Private Pay Practitioners Premium Podcast

What an incredible conversation! I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Shauna Pollard (Dr. P), a licensed psychologist specializing in executive functioning and ADHD for high-achieving professionals. As a PSYPACT member serving clients across 42 states, she shared invaluable insights about social media marketing from a BIPOC perspective. Follow Dr. P on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linked...

Last night’s session was packed with real talk, strategy, and grounded reflection on what private practice actually requires. I shared: The biggest myths that held me back early on How my mindset had to shift to build something sustainable The emotional toll of people-pleasing in business What I would absolutely do differently if I started today 💡Whether you’re still debating the leap or already...

This weekend, ya'll showed up live to talk about what it means to build creative, income-generating, and soul-nourishing work outside the therapy room. We talked identity, burnout, side hustles, and joy—and I got to share the story behind launching Jade & Whim , my green-themed lifestyle shop born out of grief, whimsy, and growth. 👀 If you missed it live, you can still watch the full replay a...

Natalie Spautz, LMFT, joined me to unpack the growing impact of VC-backed tech companies on private practice—and how therapists can respond with clarity, courage, and community. We talked about: ✅ What actually happens when tech disrupts care ✅ Why private practice is political ✅ How to navigate money with integrity ✅ Natalie’s anticapitalist approach to practice-building ✅ And why collective...

In this conversation, I explored: ✅ Clear signs it’s time to outsource ✅ What tasks to delegate first to free up your time ✅ Budgeting strategies so outsourcing pays for itself ✅ How to build values-aligned relationships with contractors ✅ Real examples of what outsourcing looks like in a private pay practice Whether you’re overwhelmed by admin, dreaming of more time for clients, or ready to...

This week, I opened up about what I’m seeing in our 14,000+ member community—especially the way scarcity mindset shows up through comparison This week, I opened up about what I’m seeing in our 14,000+ member community—especially the way scarcity mindset shows up through comparison, credential gatekeeping, and withholding of support. Here are a few takeaways: ✨ Community isn’t competition. We thri...

This week, I sat down with Stacy McCann—a licensed clinical social worker, parent coach, and unapologetic voice for overwhelmed moms. In this episode, she shares how niching down and leaning into her lived experience helped her build both a private pay practice and a powerful online presence. Here’s what Stacy had to say: “There are a whole host of ways to use social media—and it’s not just about...

What does it really take to grow an online presence as a therapist without losing your voice or your values? This Monday, I’m sharing my full interview with Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten , psychologist, author, and creator of the viral Dr. Psych Mom brand. We talk about: What led her to start blogging and sharing publicly How her online work connects back to her clinical values Boundaries, backlash,...

“The number of followers… doesn’t matter if you cannot mobilize your audience.” – Jessica Good, LPC This week I spoke with Jessica Good , a private pay EMDR therapist based in St. Louis, Missouri, about social media, branding, and building a practice that reflects your actual clinical work. We covered: Why clarity > performativity on social platforms How trauma-informed therapy shows up in her...

In this first episode of Social Media in Practice , I’m joined by Julie Ann Benoit, M.Ed., LPC — a psychotherapist based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi who uses Instagram to connect with highly anxious clients, grieving individuals, and people navigating relational pain. Julie specializes in couples therapy, grief and loss, and working with folks who feel overwhelmed by emotion. Her approach to soc...

“Loneliness, for me, is like being stuck inside the house on a rainy day. The phone doesn’t work. Or if you do call, no one answers. It feel “Loneliness, for me, is like being stuck inside the house on a rainy day. The phone doesn’t work. Or if you do call, no one answers. It feels heavy—and I don’t like it.” — DJ Burr This week’s Zoom was deeply honest and personal. We talked about what it’s real...

This week’s session is available in audio format only. We covered how your lived experience can elevate your practice. This week’s session is available in audio format only. We covered how your lived experience — the hard-won truths, the messy parts, the quiet resilience — can be a foundational part of your private practice. It’s not just something you “got through”; it’s something you can build w...

This week’s Premium Zoom was honest, vulnerable, and deeply needed. We explored the pressure many private practitioners feel to be perfect —from graduate school to social media—and how that perfectionism often masks fear, scarcity, and burnout. Inside the replay: ✅ Why professionalism doesn’t require perfection ✅ How to set boundaries with external expectations ✅ What perfectionism looks like i...

If money stress has ever made you question whether private pay is sustainable, this one’s for you. I sat down with Coach Carolyn and Coach Hannah from GreenOak Accounting —a firm that works exclusively with therapists—to talk about the Profit First system and how it can create real financial clarity for private practice owners. In this interview, we cover: ✅ The difference between traditional bud...

This wasn’t just another mindset talk. This was about naming the silent weight so many of us carry—imposter syndrome. 🎥 This Week’s Replay — “Letting Go of Imposter Syndrome” This week’s talk hit deep. We peeled back the layers of imposter syndrome—where it starts, how it shows up in our practices, and what we can do when it hijacks our confidence. Whether you’re new to private practice or years...

Therapist Jamal Jones, LMFT, shares insights on visibility, leadership & building community in private practice. Watch the replay now. I had the immense privilege of sitting down with my friend and colleague, Jamal Jones, to discuss all things packages and intensives. This conversation is filled with information, knowledge, heart, and entrepreneurial secrets and gifts. Jamal is the founder of ...

In this powerful conversation, we tackled: ✔ Why your fee isn’t up for negotiation ✔ How to stop apologizing for your rates In this powerful conversation, we tackled: ✔ Why your fee isn’t up for negotiation ✔ How to stop apologizing for your rates ✔ The difference between accessibility and martyrdom ✔ Real talk on how guilt sabotages growth (and what to do instead) If you’ve ever struggled to hold...

Thank you to everyone who showed up for today’s live conversation. If you missed it or want to revisit anything we discussed, the replay is Thank you to everyone who showed up for today’s live conversation. If you missed it or want to revisit anything we discussed, the replay is now available. We touched on some meaningful insights that I hope stirred some reflection or clarity for you in your jou...