Private Pay Practitioners Premium Podcast

Anne Pleas just delivered the networking masterclass we all needed 🔥 Tonight's Wednesday check-in with my colleague Anne Pleas was absolutely packed with actionable wins. Here's what happened when she put ALL our premium networking tools into action: The Wake-Up Moment: Someone in our content said "you can't have a Psychology Today page and sit around and wait" - and that changed everything for A...

This Wednesday's check-in with Kate Littlefield was pure fire! Kate shared her incredible journey from community mental health burnout to building a thriving private pay practice in Vermont - completely from day one, no insurance transition needed. Key highlights from our conversation: ✓ How she saved for a year and gave herself 3 months to make private pay work or leave the field entirely ✓ Going...

Last night's Wednesday check-in was exactly why I love doing these sessions. Brandon Vazquez from We Up Counseling joined us to share his journey transitioning from insurance panels to private pay, and the conversation was packed with insights that apply to anyone making this leap. Key Takeaways from Our Session: The Strategic Approach Works Brandon started smart - dropping his lowest-paying panel...

Tonight's Wednesday Check-in was EVERYTHING! 🔥 Shoutouts to Michelle, Adele, Shay and Z for jumping in and sharing their multiple streams journeys. Hearing Shay talk about cutting her "think time" down to 3 days before acting on ideas? That hit different. And Adele - girl, I see you with that "quit standing in the way of your own success" reminder. We ALL needed that. What we covered: Why your th...

Just uploaded my conversation with Allyson Clemmons, LCSW - and this one's about more than just business strategies. What We Explored: Her realization that graduate school prepared her to be a therapist, not a business owner Managing the loneliness of solo practice while wearing multiple hats The entrepreneurial brain differences that help some of us take risks others won't How living in Greece fo...

Fall energy is hitting DIFFERENT this year! 🍂 Just finished our Premium Weekly Check-In and I'm buzzing with excitement about what this season holds. There's something magical about fall - maybe it's my birthday month bias, but clients always seem to show up with this renewed commitment to change. Real talk: Fall is prime time for launching something new. Whether it's a group, intensive, or works...

🚨 The Burnout Warning Signs Every Private Pay Therapist Needs to Know Real signs that networking burnout is creeping in: Dreading your Facebook groups or CE events (even when you need them!) Getting defensive about your private pay rates when colleagues question them Feeling low self-esteem and questioning your worth Resentment toward clients, yourself, or colleagues "If you're getting really def...

If you missed our powerful live conversation, you can now watch it anytime! Black therapists from across the country shared their authentic experiences navigating private practice and private pay systems. What you'll hear: ✨ Raw, honest stories - From growing up with messages like "we don't do therapy" to building thriving practices ✨ Insurance reality check - Why practitioners are leaving panel...

This 40-minute conversation with Dr. Jason Herndon goes places most practitioners won't—into the real internal work of pricing as Black therapists, the assumptions we carry, and the boundaries that actually serve our communities. Premium Highlights: On the dangerous assumption about Black clients: "I think there is this idea that, like, if you want to serve black people, you need to somehow charge...

What an incredible conversation! I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Shauna Pollard (Dr. P), a licensed psychologist specializing in executive functioning and ADHD for high-achieving professionals. As a PSYPACT member serving clients across 42 states, she shared invaluable insights about social media marketing from a BIPOC perspective. Follow Dr. P on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linked...

Last night’s session was packed with real talk, strategy, and grounded reflection on what private practice actually requires. I shared: The biggest myths that held me back early on How my mindset had to shift to build something sustainable The emotional toll of people-pleasing in business What I would absolutely do differently if I started today 💡Whether you’re still debating the leap or already...

This weekend, ya'll showed up live to talk about what it means to build creative, income-generating, and soul-nourishing work outside the therapy room. We talked identity, burnout, side hustles, and joy—and I got to share the story behind launching Jade & Whim , my green-themed lifestyle shop born out of grief, whimsy, and growth. 👀 If you missed it live, you can still watch the full replay a...

Natalie Spautz, LMFT, joined me to unpack the growing impact of VC-backed tech companies on private practice—and how therapists can respond with clarity, courage, and community. We talked about: ✅ What actually happens when tech disrupts care ✅ Why private practice is political ✅ How to navigate money with integrity ✅ Natalie’s anticapitalist approach to practice-building ✅ And why collective...

