Love, Happiness, and Success For Therapists

Ever had a dream client vanish the second you said, “I don’t take insurance”?  In this episode of Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists, I’m breaking down one of the most frustrating, deflating, and pivotal conversations we have in private practice: how to talk to therapy clients about insurance and self-pay therapy (without spiraling, apologizing, or selling yourself short). I walk you thro...

Ever had a client look at you, desperate for help, and ask, “What should I do?” Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a dilemma that I hear from therapists all the time: “My clients are stuck, they need direction, and they’re asking me for advice. But I’m supposed to stay neutral, right?”  On one hand, we want to help, but on the other, we’ve been trained to stay neutral and let the client find t...

Therapists, what if I told you your photo, credentials, and carefully crafted bio might be sitting on a website you never signed up for—used to funnel therapy-seeking clients into fake therapy phishing scams?  I know you might be thinking, “That could never happen to me…” But it’s a rapidly increasing issue that’s affecting therapists across the country right this second. And it could happen to yo...

Have you ever gotten that really sweet message from a client saying, “Hey, I told my friend about you—they’re reaching out!” and felt… conflicted? On the one hand, it’s a huge compliment. On the other? It throws you right into the middle of an ethical tightrope walk. When therapy clients refer their friends, it can feel like walking a fine line between appreciation and professional chaos. In this...

  Ever felt like you’re missing that one tool in your therapy toolkit that could help your clients truly heal and reconnect with their best selves? Well, in today’s episode of Love, Happiness and Success for Therapists, I’m chatting with Dr. Dick Schwartz, founder of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, about the power of IFS and how it can be a game-changer for your clients. IFS is more than...

You’re a therapist, not a career strategist, right? That’s what I told myself for years—until the zillionth client sat across from me, looked me dead in the eye, and asked, “What should I do with my life?” Cue the record scratch. Let’s be real: we’re trained to hold emotional space, diagnose, treat, and heal — but when it comes to career development and professional identity? Most of us are flying...

Ever wonder how to truly help your clients build more secure attachment styles? This episode of Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists is for you! I’m sitting down with the brilliant Dr. Daniel Siegel—one of the world’s leading experts in attachment science and childhood development. Together, we’re unpacking the latest research and ideas you can take straight into your practice. Dr. Siegel’s...

You’re craving more freedom, better clients, and real income... but is private practice actually the dream you think it is? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to start a successful private therapy practice—and trust me, it’s not what most therapists expect. Whether you're yearning for more freedom, higher income, or a deeper impact, going solo can be amazing... i...

What if your clients' biggest mental health breakthroughs didn’t come from the couch… but from their body’s cells? That’s the jaw-dropping question we’re exploring in this powerful episode about metabolic psychiatry—a revolutionary approach that connects brain health to metabolic health, and uses targeted ketogenic interventions to help clients fully recover from conditions like depression, anxiet...

What if your therapy sessions could do more than heal pain—what if they could help your clients flourish? In this energizing episode of Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists, I sat down with two powerhouse guests—Dr. Nick Holton and Dr. Adam Wright—to dive deep into the principles of positive psychology and well-being, and how we can use them to support our clients’ growth in powerful, pract...

Ever wish you had a magic wand that could help your clients gain deep insight into themselves—fast? Well, using the Enneagram in therapy might be the next best thing. In this episode of Love, Happiness & Success for Therapists, I’m joined by the brilliant Ian Morgan Cron—bestselling author of The Road Back to You and mastermind behind one of the most research-backed, clinically reliable Enneagram...

Ever walk out of a session thinking, “Was that okay? Did I do it right? Did I help enough?” If so, you are so not alone.  In this episode of Love, Happiness, and Success For Therapists, I’m diving deep into therapist performance anxiety — the kind of internal pressure that doesn’t just keep us up at night, but can actually interfere with the quality of our clinical work.  From subtle fears about b...

