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 today's episode, I reflect on my business journey in 2025, sharing insights on income, expenses, and the importance of transparency in the therapy and coaching industry. Looking ahead to 2026, I outline my goals for income growth, marketing strategies, an...

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 reflect on the past year and share my  excitement for 2026. I introduced my upcoming free webinar focused on EMDR intensives, discussing how therapists can double their rates and transform their practices.  Topics covered: New Year Refl...

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 complex topic of perpetrator interjects in therapy, particularly in the context of working with dissociative clients. I explain what perpetrator interjects are, their significance in trauma processing, and how therapists can...

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 realities of what it was like to launch The EMDR Intensive Practice Formula - my on demand 6 module 12 hour video course, available now! Spoiler alert - it wasn’t pretty - but I did it. Get the behind the scenes in this epis...

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 Sophia Mendoza, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in EMDR therapy. We  discuss Sophia's journey into EMDR, its impact on her clinical practice, and the importance of integrating cultural and holistic practi...

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 officially announce that I am releasing my on demand video course - the EMDR Intensive Practice Formula! Available December 8th. Topics covered: Announcement of EMDR Intensive Course Course Structure and Features  Resources and Tools In...

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 reflect on a 10 hour EMDR intensive and share a deeply moving experience from a therapy session, discussing  the transformative power of emotional work and the importance of vulnerability in healing.  Topics covered: Transformative Ther...

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 give a behind the scenes look into a one-to-one consultation session with Lorena, an EMDR therapist to whom I have provided  consultation for certification. Lorena was a member of the EMDR Intensive 12 Week Intensive group program in th...

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 self-doubt and perfectionism faced by EMDR therapists. Reflects on the internal struggles that arise from feeling inadequate and the pressure to constantly improve and learn new skills to be deemed worthy in th...

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 some common challenges therapists face when transitioning to an intensive therapy practice, including whether or not to keep seeing weekly clients, increasing their hourly rate, and accommodating intensives in their schedules wh...

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 common fears and challenges faced by EMDR therapists, particularly the fear of getting stuck with clients during therapy. The importance of recognizing these fears and how they can impede effective therapy.  Topics covered:...

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  experiences and strategies for using Instagram as a vital part of her marketing ecosystem. My love-hate relationship with the platform, the importance of community and engagement, and how she leverages AI tools to streamline 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, discusses the issue of imposter syndrome among therapists, particularly those transitioning to offering intensive therapy sessions. Sharing personal experiences and insights from my coaching program, emphasizing the importance of recogniz...

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 how shifting to EMDR intensives has not only transformed my therapy practice but also my life as a working parent. Balancing the demands of raising a family while running a private practice isn’t easy but EMDR intensives have give...

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, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of AI and its impact on EMDR therapy, marketing, and private practice growth. I break down what EMDR therapists need to know about AI, including ethical considerations, leveraging AI for content creatio...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway!  Curious how a therapist successfully navigates the shift to EMDR intensives, especially in a rural practice? Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I chat with Hannah Ciampini, an EMDR therapist and private practice owner. Hannah shares her journey from traditional therapy to offerin...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! I know the admin side of things isn’t why you became a therapist, but it’s a huge part of running intensives well. In this episode, I’m breaking down the forms, documentation, and systems that keep your practice protected and running smoothly.  I’ll show you how...

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 chat with Juliana Snapp, an EMDR therapist with a deep background in trauma-informed care. Juliana shares her journey from supporting survivors of torture and human trafficking to building a private practice in Washington, DC. We dive into the...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! Going it alone might feel empowering at first, but it’s often the slowest, most frustrating path. In this episode, I talk about the emotional toll of figuring it all out yourself and why leaning on accountability, support, and collaboration can completely change...

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 chat with Mary Fleisch, LCSW, a Bay Area therapist specializing in EMDR therapy for survivors of complex trauma and adults from challenging family backgrounds. Mary shares how participating in the first cohort of my group program helped her suc...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Feeling drained from back-to-back therapy sessions? In this case study episode, I chat with Sigridur Bjornsdottir, an EMDR therapist from Iceland, about her journey from traditional therapy burnout to implementing intensive EMDR sessions.  Sigridur shares her experiences with trauma, the importance of slowing down in therapy, and how...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! In this episode, I’m digging into something I know so many therapists feel but don’t always say out loud — the fear of rejection when offering intensive therapy sessions. I talk about how our therapist conditioning can make it harder to navigate the business side of private practice, especially when we start offering high-ticket serv...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Worried you won’t know how to fill 15 hours in an EMDR intensive? You’re not alone — I hear this fear all the time from therapists just getting started with intensives. In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how I structure my intensives so the time feels spacious, focused, and even energizing — not overwhelming. I’m sharin...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Is AI going to replace therapists or are we just being dramatic? In this off-the-cuff episode, Dr. Carolyn Solo shares her honest thoughts about the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT — and what it means for the future of therapy. She touches on everything from VC-backed therapy platforms to chatbot relationships and why they’re both incr...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Wondering if you can bill insurance for EMDR intensives or whether it’s even worth the hassle? Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I discuss the complexities of integrating intensive therapy practices within an insurance-based framework. I explore the challenges therapists face whe...