Between Sessions with Berries

If you are exhausted from wearing every hat in your practice and telling yourself it is just easier to do it all alone, this episode is for you. Many mental health professionals hit a wall where working harder no longer leads to growth, freedom, or fulfillment. In this conversation, Kym sits down with Adam Robin, healthcare entrepreneur and founder of Private Practice Owners Club, to unpack why bu...

If your website exists but clients still cannot find you, SEO may feel confusing, overwhelming, or like something only big companies can afford, then this is for you. Many mental health professionals assume getting found online requires ads, expensive consultants, or years of waiting for results. In this episode, Kym sits down with Alyssa Corso, SEO consultant and healthcare marketing expert, to b...

Many mental health professionals are taught that talking through trauma is the path to healing, yet in practice, it often leaves clients feeling stuck, dysregulated, or retraumatized. If you have ever felt limited by talk therapy alone or unsure how to safely support clients with trauma histories, this episode is for you. Kym sits down with Janet Bayramyan, licensed clinical social worker and trau...

High-performing clients often look successful on the outside while quietly struggling with stress, sleep issues, and burnout. Many mental health professionals are curious about working with this population but are unsure what the work actually looks like or how to build a sustainable practice without sacrificing boundaries. In this episode, Kym sits down with Dr. Jani Urmi, a clinical health and p...

Feeling boxed in by one-to-one work or already burned out by the pace of community mental health? This episode is for mental health professionals who know they have more to offer but are not sure how to scale their skills without leaving the field altogether. Kym sits down with Anim Aweh, LCSW, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate, to talk about consulting, entrepreneurship, and working with t...

Missed calls, slow follow-ups, and constant intake interruptions can quietly drain time and energy in private practice. For many mental health professionals, the intake process becomes a daily source of stress that pulls focus away from clinical work and accelerates burnout. In this episode, Kym sits down with Uriah Guilford, licensed therapist, group practice owner, and founder of Productive Ther...

Running a private practice is supposed to offer freedom, not constant overwhelm. But if you're wearing every hat (clinician, admin, marketer, manager), it’s easy to feel like your business is running you. In this episode, operations expert Brie Chrisman shares what mental health professionals need most when burnout hits: better backend systems, not just more hustle. With over 15 years of expe...

Many mental health professionals wonder if the traditional therapy career path is the only one available. In this conversation, Krysteena Wilson shares how she nearly left the field after years of low pay, exhaustion, and unclear direction, then rebuilt her entire professional life by questioning the norms she had been taught. Her story shows what becomes possible when clinicians stop defaulting t...

If you’ve been relying on traditional SEO advice to grow your practice, you may already be feeling the shift. With AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity changing how people search, mental health professionals are suddenly navigating a new landscape where visibility depends on more than keywords and blog posts. In this episode, Kym is joined by Chris Morin, a digital marketing strategis...

Many psychiatric nurse practitioners enter the field feeling unprepared, overextended, and unsure how to build a sustainable career in mental health care. In this episode, Dr. Lindsay Hill talks about the challenges new and transitioning psych NPs face, including the lack of structured mentorship, the emotional weight of patient care, and the pressure to follow traditional career paths that often...

Many mental health professionals meet clients with chronic illness but feel unsure how to fully understand the medical trauma, brain fog, fatigue, and identity loss these clients navigate daily. In this conversation, Kym and licensed psychotherapist Christina Kantzavelos explore what clinicians often miss and why chronic illness literacy is essential for ethical, effective care. Christina shares h...

AI is transforming how mental health professionals work, but it’s also creating new layers of uncertainty. For many therapists, it feels confusing at best and ethically risky at worst. Yet, when used with intention, it can actually help you feel more present, connected, and aligned in your work. In this episode, psychologist and business coach Stephanie Thrower shares how she helps values-driven m...

If you’ve ever felt boxed in by the traditional 50-minute therapy model, this episode will expand your view of what’s possible. Therapist and coach Lucy Orton joins Kym to share how she built a global, intentionally spacious practice that serves high-achieving and neurodivergent clients through intensives rather than weekly sessions. Lucy breaks down how she blends modalities like IFS, Brainspotti...

