The Bad Therapist Show

Are you feeling frustrated with your past launches? Wondering why some of them didn't quite hit the mark while others soared to success? Well, you're in luck! In today’s episode, I’ll share valuable insights on achieving a successful launch for your scalable offers. Join me as I break down the common pitfalls that lead to failed launches and provide my top tips to overcome them. From creating a so...

If you've been itching to take your therapy practice to new heights, reach more clients, and increase your income, then join me in today's episode as I dive deep into the world of scalable offers for therapists! Last week, I talked about why you should create a scalable offer, but which format of scalable offer is the best? I'm glad you asked! Because today, I'm going to share with you my favorite...

If you have been thinking about scaling your therapy practice but you’re not sure where to start or if it's even possible for you as a therapist, today's episode is for you! Join me as I dive deep into the world of scalable offers for therapists and the benefits of starting to create a scalable offer right now. In this episode, I share with you the practicalities and benefits of expanding your bus...

If you are feeling overwhelmed with administrative tasks and struggling to complete tasks that actually help your business grow, it's time to start thinking about hiring a virtual assistant! In today's podcast episode, I interview Betsy Castro, the CEO of The Mental Health VA, who shares her journey from therapy fan to virtual assistant extraordinaire. Betsy explains what a virtual assistant is, t...

Are you overwhelmed with the day-to-day tasks of running your therapy practice? Hiring a virtual assistant could be the solution you've been looking for! In today's podcast episode, I talk about what you need to know before you hire a virtual assistant and how hiring a virtual assistant can help you grow your private practice. I share my own experiences working with multiple virtual assistants, ho...

Are you experiencing slow months in your therapy practice? You are not alone! Whether your clients are leaving, taking vacations, or you're just experiencing a dip in attracting new clients, these slow periods can be challenging and make you doubt yourself. But don't worry! In today's podcast episode, I share with you my top strategies and tips on how to overcome slow months in your therapy practi...

 Are you a therapist struggling with the guilt of upholding your cancellation policy? It's time to break free from the chains of guilt and start earning more money with confidence! In today's podcast episode, I dive deep into the world of cancellation policies and explore how you can uphold your cancellation policy without feeling weighed down by guilt. Join me as I share my personal journey of o...

When therapists consider hiring a private practice business coach, they often wonder if coaching is the right choice for them, whether the investment is worth it, and how a business coach could support them. The truth is, ambitious therapists don't work alone. They learn how to leverage their time and money so they can reach their ultimate goals of having a thriving private practice that gives the...

Have you been thinking of hiring a team member for your private practice, but you’re not sure where to start? Then you are in the right place! In today's podcast episode, I talk all about hiring team members, who to hire, at what stage in your business, and what you should think about when hiring a team member for your private practice. To be completely honest, when I first started my private prac...

Are you a clinician looking for an organization that values independence, freedom, and flexibility? Look no further than the Center for Mindful Psychotherapy (CMP), a nonprofit counseling center for associate clinicians based in San Francisco. In today's podcast episode, I interview Scott Balderson, the director and founder of CMP, who shares more about the Center for Mindful Psychotherapy, what m...

Are you feeling nervous about your upcoming clinical exam? I totally get it – I've been there too. But don't worry because in today's podcast episode, I'm going to share my top strategies and tips on how to pass your clinical exam on the first try, just as I did! Join me as I talk about the importance of taking your mock exams, why you shouldn't study before you have the test date set, how to effe...

If you're a therapist seeking to find your therapy niche and make a greater impact, today's podcast episode is for you! I invited April Snow, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with highly sensitive people (HSPs), to share her personal journey of becoming a therapist and the challenges she’s encountered along the way. April shares how she broke the good therapist r...

Have you given any thought to where you would like to complete your therapist training hours? There are several options available, but the three primary choices for training sites after graduation are agency, private practice, or hybrid models, such as non-profit counseling centers. But how do you make a decision that is best for you and aligned with your values and goals? You need to consider sev...

If you are a pre-licensed therapist who wants to establish a successful private practice, today's podcast episode is just for you! I hear so many pre-licensed therapists talk about post-licensure life as if it was some magical place where all their current problems suddenly disappear. While there are some perks to being a licensed therapist, you might be surprised to learn that things won't change...

Do you know the one skill all successful CEOs had to learn how to master? Timeline jumping. Timeline jumping is about going for what you want, even if you feel scared or are not quite sure if it will work out because there are no guarantees or perfect timing. You don't have to wait until you have proven to yourself that you deserve your goal or to be 'that' person. If you haven't heard of timeline...

Today I’m back with another exciting guest episode! I’m thrilled to introduce you to Kristie Plantinga, the Founder of Therapie SEO and my only 1:1 client who is NOT a therapist. I have invited Kristie to share her entrepreneurship journey because it is truly impressive and offers lots of valuable lessons for everyone.  In today’s podcast episode, we dive into Kristie’s life before she became...

In today’s episode, I discuss a topic that is not often talked about among therapists - the biggest obstacle to business success: disappointment. The tricky thing about disappointment is that when we are feeling it, we are much more likely to misdiagnose the problem and make things worse than they actually are. For example, let's say you start a new marketing strategy, and you expect it to bring i...

Get ready for an exciting and insightful episode of The Bad Therapist Show! Our first guest, Emily Adams, joins us to share her experiences and journey in becoming a therapist. As the perfect example of a "bad therapist," *wink wink* Emily brings a unique perspective to the table. We cover so many great topics including what inspired Emily to get in the mental health space as well as why she speci...

Are you tired of spending your precious time on intake calls that go on for WAY TOO long and rarely result in new clients? You’re not alone. I'm sure we have all had consult calls that were meant to last only 15 minutes but ended up going for 40 minutes because the client shared some heavy material and you basically gave them a free therapy session. After the call, the client leaves without bookin...

Are you tired of being bombarded with endless content about "must-follow" marketing strategies that will supposedly guarantee success for your business? If so, you're not alone. It's easy to feel frustrated and overwhelmed by marketing, especially when it seems like nothing is working. But don't give up just yet. In this podcast episode, we're going to change that mindset and show you that creatin...

If you’re like most therapists out there, you have very strong feelings about marketing. I won’t sugarcoat this…you hate marketing. You probably say things like: “I went to grad school to be able to help people, not to learn how to do marketing.” or “I’m a therapist, not a marketer, so why should I spend time marketing my services?”  I hear you. I used to feel the same way about marketing. I...

Picking a therapy niche is a source of stress and worry for many of my clients. Some of them believe that picking a niche is a big decision and once it’s done, it cannot be changed (or at least that's what they thought until they started working with me). So let me show you a whole new way of picking a therapy niche that makes you happy and excited to show up for your clients. You can forget about...

Tell me if any one of the following statements sounds familiar. “I can’t charge X amount of money. That’s much more than therapists charge in my area.” “I can’t take time off, my clients need me.” “I can’t enforce that cancellation policy, that would be crazy.” If that’s what you are thinking, I have only one question for you. Why not? It’s your business. You went through the trouble of starting y...

Do you ever wish that you could just take a week off from seeing your clients? I’m not talking about taking a longer break for holidays and vacations, but taking a week off so you could step out of the employee role and step into your entrepreneurial self. Focus on your business only. If the answer is yes, then this episode is for you!  If you are waiting for a secret roundabout way for you t...

Hello and welcome to the very first podcast episode of The Bad Therapist Show! My name is Felicia Keller Boyle and I’m thrilled to have you here with me! I thought the best way to start this podcast would be to share my story of how I went from being the quintessential good therapist to the strongest advocate for mental health workers and therapists. So that's what we will be talking about today....