Private Practice Success Stories

Trying private practice may feel scary and uncomfortable, but it’s worth the risk when you consider the alternative: staying stuck in a less-than-ideal (maybe even toxic!) work environment! Joining me today is Kylie Danfelt, SLP and owner of Berry Sweet Speech and Language. Within a year of joining the Start Program, Kylie went from stressful and tear-filled work days, to a full caseload and flexi...

How do you know if you’re in the messy middle of private practice growth? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m going solo to speak to the people who are in the growth phase of their private practice journey, and not just the beginners. The growth phase starts after you get five private practice clients or more. Why? Because most people can see five private clients on the side o...

Do you want to start your private practice, but feel intimidated by the financial aspect of starting a business? This episode is for you! Today I’m joined by Becky Spence, an SLP who made an incredible pivot from owning a thriving private practice to becoming a certified tax advisor specifically for healthcare professionals and small business owners. Becky started her private practice, Achieve The...

If you want a flexible schedule that works with your family’s needs and doesn’t leave you feeling constantly behind, this episode has the answers! My guest’s private practice gives her the freedom to build her career around her family, and not the other way around! Joining me today is Katie LaVoi, SLP and owner of As We Speak, her private practice located in O’Fallon, Missouri. Katie joined the St...

If you've been thinking about starting your private practice later in life or after you've worked as an SLP, this episode is for you! Today’s guest proves it’s never too late to make your dreams a reality. Joining me is Christine Zinn, SLP and owner of The Speech School in Las Vegas, Nevada. I’ve known Christine throughout her time in the Start and Grow Your Private Practice Programs and have seen...

Do you want to start a private practice but feel overwhelmed by the logistics or your lack of business knowledge? If so, this episode is for you! Joining me in this episode is Francesca Hernandez, a speech-language pathologist and the proud owner of Chihuahuan Desert Speech Therapy in El Paso, Texas. After filling her schedule with four PRN jobs right out of graduate school, Francesca realized tha...

If you’re tired of feeling underappreciated and held back by the school system, this episode is for you! Joining me today is Kim Willard, SLP and founder of Empower YOU Speech and Language Therapy in Spring Hill, Tennessee. After a new school position did not live up to her expectations following a move, Kim realized something had to change. Kim decided to open her private practice after joining t...

Does the idea of starting a private practice from scratch make it seem too out of reach? If this is you, you’ll love this episode! Joining me today is Hayley Hughston, SLP and founder of Honey Speech Therapy Services in Vidalia, Georgia. I got to know Hayley during her time in the Grow Your Private Practice Program, and it has been so incredible to watch her grow from someone who wasn't even sure...

If you've been feeling stuck, stretched thin, or dreaming of finally starting your private practice, then this episode is your summer nudge! Stop waiting for the perfect time, it’s already here! You don’t need to quit your job, you just need a plan! And that’s exactly what I’m talking about today. In this episode, I’m talking about why summer is the best time to start seeing private clients and wh...

Feeling “too young” to start a private practice? My guest today is proof that success in private practice is doable for anyone thinking about it! Today I’m talking with Aurora Baraiolo, SLP and founder of Aurora B's Communication Device Evaluations & SLP Services. Since joining the Start Your Private Practice program in August 2024, Aurora has built a robust caseload while balancing her doctor...

Do you want to build a private practice around your passions, but aren’t sure what that could look like? This episode will help you see that anything is possible! Today I am joined by Ellen Lettrich, SLP and founder of The Performer’s Lab based in Richmond, Virginia. I got to know Ellen in the Grow Your Private Practice Program and have been blown away by her ability to combine her background in m...

If you feel like you’re being called to a dream that seems too big, I know this episode will inspire you to move forward! My guest today is Anne Tarwater, an SLP of 12 years and founder of iShine Pediatric Therapy Clinic in Boerne, Texas. Anne is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children can grow, learn new skills, and gain independence. I got to know Anne in the...

