The Practice of Therapy Podcast

In this episode, Morgan Graves joins the show. She is not only a contemporary mental health professional, but she is also a trusted advisor to therapists transitioning to private practice. Morgan talks about her journey to private practice and some important lessons she learned along the way. Morgan reveals her self-care routine and the importance of managing her time well to stay organized and no...

David Khalili is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a focus on working with men, adolescents, couples therapy, and multi-ethnic individuals. In this episode, we chat about how vulnerability and self-disclosure can be valuable tools in the therapy room. Then, David explains how group sessions can be another helpful therapy tool, and he dives into how he overcame mental hurdles when start...

Paul Wright is the author of the Amazon Best Seller "How to Run a One Minute Practice," founder of the Practiceology™ health business freedom program, and has helped thousands of health business owners from 57 countries earn more, work less and enjoy their lives.   In part two, Paul Wright dives deep into more mistakes you could be making in private practice. He covers the importance of having pro...

Paul Wright is the author of the Amazon Best Seller "How to Run a One Minute Practice," founder of the Practiceology™ health business freedom program, and has helped thousands of health business owners from 57 countries earn more, work less and enjoy their lives.   In this episode, Paul Wright joins the show to discuss seven mistakes people are making in private practice. In part one, Paul covers...

Libby Rothschild shows coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs how to attract clients online without ads or a website. In this episode, Dietitian Boss, Libby Rothschild, joins the show. Whether you are starting from zero or learning how to attract clients from social, Libby helps dietitians who are looking to make serious profits with their practices. Libby explains how to hone in on your mindset...

In this episode, Gordon goes solo and talks about how things are changing in the world of therapy and counseling professions. As Covid hit society hard, the crisis around mental health worsened. Luckily, the stigma around seeking mental health is slowly decreasing in America. Gordon talks about other ways therapy is changing amidst the pandemic. Tune in as he dives into The No Surprises Act, tech...

Whitney Owens is a group practice owner with an all private pay practice. She has been a part of the Practice of the Practice community for several years. In this episode, Whitney Owens joins the show to chat about faith in private practice. Having a faith-based practice doesn't mean what you think it does; Whitney busts many myths around faith in the therapy room. Plus, we discuss marketing ourse...

Stacey specializes in treating women and helping professionals who are overwhelmed, worried, and who may have overlooked their own self-care and well-being. In this episode, Stacey speaks about using self-disclosure in the therapy room. Yes, even therapists can be a "hot mess." We aren't perfect or completely put together; self-disclosure can be a critical tool for gaining your clients' trust. Plu...

Alison Pidgeon, LPC is the CEO of Move Forward Counseling, a large group practice in Lancaster, PA. In this episode, Alison Pidgeon joins the show to talk about TheraSuite. TheraSuite provides professionally developed style boards created with a therapy office in mind. Alison explains the different options you have when using TheraSuite and how they can help you make the ideal therapy office desig...

Childhood friends Kendall Bird and Sage Grazer teamed up to create Frame Therapy , a modern marketing resource and free online community for therapists. In this episode, Sage and Kendall, founders of Frame Therapy, join the show. Frame is a FREE online community for therapists who are dedicated to advancing their careers. First, Sage and Kendall chat about what you can expect when you join the Fra...

Dr. Stephen "David" Hall heads up content and creative direction as the "Chief Maven" of PsychMaven . In this episode, David Hall joins the show to talk about growing pains in private practice. David speaks about the importance of outsourcing for growth and how to let go of control when delegating tasks. Plus, we talk about holding people accountable for sustainable development and why knowing you...

Are you trying to get your systems and processes in place for your private practice? Many people are looking at Google Workspace to make their practice run smoothly. I love Google Workspace. However, I don't personally think that Google Workspace would be your best option for completely replacing an electronic health record system for mental health providers. In this episode, I explain the differe...

