Badass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive

Are you ready to level up your counseling practice? Join me in a rich conversation with Jessica Eiseman LPC-S, a successful practice owner and seasoned supervisor, as we expose the nitty-gritty of ethical supervision and discuss effective systems for a thriving practice. Jessica lays bare the challenges of client transition from one practice to another, offering practical solutions to mitigate any...

Ready to transform your mental health practice into a thriving, scalable business? As a seasoned marriage and family therapist, I’ve faced the struggles of non-scalable systems and witnessed the devastating consequences they can lead to, from client abandonment to professional burnout. This episode is your guide to building scalable systems that can elevate your business while still providing that...

Does your telehealth practice have a solid policy and procedure manual? Does it serve as a beacon, guiding you and your team through unexpected situations and maintaining consistency? That's what we're diving into today with our esteemed guest, Ashley Hubbard, owner of the virtual group practice Vibrant Journey Counseling and Ashley Hubbard Consulting . Ashley’s expertise in crafting the...

What if you had the power to catch Google's eye and supercharge your client base? This episode is a treasure trove of marketing strategies for mental health providers, featuring insights from SEO marketing guru and owner of Live Beyond Counseling and Practice Coaching located in the Metroplex in Texas , Craig Alsup. He digs deep into effective methods to boost your sales, from course sales to...

Ever wonder who should be the custodian of mental health records and how they should be accessed? Thinking about a professional will? Like to know more about employment laws? Join me as we unravel these complexities with attorney and LPC supervisor Laurel Clement. We dig into the legalities of record custodianship, discuss the peculiar challenges faced by LPCs in the school system, and underscore...

What if marketing for therapists could be practical, affordable, and ethical? Tune in as I engage in an enlightening conversation with Amanda Esquivel, the inspiration for the 2023 Group Practice Summit . Amanda's journey from starting her private practice, Room for Change in DFW, to growing it into a prominent practice with four locations and over 30 counselors is nothing short of inspiring....

Ever wish you could have a roadmap to guide you through the tedious task of paperwork and practice management for mental health providers? My goal in this episode is to illuminate the path with comprehensive knowledge, practical tips, and a glimpse into the management of my own all-virtual practice. Together, we'll tackle service agreements, HIPAA compliance, client intake forms, and employee...

Strap in for a journey through the obstacles and triumphs of private practice, as I sit down with Jeff Gallup, owner of Mansfield Counseling in Mansfield, Texas, to pick his brains on the subject. Let's debunk those fears about the licensing board and IRS, and delve into the insights from the wealth of his personal experiences. As we navigate the twists and turns of the conversation, we discu...

Are you a mental health provider committed to safeguarding your clients' sensitive data? Do you want to ensure your practice remains HIPAA compliant, especially if you're running a small or medium-sized operation? This episode is aimed at you, and I promise that by the end, you'll have a better understanding of how to stay compliant, manage known issues, and protect your clients fro...

Are you giving yourself the rest and self-care you need to be at your best? In our latest episode, LaShasta Bell, a practice owner and consultant with expertise in sleep and mental health, talks to attendees of the 2023 Group Practice Summit about her valuable insights on the difference between rest and sleep, and why it's essential for business owners and mental health professionals to prior...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the complexities of hiring employees for your private practice? Fear no more, as I break down the critical differences between W-2 and 1099 employment, and guide you through the process of classifying your team members correctly to avoid any licensing board or IRS troubles. I share a cautionary tale of someone who faced an audit by the Texas Workforce Commission d...

Ever felt intimidated by the idea of using YouTube to grow your mental health practice? Fear not, because we're about to share some valuable insights on how to create a successful YouTube channel and connect with your audience on a deeper level. Through my personal journey as a marriage and family therapist specializing in couples struggling to survive infidelity, I've learned a thing or...

Why is it that most people never reach their goals? Well, we all know about the importance of marketing, right? Emotional connection , however, is often ignored. That's a problem because our mindset about using our voice in our marketing is a  huge  issue that can propel us forward or hold us back! As entrepreneurs, we need grit to handle the ups and downs of building a business. That's...

If you're trying to add to your business using online courses, I'm worried about you. This goes against most of the advice you'll hear these days, but I'm taking a stand because putting in the work to create an online course without building a loyal audience can be a waste of time. Listen in and hear me out! In this session, I'll walk you through the thought processes and...

“You're such a tool”… is what we should say to EVERY thing we do in private practice. In other words, you should be asking yourself, "Is what I'm doing (blogging, writing newsletters, podcasting, advertising on t-shirts) serving me or not?" Blogging is the topic I want to cover today. In this episode, I share the blog goals that impact how I work right now. These are the latest...

There's a way to conceptualize your use of social media as a stove with two burners: family and friends on one, work and clients on the other. To succeed at social media in your counseling practice, you have to make sure you're using the right burner. If you want to excel at social media in your counseling practice, you have to adopt best practices. With that in mind, what is the best wa...

Some counselors get great results using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques like REBT, thinking error worksheets, and mindfulness exercises (MBCT). That's incredible! But here's the thing—many of them are clinical supervisors using these techniques and calling it CBT supervision. That's totally OK - I am not the clinical supervisor theory police 😎 - but they aren't getting...

There's a big difference between creating a client note and managing a client file. You see, as counselors, we can be obligated to do a lot more than just document sessions, collect client signatures on intake forms, and put it all away neatly after a session. When we own our practice the full weight of the records custodian rests with us and WE are responsible for creating a safe space for p...

In Texas, it's common to feel like you aren't sure what to do after you graduate from your counseling graduate school. Sure, you can give a killer reflection of content and emotion and lean forward in your chair and make eye contact with your client when they talk, but here's the thing: after you have that diploma in your hand, you have the opportunity to become someone else for the...

What happens when you finally look at your accounting books may surprise you—and not in a good way. You see, many people who work in the mental health field either as practice owners or employees, find both the journey and the destination stressful. But what if, instead of perfection, you aimed for organized? This is the focus of this incredibly powerful conversation with my friend Dr. Olivia Wede...

The clinical supervision contract is by far the most under-taught concept in counselor education. Which is crazy, considering it's the foundation of the post-graduate supervisory relationship! It can be also be much more straightforward than we've been led to believe. So why are so many graduate students AND supervisors reluctant to take a closer look? We often like to overcomplicate thi...

You've just about had it with grad school! You want to start practicing what you've learned. You want to spend more time with your family, get back to your hobbies, reconnect with your friends. The demands of grad school have kept you apart much too often. But back up....you have to work for 3000 hours under a clinical supervisor? Yep. So how should you go about finding that perfect supe...

Just-in-time learning — only acquiring new information when needed for the job at hand — has been the story of my life for me! To help set the tone, I'd like you to imagine brand new entrepreneur Kate hanging her head in shame after her accountant told her to go take Quickbooks lessons. Talk about  impactful! Although it was hard at the time, those lessons helped me level up my skill set at a...

Starting from nothing and working hard to build a practice is relatable. But what happens when you finally do it? The inevitable tax season catches many mental health entrepreneurs by surprise. You see, your family at the holiday dinner table probably doesn't want to hear about the money you may or may not owe the government.  But where can you find a safe space to talk openly without offendi...

None of us starts out in private practice with a ton of clients, much less an army of followers on our social media, blogs, or podcast. In fact, even getting people to give our content a chance is a challenge in the beginning. In this episode, Craig Alsup of Live Beyond Counseling and Coaching explains why every counselor needs to use digital marketing in their private practice to get more clients...