If you want to start a private practice but feel held back by fear or uncertainty, this episode is for you! Joining me today is Gaella Doutis, a speech-language pathologist and the founder of Speech Box in Las Vegas. After starting through the Start Your Private Practice Program, Gaella found the confidence and support she needed to take the leap and start her practice. In this episode, Gaella sha...

If you’ve wanted to start a private practice while navigating another job or learn more about serving bilingual clients, don’t miss out on this episode! Joining me today is Esmeralda Sánchez, a bilingual and bicultural native Spanish-speaking Speech-Language Pathologist located in Chicago. She is the founder of Bilingual and Brilliant Speech Therapy LLC. Esmeralda joined the Start Your Private Pra...

The future of private practice is here! It’s time to leave the traditional private practice behind and build a lifestyle private practice instead. Over the last few years, I’ve seen many clinicians grow a private practice in a traditional way that ultimately turns into a job they want to escape. I’m excited to share that there is a different way to build a practice. It involves creating a business...

If you want to offer private pay packages in your future or existing private practice to better serve your clients (and yourself!), tune in to this episode! Today I’m talking with SLP Lauren Thompson, owner of Well-Fed Feeding and Swallowing Therapy in Londonderry, New Hampshire. I’ve loved watching Lauren flourish after going through our programs and I’m so excited for her to share the one thing...

Do you want to run the private practice in the personalized way you’ve always dreamed of? Today’s guest was once just like you and is now truly living her dream! I’m joined today by Kristen Weitz, SLP and owner of Neurokids Therapy in Folsom, California. I got to know Kristen as she worked through the Start Your Private Practice Program. Since then, she and her practice have truly taken off! In th...

Can you imagine having the flexibility in your career to take a month-long vacation with your family? This is the reality for today’s guest thanks to her private practice that practically runs itself. After working in the schools and feeling like the traditional system was not the right fit for her, Britt Meropoulis decided to explore private practice and started taking on clients. I got to know B...

If you want to transition into private practice in a way that aligns with your true passion and lifestyle, you will love this episode’s guest! Christina Noon went from a career in musical theater to now owning a private practice as an SLP. Going through the Start Your Private Practice Program gave her the guidance and confidence to launch a business that included her passion for music. In this epi...

Are you feeling undervalued or underpaid in a current situation, but are still hesitant about trying out private practice? This episode will help take the uncertainty out of the transition! Today we’re diving into the inspiring journeys of three entrepreneurs who transitioned to private practice after going through the Start Your Private Practice Program. Meet Kaitlyn Palermo of Wild Blossom Speec...

Today’s episode is a special one! Guests Marissa and Roshni remind us that the journey to private practice looks different for everyone, you just have to do what works for you! Marissa Joy and Roshni Patel are Start Your Private Practice alums who transitioned from demanding high-pressure environments to their own thriving practices. Their stories are just like yours and I’m excited for them to sh...

If you want to get into private practice with purpose and confidence, this episode is for you! My guest today is Eliana Provenzano-Lewis. Eliana is a bilingual speech-language pathologist with a pediatric private practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She started Monarch Speech and Language Therapy in 2023 after feeling determined to explore different work environments. Using what she learned in the Grow Yo...

Are you working harder than ever but making less of a difference than you imagined you would? It’s time to go from burnout to living the life you dreamed about in grad school! In this episode, I’m sharing how private practice will change everything for you by helping you take control of your career and bring more balance to your life. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Why you shouldn’t be ashamed if...

If you’ve wanted to get into private practice for a while now, but something keeps holding you back, this episode is exactly what you need to hear! In this episode, I'm busting the five biggest myths that keep SLPs and OTS stuck in jobs that they've frankly outgrown, when they could be thriving in private practice. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: How starting small can change your finances, career...

If you’ve been feeling stuck recently, it may be time to bet on yourself and explore what other options are available to you! My guest today, Daj Mitchell, is a true go-getter! Daj is an SLP and also owns a coaching business, Co-Treat Corner. She is a great example of someone who had a dream, went for it, continues to go for it, and is now also showing other people what's possible. In this episode...