INCREASING YOUR INDEPENDENCE
Increasing your Independence: making the big leap from public to independent school psychology
From overwhelmed, frustrated and tired public school psychologist to confident, supported and capable Independent School Psychpreneur: start your school psychology business today!
Starting your independent business and practice in school psychology is the best way to fall in love with the field once again and get the flexibility and autonomy you wish.
...BUT I’M WILLING TO BET YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT. (CAUSE YOU’RE HERE)
Whether you’ve just recently completed grad school or have only just recently started dreaming about becoming independent, you are here because you want more time, more flexibility, and less burn out!!
Let’s just call being a school psychologist in the public schools what is it...exhausting!
Rewarding, yes! But, still—exhausting.
Now imagine what it would be like to finally create, establish and run your very own school psych business…
You would be able to earn about $1000 per evaluation you complete outside of the schools, and you can charge per hour if doing counseling or providing therapy.
You would have parents emailing you telling you how much they appreciate your reports, suggestions and findings. Parents would love having you on their child's team. You would no longer be the bad guy.
You would be growing a business that’s actually supporting the kind of life where you feel good about working less. This means, more flexibility, more freedom, and more autonomy.
Sounds too good to be true? It’s not…I know because I’ve done it. And so have other school psychs across the nation. And I can’t wait to show you how to do it too!!
To help you achieve School Psychpreneur status and get you going with this school psych business, you’re going to need: Increasing your Independence & the LEAP Method. AKA the exact framework + plug-and-play tools + expert support (from meee!) to take you from doubtful school psychologist to School Psych BOSS of your very own practice/independent business.
The course helps you break free from the public school systems and helps you start your own thriving business. You don’t have to quit your day job while you're at it, and I promise you don’t have to go back to grad school.
6 MODULES WITH OVER 46 LEARNING LESSONS
AUDIO FILES FOR EASY LEARNING ON THE GO
1 MONTHLY Q&A, GROUP CALL WITH JULIANA
ACCESS TO THE COURSE FOR THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT
PRIVATE MEMBERS ONLY FB COMMUNITY
COURSE DETAILS
The secret sauce behind Increasing your Independence is: the L.E.A.P Method where we focus on the 4 main things to get you hitting the ground running as an Independent School Psych.
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Legalize your business, develop its foundation. Explore your brand, your license, entity, and business structure.
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The 3 W’s of your business. Who will you serve, what will you offer, and where will provide services.
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Let's take some WISC's 😂 Market, network and connect with potential clients.
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Celebrate your Wins! You secured your first client/contract, now what?
HEAR FROM MY STUDENTS…
Take a Behind-The-Scenes Tour
Want a peak at your path to a business in school psychology that can finally take you from public to independent school psych?
HERE’S WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU INSIDE INCREASING YOUR INDEPENDENCE
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Before you can create and launch your business, you need to get clear on a few key pieces of your journey.
Once you lay a strong foundation, the big blue sky is the limit.
Things like…
Housekeeping within the platform
Your personal specialties
Understanding types of School Psych businesses out there
WALK AWAY WITH THE FOUNDATIONS OF WHAT IS NEEDED FOR YOUR COURSE JOURNEY
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Legitimize your business and entity. I'm not a lawyer, but know a few great ones and I'll be able to guide you in the right direction.
All those legal questions you have about starting your business, I've asked them.
We'll talk about your brand, your business name and give you the tools you need to setup your business and make it official.
WALK AWAY WITH YOUR BUSINESS ESTABLISHED WITHIN YOUR STATE AND FULLY FORMED READY TO GO
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Alright, this is where stuff gets really fun. It’s time to define what you and your business are all about.
That means examining what you will offer, who you want to work with and serve, and where you will deliver services.
We'll talk about what you do best as a school psychologist and what you want to bring to the table. We'll talk fee structures, how much to charge for services, and how to serve your ideal population
WALK AWAY WITH KNOWING EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT TO DO.
