Money Skills For Therapists

Have you considered how much your private practice fee needs to be to enable you not just to live, but to thrive? Linzy's guest Erin Gibb shares about the different ways that therapists often set their fees, and how focusing on thriving when setting your fee can help therapists avoid common pitfalls. Erin explains the steps to figure out your thrive fee, and how to receive and manage the feelings...

Have you struggled with fear when making major changes in your business? How do your mind and body respond to taking professional risks, and what can you do with those feelings and stories that come up?    In this coaching session, Caitlin Walsh shares about the emotions that have been coming up after her decision to change her business from an insurance-based practice to being a fee-for...

How do you assess and take the right risks when investing in your business? When is the right time to invest? Linzy and guest Kelley Stevens of Private Practice Pro dive into how investing in your business can significantly benefit your business and your life. Linzy and Kelley share the kinds of investments they've each made in their own businesses, and how to think strategically about making inve...

How does embodiment play a role in your private practice and in your relationship with money?  How can connecting more fully within your body also help you connect with money? In the first episode of season six, Linzy talks with Megan Kelly, who shares about the significance of embodiment for private practice owners. Linzy and Meg dig into how practicing embodiment when it comes to money can...

Do your group practice numbers work for you and your practitioners? In this episode, Linzy dives into the stressful reality that many group practice owners face when it comes to their group finances. Despite having built businesses with many successful aspects, many group practice owners do not know how to measure success because of a lack of confidence when it comes to the finances of the busines...

Do your group practice numbers work for you and your practitioners? In this episode, Linzy dives into the stressful reality that many group practice owners face when it comes to their group finances. Despite having built businesses with many successful aspects, many group practice owners do not know how to measure success because of a lack of confidence when it comes to the finances of the busines...

Do your group practice numbers work for you and your practitioners? In this episode, Linzy dives into the stressful reality that many group practice owners face when it comes to their group finances. Despite having built businesses with many successful aspects, many group practice owners do not know how to measure success because of a lack of confidence when it comes to the finances of the busines...

Do you know what you need to charge your private practice clients to make your finances work? Are there obstacles preventing you from making the changes that you need to make?  Tiffany McLain talks with Linzy about why raising fees is essential, and she shares about all of the work that must be done to bring about those changes for therapists in private practice. Tiffany and Linzy examine why...

Do you struggle to charge full fees for your therapy sessions? In this coaching session, Linzy and Brittany dig into the stories that come up around setting and implementing full fees for therapy clients in private practice. Brittany shares what comes up for her and the obstacles that she faces when trying to charge full fees, and Linzy and Brittany work together to come up with practical ways to...

How can Profit First help therapists in private practice? In today's episode, Julie Herres talks with Linzy about Profit First, and she shares about how Profit First works and why it is a powerful tool that can help therapists have more control over finances.  Julie shares about the core principles, tips for understanding taxes, and times when it might not be wise to immediately implement Pro...

Have you considered ways to expand beyond your private practice as a therapist? Linzy and guest Annie Schuessler dive into what it looks like to prepare for and launch services beyond traditional therapy sessions. Annie provides specific suggestions to therapists looking to expand about how to approach launches and other growth opportunities. Linzy and Annie also dig into some of the deep-seated f...

Have you considered the connection between oppressive systems and our relationship to money? What can marginalized therapists do to be empowered while still existing within these systems? In this thought-provoking episode, Linzy and guest Silvana Espinoza Lau examine the impact of messaging and systemic pressures on marginalized therapists.  Linzy and Silvana explore the connection between im...

What can a bookkeeper do for your private practice? When is a good time to consider hiring a bookkeeper? In this episode, Linzy and guest Andrea Rotondo dig into what bookkeeping can look like for therapists in private practice and how to address this potentially problematic part of business in a way that can be empowering and rewarding. Linzy and Andrea talk about negative stories that often surf...

How much do you actually need to save for business expenses and an emergency fund? Once you know those numbers, how do you set yourself up to effectively save that money? In today's coaching session, Linzy and guest Jenny Smith dig into specific numbers that would work best for Jenny's financial needs, and they come up with a plan to attain that goal. Linzy and Jenny take a realistic look at what...

Does the tax season fill you with dread? Rather than being unkind to yourself for the things you didn't do the way you thought you should this year, listen in to these tips and action items that Linzy shares. Take steps today to make this tax season more manageable. Check out this solo episode where your host Linzy talks with us directly about things we can do to manage our taxes as therapists in...

What does it mean to be a "good therapist," and how can that conditioning damage our relationship to money and to living a full life? Felicia Keller Boyle, a.k.a The Bad Therapist, talks with Linzy about how the training and messaging therapists often receive deeply impacts our ability to advocate for our own needs and to charge appropriate fees. Felicia and Linzy explore how freeing ourselves fro...

How can therapists in private practice balance meeting our financial needs while also contributing to social justice? In this coaching session, Linzy and guest Hannah Joharchi explore how to balance Hannah’s personal needs and goals with her value of serving others. Linzy and Hannah dig into what it would look like for Hannah if she chose to lean into her niche, which would fulfill her financial n...

Why is branding important as a therapist in private practice? Listen in to hear guest Avivit Fisher share why building a brand is crucial for therapists in private practice and how it can benefit you. Avivit shares concrete steps we can take today to build a brand, and she talks about how that branding can help us attract the right clients, feel more confident about our services, and protect us ag...

Does writing copy for your private practice fill you with dread? Do you avoid it even though you know it's an important part of finding your ideal clients? In today's episode, Linzy talks with therapist and copywriting expert Arianna Smith, who shares why copywriting is an essential part of a successful practice. Linzy and Arianna explore the connection between copywriting and money and the way th...

Do you struggle with setting and enforcing boundaries? In this important episode, Linzy talks with guest Jelisha Gatling whose work focuses on helping therapists better serve others by taking care of themselves. Jelisha outlines some clear boundaries that benefit therapists and help them have healthy, sustainable practices. Listen in to get concrete advice on specific examples of boundaries that t...

How do you set your fees and what other considerations do you need to include when deciding what to charge? Guest Roxanne Francis shares about her supervision work with therapists in private practice; she helps them figure out how to navigate their finances and shares common questions and concerns with Linzy. Roxanne and Linzy take a pragmatic perspective on setting your private practice fees in a...

Do you struggle to make your business numbers for you even though you’re budgeting? In this episode, Linzy talks with Paula Miller, a dietitian with a group practice who is struggling to make her numbers work for her now that she has more staff.  After taking Linzy's course, Paula uses YNAB, and Linzy and Paula look together at the specific numbers within YNAB to see where Paula might benefit...

Do you struggle with figuring out how to best invest in your private practice? In this practical episode, Linzy and guest Aisha Shabazz dig into a few specific investments that reap major dividends when private practitioners put them into action in their business lives. Aisha breaks down what investments cost us as far as our time, effort, energy, attention, and focus; she examines which aspects o...

Are you striving to have a private practice that really works for you and helps you live a fulfilling, balanced life? In today’s episode, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer of ZynnyMe join Linzy to discuss strategies therapists in private practice can start implementing today to help them reach financial and personal goals.  Linzy, Kelly, and Miranda dig into the connection between truly underst...

How are you investing your money for retirement? In this practical financial episode, Linzy and Kaci dig into what it looks like to wisely invest our money as private practitioners so that our money can grow for us. Kaci is passionate about helping therapists in private practice learn more about effective investing so that we can work our way toward financial independence. Listen in to hear her ti...