Abundant Practice Podcast

In today's episode of the Abundant Practice Podcast, I chat with  Abundance Community member Shani about her plans to expand her group practice. We explore various aspects of running a group practice, including hiring strategies, marketing approaches, and financial considerations. We dig into establishing clear leadership boundaries and expectations for managing staff, revenue targets, compliance...

In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph. D., and we're talking about something a lot of therapists are too burned out to even name: what happens when the practice you built for freedom starts feeling like the thing you need a vacation from. We get into why you might be counting down to cancellations, why your caseload has become the biggest rock in your...

Danielle Keenan-Miller, Ph. D., CEO of MindScience Collective, joins me to talk about how therapists can turn the knowledge they already use every day into teaching CE courses. We get into how to know what you're actually qualified to teach (it's more than you think), what the process of getting started really looks like, and how one training can open the door to more opportunties, income, and ref...

In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph. D., and y'all, we are getting into something that doesn't get talked about enough: what happens when your practice is full and successful and you still feel totally boxed in. We dig into why hitting your goals can start to feel more like a trap than a win, and what you can actually do about it without torching ev...

Special guest Amber Lyda, Psy. D., joins me in today's episode to explore how therapists can optimize their websites for AI search engines—covering the three key steps of elimination, grouping, and matching—so you show up when potential clients use AI to find care. She discusses how to create effective bridge copy, incorporate credibility elements, and leverage video content to enhance your visibi...

In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph. D., and we're talking about the exhausting math of a practice that requires you to keep showing up at full speed just to stay afloat. You're tired, you miss your life, but every time you think about cutting back, the fear of losing income stops you cold. We get into why that fear is actually a sign something need...

In today's episode of the Abundant Practice Podcast, guest Sanjana Sathya, co-founder at  Thrizer , explores the growing shift in the therapy industry toward private pay practices and what that means for both therapists and clients. She shares how the out-of-network billing process works, ways to make it more manageable, and how clients can better understand their benefits to make mental health ca...

In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph. D., and we're talking about the thing nobody warns you about: the longer you're in practice, the harder it can get. We dig into why a full caseload and steady income can still leave you feeling like you're slowly being buried, and what it actually takes to build something you can stay in without losing yourself....

In today's episode of the Abundant Practice Podcast, I chat with Abundance Community member Laura about her niche of women in male-dominated fields who struggle with body image and eating disorders, particularly those using GLP-1 medications. We explore website content strategy and marketing approaches, including visual elements and the use of ACT therapy. We also discuss networking strategies and...

In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph. D., and we're getting into something a lot of therapists feel but won't admit: the practice you built to give you freedom might be the thing trapping you. We get into the rhythms, the systems, and the hard truth about why being a great therapist doesn't automatically make you great at running a practice. If you'v...

Sean Hershey , LCSW, joins me today to share how chronic pain is often shaped by emotional repression, psychological patterns, and disconnection from one's authentic self. He discusses why focusing only on physical symptoms can miss the deeper drivers of pain, and how therapists can play a key role in helping clients find real, lasting relief. Sean also provides insights from his own healing journ...

In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler-Poitevien, LCSW, and we are getting into something a lot of therapists are quietly struggling with: Can you actually build a values-driven, socially just practice and still make real money? We tackle the guilt, the math, and the hard truth about why good intentions alone will burn you out. If you've been wrestling with slidin...

I chat with Abundance Community member Lisa, a therapist who just completed her trauma and money certification and is in the early stages of building out a niche around financial trauma. Together, we get specific about who this ideal client actually is: the woman who's doing all the right things on paper, has enough in her account, and still panics every time she opens her banking app. We cover ho...

In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler-Poitevien, LCSW. We're talking about AI in your therapy practice — notes, admin tasks, and where the ethical lines actually are.   We unpack what informed consent looks like when AI is in the room, why there's a big difference between a HIPAA-compliant notes platform and dropping client info into ChatGPT, and how to think abo...

I sit down with Abundance Community member Amanda to unpack the real challenges of building a private pay therapy practice, from pricing strategy to attracting the right clients. Amanda opens up about the hurdles of reaching a demographic that doesn't exactly broadcast their struggles, and together they dig into what it actually takes to connect with people who are quietly dealing with relationshi...

In today's Ask Abundance, the newest iteration of my Ask Allison series, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler-Poitevien, LCSW. We're talking about how to show up online in a way that actually feels like you — without oversharing, following trends you hate, or losing yourself in the process. Together, we unpack why so many therapists freeze when it comes to creating content, what ethical...

Tiffany McLain , LMFT, and I have a frank conversation about why filling a practice is harder right now, how big therapy tech is reshaping the industry, and why an optimized solo practice often beats chasing passive income or group practice growth. PS: You can also find this episode over on Tiffany's The Money Sessions podcast. I highly recommend exploring all the incredible content there! It's an...

In today's Ask Abundance, the newest iteration of my Ask Allison series, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler-Poitevien, LCSW. We're talking about whether it's ethical to market your therapy practice when the world feels like it's constantly on fire. Together, we unpack why this tension is so common, what marketing actually means in moments of collective crisis, and how to show up for po...

Therapist and money coach Linzy Bonham joins me to explore how therapists can create stability during uncertain times, with a focus on easing financial stress and anxiety. She also shares practical strategies for managing both personal and professional finances. PS: Linzy is our Abundance Party trainer this month. If you're a member of the community, visit your dashboard in Simplero and/or the eve...

In today's Ask Abundance episode of the podcast, the newest iteration of my Ask Allison series, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler-Poitevien , LCSW. We're talking about how to raise your fees without damaging the referral relationships that helped you build your practice. Together, we unpack why this fear is so common, what referral sources actually expect when your rates change, and h...

Guest Samantha Schalk , LMSW, CAADC, CIMHP, shares common HIPAA compliance gaps therapists often miss, including missing written policies, skipped security risk analyses, and weak device and website security. She also offers practical guidance on preventing breaches and staying compliant through simple, ongoing check-ins and documentation. Learn more about today's guest here: https://www.guardianc...

In today's Ask Allison, we're talking about what it really means when the phone isn't ringing in private practice. We'll break down why this phase feels so scary and personal, why it's not a sign you're failing, and the three things that actually determine whether therapists get clients or stay stuck. I'll walk you through niching, marketing strategy overload, and the consistency mistakes that qui...

Allison and Abundance Community member Katy dive into a thoughtful conversation about growing a creative workshop business alongside a therapy practice. Together, they explore how Katy's collage and writing workshops evolved from jail-based volunteer work into offerings for universities and community spaces, while clarifying ethical boundaries between therapy and non-therapy work. They also dig in...

In today's Ask Allison, we're breaking down exactly how to raise your rates with current clients without spiraling, procrastinating, or talking yourself out of it. We'll walk through why you didn't miss your chance, how to pick a new start date, what to say in session and in writing, and how to handle client reactions without over-accommodating or panicking. We'll also cover how to decide ahead of...

Allison and Limitless Practice grad Elizabeth explore the realities of transitioning into self-employment and running a growing group practice. Together, they dig into client management, hiring and leadership challenges, and what it really takes to prepare for expansion. The conversation covers building strong intake systems, setting clear expectations and boundaries with staff, and developing the...