Money Skills For Therapists

Do practical and emotional obstacles around money prevent you from taking the next steps to level up your private practice? In this episode, Catherine and Linzy dig into how working through those money stories and obstacles has opened up so many opportunities within Catherine's practice and in her life. Listen in to hear how the opportunities to expand started coming together for Catherine once sh...

Are you considering growing a group practice or looking for ways to address burnout? In this coaching, Linzy and Ilene focus on Ilene's current state of burnout, and they work through what it would look like for Ilene to expand her group practice in order to make space for a significant reduction in the number of clients she personally sees each week. Ilene shares about what she loves about being...

Do you have anxiety when you think about your finances? In this episode, Lindsay Bryan Podvin shares about the emotional side of money, and the ways that anxiety around money can show up as either procrastination or perfectionism. Linzy and Lindsay discuss what the recession can mean for therapists from a practical and emotional standpoint, and what we can do now to be more financially prepared fo...

Are you considering ways to expand beyond your solo practice? In this coaching session, Natalia shares that she has been at capacity as a solo practitioner for quite a while and is considering whether it's a good time to expand into hiring someone and creating a group practice. Natalia and Linzy dig into what it actually means to transition from being a solo practitioner to a group practice owner,...

How can you get your money working for you in a way that supports and nourishes you? How do you balance supporting yourself with the resources that you need while also saving up for the future? In this coaching session, Linzy and Heidi dig into what it looks like when you're making more money in your private practice than ever before, but find that you're also spending more too. Heidi and Linzy ta...

How do you know when it's time to retire from private practice and move onto something new? What could the transition look like as you move into the next chapter of your professional life? Maegan Megginson comes back on the podcast to share her expertise around when it's time to transition out of private practice and what that transition period could be like. Linzy and Maegan, both of whom have mo...

Here at the Money Skills for Therapists Podcast, we love when women and marginalized folks have direct, honest and empowering conversations about money. That’s why we’re so happy to share this podcast episode with you from Lindsay Bryan-Podvin at the Mind Money Balance Podcast. In this episode, Lindsay explores how the fear of visibility and scarcity thinking can stop us from marketing our practic...

How does overachievement show up when it comes to money? How can we slow down and settle into our bodies and feelings to better manage our relationship to money? Heather Stevenson shares about what overachievement often looks like when it comes to finances. Heather shares some actionable steps we can take to help manage the tendency to overachieve, so that we can be more present, happier, and heal...

How do you manage the numbers when starting a group practice? In this practical coaching session, Linzy and Leah dig into real numbers for a new group practice to figure out how to make the finances work for both the group practice owner as well as the clinicians within the practice. They also explore the importance of aligning with your values as a business owner and providing benefits to employe...

Have you considered creating a course as a way to share what you know with more people? Would you like to grow your income without stretching yourself too thin with one-on-one sessions? In this practical episode, Nyssa Brown outlines the actionable steps you can take today to help you get started creating a course or program  for the people you love to serve. Nyssa and Linzy discuss how to st...

How do you move effectively into growth mode within your practice? When is the right time to expand, and when is it better to gather? In this coaching episode, Linzy and Courtney dive into a big change coming Courtney's way as she looks to expand her group practice to a third location. They discuss the financial and emotional resources it takes to grow and consider different options that can make...

Are you looking for ways to simultaneously grow your practice while also making it more sustainable with less one on one interaction? Do you want to reach more people and also make your work week more manageable? Stephanie Clairmont specializes in helping people in private practice build out course programs that they can integrate into their practice to enable their practice to grow without burnou...

Do you struggle with setting limits when it comes to the number of clients that you see or the number of times that you say yes? As someone who lives with chronic illness, Sherry Merriam seeks to find more balance in her work life so that she doesn't spread herself too thin, which can jeopardize her health. Linzy and Sherry plan out how to make her schedule and her money work for her in an actiona...

Do you dread events like the summer slump but feel like it’s out of your control? Are you leveraging key performance indicators (KPIs) to help your business yet? Kathryn explains the value of KPIs and breaks down the difference between leading and lagging KPIs that therapists can use to strengthen the financial aspects of their business. Listen in to hear how, by tracking and understanding certain...

Do you struggle with perfectionism when it comes to money? Is it hard to be vulnerable and to ask for help when it comes to finances? Listen in to hear Linzy and Dena Omar discuss how Dena had to face their perfectionism and desire to independently control all financial decisions. They talk about how recognizing those attitudes and opening up to vulnerability can bring about freedom and relief. Li...

Do you struggle with balancing your work with your life outside of work? Is setting your schedule up in a way that works for both you and your clients a challenge? Linzy and Darya dig into the importance of prioritizing not only our clients' needs but also our own needs in order to maintain balance and to prevent burnout. Listen to Linzy and Darya explore how to establish what Darya's work schedul...

Do you need to get your money systems in line to help you as you continue to grow your business? Are you wondering how to manage multiple income streams and expense accounts in effective ways? Check out this coaching session with MereAnn Reid, who has multiple businesses and is working her way through more effectively managing the finances for those businesses in a way that works for her. Linzy an...

Are you looking for ways to talk with your clients about money and fees? Are you unsure about what to do when it comes to sliding scales and reduced rates? Do you need ideas about how to discuss fee increases with clients? Kelley specializes in helping therapists know how to navigate these challenging aspects of running a practice.  Do not miss this packed episode full of great ideas about sp...

Have you been wanting the financial and personal freedom that private practice would allow you but are unsure about how to get started? Jena Castro-Casbon helps Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists learn how to build up their private practices so that they can have fulfilling careers while also avoiding burnout. Linzy and Jena dig into the common mistakes that people make when...

How can we consider the negative aspects of money and capitalism while also continuing to operate within those constraints to grow larger and to have a more positive impact?  In this discussion, Linzy and Jenn dig into what it means to do your own inner work when it comes to reaching your financial goals and growing your business. Listen in to hear the last episode of season 2 where Jenn and...

Do you find yourself saving money but then feeling like a failure if you need to use that money? In this coaching session, Linzy and Donna dig into the way that our perspective on savings can really shape how we feel about using them to manage the ups and downs of our income, and they work through some actionable strategies that can make our money work for us. Listen in to hear practical tips that...

Do you struggle with emotional responses when you start working on your finances? Do the stories that you carry with you impact the way you view your relationship with money? Kim and Linzy really unpack the impact of the stories we tell ourselves about money and how detaching ourselves from those stories allows us to feel freedom - both to make more money, increase our impact, and to resist judgme...

Do you struggle with figuring out the balance between setting fees that help you live a full life and your desire to help other people? Do you have trouble putting yourself first? Listen in to hear Nick Bognar share his thoughts about setting fees and taking care of ourselves first. Nick shares about how setting appropriate fees can help us have more time to also serve in meaningful ways through v...

Does tax season have you feeling fearful and overwhelmed? Are you hoping to set yourself up this year to have a better experience by the time taxes for 2022 are due? Listen in as Linzy talks with Angie Noll, a bookkeeper who focuses on helping people in private practice take charge of their finances in order to get their money working for them. Angie gives some great actionable tips that we as pri...

Do you ever feel stuck when it comes to managing your finances? Do you find yourself putting off the financial planning you need to do even when you’ve set aside time to do it? In this coaching session, Linzy and Kristen really dig into Kristen’s financial goals and what might be holding her back when it comes to working on her finances.  Listen in to hear Linzy work with Kristen using Kristi...