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OK, this is probably the most stressful part of this whole endeavor. You need to advertise and market your business to generate leads.
Thankfully, I've done this a lot lately, and have taken notes. In this module we will discuss ways to advertise your business in school psychology.
Create materials for your business, and really get to know what you have to offer.
WALK AWAY WITH MARKETING MATERIALS AND INFORMATION READY TO PROMOTE YOURSELF AND YOUR PRACTICE
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I’m a BIG—no, huge—believer in YOU! Yes, school psychs are amazing. We do so much!! and we can do this too. Once you get your first client or contract, you'll feel like the winner that you already are.
You’ll learn what to do once you secure your first client.
We'll talk contracts needed for school psychs in independent practice, and discuss policies you need to protect yourself.
WALK AWAY WITH A COMPLETELY ESTABLISHED BUSINESS READY TO SERVE STUDENTS
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Got questions along the way? (Of course you do!). That's where the live monthly coaching comes in.
Think of our monthly Q&A’s as quick power sessions where we answer your questions in a fast-paced video sesh.
The calls are live each month.
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The Facebook community will be THE place for us Independent school psychs that are doing things right. It's where, once you have completed the course and graduated out of the WhatsApp group, will be able to ask questions well into your business.
We will celebrate our wins and support one another, because there aren't many of us out there.
It will be the added layer of support you know you need in your business. Exactly what you need to move forward, because we'll be cheering you on.
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Loooooove a good bonus stack? Me too.
Get instant access to over $3,000 in course bonuses to make creating and launching your business easier than ever. Workshops and guest lectures from some of my favorite fellow entrepreneurs, finally talking school psych-speak lol. Learn from lawyers, CPA’s, private practice coaches, and more.
PLUS….The entire course is 100% RISK FREE!
When you join Increasing your Independence, you’re welcomed into a space that’s got everything you need to start your school psych business. It's going to help you establish, legitimize, prioritize, and launch your business independently. And the best part?
This is a proven system. I've done it! and my business is thriving.
But, even though I know this course is so valuable, you deserve the chance to join risk-free to see if it’s for you. If you don’t think it’s every bit as awesome as I’ve promised, simply request a refund within 7 days of purchase, and you’ll be refunded in full.
There are no strings attached, no forms to fill out, nothing to prove, and I won’t question you. I won’t even ask for all of your newly gained biz insight and strategy back ;)
* But don’t be that person who joins, downloads all the material, checks out every lesson, and then asks for their money back. We can see that on our course platform, and it’s just bad karma.
6 MODULES WITH OVER 46 LEARNING LESSONS
AUDIO FILES FOR EASY LEARNING ON THE GO
1 MONTHLY Q&A, GROUP CALL WITH JULIANA
ACCESS TO THE COURSE FOR THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT
PRIVATE MEMBERS ONLY FB COMMUNITY
PLUS: When you buy, you unlock an opportunity to purchase a 1:1 Coaching Call–Exclusive to Course Members Only!
PLUS….DID SOMEONE SAY BONUSES? Here’s what’s waiting for you inside the course:
GET READY TO START THE CAR
Loooooove a good bonus stack? Me too.
COURSE BONUSES
Get instant access to over $2,000 in course bonuses to make creating and launching your business easier than ever!
Website Templates made for School Psychs from Flydog Digital.
Discounted Independent Contractor contract from Kelli Jones, Esq. @lawyerkelli_
10% discount for any single use template purchase @Samvanderwielen
Webinar training on how to bill Medicaid as a school psychologist, courtesy of Heather Griffith, PACE Consulting.
Tech training videos on how to use Kanga by Presence in your business if you are thinking about doing virtual evals…plus discounts!
