The Practice of Therapy Podcast

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks with BrighterVision CEO and Founder, Perry Rosenbloom.  Perry and Gordon chat about Brighter Vision and what inspired Perry to start his business. Also, Perry reveals the tools Brighter Vision uses to enhance and build an active webpage. For example, Brighter Vision has an SEO specialist that will audit your SEO, with other companies...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon goes solo and discusses his Thanksgiving traditions and how he tries to practice gratitude. Then, Gordon tells us about the recent conference he attended and his nomination for Best Therapist Blog from 2018 Best of Therapist Resources Awards. Later, we learn how networking can have a positive impact on ourselves and the lives of others in...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon and Tina talk about how intensives are a game changer for private practice because it allows you to increase profits for less time worked. Tina explains what inspired her to get her certification as a sex addiction therapist and how it lead to other intensives she now offers. Next, the two discuss niches and some things that may be prevent...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon goes solo and discusses the things he has learned in his practice over the past twelve years. He reveals how he started his practice in the realm of his church life to see what would happen and it took off. Gordon wanted the freedom and flexibility that having his own practice allowed him. Then, Gordon reveals the lessons he has learned. T...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon goes solo and talks how to set fees and ways to diversify your private practice. Gordon also discusses how his private practice started as a counseling ministry within his church. Later, Gordon dispels the common myth that experience equals value. We also learn how Gordon sets his fees and some common things to look out for when doing your...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon goes solo and talks about his recent invite to Joe Sanok's Killin' It Camp. Then, we find out why Gordon wants to assist others with their finances and the number one reason most private practices fail.  Later, Gordon helps with analyzing current finances, and we discover why Gordon is on an insurance panel. Lastly, we learn how to break d...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks with Billy Robinson, CPA  about some essential things to remember when starting a business.  Billy suggests seeking out a trusted CPA and an attorney in order to outsource some of the complicated aspects of running a business. We also learn why it is important to decide on your choice of business entity.  Next, we discover how making...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks with Jeremy Zug from Practice Solutions  about his medical billing in private practice.  The two discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using insurance panels versus private pay.  Jeremy also brings up the fact that most providers disregard the option to do out-of-network billing and goes into detail on how to provide this servi...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Dr. Kate Campbell and Katie Lemieux from the Private Practice Startup Podcast join Gordon to talk about getting clarity with your marketing, diversifying and the importance of creating a niche in your private practice. They also talk about the importance of doing the "middle part" of marketing rather than focusing solely on strategies.  In other...

This episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast is the second of a two-part series interviewing Mike Michalowicz, the author of  Profit First  and  Clockwork .  Gordon is also joined by Kasey Compton and they both interview Mike about the Profit First concept and how it can help clinicians in their private practices and make them more financially secure. They also talk about honing your systems an...

This episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast is the first of a two-part series interviewing Mike Michalowicz, the author of  Profit First  and  Clockwork .  Gordon is also joined by Kasey Compton and they both interview Mike about the Profit First concept and how it can help clinicians in their private practices and make them more financially secure. They also talk about honing your systems and...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks with Alison Pidgeon, LPC about growing your private practice by diversifying your income.  Alison and Gordon talk about what they have learned about growing private practices and then getting to the place where they both bought their own buildings. They also talk about some of the ways in which group practices can be formed and why t...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy podcast, Gordon talks with Kasey Compton, LPCC who is the President/CEO of  Mindsight Behavioral Group . Kasey was able to build a large group practice (80 staff members!) in 3 years time.  Kasey and Gordon talk about the systems and processes she put in place in order to sustain that kind of growth successfully. Kasey also talks about money mindset and w...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks about creating a sustainable practice that supports the lifestyle you want to have.  He talks to about how he would have done some things differently, knowing what he knows now about being in private practice. In particular, Gordon talks about what he has learned about why private practices fail and the financial side of owning a sma...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks with Jarrod Justice about caring for caregivers and the importance of self-care in this field. They also talk about spirituality how that can be an influence for people in their lives. Gordon and Jarrod have a conversation about how they both have what that consider "faith informed" practices. Both are clergy people and they talk abo...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks with Jeff Geunther, LPC about his private practice journey and how he has built his private practice and other business ventures. Jeff is an expert in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and how to grow counseling and therapy practice using their digital assets. Jeff talks about several of the things he has learned about optimizing priv...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon interviews Kristen Breese, LCPC about making the transition from being a solo practitioner to owning a group practice.  They also talk about business growth and how taking it slow is sometimes a better option for people. Kristen talks about the importance of just doing one thing at a time; "you have to walk before you can run…".  Kristen a...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks about having a sustainable and profitable private practice and some of the mindset changes he has made around all this. Gordon shares how the book,  Profit First by Mike Michalowicz , has changed some of his thinking around the financial side of private practice.  In particular, Gordon talks about getting away from some of the tradit...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon does a "reverse interview" with Joe Sanok about why using G-Suite in your private practice might be a good idea.  The original interview was first released as  Episode 309 of the Practice of the Practice podcast with Joe Sanok.   Gordon and Joe talk about why they started using G-Suite and some of the hacks and tips therapists and counselo...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks with Dayna Sykes, LPC about making the transition into private practice from agency work.  In particular, Dayna talks about being able to start doing the kind of work she is really passionate about and doing things her way. Dayna also talks about the big learning curve for her as she moved into private practice, especially since she...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks about some business basics and being able to navigate the business side of private practice.  There are several places to focus when going into or growing your private practice. Gordon breaks these different focus area down into: mindset, planning, managing, marketing, re-investing, and sustaining. Ultimately, having a private practi...

In this episode, Gordon talks again with Jane Carter, LPC about finding your "Superpowers" and priorities in private practice. Jane and Gordon share how their mindsets have shifted over time and how it has changed the focus of their practices.  Jane also shares how getting some business coaching changed her practice and helped her to grow exponentially. She also shares how she made the shift to do...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks about finding and living into your purpose and passion in private practice as a therapist, counselor or social worker. One of the important pieces of being successful in private practice is simply making sure you are doing what you enjoy and that give meaning. Gordon talks about some of the insights he has had lately through attendin...

In this episode, Gordon talks with Whitney Owens, LPC about marketing a private practice after starting from scratch. Whitney is the owner of Waters Edge Counseling in Savannah, GA .  Whitney has started a private practice twice. Because of moves, she has made with her family, Whitney has had practices in both Georgia and in Colorado. Whitney and Gordon discuss the ways that she found to network a...