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OCTOBER 8–10, 2026 · NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

Where faith-based practice owners come to scale, profit, and build something that lasts — without burning out or selling out.

The Conference

That Pays for Itself.

Earn up to 12 NBCC-approved CE hours · Approval No. SP-5324

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Join hundreds of practice owners in Nashville in October

You're good at what you do. So why does running your practice still feel this hard?

You got into this work because of a calling — to help people, to build something meaningful. And your faith is at the center of all of it.

But somewhere between the client sessions, the payroll, the marketing, and the burnout... the calling starts to feel like a grind.

You know you could be earning more. Growing faster. Leading better. You just don't have a room full of people who understand both sides — the business and the faith.

That's the room we built.

Walk away knowing exactly what to do next.

Every session is practical, actionable, and built for practice owners like you.

Scale Without Burnout

Build systems that grow your revenue without growing your stress. Learn what it takes to go from solo to group — or group to thriving.

Profit Like You Mean It

Stop undercharging and over-delivering. Get clear on your numbers, fees, margins, and how to pay yourself what you're worth.

Market Without Selling Out

Attract your ideal clients authentically using your story, your values, and your faith — without it ever feeling like a hustle.

Use AI to Work Smarter

Discover which AI tools are worth your time and how to use them to reclaim hours in your week without sacrificing ethics.

Integrate Your Faith

Bring your faith into your practice, marketing, and leadership in ways that are professional, ethical, and deeply effective.

Lead, Hire & Grow a Team

Leave with a leadership framework that actually works — whether you're building your first team or managing your tenth clinician.

Earn up to 12 CE hours while you build your best practice.

Wise Practice Summit 2026 has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. Sessions approved for NBCC credit are clearly identified.

Whitney Owens Consulting, LLC d/b/a Wise Practice Consulting is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-5324.

Whitney Owens is a licensed professional counselor, group practice owner, and the founder of Wise Practice Consulting — a coaching community for faith-based practice owners.

After years of attending conferences that ignored either the business side or the faith side, she built the space she always wished existed. Every session, every speaker, every conversation at this summit is designed with one goal: helping you build a practice that's profitable, sustainable, and deeply aligned with who you are.

Whitney brings the expertise. You bring the practice. We'll figure out the rest together.

Whitney Owens built this conference because she couldn't find one built for her.

YOUR HOST & FOUNDER

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Don't take our word for it.

Here's what practice owners said after Summit 2025:

"Every year I come away with something that helps me take the next steps in my practice."

— Marcken Volmy, Bedrock Counseling

"There's something powerful about being surrounded by faith-driven leaders who genuinely celebrate your wins while sharing their own hard-earned wisdom."

— Nicole Brewer, reTHINK Therapy

"I felt seen, heard, and understood. I felt the love at this summit."

— David Sanchez, Charlotte Counseling Associates

"This conference provided relevant and useful tools to enrich how I run the business."

— Lauren Bowman, Dwell Christian Therapy & Training

"This conference is different because it is first and foremost about finding genuine community as we go about building excellent practices."

— Susan Doak, Newberg Counseling & Wellness

"Wise Practice continues to be my favorite event of the year and always delivers with awesome speakers that help you grow."

— Joshua Brummel, Therapy Flow

Nashville is waiting for you.

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown · October 8–10, 2026. 360° rooftop happy hour included. Discounted room block available after registration.

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Your most profitable, purposeful year starts in Nashville.

October 8–10, 2026 · Sheraton Grand Nashville · Up to 12 CE Hours

Tickets are open now. This event sells out every year.

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NBCC Approval No. SP-5324 · wisepracticeconsulting.com/summit-2026-1

Keynotes & Speakers

Learn from Experts Who Understand Private Practice

  • SUMMIT HOST & PANELIST: Whitney Owens, LPC

    Being Present to a World in Pain: Helping Therapists Stay Grounded in Their Clinical Work and Leadership

    About

  • SPEAKER & PANELIST: Amy Dover, LMFT

    From Calling to Stewardship: The Therapist’s Journey from Clinician to Christian Practice Owner

    About

  • SPEAKER & PANELIST: Laura Long, MS, LMFT, LMFT/S, MBA

    Beyond Group Practice: Designing Sustainable Income Streams That Fit Your Skills, Values, and Season of Life

    About

  • SPEAKER & PANELIST: Zachary Ufland, LMFT

    Organize Your Practice in a Way That Works

    About

  • Joshua Brummel

    The Practice Owner as Cultivator: Operational Frameworks for Building a Sustainable and Scalable Private Practice

    Website
  • Derrick Boger, MA

    Derrick Boger, MA

    When Faith Meets the Therapy Room: Purpose-Driven Counseling

    Website

  • Lillianis J Cruz, LMHC

    Trauma-Informed Care Through a Faith Lens: How clinicians can support churches in responding to trauma.

    Website

  • Brent Stutzman

    How to Rank Your Website on AI Search Platforms

    Website

  • Bryan Purcell, Ph.D.

    From Fraud to Faithful Action: A Faith-Informed ACT Approach to Imposter Thoughts for Private Practice Owners

    Website

  • Jennifer Hobbs, MA, LCMHC

    Serving High-Risk Youth in Faith-Based Settings: Ethical and Operational Considerations for Practice Owners

    Website

  • Dawn Gabriel, MA, LPC

    The Inner Life of the Therapist: Spiritual Formation, Limits, and Resilience

    Website

  • Wise Practice Consultants Panel

    Building Sustainable and Ethical Counseling Practices: A Panel Discussion with Experienced Practice Owners

    Website
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Summit Questions

  • Your summit ticket is $850 for access to all presentations and dining experiences.

  • You may request a refund via email to whitney@wisepracticeconsulting.com.

    Refunds will be given in full up to 90 days prior to the event.

  • You may send your complaint or dispute to whitney@wisepracticeconsulting.com with a detailed explanation of the situation. Your concern will be addressed with 5-7 business days by the Wise Practice Consulting team.

For more on refunds, read our cancellation & refund policy

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Tentative Schedule

Schedule is subject to change

  • Morning Sessions: 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM

    Lunch

    Afternoon Sessions: 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM

    Happy Hour: 5:00 PM

  • Morning Sessions: 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM

    Lunch

    Afternoon Sessions: 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM

    Annual Karaoke Night: 7:00 PM

  • Morning Sessions: 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM

    Summit 2027 Reveal

    Closing: 12: 00 PM

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