoga students!

Specific shout-out to People House, a long-standing Denver-based non-profit that offers affordable, holistic therapy to those who might otherwise be unable to experience the transformative power and support of professional counseling. I worked at People House for a year as an intern, and continue to be supported on a daily basis by the community of therapists I met there.

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Image Credits
Yellow Couch Photo – Kelly Shroads All other photos – Elise Fabricant

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