Beyond the Session with Aisha R. Shabazz

In the wake of Women's History Month, learn how to move beyond awareness and take concrete action by tackling the pervasive issue of misogyny within the mental health industry.  Through insightful commentary and references to scholarly works, you will unpack the complexities of misogyny and its impact on mental health therapists. From controlling behaviors to the gender wage gap, you will she...

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In this episode of Beyond the Session with Aisha , you will dive into the complexities of social media marketing for mental health therapists.  Tune into a critique of the latest social media trend and receive practical advice on how to navigate social media platforms to enhance your private practice success.  With insights into platform selection, authenticity, and personalized coaching...

Explore how the pursuit of constant novelty could be threatening your professional and personal well-being. This episode touches on the pitfalls of boredom in entrepreneurship, the significance of fair compensation, and how to grow your business wisely. Through real-world examples from renowned businesses and business owners, you will discover key strategies for enhancing your mental health practi...

In this live episode of Beyond the Session with Aisha, you'll learn a different definition of the term introvert, as well as two sustainable marketing strategies for introverted therapists, & hear a question from the audience about how to start niching before you start your private practice. If you are ready to be more visible, you can join the 7 Day Visibility Challenge by visiting https://ai...

Discover the 3 habits that are stopping your therapy practice's financial growth and learn actionable strategies to break free from inefficiency & fear. Gain valuable insights to creating multiple revenue streams so that you can transform your private practice into a premium mental health business. Don't let outdated habits hold you back—tune in to Ready to boost your revenue, gain financial s...

Are you frustrated by the silence that follows your innovative ideas? In this episode of "Beyond the Session with Aisha," discover the crucial, yet familiar, element often overlooked when creating multiple revenue streams in your mental health practice. >>> Let's connect on LinkedIn so that you can join me for the next LIVE Q&A each week on Wednesdays. >> Ready to reach your rev...

Out with the old, in with the strategies! In part 2 of this episode, Aisha dives into what's changing inside her mental health business & why. Plus, how you can seamlessly make changes within your mental health business without unnecessary chaos.  Don't miss out on your chance to transform your mental health business in 2024 and join a community of values-driven therapists & mental he...

In this special two-part episode of Beyond the Session with Aisha, learn the secrets to staying focused on your business goals without crumbling under the pressures of perfectionism, analysis paralysis, & decision-making fatigue.  Discover how Aisha begins her Refresh Routine™ within her premium mental health business and walk away feeling inspired to take action. >>> Join the wa...

Are you tired of setting business goals only to lose motivation or worse have imposter syndrome sabotage your dream of having a six-figure practice ? In this episode of Beyond the Session™ with Aisha we will dive deep into why traditional goal-setting fails and introduces a new game-changing approach. Discover the four crucial areas of your private practice that need a refresh for you to gracefull...

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Burnout. Some therapists deny their experiences with it and others wear it like a badge of honor. Regardless of what your experience with burnout has been, one thing for sure, we know that we don't want it to take hold of your dream and stop you from thriving in your career, business, & life. That's why in this episode, we'll uncover 5 strategies to help you burnout-proof your private practice...

Do you find it hard to manage your role as a private practice owner without risking burnout? In this episode, Aisha shares insights on how you can re-think work-life balance and practice focusing on what truly matters. Aisha stresses the importance of re-prioritizing, so that you can avoid making too much room for your business and shares her personal experience with burnout, perfectionism, and be...

Society tells you to prioritize materialistic measures, such as big houses and fancy cars, and vanity metrics like followers and likes. While these measurements can earn you social capital and open doors to certain spaces, they do not necessarily bring long-term value into your life or reflect your true purpose. What would happen if, instead, you rebelled against the superficial and created a care...

In this episode, we're covering the fundamentals of running a business and what you need to know, do, & believe in order to have the thriving private practice that you've worked so hard to build. We'll explore what it takes to run a solo private practice, the challenges that come with it, & how to simplify things over time. --- Path to Private Practice Guides Have a question you'd like Ais...

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As a private practice therapist, it can be challenging to juggle patient care with the administrative tasks that come with running a business. Fortunately, technology can help streamline and simplify these tasks, allowing you to focus on providing the best care possible to your patients. In this episode, we'll explore five essential tech tools that can boost your efficiency, improve your client ex...

No-shows are the worst, especially when it’s for a therapy consultation. What’s a therapist to do!? Well, in this episode of Beyond the Session with Aisha R. Shabazz, we'll dive into what to do and NOT do, when a potential client doesn't show up for a therapy consultation. After listening (and implementing) these strategies, you’ll not only reduce your no-show rate for therapy consultations, you’l...

It's crucial for your ideal client feels confident that you can help them BEFORE they schedule a consultation. In this episode, we’ll cover the 3 necessary elements that need to exist in your marketing material so that you ideal client feels confident that you can help them BEFORE they schedule a therapy consultation. You cannot neglect the importance of having a therapy website to showcase your s...

Have you ever wondered when you should reduce the cost of therapy for clients? During this episode of Beyond the Session, you’ll be invited to think about if it's better to offer pro-bono or sliding scale services right away or once a client is established. You’ll also discover how to calculate how much free therapy to give away. Have a question you'd like Aisha to answer on the podcast? Click her...

Are you a therapist who's ever been faced with the dilemma of a current therapy client who can no longer afford your therapy rates? It's a common scenario, and on today's episode of "Beyond the Session with Aisha R. Shabazz," we explore the importance of having a sliding scale and pro bono policy in place. But even if you accept insurance, don't tune out, because these details apply to you too.&nb...

Once you’re full you should stop taking on more clients, but does that mean you should also stop marketing your practice? In this episode of Beyond the Session with Aisha R. Shabazz - you’ll get a compassionate dose of real talk and hear what you need to know so that you can avoid a future slump season. Have a question you'd like Aisha to answer on the podcast? Click here to submit your question t...

In this episode, we explore how private practice therapists can create an optimal caseload size. You’ll learn why it’s important to have a manageable number of therapy clients. Once we review a few sustainable strategies, you'll dive into what happens when you have too many therapy clients & how it can have a negative impact on therapeutic outcomes. --- Love the show? Let us know with your 5-s...

In this segment of "It Depends: Q&A with Context", we’ll address the common concern of falling behind. Unlike your past-due notes, there’s no reason to “catch-up” when you implement this simple strategy into your next content planning session. --- Have a question you'd like Aisha to answer on the podcast? Click here to submit your question to "It Depends: Q&A with Content" & receive a...

In this episode of Beyond the Session with Aisha R. Shabazz, we'll be discussing a common challenge faced by many private practice therapists, How to be consistent with your marketing efforts. If you plan to keep your private practice for years & years, marketing is non-negotiable but there’s no doubt that it can be challenging to maintain a consistent marketing strategy when you're busy provi...