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.

11/23/2025
Inside my supervision group, real conversations happen — the kind you can’t always have in the hallway or team chat. We ...
11/21/2025

Inside my supervision group, real conversations happen — the kind you can’t always have in the hallway or team chat. We talk about boundaries, identity, and how to rebuild a career that feels like you again.

This isn’t just about clinical hours — it’s about finding your clarity, your confidence, and your calm. You don’t have to do this alone anymore.

Apply today and let’s intentionally rebuild your career.

11/21/2025

The Department of Education has proposed a new definition of a "professional degree" that excludes master's and doctoral programs in many professions, including social work. Soon a public comment period will open up and we look forward to do what we do best here in Massachusetts, advocating for our rights. We look forward to submitting public comment and will share information on how you all can do so as well. Until then just a simple reminder - a master's and doctoral degree in Social Work is and will continue to be a professional degree.

Action Alert for Massachusetts social workers: https://www.votervoice.net/NASWMA/Campaigns/131734/Respond

Burnout doesn’t always roar — sometimes it whispers. Awareness is the first step back to balance.Save this post for when...
11/19/2025

Burnout doesn’t always roar — sometimes it whispers. Awareness is the first step back to balance.

Save this post for when you need a reality check.

Some days, it feels like no one sees the emotional labor we do — the patience, the late nights, the care that never make...
11/17/2025

Some days, it feels like no one sees the emotional labor we do — the patience, the late nights, the care that never makes it into a report.

But the truth is, your work is seen. It ripples further than you realize. Every calm conversation, every moment of listening — it matters. 💬

Drop a 💟 if you needed this reminder today.

11/15/2025

🔎 Researchers analyzed information covering 2.6 million K–12 students that spanned for 7 decades and discovered that teacher-student relationships of high quality helps bring positive outcomes affecting students overall well-being and learning.

❤️ "Teachers who fostered warmth and trust were linked to higher academic achievement, improved behavior, stronger motivation, better executive function and self-control, and greater feelings of belonging and well-being, according to the researchers. On average, teacher-student relationships yielded a positive correlation of 0.26—a moderate but widely distributed effect that plays “a vital role in students’ outcomes,” according to the study."

🔗 Read more about this study online. Link in the comments section.

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