Dyslexia Automated Tables from PERA Services and @Schoolpsychdata
50% from BetterWallet's Trademark course, Financially Bulletproof Investing
The Branding Essentials lessons from Micaela @aswellspace
Guest speaker Lessons from experts in hiring, accounting, and private practice
Email and contract templates for you to use
Course and business tracker, and a course workbook to keep you going
WITH THE CURRICULUM, COACHING AND BONUSES, the total value of this program is WELL over $7,000!
But right now, you get everything for
ONLY $897
PAY IN FULL (BEST VALUE)
1 PAYMENT OF $797
Lifetime access to the Increasing your Independence curriculum
Monthly LIVE Q&A calls
Canva Template Library for Ads
Private FB community
Sample contracts for reference
Tech Training Kanga by Presence
Plus BONUS Features
Best Value Save $100
OR
SPLIT PAY
2 PAYMENTS OF $448.5
Lifetime access to the Increasing your Independence curriculum
Monthly LIVE Q&A calls
Canva Template Library for Ads
Private FB community
Sample contracts for reference
Tech Training Kanga by Presence
Plus BONUS Features
100% RISK FREE
When you join Increasing your Independence, you’re welcomed into a space that’s got everything you need to start your school psych business. It's going to help you establish, legitimize, prioritize, and launch your business independently. And the best part?
This is a proven system. I've done it! and my business is thriving.
But, even though I know this course is so valuable, you deserve the chance to join risk-free to see if it’s for you. If you don’t think it’s every bit as awesome as I’ve promised, simply request a refund within 7 days of purchase, and you’ll be refunded in full.
There are no strings attached, no forms to fill out, nothing to prove, and I won’t question you. I won’t even ask for all of your newly gained biz insight and strategy back ;)
*But don’t be that person who joins, downloads all the material, checks out every lesson, and then asks for their money back. We can see that on our course platform, and it’s just bad karma.
MEET YOUR MENTOR
Hey, I’m Juliana Ramirez, Ed.S
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Independently Licensed School Psychologist
Diplomate in School Neuropsychology
Mom of two, enneagram 9, world-traveler, boba tea obsessed, and a recently, new, shameless Love is Blind binge-watcher. And as an Independent School Psychologist, I'm here to simplify the heck out of creating and establishing your school psych business.
Because, on a real note, in 2022, my business hit 6 figures. In fact, I slowly scaled my business to hit 6-figures in 2022 but honestly, it wasn't easy. It was kind of overwhelming.
But let’s rewind the tape real quick because it’s important to note it wasn’t always 20 hour work weeks and secure-school-contracts and bliss over here.
When I was working as a school psych in the public schools, sitting in meeting after meeting with disgruntled parents, tired teachers, and a high caseload…I could have never imagined I’d quit my job, start an independent business, and grow it into something I LOVE.
I started doing this as a side gig in 2015, but when I finally decided to go at it more seriously, I made $10k that first year. FYI, it was about 3 years into my side gig. It wasn’t much, but I was stoked—and determined to grow more. After learning, the hard way, what I did right and oh so wrong, I grew my business to 6 figures in 2022.
Today, I have built a name and a brand that represents ME.
School districts across the state know me as the Bilingual School Psych, offering support to special education teams working with Bilingual learners. All thanks to specializing and my business.
And let’s take this one step further. Cause, if you know me, you know I won’t settle for a middle-of-the-road promise.
I’m dedicated not only to helping you to make the big Leap and start your business...But to helping you get your first contract or client so you can live the life.
ENTER: Increasing your Independence & the LEAP Method — AKA the exact framework + plug-and-play tools + expert support (from meee!) to take you from burnt-out school psychologist to School Psych BOSS of your very own practice/independent business. (Told you I’m not into mediocre.)
X No more Googling.
X No more watching everyone else start their practice and build the lifestyle business you want for yourself.
X No more analysis paralysis.
Just a proven system, customizable tools, and all the school psych business knowledge that’s in my school psych obsessed brain.
If you’re with me, now’s the time to get excited because it’s about to be ALL yours.
