Colleague Down the Hall

In this episode of the Colleague Down the Hall podcast, I delve into the realm of impostor syndrome, exploring the pervasive feeling of self-doubt that significantly affects individuals in various areas. This is something that therapists don't often talk about yet is a common and persistent challenge that fluctuates in intensity throughout one's career. I talk about the types of situations where t...

In this episode of the Colleague Down the Hall podcast, I talk about the challenges that private practice therapists face when personal emergencies or unexpected life events intersect with their professional duties. I share insights from my personal experiences of managing work-life balance while dealing with personal hardships. I discuss some criteria for making these difficult decisions and reco...

In today's episode of the Colleague Down the Hall podcast, Kym Tolson and I delve into the innovative integration of telehealth practices within the therapy profession, particularly through the perspective of a traveling therapist. Unsurprisingly, many therapists are working remotely, with the pandemic providing newfound freedom to work from anywhere, as long as licensure and regulations are in or...

In today's episode of the Colleague Down the Hall podcast, Gabriel Valdez with NerdAlert Solutions,  joins me to talk about the importance of having a strong online presence and an effective Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy for therapists in private practice. A lack of technical knowledge and feelings of overwhelm around creating a website can be challenging for therapists. Gabriel highli...

In this episode of Colleague Down the Hall, a group of my colleagues discuss the complexities and ethical considerations in adolescent therapy, particularly in a case involving cultural factors, parental skepticism towards mental health treatment, and the issue of confidentiality regarding a client's substance use. We delve into the importance of understanding family dynamics, addressing cultural...

In this episode of Colleague Down the Hall, I address the reality of practice slumps, those periods when your caseload dips and new client inquiries slow down. I talk about how to recognize and address the challenges that therapists face during practice slumps, as well as how having an understanding of the reasons behind them helps you find practical strategies to navigate through these periods.  ...

AI continues to make its way into many more aspects of our lives, including psychotherapy. Listen as a panel of mental health colleagues discuss the ways it can be used in private practice, the pros and cons of its use in various clinical ways, and how once again tech is preceding regulations so we need to do our due diligence when considering its use. We also get into the relational and ethical i...

As I reflected on the way I approached the last few new years, I realized I needed to try something different for 2024. Instead of planning out my entire year, setting long-term goals, making resolutions and getting swept up in the hustle culture, that urge to do more, be more and achieve more, I want to be more intentional to allow for the natural ebbs and flows that come with life. In this new e...

Joining me today in this delicious depth discussion is Alex Castro Croy, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addictions counselor. He shares how important it is to savor and appreciate the delicious moments in life as it provides inspiration, motivation and a sense of purpose. And how acknowledging the humanness of both clients and therapists can help pave the way for an open and hone...

In this episode of the 'Colleague Down The Hall' podcast, host Jeanene Wolfe talks with guest Tamara Howell, a therapist based in Paris, to discuss the importance of having a clinical or professional will for your private practice. They explore various situations, both temporary and permanent, expected and unexpected, necessitating a clinical will. Ensuring this document is in place is not only a...

The end of the year is fast approaching. As we approach the new year, it is the best time to reflect on our professional growth and prepare for the future of your private practice. In this new episode of the Colleague Down the Hall podcast, I share the end-of-year best practices for therapists to ensure your business is as healthy and prosperous as the service you provide. This episode promotes a...

"Any note is better than no note." In today's episode of the Colleague Down the Hall podcast, Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey joins me to talk about her expertise; clinical documentation in therapy work. She discusses the challenges therapists face when it comes to writing treatment plans and progress notes. She delves into issues such as getting behind on progress notes, lack of confidence in note-writing...

Grief is a universal experience and therapists are not immune to it. In today's episode of the Colleague Down the Hall podcast, I talk about the ways to manage grief during the holidays, both for us as therapists dealing with personal loss and in our work with clients who are navigating their own grief. I share 10 tips on how to manage our personal grief during the holiday season and 10 tips on ho...

From the Archive Episode:   Today, we'll discuss how to practice therapy while staying true to who we are as individuals. We learned a lot in graduate school that, in theory, is significant and serves as excellent advice for making moral and ethical judgments. While we are instructed to enter the therapeutic relationship as a therapist as a blank slate, there are actually a ton of areas in our wor...

Gabrielle Juliano-Villani joined me today in the latest episode of the Colleague Down the Hall podcast. She talks about Medicare and its complexities and how it can help your businesses reach seven figures. She delves into the difference between regular Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans noting that people choose Medicare Advantage Plans for lower premiums and bundled benefits. She also discuss...

In the latest episode of the "Colleague Down the Hall" podcast, we delve into the intricacies of addiction within the family system. My guest, Kevin Petersen, brings a unique blend of personal experience and professional expertise to the discussion. Having personally battled addiction, Kevin now dedicates his career to aiding families as they confront the multifaceted challenges posed by addiction...

In this episode of the Colleague Down the Hall podcast, Kelly Lynch joined me to talk about working with first responders who are an incredibly unique and often misunderstood population. Kelly shares her experiences to help us understand and address the unique mental health challenges they face.  She highlights the need for mental health professionals to have specialized knowledge and training to...

In this new episode of the Colleague Down the Hall podcast, I talk about 2 types of self-disclosure in clinical work along with the pros and cons of each. I discuss the complexities of self-disclosure in clinical work and the careful, nuanced approach therapists must take when deciding to disclose personal information to clients. I delve into the distinctions between voluntary and involuntary self...

Andrea Shipley is joining me today in this episode of the Colleague Down the Hall podcast. She talks about lifestyle design for therapists as a tool for self care and sustainability and how recent cultural changes are providing some new possibilities and opportunities. We explore the concept of designing one's life around authenticity, breaking free from societal norms and expectations, and findin...

In this episode of the Colleague Down the Hall Podcast, Lisa Lovelace joins me to talk about how to know when you are ready to expand into a group practice. Lisa shares how she was able to expand from an online therapy practice to creating an online group practice. We will delve into the challenges and opportunities in expanding into an online group practice, legal considerations such as 1099 vs....

In today's episode, Megan Gunnell joined us to talk about how therapists can diversify their business model for sustainability, avoiding burnout and truly thriving. Megan's journey will inspire a lot of you, from facing burnout due to a full caseload, she diversified her income streams, reduced one-on-one work, and started serving the thriving therapist community through coaching, courses, and ret...

Patrick Casale joins me for a discussion about neurodivergence, the misconceptions surrounding ADHD and Autism, and treatment considerations in therapy work. We delve into the stereotypes around neurodiversity, therapeutic considerations when working with neurodivergent clients and resources to work more effectively with this population. We explore how lived experience can be a powerful tool in wo...

Moral injury is not a new concept, but it has gained attention in recent years, particularly among first responders and healthcare workers. In today's episode, Lisa Duez joined me today to talk about the importance of understanding the moral injury of clients and its impact on the client's mental health. We will delve into the challenges and complexities of addressing moral injury in therapy, the...

Welcome to another episode of Colleague Down the Hall. In this episode, Amber Lyda is joining me to talk about her journey to a successful online therapy practice. We discuss the risks of  online therapy, and how to manage them when they arise to protect your client and your practice. Amber discusses the importance of defining your scope of service for online practice, thorough pre-screening of cl...

In this episode, Tamara Howell joins me to talk about the power of networking to help you increase your professional community as a therapist in private practice. Tamara shares how to create a referral network, creative ways to connect with your colleagues and the importance of social connection. As a solo/online private practitioner, we need referral sources to increase our professional community...