The Practice of Therapy Podcast

In this episode, host Gordon welcomes Maegan Megginson, a licensed therapist and business coach who founded Next-Level Therapist , a coaching program for therapists looking to move beyond private practice. Maegan shares her own journey as a therapist, from working in a group practice to starting her own private practice and ultimately launching her coaching program. She discusses the importance of...

In this episode, host Gordon Brewer speaks with guest Jake Ernst, a therapist in private practice and clinical director of a group practice in Toronto, Canada. Ernst shares that he primarily works with young people and their families on skill-building for the modern world, helping individuals navigate stress in the current landscape, and unlocking potential in relationships through parent and fami...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy, Gordon interviews Katie Read, a long-time therapist who has worked in private practice, taught grad school, directed community mental health programs, and created therapy training materials. The two discuss how mental health therapists are outgrowing their offices by repurposing their skills, creating amazing lives for themselves, and helping their clien...

In this podcast, Donna Jacobs introduces her self-integration model, which explores how our internal filter, rather than external circumstances, stresses us the most. Donna explains that external circumstances do not necessarily cause stress, but rather it's how we process them. She then describes the unhealthy filters that can add to our distress. Tune in as we chat about emotional reactivity in...

In this podcast episode, host Gordon introduces Pavel, who shares his story about a tragic car accident he and his wife were in seven years ago. Pavel's wife remained paralyzed neck down, while he was able to recover. Pavel talks about the trials and tribulations they have faced during these seven years. Despite the challenges, Pavel remains hopeful and has a positive outlook on life. Gordon and P...

This episode focuses on understanding the concept of how one's private practice can change over time. Gordon talks about his own experience, going from a solo practice to a group practice, and the mistakes he made along the way. He discusses the concept of lifestyle congruence and how having a larger practice requires more resources, time, and dedication. Gordon encourages other practitioners to c...

Teresa Williams is a therapist from Huntsville, Alabama, and has her own private practice where she does marriage and family counseling. In this episode, she talks about her passion for helping women who have gone through a divorce, sharing her journey as an example. She explains the distinct stages of divorce, from shock/confusion, to messy/complicated, and then the challenge of piecing things to...

In this special episode, Gordon Brewer shares the purpose of his podcast network, the Psychcraft Network. Lisa Mustard, Daniel Fava, Aaron Potratz, Melissa Tiessen, Karen Dyck, James Marland, and Whitney Owens join the show to discuss why they podcast. Hear from these podcasters about creating revenue, giving valuable insights, connecting with the world, and making an impact in all the right place...

Julie Herres, the founder, and CEO of GreenOak Accounting joins the show. It can be easy to forget to take care of yourself, but Julie explains why therapists must put their needs first. Every private practice deserves to be profitable; Julie dives into the concept of "Profit First," which turns the traditional accounting equation upside down. Tune in as we chat about allocating your money into di...

In this special episode, James Marland interviews Gordon about a project they are working on around podcasting. First, Gordon reveals the inspiration behind his podcast, the Practice of Therapy. Plus, Gordon speaks about the challenges of podcasting and how you can navigate those obstacles. As Gordon and James discuss the benefits of joining a podcast network like PsychCraft, they also give the sc...

In this episode, Executive Director and Owner of the Mental Health Marketing Conference, Steve Turney, joins the show. Steve chats about how different generations are overcoming the stigma of mental health therapy, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. Also, Steve explains what we can expect at the Mental Health Marketing Conference this year, including virtual reality therapy! Tune in as we tal...

Are you looking for a cohesive strategy to attract well-aligned clients consistently? Well, you're in luck! Bethany Raab joins the show to discuss what does and doesn't work in mental health marketing. She touches on the strategies you can use to market your therapy services. Plus, Bethany reveals simple marketing techniques through referral and network partnerships, and we chat about speaking dir...

In this episode, Ryan Schwartz, the founder of Mental Health Match, joins the show. First, we discuss the client-therapist relationship and how it starts before your therapy sessions. He explains why therapists must ensure their online profiles are putting their best foot forward. Ryan dives into the problems with insurance provider directories and how they are often misleading. Tune in as we chat...

