September 16, 2020
BBW MEMBER INTERVIEW: Denise Fitzpatrick, Marriage & Relationship Coach, My Marriage Works
What is your name?
Denise Fitzpatrick
What is your occupation?
Marriage & Relationship Coach
What is your business name?
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
Less than a year
What is your instagram handle?
@mymarriageworks
What is your linked in URL?
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
Yes. I've have deep roots here and have never had any desire to live anywhere else.
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
I have been in the helping profession for over 30 years. I became a licensed therapist 19 years ago and I started my own therapy practice in 2007. It has been my calling for as long as I can remember. Ten years ago I pivoted my business to working with couples as a specialty. I don't think I chose couples work specifically I believe the work chose me. Ten years ago I immersed myself in intensive training in couples therapy. At the same time I coincidentally or not so coincidentally was struggling in my own marriage. As I was learning how to help couples with their marriages and relationships I was also healing my own marriage with the skills I was learning. I've now been married for 20 years and the happiest I've ever been. I am passionate about saving marriages and keeping families together. When you're happy and content in your marriage your whole life is better.
What would your clients say about you and your company?
My clients would say that I'm easy to talk to, compassionate, professional and at the same time challenge them to be the best version of themselves. I don't only tell them what they want to hear I tell them what I know will help them get the results they want.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
The only person responsible for making you happy is YOU.
What is your favorite book?
The Four Agreements.
What is your secret weapon? An app, a tool, a organization method, anything?! (Can be a personal or professional life tool)
Exercising and meditating every day
What is your most recent WIN? How are you slaying it in your career or business?
I am learning to own my value and believe in myself more each day. This has helped me to be successful in making the transition from therapist to coach.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
You are worthy no matter what.
How do you enjoy your free time?
Hanging out with my family. Spending time on the beach. Reading a book, usually on self development.
What is something that not many people know about you?
I worked with Deaf people for years before becoming a therapist.
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