Sometimes when I’m out having fun with my kids, or like on this fall day, out on the lake (on our rented pontoon), I stop and think:
THIS is what I was after all those years ago when I decided not to go back to my Public School Psychologist life after having my baby in 2018.
Getting to be more present at home, have chill work days doing something I love, and creating memories for my kids, plus a few international trips a year was always the dream.
I share all of that not to toss a typical rags-to-riches story your way and sell you a gimmick (…run the other way if anyone does!) But to show you what’s possible (and why I’m so obsessed) with school psych businesses!
And to highlight why—after over 4 years as an Independent School Psych owner —I’m more dedicated than ever to helping YOU reclaim your time, have more freedom, and make a big, big impact in the world.
FAQ’s
Have questions? I have answers!
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Yes! One of the things you’ll do FIRST inside INCREASING YOUR INDEPENDENCE is decide on a business plan and a time frame for your business. You can learn now, apply later. So don’t worry. The course is designed to help you discover your specialty and area of focus AND make sure it’s ready to go and established before you start it.
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OK I get this, big time. I have two young kids, this business, and a ton of passion projects! So, you can believe me when I say… I understand.
But when it comes to being a school psychologist, what if you DIDN’T have to attend meetings that you weren't invested in anymore, or do cases that quite literally drain you? What if you had a school psych business where you could practice school psychology the way you want too?
Because that is what being an Independent School Psychologist is all about. You don’t have to argue with teachers, convince parents that special education is not meant for their average student, or write reports from home (well, only if you want too because you now work from home, ha!). If you build and scale your business with focus, simplicity and clarity, it can actually give you so much time back in your day (and life)… to spend on the things that truly matter.
So, yes! You are busy. But INCREASING YOUR INDEPENDENCE is your ticket out of the school and the constant busy-ness.
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It’s both! The course content itself is recorded so you can learn at your own pace. It will be available right away, meaning, we will have our monthly Q&A coaching calls the second Saturday of every month.
If a new lesson is ever added to the course, once it's published to the course, it's available to you. You’ll get instant access to the platform, the Welcome module, and almost all the bonuses immediately.
But true learning doesn’t take place in a vacuum. I show up inside the SLACK Channel and in our monthly Q&A calls. Think of those like mini-coaching sessions where you get your questions answered!
You can also use the Facebook group for feedback or to troubleshoot your ideas with your fellow Independent School Psychs. Connect with peers in your area or state for further support.
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As soon as you enroll, you’ll be sent a welcome email with your login information to Increasing your Independence. The course is hosted on Thrivecart Learn. Then, everything is yours & you can get started right away!
And you’ll be invited to join the SLACK Channel where you’ll be able to text or ask pressing questions, plus share your wins. You'll also see me at our live Monthly Q&A Call and see all of your fellow future Independent School Psychs who will welcome you into the community with emojis and cheers.
And in case you're wondering how Increasing your Independence stacks up to those other programs out there...
INCREASING YOUR INDEPENDENCE COURSE
LOADED with Practical Examples and detailed lists to get your business in school psychology started and running. Plus, it's been done by one of you, Juliana, a school psych herself.
Teaches You How to Sell your business and think outside the box to generate different income streams within our field.
Has you do things on your own time, so you aren't stressed by deadlines or personal pressures. You know you have the info and will use it when you need it.
Monthly Live Coaching with Juliana so you can ask all your questions and get answers from me in real-time—every week!
Gives Students Lifetime Access—to the course material, AND full access to all future updates for free.
Protects You with a Hassle-Free Money-Back Guarantee (no sleazy stuff here!)
Is 100% Built with Your Success in Mind so you can join knowing that I’m (…yes, me—Juliana!) always thinking about how to best support you and help you build a business (and life!) that lights you up.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Are made for SLPs or OTs wanting to establish their clinics and private practices. They are NOT made for school psychologists. There isn't anything out there like this, for us and by us.