If you’ve ever felt torn between growing your private practice and staying true to your values, this episode is for you. Many mental health professionals step into solo or group practice hoping for more freedom, only to end up overwhelmed and unsure of how to scale sustainably. Alicia Murray, therapist turned business consultant and founder of The Therapist HQ, joins Kym to talk about building a p...

If you're feeling emotionally drained after back-to-back sessions, you're not alone. In this episode, Kym sits down with intuitive business coach Lauren Ashley to talk about nervous system care, energy protection, and why mental health professionals need more than bubble baths to avoid burnout. With over seven years of experience helping impact-driven leaders align mindset and strategy,...

Taking parental leave as a mental health professional can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re running a solo practice. In this episode, psychologist and certified perinatal mental health provider Emily Guarnotta shares her firsthand experiences navigating maternity leave, postpartum mental health, and the return to clinical work. Whether you're planning for your first baby or supporting...

Many therapists enter the field with a passion for helping others, only to find themselves overwhelmed, underpaid, or unsure of how to grow. Whether you're early in your career or ready to expand beyond one-to-one work, this episode offers a roadmap. Kym talks with Manicka Thomas, LISW-S, Clinical Director, content creator, and founder of the Social Work Success Path. Manicka breaks down her...

Burnout, late nights, and a ceiling on your income don't have to be the norm. In this episode, Nicole McCance, a former psychologist turned business coach, shares how she transformed her solo practice into a thriving group of 55 clinicians and built a business that ran without her, all in just three years while raising twins. Her story proves that scaling can create more freedom, not more str...

Tired of staring at a screen just to earn CE credits? There’s a better way. Mental health professionals are seeking education that’s not only accessible but actually supports their well-being and busy schedules. In this episode, Kym sits down with Lisa Mustard, licensed marriage and family therapist, life coach, and creator of audio-based podcourses designed for therapists on the go. Lisa shares h...

Is AI taking over, or can it help us do our work better? If you’ve ever felt uncertain about how artificial intelligence fits into therapy or social work, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz joins Kym to share how she’s helping thousands of social workers and educators ethically and confidently integrate AI into their clinical and academic work. With her background in school adm...

Burnout doesn’t always look like exhaustion. Sometimes it shows up as dread, disconnection, or feeling stuck in a practice that no longer fits. If you're doing everything “right” on paper but still feel misaligned, this episode is for you. Kelly Higdon, LMFT, co-author of Therapist Burnout and co-founder of ZynnyMe and Business School for Therapists, shares her journey from running one of the...

Feeling isolated in your practice or overwhelmed by the pace of tech in mental health? We’ve got good news for you! Berries just launched a new online community designed to help mental health professionals connect, collaborate, and stay supported without adding more to your plate. Geleen Antonio, our new Community Manager inside of Berries, joins Kym in this episode to share how the group came to...

Are you feeling stuck in the therapy grind and wondering if there’s a way out? Licensed psychologist turned business coach Amber Lyda joins Kym to share how she escaped burnout, reclaimed her time, and built a life she truly loves, far from a beige office. In this episode, Amber reflects on her shift to a fully online, private-pay practice and how she transitioned into coaching and course creation...

Burned out by big tech and driven to make a difference, Ken Mallon, LMFT left a decades-long career at companies like Yahoo and Meta to become a licensed marriage and family therapist. Today, he runs a thriving private practice in California that blends systems thinking, clinical care, and AI in therapy. In this conversation, Ken shares how he uses AI to enhance (not replace) his clinical work. Fr...

If you’ve ever wondered how to transition from insurance panels to a thriving private pay practice, this episode is your blueprint. Jessica Harris, therapist turned business coach, shares how she built and sold a six-clinician private pay group practice, and now helps other mental health professionals do the same through her 12-week coaching program. We talk about the mindset shifts, marketing str...