In this conversation, I explored: ✅ Clear signs it’s time to outsource ✅ What tasks to delegate first to free up your time ✅ Budgeting strategies so outsourcing pays for itself ✅ How to build values-aligned relationships with contractors ✅ Real examples of what outsourcing looks like in a private pay practice Whether you’re overwhelmed by admin, dreaming of more time for clients, or ready to...

This week, I opened up about what I’m seeing in our 14,000+ member community—especially the way scarcity mindset shows up through comparison This week, I opened up about what I’m seeing in our 14,000+ member community—especially the way scarcity mindset shows up through comparison, credential gatekeeping, and withholding of support. Here are a few takeaways: ✨ Community isn’t competition. We thri...

This week, I sat down with Stacy McCann—a licensed clinical social worker, parent coach, and unapologetic voice for overwhelmed moms. In this episode, she shares how niching down and leaning into her lived experience helped her build both a private pay practice and a powerful online presence. Here’s what Stacy had to say: “There are a whole host of ways to use social media—and it’s not just about...

What does it really take to grow an online presence as a therapist without losing your voice or your values? This Monday, I’m sharing my full interview with Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten , psychologist, author, and creator of the viral Dr. Psych Mom brand. We talk about: What led her to start blogging and sharing publicly How her online work connects back to her clinical values Boundaries, backlash,...

“The number of followers… doesn’t matter if you cannot mobilize your audience.” – Jessica Good, LPC This week I spoke with Jessica Good , a private pay EMDR therapist based in St. Louis, Missouri, about social media, branding, and building a practice that reflects your actual clinical work. We covered: Why clarity > performativity on social platforms How trauma-informed therapy shows up in her...

In this first episode of Social Media in Practice , I’m joined by Julie Ann Benoit, M.Ed., LPC — a psychotherapist based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi who uses Instagram to connect with highly anxious clients, grieving individuals, and people navigating relational pain. Julie specializes in couples therapy, grief and loss, and working with folks who feel overwhelmed by emotion. Her approach to soc...

“Loneliness, for me, is like being stuck inside the house on a rainy day. The phone doesn’t work. Or if you do call, no one answers. It feel “Loneliness, for me, is like being stuck inside the house on a rainy day. The phone doesn’t work. Or if you do call, no one answers. It feels heavy—and I don’t like it.” — DJ Burr This week’s Zoom was deeply honest and personal. We talked about what it’s real...

This week’s session is available in audio format only. We covered how your lived experience can elevate your practice. This week’s session is available in audio format only. We covered how your lived experience — the hard-won truths, the messy parts, the quiet resilience — can be a foundational part of your private practice. It’s not just something you “got through”; it’s something you can build w...

This week’s Premium Zoom was honest, vulnerable, and deeply needed. We explored the pressure many private practitioners feel to be perfect —from graduate school to social media—and how that perfectionism often masks fear, scarcity, and burnout. Inside the replay: ✅ Why professionalism doesn’t require perfection ✅ How to set boundaries with external expectations ✅ What perfectionism looks like i...

If money stress has ever made you question whether private pay is sustainable, this one’s for you. I sat down with Coach Carolyn and Coach Hannah from GreenOak Accounting —a firm that works exclusively with therapists—to talk about the Profit First system and how it can create real financial clarity for private practice owners. In this interview, we cover: ✅ The difference between traditional bud...

This wasn’t just another mindset talk. This was about naming the silent weight so many of us carry—imposter syndrome. 🎥 This Week’s Replay — “Letting Go of Imposter Syndrome” This week’s talk hit deep. We peeled back the layers of imposter syndrome—where it starts, how it shows up in our practices, and what we can do when it hijacks our confidence. Whether you’re new to private practice or years...

Therapist Jamal Jones, LMFT, shares insights on visibility, leadership & building community in private practice. Watch the replay now. I had the immense privilege of sitting down with my friend and colleague, Jamal Jones, to discuss all things packages and intensives. This conversation is filled with information, knowledge, heart, and entrepreneurial secrets and gifts. Jamal is the founder of ...