If you’ve ever ended your day feeling emotionally drained from and completely alone after a day full of therapy client sessions, this episode is for you.   In this personal and powerfully important episode of Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists, I’m getting real about something that affects so many of us—therapist isolation. It’s the quiet, slow leak in our energy that nobody warns you abo...

  What separates the therapists who thrive—with waitlists, rave reviews, and real client transformations—from the ones who are always one cancellation away from burnout? (And nope, it’s not just about credentials, cozy office decor, or who has the fanciest website.) In this episode of Love, Happiness & Success for Therapists, I’m spilling the tea on the four habits of highly effective therapists....

Your therapy clients are cheating on you with coaches. There, I said it. I know, it stings. But as a fellow therapist, supervisor, and coaching educator… you need to know what’s really going on out there and why therapy clients are hiring coaches. Because what you don’t see? It might just be quietly reshaping your practice right under your feet. In this episode of Love, Happiness & Success for The...

  Ever feel like money stress is the third wheel in your therapy sessions—or your own life? You’re not alone. In this episode of Love, Happiness & Success for Therapists, I sat down with the incredibly wise and wonderfully down-to-earth Jillian Knight, LMFT, who opened my eyes to the transformative power of financial therapy. We talked about what financial therapy actually is, why it’s different f...

What if I told you that the key to a thriving therapy practice isn’t more clinical training—it’s gaining essential marketing skills? Yep, I said it. As therapists, most of us were trained to serve, not sell—but when you’re running your own private practice, knowing how to connect with the people who need you is essential. And trust me, marketing for therapists doesn’t have to feel gross, pushy, or...

  Therapists, have you ever wondered how to truly make an impact in the lives of children through therapy? If so, you're in for a treat! In this episode of Love, Happiness, and Success For Therapists, I sit down with Dr. Brenna Hicks, a psychologist who specializes in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). Whether you're just starting out or looking to specialize further, this approach could be the k...

  If you’re a therapist who coaches, you already know this space is full of gray areas. Where does therapy end and coaching begin? What’s ethical, what’s not, and how do you avoid stepping into a professional minefield? In this episode of Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists, I’m diving into the trickiest ethical dilemmas therapists face when adding coaching to their practice. From insuranc...

  Imagine spending years in graduate school, racking up thousands of hours in supervision, investing in continuing education—only to find out that companies are now hiring unqualified mental health coaches instead of licensed therapists… for a fraction of the pay. Sound unfair? It is. And it’s happening right now. Let’s talk about what this means for our profession and what we can do about it. In...

Ever had that gut-wrenching moment when a client looks you in the eye and says, "Therapy isn’t working for me"? It's like a punch to the professional solar plexus, right? I get it. When therapy stalls, it can trigger our self-doubt and imposter syndrome. But here’s the truth: this isn’t a failure—it’s a turning point.  In this episode of Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists, I dive deep int...

Therapists, we need to have a real conversation about insurance fraud. I know, I know. You’re probably thinking, "Lisa, I would NEVER do that!" But hear me out… many private practice therapists are accidentally stepping over the ethical line when billing insurance. And it’s way more common than we like to admit. In this episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on the unspoken truth about therapist in...

Therapists, have you ever sat across from a client and thought, “Am I really equipped to help with this?” Maybe you’re nodding and empathizing on the outside while mentally Googling a treatment strategy or a diagnosis after they leave. If so, you’re not alone. I’ve been there! In this episode of Love, Happiness, and Success For Therapists, I’m diving into one of the most important—and often overlo...

What if the key to helping your therapy clients with anxiety, depression, or ADHD might actually be sleep? In this episode of Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists, I’m diving deep into the connection between sleep and mental health and the power of sleep therapy with the brilliant Dr. Michelle Okun, an expert in sleep psychology. We break down the incredible science behind how sleep affects...

Therapists, are you feeling exhausted, unmotivated, or questioning your place in the field? Burnout is more than just feeling tired—it’s a profound, deeply personal experience that can derail our careers, our health, and our relationships. In this episode of Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists, I’m sitting down with Dr. Jen Blanchette. Together, we dive deep into the reality of therapist b...