Empathic Finance - Mike Pumphrey, AFC

Financial empowerment for therapists and other helping professionals

Financial consultant in Portland, OR (show on map)

5.0

★★★★★

5 reviews

Financial coaching for therapists and helping professionals to eliminate money anxiety and build financial wellness.

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About

Empathic Finance is a financial coaching practice based in Portland, Oregon, founded by Mike Pumphrey, an Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®). The practice specializes in working with mental health therapists and other helping professionals who struggle with the emotional side of money. S

ervices include individual and couples financial coaching, 8-week group coaching classes (M-Path), and continuing education courses for therapists. The approach emphasizes that financial wellness is about more than just numbers—it's about healing your relationship with money, moving from anxiety to empowerment, and building a personalized money blueprint. The coach is polyamory-friendly and LGBTQI+ ally, welcoming individuals, couples, and all relationship styles.

Specializes in therapists and helping professionals

Emotionally-aware approach to money coaching

Polyamory-friendly and LGBTQI+ ally

AFC® certified financial coach

Combines emotional healing with practical financial skill-building

Offers both individual coaching and group classes

Continuing education provider for therapists

Services

Individual and Couples Financial Coaching

Personalized financial coaching for individuals and couples to learn what they need to accomplish their goals and work through their challenges.

Budgeting Setting goals Debt elimination Relationship coaching Retirement planning Identity work

M-Path Group Coaching

An 8-week small-group class where participants learn everything needed to develop a plan for their money while eliminating money anxiety forever.

8-week structured curriculum Live virtual sessions via Zoom 90-minute weekly classes Small group discussion Homework between sessions Private chat platform access

Continuing Education for Therapists

CE hours for therapists and other mental health practitioners through the Financial Wellness in the Therapeutic Relationship course.

CE hours for therapists Focus on financial wellness in therapeutic relationships Online course format

Credentials & Certifications

AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor®)

Since 2022

Reviews

Rating

★★★★★

Reviews

"Online appointments"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is M-Path group coaching? +

M-Path is an 8-week small-group class where you'll learn everything you need to develop a plan for your money while eliminating money anxiety forever. Classes are live and virtual via Zoom, 90 minutes each week, with instruction, practice, and small group discussion.

Who is this class for? +

This class is for professionals who are making money but aren't making progress. If you've ever said to yourself, 'I have income, but where does it all go?' then this class is for you. Also for those sick of money anxiety, money conflicts, and money stress who want to do deep work to make money work for them.

Are the M-Path classes recorded? +

No, each session is 100% live. The purpose of this class is to interact with others in a supportive, shared environment, and recordings will not be made. Confidentiality is crucial.

What if I have to miss a session? +

Materials from the session can be shared after the fact, but unfortunately the session cannot be redone if you miss it.

What makes this class different from other money classes? +

Most money professionals treat money as a math problem to be solved. This class is both a way to develop your personalized money blueprint and a deep dive into the emotions around money, recognizing that our emotions and identity can get in our way.

Is this class polyamory-, queer-, and trans-friendly? +

Yes. The coach will work to ensure this is a safe space for everyone by normalizing sharing of pronouns, not assuming gender of participants or their partners, and not assuming one has only a single partner. All participants are asked to share the same behaviors, and hate-speech or behaviors that make anyone feel unsafe will not be tolerated.

What is the refund policy for M-Path? +

Refunds are not offered because the class involves brave, difficult, and vulnerable work, and it is live. The coach is fully confident that if you show up and do the work, you will get outsized value from the class.

Can couples attend M-Path together? +

The class welcomes people in all relationship styles, but because so much of the work is internal and personal, each person must register individually.