Financial therapy is becoming an increasingly popular approach to tackling challenges in money management. According to the Financial Therapy Association, this practice is “a process informed by therapeutic and financial competencies that helps people think, feel, communicate, and behave differently with money to improve overall well-being through evidence-based practices and interventions.”
Beyond Finance is the first company in the debt consolidation industry to provide financial therapy as part of its financial wellness sessions for clients. Beyond Finance’s Nathan Astle, CFT-I, spoke with Forbes about the significance of the practice.
Astle emphasizes that achieving financial wellness requires addressing the emotional aspects of debt—how it makes someone feel and how those emotions can be harnessed to move forward. He refers to this as “the human side of money.”
The article explores the emotional triggers associated with debt, the collaborative approach needed between individuals and practitioner and how financial therapy can foster renewed confidence in money management.
As one of the nation’s largest debt consolidation organizations, Beyond Finance is dedicated to empowering consumers with a smarter path to financial freedom. Through tailored solutions, Beyond Finance helps clients reduce monthly payments, minimize interest impact, and achieve a debt-free life—using proprietary tools designed for transparency and ease-of-use.