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.

It’s okay if your journey doesn’t look like a straight line.Many of us were told that after licensure, we’d just… arrive...
07/23/2025

It’s okay if your journey doesn’t look like a straight line.

Many of us were told that after licensure, we’d just… arrive. But the truth? Growth rarely moves in a straight path.

Sometimes burnout leads to clarity.

Sometimes reflection sparks reinvention.

Sometimes what looks like a detour is actually your next chapter.

You’re not behind. You’re building something honest, aligned, and sustainable—and that takes time.

Which stage are you in right now?

Let’s talk about what’s next—inside my supervision group. Join now- click the link in my bio.

You didn’t spend years getting licensed just to stay underpaid, overwhelmed, and invisible in a system that doesn’t see ...
07/21/2025

You didn’t spend years getting licensed just to stay underpaid, overwhelmed, and invisible in a system that doesn’t see your full value.

You’ve already built the clinical skills.

You can go from social worker to business owner.

From employee to leader.

From mission-driven and income-aligned.

Stop waiting for permission.

Do you want mentorship that blends clinical reflection with business planning? Join my exclusive supervision group-click the link in my bio.

Your work requires strength, nuance, and deep emotional intelligence.But the system doesn’t always recognize that—and it...
07/18/2025

Your work requires strength, nuance, and deep emotional intelligence.
But the system doesn’t always recognize that—and it rarely rewards it.

This is where my supervision group comes in.

To help skilled professionals like you build something of your own—and you shouldn’t have to figure it out alone.

Click the link in my bio to see if my supervision group is a good fit for you.

You may not use the title—but you act like one every day.You interpret emotions into words. Pain into patterns. And chao...
07/14/2025

You may not use the title—but you act like one every day.
You interpret emotions into words. Pain into patterns. And chaos into clarity—between partners, families, and courtrooms.

That takes more than empathy. It takes skill, patience, and professional boundaries.

If you're doing this much emotional translation, your work is specialized, and your practice should reflect that value.

Want to build a business that values your invisible skill set? My supervision group could help! Check how-click the link in my bio.

Here’s your reminder that “doing what you love” shouldn’t come with chronic burnout, emotional whiplash, and a paycheck ...
07/11/2025

Here’s your reminder that “doing what you love” shouldn’t come with chronic burnout, emotional whiplash, and a paycheck that makes you double-check the math.

You deserve more than just meaningful work.

You deserve meaningful income. And a plan that doesn’t rely on your caffeine tolerance.

In my supervision group, we talk about real stuff— like:

👉Raising your rates without raising your blood pressure
👉Creating a business model that doesn’t run on guilt
👉And how to build a private practice that actually works for you!

Because burnout is not a business plan.

Join my supervision group and let’s build something better—together. Click the link in my bio.

When you finally decide to step away from agency life, most people will congratulate you.They’ll say things like:👏 “You’...
07/09/2025

When you finally decide to step away from agency life, most people will congratulate you.

They’ll say things like:

👏 “You’re so brave!”
👏 “You’ll have so much freedom now!”
👏 “You’re living the dream!”

And while that’s all true… here’s what they don’t tell you:

👉 You’ll feel weird charging more—even though you’re earning based on your value now.

👉 You’ll feel guilty having boundaries—because you were trained to be “available at all costs.”

👉 You’ll realize how much of your identity was shaped by systems that burned you out.

Leaving the agency isn’t just a career move—it’s an identity shift.

And it’s okay if it feels uncomfortable before it feels free. You’re not just leaving something behind. You’re stepping into ownership—with clarity, vision, and a business that supports you too.

If you're navigating this shift and want mentorship on building a sustainable, purpose-led business—my supervision group is built for exactly that.

Watch the free 5-minute video where I'll teach you my method of supervision. Check the link in bio.

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07/09/2025

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If you're here, it's because you were called to this work.To walk with people through some of their darkest moments—with...
07/07/2025

If you're here, it's because you were called to this work.

To walk with people through some of their darkest moments—with compassion, discernment, and unwavering truth.

But can I be honest?

Even the most mission-driven counselors get tired when:

👉The salary does not reflect the emotional strain.
👉The workload keeps stacking up.
👉And there’s no clear path forward

I want to remind you:

Your faith is your compass, but strategy is your vehicle. You don’t have to choose between honoring your calling and building a business that sustains you.

Let’s build something that reflects your heart and supports your life.

What’s one step you’ve taken (or want to take) to make your calling more sustainable?





You’ve spent years doing meaningful work.But if you’re still building your business in isolation, still undercharging, s...
07/04/2025

You’ve spent years doing meaningful work.

But if you’re still building your business in isolation, still undercharging, still over-delivering—you’re not missing motivation.

You’re missing mentorship.

In my group supervision & mentorship program, I help social workers like you:

✅ Build specialized offers that reflect your skillset
✅ Set pricing aligned with value, not guilt
✅ Create sustainable income without burning out

You don’t have to keep figuring it out alone.

If you’re doing advanced clinical work, you deserve advanced business support.

Learn more about the Ohio-LSW-Supervision group. Tap the link in my bio.

Big congrats! What are YOUR entrepreneurial dreams, social workers??
07/02/2025

Big congrats! What are YOUR entrepreneurial dreams, social workers??

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