What happens when you cut your income in half… and feel more free than ever?
In this unforgettable episode of The Money Sessions, Tiffany sits down with Krissy Johnson, LMFT, whose path into private practice is anything but traditional.
Before becoming a therapist, Krissy toured the country as a performer. When COVID shut down the industry, she finally used the therapy degree she had earned years earlier—quickly building a full private practice on insurance panels and seeing 25 clients a week.
On paper, things looked great. She was bringing in around $8K a month.
But behind the scenes, she was exhausted—often juggling 20–25 clients a week while performing in a musical eight shows a week in Las Vegas.
Even though her practice was “full,” her time wasn’t hers. Her schedule was packed, her energy was drained, and she knew something had to change.
Today, Krissy charges a $310 Life-First Fee, works with a highly specific niche, and sees about 5–6 clients per week.
Her income is currently lower than it was before—but her life is completely different.
She has spacious mornings, time to write music, and the freedom to build a practice around the work that truly matters to her.
Listen to the episode:
In this episode, Krissy will share:
- Krissy’s journey from touring musician to therapist
- Building a “full” practice on insurance panels—and why it still felt unsustainable
- Seeing 25 clients a week while performing eight shows a week
- The fear of leaving insurance and having the first conversation with clients
- Why the first fee conversation changed everything in her body
- Gradually raising her Life-First Fee from $150 → $210 → $310
- Seeing fewer clients while creating more freedom and spaciousness
- Marketing by showing up where your ideal clients actually are
- Attending a major adult-industry expo as the only therapist in the room
- Reclaiming her voice after years of silence—and how that shaped her niche
Krissy now specializes in working with women in the adult industry and women living “double lives.” Her work is deeply personal, rooted in her own lived experience and commitment to helping clients find their voice.
Her story is a powerful reminder that building a Life-First Practice isn’t just about money.
Sometimes it’s about reclaiming your time, your creativity, and the parts of yourself that were silenced along the way.
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krissy@inthelifetherapy.com
More about Krissy
Krissy Johnson is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) serving clients in Arizona and Nevada and founder of In The Life Therapy. She specializes in supporting women in the adult industry and women living double lives as they navigate secrecy, safety, relationships, and identity while reclaiming personal agency. Her work helps clients create emotional alignment, protect their privacy, and build lives that feel both authentic and sustainable.
