Today we’d like to introduce you to Sandy Boone.
Hi Sandy, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I began my journey in the helping field as an Xray technologist. I knew at graduation that I would not do that job forever. I also knew that I didn’t want to work at a hospital once I started a family. When a job became available at a doctor’s office for a salary that was close to mine, I took the opportunity. In a doctor’s office, every employee wears multiple hats. While working in the doctor’s office, I did some medical assisting in addition to xray. Eventually, I moved into clinical drug research. I worked at a Clinical Research Coordinator for almost 15 years.
While working in that capacity, multiple pharmaceutical companies told me that my patients had a “high placebo rate.” I started to make the connection that relationship healed more than anything. When I had advanced in that field as far as I could without a Bachelors degree, I decided to go back to school. I had become disenchanted with Big Pharma so I decided to become a mental health counselor. I had always considered it but I decided to chase my passion.
I graduated from Wake Forest University with my Masters degree in 2015. I started my private counseling practice immediately after graduation. While this is almost unheard of, I knew that private practice was my goal and I had experience in a medical office so I knew more than “the average bear.” I am so glad that I did!
Today, I am the owner of Foothold Counseling, LLC and Sandy Boone Coaching & Consulting, LLC. I am also a practitioner instructor for Wake Forest University.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Not at all! I was raised by a single mom and we financially struggled. (Hence, going to school for an associate’s degree). When I went back to school for my Bachelors and subsequent Masters, I was married with two children. Money and time are probably the two most prominent concerns that people encounter. I often say that I took “the scenic route” but that made me who I am today.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Foothold Counseling, LLC and Sandy Boone Coaching & Consulting, LLC?
Foothold Counseling- I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that specializes in body-based therapies to address mental health concerns. I specialize in trauma. I am known for looking at the “root cause” and utilizing treatments that are somewhat “out of the box,” such as Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and functional medicine concepts. I am licensed in FL, GA, SC, NC, NJ and ME. Not very many counselors have a medical background so this sets the stage for me to consider all aspects of mental health. I am most proud of my holistic approaches and the knowledge I’ve gained to help my clients live their best lives. If you’ve experienced mental health support before, and it was less than ideal, give me a chance to help you!
Sandy Boone Coaching & Consulting- I am a Mind-Body Optimization Specialist. I help individuals, professionals and organizations create sustainable brain and body wellness through science-backed strategies in nutrition, movement, and mindfulness. My approach focuses on optimizing mental clarity, energy, and resilience—supporting long-term well-being without a one-size-fits-all solution. I have just finished a course called, “Beyond Talk Therapy” and it discusses root causes of anxiety and helps “fill the toolbox” of therapists and individuals who are trying to manage anxiety.
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
Humbleness- I don’t know it all. I truly believe that my clients are the experts of themselves. Relationship can heal more than anything else.
Pricing:
- FHC: Initial Consult= $200
- FHC: Follow up sessions= $175
- SBCC: Individual Sessions= $200
- SBCC: Beyond Talk Therapy Course= $199
- SBCC: Rooted Calm Collective for therapists= $49/month
Contact Info:
- Website: https://footholdcounseling.com and sandyboone.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footholdcounseling/ and https://www.instagram.com/thesandyboone/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/footholdcounseling and https://www.facebook.com/sandyboonecoaching
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-boone-lpc-lcmhc-lcpc-ncc-ccmhc-cimhp-bc-tmh-67a6816/