Offer Little or No Support when you encounter a stumbling block or need a set of eyes on your business plan or marketing materials.
Rely only on Outside Coaches or Assistants to answer your questions, so you never get to connect with the actual course Founder.
Have Limited-Time Access to course content and community—which means after a few months, you’re on your own.
Assume you have a PhD or are going to provide Clinical therapy like LSWs. Nothing is tailor made for School Psychologists.
Include Complicated Guarantees that require you to submit your coursework or hop on a call to get your money back. *Eyeroll*
THIS COURSE IS A HOT MATCH FOR YOU IF…
You're a school psychologist who wants to add an extra stream of income to your life.
You’re looking for a proven method to take the guesswork out of starting your business.
You want a business that builds more flexibility and freedom into your life.
You’re cool with leaving the schools, and putting in the work to start something new.
You are willing to show up, do the work, and push yourself a bit outside your comfort zone.
THIS ISN’T THE COURSE FOR YOU IF…
You’re looking for an easy way to make a quick buck—this ain’t easy, and it ain’t gonna happen overnight (But it is SO doable if you’re willing to commit to doing the work!)
You don’t want to challenge yourself or you are uncomfortable with the unknown. Starting this business will bring some unknowns, but you'll have someone walking the path with you.
You’re not willing to make the time to learn, practice, and implement the program material, essentially, do the work.
WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE MY STUDENTS?
From Hawaii to New York, School Psychs have decided to make the Big LEAP and purchased the course. More than 70 School psychologists across the country have purchased the course and started to see results. More are joining with every launch.
Wondering if anyone from YOUR state has made the BIG LEAP? Check below and see!
School Psychs from the following states have purchased:
ARIZONA
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
FLORIDA
MINNESOTA
MISSISSIPPI
NEBRASKA
NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK
HAWAII
ILLINOIS
LOUISIANA
MASSACHUSETTS
MICHIGAN
NORTH CAROLINA
OHIO
RHODE ISLAND
TEXAS
WASHINGTON
INCREASING YOUR INDEPENDENCE
WITH THE CURRICULUM, COACHING AND BONUSES, the total value of this program is WELL over $7,000!
But right now, you get everything for
ONLY $797
PAY IN FULL
1 PAYMENT OF $797
Lifetime access to the Increasing your Independence curriculum
Monthly LIVE Q&A calls
Canva Template Library for Ads
Private FB community
Sample contracts for reference
Tech Training Kanga by Presence
Plus BONUS Features
Best Value, Save $100
OR
SPLIT PAY
2 PAYMENTS OF $448.5
Lifetime access to the Increasing your Independence curriculum
Monthly LIVE Q&A calls
Canva Template Library for Ads
Private FB community
Sample contracts for reference
Tech Training Kanga by Presence
Plus BONUS Features
✓ PROVEN STRATEGY.
✓ TRAINING & TOOLS.
✓ LIVE COACHING.
…and a community cheering you on!
If you still need more time to think about this investment, that’s ok too.
In the meantime, Check out my free Masterclass, LEAP TO LIBERTY: how to start your journey as an independent school psych in months, not years
Are you a school psychologist tired of the endless cycle of paperwork, burnout, and lack of autonomy in the public school system? Ready to take control of your career and start your own thriving private practice?
LEAP TO LIBERTY is a 60-minute webinar designed just for you!
In this transformative session, you’ll discover:
Immediate Steps to Independence: Learn how to kickstart your private practice journey, even if you're taking baby steps.
Strategies for Success: Get insider tips and proven methods for transitioning from a public school setting to a successful independent practice.
Building a Sustainable Practice: Find out how to set up your business without hefty upfront costs or additional education.
This webinar is your roadmap to financial freedom, professional fulfillment, and a balanced lifestyle. Don’t just dream about independence—take the leap!
Join us for LEAP TO LIBERTY and start building the career (and life) you deserve!