Compassionate Climb

Shawn Hondorp, clinical psychologist and host of  The Innovative Therapist Podcast shares her remarkable journey from academia and conventional clinical work to building innovative, community-centered practices including the retreat experiences she now designs to foster deep connection and healing. Shawn opens up about the pivotal moments that pushed her to rethink her career, how she learned to t...

Jennifer "Taz" Vazquez, therapist, hypnotherapist, certified life coach, fitness instructor, speaker, and veteran shares how she overcame depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and low self-esteem and built a successful career rooted in service and healing. We discuss the connection between trauma, identity, and achievement, and how high performers often struggle silently with feeli...

Charity O'Reilly, trauma therapist, author, and founder of O'Reilly Trauma Healing discussed her innovative intensive therapy model and how clinicians can explore this transformative approach in their own work. She shares the evolution of her practice, the development of her 5-day IFS-informed EMDR intensive model, and her decision to offer intensives on her healing-centered property. Char...

Charity Chaffee, owner of the private practice, Raising Vibrance Counseling & Consulting , and the organization Teens Uncharted , shares how she found her calling unexpectedly. Originally trained as a biology and environmental studies teacher, she realized her passion was supporting teens in a deeper, more personal way. She believes every young person deserves support outside of their family i...

Amanda Hunter, owner of Everlasting Wellness is back to discuss the evolution of her group practice. We explore the importance of hiring full-time staff, the challenges of providing employee benefits, and the significance of productivity and accountability in a mental health practice. Amanda shares insights on implementing a bonus structure, and the value of consulting. The conversation also delve...

Jenny Hughes is a psychologist specializing in trauma. She discusses the concepts of vicarious trauma and resilience, sharing her career journey and the founding of the Brave Trauma Therapist Collective. The conversation delves into the importance of recognizing vicarious trauma, the development of the BRAVE method, and practical strategies for mental health professionals and the general public to...

In this solo episode, I reflect on my experiences as a leader in 2025, discussing the lessons learned about leadership, capacity, and the costs associated with growth. I share my journey from clinician to leader to CEO, emphasizing the importance of delegation, team empowerment, and maintaining a balance between accessibility and effectiveness. I also address the challenges of capacity and burnout...

Jose Diaz is a licensed professional counselor who is currently navigating the process of expanding is solo practice to group. In this consulting episode, he shares his journey of establishing a successful solo practice, the factors that contributed to his decision to build a team, and highlights the challenges and successes he has encountered along the way. We delve into the importance of underst...

Kara Cruz is a psychotherapist, private practice owner, and educator whose work centers on helping women and helping professionals reconnect with themselves-without burning out in the process. She is the founder of Therapist Group Bootcamp, a mastermind guiding therapists in designing, planning, and launching their own signature group programs and It Begins with Us, a group for women focused on re...

Abbey Howe is a certified Enneagram coach who creates educational content that is accessible for everyone. She works with teams around the world-from global companies to local community groups-helping people build self-awareness, empathy, and stronger relationships. She shares her personal journey discovering the Enneagram and how it transformed her life. She also discusses her upcoming book, My E...

Tom Butero is a seasoned social worker and author of the book 'I Don't Want to Die.' Tom shares his extensive experience in the field of social work, particularly focusing on suicide prevention and risk assessment. He discusses his unique approach to understanding suicidality, emphasizing the importance of both content and process in risk assessment. The conversation also delves into t...

Kym Tolson is a traveling therapist who shares her journey of transitioning from a brick-and-mortar practice to a fully remote therapy model. She discusses the challenges and logistics of practicing therapy while traveling, including navigating licensure and insurance issues. She also shares insights on evolving her business model to include multiple income streams, embracing AI technology, and th...

Lindsay Coulter is a therapist who has developed her own framework for building trust in relationships. She shares her journey from individual therapy to specializing in couples therapy, the importance of trust in relationships, and the unique framework she has created based on positive psychology and attachment theory. Lindsay shares insights on marketing her practice, the structure of her couple...

Michelle Risser is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who shares her journey of becoming a CE provider and consultant. Michelle discusses the challenges she faced, the importance of persistence, and the strategies she used to balance multiple roles in her career. She emphasizes the significance of mentorship, time management, and understanding the dynamics of multiple income streams. The conversation...

Dr. Amy Parks has worn many hats-teacher, school counselor, private practice owner, and group practice leader. After 15 years running a group practice with 16 clinicians, she sold it and shares what led to her decision and the status it stands today. She is candid about the challenges of sustaining a practice and managing people and  offers invaluable insights for anyone navigating the world leade...

Carly Hill is a therapist turned business coach, author, and podcaster who shares her inspiring journey from clinician to successful entrepreneur. Carly opens up about how she built an online coaching business that has helped countless therapists create freedom, security, and scalable income-often tripling their revenue in the process. She also offers an inside look at the mindset shifts and strat...

There are many reasons why those in leadership that are trained as mental health professionals have the tendency to over-accommodate as a boss. In this episode, I delve into some of the most common: Clinical Training Mindset Conflict Avoidance Fear of Losing Staff Empathy Replacing Responsibility High Leadership Standards In this episode, I share my experiences both as a group practice owner manag...

Meet Alex Sandev, owner of HiveSourced, a company dedicated to creating high-performing websites for mental health professionals. In this episode, Alex reveals the three most common marketing mistakes therapists make-and how to fix them. He shares practical, actionable strategies to help you strengthen your online presence, define your niche, understand your ideal client, pinpoint their pain point...

Meet the newest addition to the Compassionate Consulting Company team, Katelyn Martins LMHC! She co-owns Arrow Behavioral Health , a large group practice with both therapists and prescribers. She describes the journey that led her to start and expand this group, what she has learned along the way, the benefits of working with a consultant, and her process with consulting clients. Schedule a free c...

Meet Carla Titus, the owner of Wealth and Worth Within, a financial consulting company. While she started as a CFO for a Fortune 500 company, she found that she wanted to have a more significant impact. This led her to working with small businesses to ensure their finances are in order and plan for the future. Her and her team help business owners fix financial problems with their businesses and p...

Meet Elena Cetola, the owner of the group practice Good Hope Wellness. She shares how her experience immigrating from Peru and how the work ethic she was taught led her to take a CNA course, apply to nursing school, work on an inpatient psychiatric unit, and return to school to become a nurse practitioner. She describes the positive experience she had working in community mental health but the dec...

Meet Rachel Bentley, the owner the group practice COR Counseling and the consulting business, Next Level Private Practice, a consulting business aimed at mental health practitioners looking to start or expand their private practices. Rachel uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help her lead her team and build a successful business. Through IFS, Rachel has learned not only about herself, but how t...

Meet Dr. Tara Vossenkemper, group practice owner, business consultant, and podcaster who believes that leadership doesn't have to suck the life out of you. She shares how she manages a virtual team while traveling in an RV with her family, uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System to provide structure, clarity, and accountability, and developed the Culture Focused Practice Podcast. She discusses h...

In this episode, I share the strategies that have helped me land more speaking opportunities. I talk about how I defined my niche, started offering trainings to build credibility, and showed up at events and conferences to connect with the right people. I also walk through how I applied to speak at aligned events and explain how having a podcast has become a powerful platform for connecting with p...

Meet Katie K. May and Shaelene Kite, the co-founders of Stabilize and Scale, where they help group practice owners make data-driven, values-aligned decisions. Together, they have supported over 60 six- and seven-figure practices in building sustainable systems, leading with clarity, and scaling without burnout. In this episode they share how they met on Facebook as DBT practice owners who became b...