Future Template Parent | EMDR intensive tips for EMDR therapists and Therapist Moms

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I shares practical strategies and mindset shifts for therapists aiming to achieve $20K months through premium pricing, optimized scheduling, and community support. Topics covered: Achieving 20K Months: The Possibility and Reality Transforming The...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I interviewed Maria Lulo, CEO of Mentaya, about how the platform helps private pay therapists manage insurance reimbursements, streamline billing, and support longer therapy sessions. We explore the origins of Mentaya, its impact on therapists&ap...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I discuss transitioning to an intensive therapy model for EMDR practitioners, covering mindset shifts, clinical strategies, marketing, and business growth. Perfect for therapists considering a structural change to their practice to reduce burnout...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I interview Carly Costello. Carly is an EMDR therapist, EMDR consultant, and founder of The Counseling Nook which is a small group practice in West Virginia. EMDR with Carly is her consultation business where she helps therapists build confidence...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I share an excerpt from a live coaching intensive with Jessica, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how I structure EMDR intensives using an R-TEP-informed framework.  Topics covered: An overview of one-to-one coaching and consultation offerings...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast!  In this special episode, I discussed the  importance of networking for private practice therapists, especially those offering high-ticket intensives. Human connection, local referral networks, and strategic outreach are essential for building a steady stream of...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this special episode, I reflect on three years of podcasting, sharing 12 key lessons learned, major changes, and ambitious goals for the future. Discussing the importance of consistency, strategic support, vulnerability, and community building in growing a suc...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I share my recent journey through a tumultuous period in my business, marked by social unrest, professional setbacks, and personal challenges. I take you through  how I navigated the danger of burnout and found renewed purpose - and how m...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I interview Amanda Buduris, Ph. D. who is a licensed psychologist and business coach based in the Pacific Northwest. After building a thriving private practice centered around therapy intensives, she scaled back her clinical work while gr...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I share my personal experience with social media backlash for charging premium prices for therapy intensives. I touch on the internal and external challenges therapists face regarding fee setting, visibility, and judgment, providing insig...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I interview Yesim Saldivia (Yish) who is a holistic trauma therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado. She helps adults make sense of patterns like people-pleasing, hyper-independence, and feeling “high-functioning” on the...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, it is part 2 where I discuss how therapists can transition from traditional weekly sessions to an intensive practice model. I share practical strategies for restructuring schedules, managing client transitions, and maintaining sustainabil...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss how therapists can effectively transition to offering intensives in their practice, focusing on intensive structure, scheduling, pricing, and client fit. The episode highlights the importance of clear policies and the three-day...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I interview Brent Gairy. Brent is a marketing strategist and founder of Gairy Consulting, where he helps founders and growing businesses turn their expertise into authority through SEO, AEO,  and structured marketing systems. Acting as a...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss how EMDR therapists can leverage guesting on podcasts to expand their professional network, attract clients, and promote their services effectively. I share practical tips on pitching, preparing, and maximizing podcast appearanc...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss newly released EMDRIA consultant standards, exploring their core principles, expectations, and the importance of cultural humility in consultation. The practice expectations for EMDR consultants, focusing on the distinctions bet...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! I am your host, Carolyn Solo. Today's episode responds to a question I got from an EMDR therapist who is dipping their toe into the world of intensives. This therapist wanted to know how to structure the initial 90 minute intake session, prior to the first i...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss my  journey to becoming an EMDR consultant, the updated standards for certification, and practical advice for therapists considering this path.  Topics covered: Updated EMDR consultant standards Pathway to certification and cons...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss the challenges of balancing caregiving responsibilities with professional growth as an EMDR therapist. The importance of recognizing personal limitations and finding alternative ways to grow professionally, such as through virtu...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I interview Liz Zhou, a neurodivergent therapist who shares her journey from her early interest in psychology as an undergraduate, to her international work that gave her a deep appreciation for all of the many ways that people heal, to b...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! I am your host, Carolyn Solo. In today's episode we revisit a popular episode from the podcast archives - Charging $5K+ for EMDR Intensives: What Sets Top Therapists Apart. I discuss the key differences between therapists who successfully charge 5K and above...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss the concept of the 'red thread' in therapy, particularly in the context of EMDR and IFS. Explaining how negative cognitions and the burdens of exiles are interconnected, emphasizing the importance of identifying these...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I  share my  struggle with the overwhelming state of the world, reflecting on her feelings of horror, exhaustion, and the weight of privilege. I discusses the challenges of being a therapist during turbulent times, the importance of activ...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I take you behind the scenes of my coaching call with  Tiffany Paul, LCSW, who is in private practice in the Bay Area in California. Tiffany has a practice that specializes in ketamine assisted psychotherapy and EMDR intensives.  Topics c...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I interviewed Sarah Hagan LCSW specializing in perinatal mental health. We discuss the challenges of motherhood, the importance of EMDR therapy in processing trauma, and the integration of IFS with EMDR. Sarah shares her journey to becomi...