David Frank is on a mission to ensure every therapist has access to unbiased and fiduciary financial advice! I am lucky to have David Frank join the show. He is an expert in fiduciary financial planning for therapists. As private practice owners, we face economic challenges that they don't teach us how to solve in graduate school. David speaks about how to understand your private practice financia...

Michael Diettrich Chastain, is an  author ,  speaker ,  professional coach , and consultant dedicated to peak performance. In this episode, Michael opens the show by explaining the difference between therapy and coaching. As a coach, Michael reveals the top issues leaders have in their businesses. One of the most significant business struggles is employee retention and employee satisfaction. Micha...

In this episode, Avivit Fisher joins the show to talk about marketing your private practice. First, Avivit gives tips on your marketing messaging and better relating to potential clients. If you're extremely busy in your private practice, Avivit says you should still utilize marketing tools. Plus, Avivit reveals which marketing tools can make your private practice's systems and processes smoother....

In this episode, Dr. Waldman talks about the importance of marketing your private practice. Challenge yourself to promote your practice once a day. By the end of the year, some type of marketing will stick. Plus, Dr. Waldman speaks about utilizing the internet for your private practice marketing. Later, we talk about the various ways to increase your income. Dr. Waldman reveals how he grew his inc...

As we start the new year, I will give you some ideas around setting priorities and goals; it's a topic that I tackle at the beginning of every year. First, I talk about the importance of having a planner that uses good old-fashioned pen and paper. When we write things down, we tend to process that information differently. Plus, I talk about what exactly is a brain dump and how it can help you find...

This episode reviews themes covered in the Practice of Therapy from 2021. A few topics have come up from the last fifty episodes or so. I dive into those subjects, including community, preparing for a worst-case scenario, updating your private practice, diversifying income, and using mindfulness in your business. Tune in as I talk about some of my favorite episodes from these topics and the most s...

In this episode, Kelly and Miranda are back for a spirited conversation covering many topics. First, we discuss the importance of following your passion, especially when creating a side hustle. Whatever problems are coming up in your private practice will follow in your second business; so, ensure you have those problems addressed ahead of time. Later, we talk about how big tech companies are taki...

I am lucky to be joined by Kathleen Shannon; she has a real passion for talking about licensure portability. It's an issue that many of us have run into if you move around, change states, or simply want to be licensed in multiple states. This particular issue of licensure portability comes up a lot during Covid. Many people recognize the need for licensure portability as we shift to and from teleh...

Today, we talk about how to build team culture in your practice. Creating the right culture within your practice is a learning process and a growth process as a business owner. Dawn gives tips on building a culture within your workplace that reflects the values and mission of your group practice. We also speak about the importance of soul care and taking care of that side of yourself. Remember, yo...

In this episode, I talk about some of the myths and misperceptions people have about being on insurance panels. I delve into this topic and let you know what I've learned about it from my insurance-based practice. First, I speak about the stigma around accepting insurance in private practice. If you accept insurance, you are just as valid and can be just as successful as private practice owners wh...

In this episode, Brett Hill , mindfulness guru, joins the show. He defines mindfulness for us as the awareness that arises from paying attention to the present moment. When you can harness the awareness that occurs, you can respond to reality in a new light. Brett explains the power of incremental growth and how it can change your private practice. Plus, Brett dives deep into how mindfulness can b...

In this episode, Jenn Uren of This Mom Knows Podcast joins the show. She talks about staying organized and letting go of her perfectionism while homeschooling five children. If your systems and processes aren't working as smoothly as possible, Jenn explains why you need to remove yourself from the process. If you can't remove yourself from your practice, then find a fresh set of eyes to look for y...

I am lucky to have many of my good friends and peers join the show. Uriah Guilford, Jessica Tappana, and Whitney Owens are here for a casual conversation. First, we dive into the importance of diversifying your income. We open up about what it's like to run a practice as well as another business. Both isolation and imposter syndrome can show up for us; we talk about ways to overcome and navigate o...