Raffi Bilek, the creator of WorkspaceEHR.com , joins the show. You shouldn't have to pay a fortune for EHR features you never use; that's where Google Workspace can come into play. Raffi is passionate about teaching people how to use Google Workspace for their private practice. He explains how and why he uses Google Workspace as his EHR system. Plus, Raffi gives all sorts of tips and tricks around...

In this episode, Steve Bisson, host of Finding Your Way Through Therapy , joins the show. First, Steve speaks about his niches and how he found himself working with people who have substance use issues, people with trauma, and first responders. Then, Steve dives into his work as an emotional management coach. We touch on the differences between mental health therapy and coaching. Tune in as we cha...

In this episode, graduate student Samantha Cimo joins the show. First, Samantha speaks about the importance of destigmatizing mental health counseling, especially for teenagers. The COVID pandemic allowed people to become more open to mental health counseling and social media platforms like TikTok gave teenagers an outlet for discussing their mental health concerns. Later, Samantha explains why ev...

This episode is about goal-setting and how you can achieve your resolutions for 2023. First, consider the why behind your goals and nail down the motivation for your 2023 plans. If you are new to goal-setting, using the SMART Goals Worksheet is an easy way to write goals. Remember, you want your goals to be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-specific. Later, Gordon speaks about h...

In this episode, Gordon does something he usually does with his guests. He asks the questions, "What is your story? And how did you land where you have landed? Gordon shares his own private practice story and how he got started with the Practice of Therapy. And with this being the last episode of 2022, Gordon reflects back on the year and some of the changes and new things happening in his practic...

In this episode Gordon talks with Dr. Amy Fortney Parks about the new supervision directory she started, clinicalsupervisiondirectory.com some of her motivation around starting this new directory.  Amy and Gordon delve into how supervision can help you grow your practice plus help in "paying it forward" in our professions as counselors, therapists and social workers. Amy and Gordon talk about some...

Dr. Reda is a global trauma expert, the author of several books, and a highly sought-after dynamic public speaker. In this episode, psychiatrist Dr. Omar Reda shares insight from his book, The Wounded Healer . By framing work and self-care with a compassionate mindset, The Wounded Healer aims to educate mental health professionals on measures to prevent burnout, damage to family relationships, and...

Dr. Karen Dyck & Dr. Melissa Tiessen are two mid-career(ish!) psychologists working in private practice. They started Intentional Therapist out of recognizing that self-care is so incredibly important for the work we do as mental health clinicians, yet we get little to no training in this area. In this episode, Melissa Tiessen and Karen Dyck discuss female therapists' unique challenges in their pe...

Chris McDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holistic provider with a group online practice, "Path to Hope Counseling," in North Carolina. In this episode, Chris McDonald shares her holistic approach to telehealth sessions. Her methods integrate yoga, meditation, and spirituality to create more beneficial digital therapy spaces for clients. Although it may seem daunting to transform a t...

Clifton Mitchell, Ph. D., is an international clinical trainer and keynote speaker with love for teaching and over 30 years of training experience. Engaging empathetically with clients is a big part of therapy, but it is essential to incorporate targeted strategies to achieve maximum improvement. In this episode, retired professor Clifton Mitchell continues his discussion on maximizing the benefit...

Clifton Mitchell, Ph. D., is an international clinical trainer and keynote speaker with love for teaching and over 30 years of training experience. In this episode, retired professor Clifton Mitchell explains how he uses Dominant Thought Theory to incorporate the practice of priming into his sessions with clients. Mitchell aims to reprogram his clients' minds by investigating the subconscious orig...

Carrie Bock, LPC-MHSP of By The Well Counseling, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in helping clients with trauma, anxiety, and OCD get to a deeper level of healing through EMDR via online counseling across Tennessee and in-person intensive therapy sessions. In this episode, Carrie Bock shares her experience with telehealth and the structures she has implemented to successfully...