Opher Ganel.com

I know how to serve my clients,

…I’m not a numbers person! Numbers make me anxious! I don’t “speak money!”

I love working with people,

…not numbers! Numbers overwhelm me (I rarely even balance my check-book)!

Helping people is what I love,

…what I’m good at – I never learned how to run a business! It feels like a distraction!

As founder and owner of three successful small businesses of my own, I’ll help you cut through the deluge of numbers so you know what to track, how to track it, and what it means for your practice.

Professionals like you make such a huge difference for people, helping your clients to thrive in the face of life’s challenges. That’s why I want to use my experience and knowledge to help your private practice thrive.

I'm not a therapist, attorney, acupuncturist, or other kind of professional practitioner. And that's a good thing. You already have your specific expertise and don't need more of it from anyone else. My complementary skill-set and the perspective I bring as a scientist, engineer, and entrepreneur help get you moving towards your big goals in a way that you won't on your own or with coaches who have the same professional background as you.

I coach practice owners, helping them avoid big money mistakes; increase their rates so they can earn more while seeing fewer clients, and make the difference they were meant to make for each client each time; and make decisions with confidence knowing they're based on facts and numbers rather than intuition and guesswork.

I came to this country from Israel after grad school over a quarter century ago, with a negative net worth; but now I live the American dream with a high net worth, almost all of it from my small businesses. My experience in developing and running small businesses also helped my wife, a therapist in private practice for over 15 years, grow her business from scratch to a thriving practice– she even calls me her CFO.

My clients tell me that what they appreciate most about my coaching is my calm, non-judgmental approach, my patience in explaining the financial details of their practice (that they've shied away from forever) in a clear and approachable language, and that my only agenda is their success.

As a physics PhD and consultant for NASA (yeah, a “rocket scientist”), I’m a numbers kind of guy. I’m also a firm believer in Albert Einstein’s quip, that every problem should be simplified as far as possible, but no further. I make complex topics approachable and actionable for you. What I offer is easy to understand, usable, and can make a dramatic difference for your practice.

I hate spam as much as you do (maybe even more!), so I never sell, rent, or give away your contact info without your permission, period. I will only ever use it to send you the free worksheet now, followed by biweekly emails with free tips, useful and relevant content, and occasional news.

Laurel Fay, LCMFT

Opher was calm, reassuring, and experienced in an area where I had anxiety and need. His advice saved me at least $18,000…

Tara Simpson, PsyD

After our meeting I felt a focus and optimism about my ability to make changes that would not only help my business succeed, but also make me feel like a successful business owner.

Risa Ganel, LCMFT

As I’ve grown my business from one day a week to adding associates and buying our own office suite, having Opher as my CFO made every complex financial decision clear. And when something I wanted to do wasn't possible because of the numbers, he explained what would make it possible.

Sheri T. Brown, MSW, LCPC
President, Kairos Moments, LLC

If you’re a counselor who understands that to ensure success you must merge passion and experience with a “business mindset,” this is for you!

Rachel Mahoney Rengifo, PhD

Opher provided me with so many different perspectives on my practice and areas to consider. Suddenly, topics that felt daunting made sense and were manageable.