TRUST YOUR HEART by Kate Usaj, LISW

TRUST YOUR HEART by Kate Usaj, LISW I teach Social Workers exactly how to INTENTIONALLY create a six figure Career by Design on their own terms! Let's redefine success together!

Welcome to Intentional Career by Design for Social Workers! In March 2020, I stood in my office, gazing beyond my manager as her words faded away, my attention drawn to the breathtaking view of the grounds I had called my workplace for eight years. This was the job I'd retire from, surrounded brilliant colleagues with the grand sendoff party for which our department was known. On that fateful day, as I was asked about a personal laptop and instructed to go home, I knew I could never return to the conventional 9-to-5 grind. Driving home, the realization struck me like a lightning bolt—it was time to transition from the role of a 'good and faithful' employee, but to who/what? Fast forward two years, and I've emerged as the CEO of my own six-figure business, making a profound impact as a social worker. Working just two days a week, I've discovered a newfound freedom that goes beyond the boundaries of a traditional career. Now, my mission is clear—to empower fellow social workers who are teetering on the brink of burnout. Like many social workers, I hadn't fully explored how my education and career experiences positioned me to reimagine my skills and talents. Since March 2020, I meticulously planned and developed three pillars for the career I had always envisioned:

1) Self-pay clients ~
https://www.kateusaj.com/Psychotherapy%20services%20for%20women

2) LSW Supervision ~ providing services to 75+ social workers to become independently
licensed
https://www.kateusaj.com/Ohio-LSW-Supervision

3) Coaching for Social Workers ~launched a step-by-step program with online lessons
for experienced social workers to intentionally design a social work career making more
impact, work less hours and drastically increase their income as well as emotional and
financial freedom. https://www.kateusaj.com/IntentionalCareerByDesign

I have the unique skill set, specializing in supporting social work colleagues who yearn to break free from the agency grind—a place where burnout is inevitable, and compensation is often insufficient. My boutique, supportive mentorship offers a step-by-step guide tailored to meet your individual goals. My programs aren't for every social worker; they're crafted for those seeking a shift—from indentured employee to a CEO mindset. If you're a social worker ready to intentionally design your career, reach out! Join a community of like-minded professionals and gain the support of an experienced mentor, guiding you toward building a six-figure business on your terms.

I didn’t leave my job because I hated social work.I left because I wanted to design my own system. One that fit the life...
01/16/2026

I didn’t leave my job because I hated social work.
I left because I wanted to design my own system. One that fit the lifestyle and business I dreamed of.

Intentional Career by Design is for social workers who want to build something sustainable, flexible, and aligned with your dreamed life.

If this resonates, consider this your sign to take your social work career to the next level.

Join Intentional Career by Design. Tap the link in my bio.

01/15/2026
Small shifts now make the rest of the year feel lighter.Which one feels doable for you this week?
01/14/2026

Small shifts now make the rest of the year feel lighter.

Which one feels doable for you this week?

Pay attention to what’s not working.By mid-January, the excitement fades, and reality kicks in.Same workload. Same pace....
01/12/2026

Pay attention to what’s not working.

By mid-January, the excitement fades, and reality kicks in.

Same workload. Same pace. Same stress.

If you’re already feeling tired, that’s not a failure. It’s information.

Your body is telling you something about how you’re working. The question is whether you’ll listen this year.

What is your work trying to tell you right now?

January is when many social workers realize they don’t want another year of “just getting through.”My supervision groups...
01/09/2026

January is when many social workers realize they don’t want another year of “just getting through.”

My supervision groups exist for this exact moment — when you’re ready to think clearly, strengthen your confidence, and build a career that feels sustainable.

This isn’t about rushing change. It’s about having support while you decide what’s next.

Apply now to join a supervision group and start early. Schedule your discovery call when you’re ready.

There’s no right answer.Where you are now matters more than where you think you should be.Clarity starts with honesty.Co...
01/07/2026

There’s no right answer.
Where you are now matters more than where you think you should be.

Clarity starts with honesty.

Comment A, B, C, or D — no explanations needed.

01/07/2026

Never gets old 🥰

01/06/2026

These bricks are alive and they are changing cities without anyone noticing.

Engineers in the Netherlands have developed innovative bricks that are designed to naturally grow moss on their surface, turning ordinary buildings into living walls. The moss thrives without soil or maintenance, using moisture from the air and the brick’s porous structure to grow.

Beyond aesthetics, these moss bricks help purify polluted urban air, absorb CO₂, and reduce surrounding temperatures by up to 7°C. Cities like Leiden are already installing them on bus stops and schools, quietly transforming urban spaces into cooler, cleaner micro ecosystems.

As a new year begins, I always pause to reflect on the social workers I’ve walked alongside.Some came in exhausted.Some ...
01/05/2026

As a new year begins, I always pause to reflect on the social workers I’ve walked alongside.

Some came in exhausted.
Some were confident clinically but unsure of their next step.
Others just wanted to feel like themselves again in this work.

What they all had in common was this:

They weren’t looking for more to do.
They were looking for a career that felt intentional and sustainable.

If you’re entering this year quietly hoping things feel steadier, clearer, or more aligned — you’re not alone. And you’re not behind.

What are you hoping feels different in your work this year?

01/04/2026

When you disconnect, you notice what actually matters. You notice where your energy feels safe. You notice what drains you and what restores you. You notice the difference between who you are and who you’ve been performing for. "Airplane mode" isn’t an escape from life — it’s a return to yourself. 🖤

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