The Neurodivergent Entrepreneur

There is a lot of shame talk in the therapist community around wanting to make money while helping people. As a result, many therapists buy into the idea that they are meant to charge low and see many, but this isn't exactly ethical. If you look at this approach a bit closer, it's clear to see that therapists who live by trying to help as many people as possible at a low cost aren't able to give t...

It can feel stressful and overwhelming for therapists to plan for the future when they're already focused on the business side of their private practices, helping clients, or just getting through the day-to-day life tasks. However, that feeling of stress and overwhelm can result in inaction and not being prepared for emergencies, unexpected life changes, or even death. These aren't things that can...

Vulnerability can be both frightening and liberating as a business owner and just as a person in general. When we are real and honest with who we are, we attract more of the people who lift us up and support us and our business. At the same time, others get to see sides of you that not everyone will agree with or like. However, being vulnerable also allows you to speak your truth and live in a way...

The idea of posting on social media can sometimes feel uncomfortable for therapists in private practice who are trying to market their businesses, but it is no doubt an effective way to network, establish yourself and create know, like, and trust in the mental health community, and connect with new clients... if done well. But how do you know what works and doesn't when it comes to managing social...

It can be really easy for new entrepreneurs to get caught in a comparison trap and uphold these one-dimensional expectations and standards around what it means to be successful. Many new entrepreneurs are often under the belief that success is measured by meeting grand goals and making tons of money, but the reality is that success holds a different meaning for everyone, and if you structure your...

As a mental health worker, you are often placed on the frontline of experiencing and supporting people through their trauma, suffering, and pain. It's no surprise that that can easily lead to a feeling of emotional and physical exhaustion known as compassion fatigue. It can almost be said that it sort of comes with the job. So, if you are experiencing these symptoms and starting to wonder how you...

The time between holidays and the end of the year can sometimes feel unsettling and anxiety-inducing. It's when we are both told to rest and, at the same time, to start planning our fresh start and big goals for the new year. During this time, it's not uncommon for entrepreneurs to feel a sense of anxiety as they try to live up to the idea that they've worked hard all year and now should reward th...

Therapists starting private practice often get hit with a lot of self-doubt and end up second-guessing many of the decisions they make. Grad school doesn't prepare us to build a business, so when we decide to go into private practice, everyone seems to give different advice and have different values around what's ethical, how you should handle money, what is and isn't okay when providing client ca...

Do you dream of entrepreneurship but hesitate whenever you think of the “what ifs” around health care and being able to work for yourself? Are you working for yourself now while struggling with a chronic health condition and wondering how to keep to it all together as you try to find balance between business and health? Do you ever worry about what the heck you would do if a chronic health conditi...

Do you ever think that, even though you might love being a therapist, there is another calling out there or a way to take your therapeutic skills and give back to the world? Do you ever feel stagnant in your career and wish you could rekindle your passion or shift it to something related but better for you? Have you ever wanted to get away, travel someplace new, have an adventure, and experience t...

Ever worry that you’ll get locked into the career and business choices you make now and then you’re stuck with them forever? Have you ever felt like you were following someone else’s path because it’s what “everyone” says will “set you up for life,” but it’s not working for you? Are you looking for the way to build a business grounded in authenticity, healing, growth, emotional security, and abund...

“What is your relationship with money?” Is this a question that you can easily answer, or do you not really know the role money plays in your life and business? Do you ever feel anxious or lost around the topic of money and can’t recognize how you are doing with your finances no matter how much you make or plan for? If you’re struggling with money trauma, do you wonder where the healthy intersecti...

Even though you may love being a therapist, do you ever feel burnt out and tired of trading 60-minute increments of time for money? Have you ever thought it would be nice to have some passive income or just another revenue stream, in general, to take some of the pressure off of always wondering if you’ll have enough clients this month to foot the bills? Do you want a way to scale your income and s...

Have you been thinking about starting private practice but before you get started it seems like a million other things get in the way? Do you feel overwhelmed with all the little things that come on the entrepreneurial journey? Are you determined but stuck on where to start with private practice ownership? Well, this episode is for you. Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode: Get 30 tips to...

Have you ever been ignored and had your future written off by others because of your circumstances or the way you look? Have you ever stopped yourself from making bold moves because of fear, uncertainty, or thinking that the world is against you and it probably won’t work out? OR are you someone who, no matter how much pushback comes, still can’t seem to let it stop you? Well, this episode is for...

Do you ever feel frustrated that you are available to take clients and tons of people are looking for therapists, but you hardly ever get the calls? Have you made a Psyc Today profile, but after months of being “visible” online, nothing has really improved for your private practice? Have you started to wonder if you should consider using those therapy tech startups, but question if they are ethica...

Autistic, ADHD Therapists and Entrepreneurs… What are the first thoughts that come to mind when you hear the combination of those words? Is it connection, empathy, passion, creativity, and innovation? Is it struggles with picking up social cues, energy depletion, over-commitment, and sensory overload? The answers are broad and vary from person to person, but it’s fair to say that in many cases, it...

Therapists are often under the impression that their degree locks them into only doing therapy, so they grind through 60-minute sessions which can result in major burnout. But there are many ways to help others and support mental health that doesn't require always doing therapy. In this episode, I talk with Jessica Tappana , therapist, group practice owner, and founder of Simplified SEO Consulting...

So you built a private practice for your therapy services, created a Psychology Today profile, and made a website (or maybe you skipped some of these), but clients aren't calling. If you're wondering what you're missing that all the therapists who have full practices have, you might want to start with, first, can clients find you online, and, second, can they relate to you? That's where SEO and Au...

What do corporations, mental health, creativity, and fun have in common? In this episode, I talk with Azizi Marshall, LCPC, board-certified trainer in drama therapy, group practice owner, and the owner of Revolutionize Your Private Practice. We talk about... how she used rocks (yes, the ones you find on the ground) to market her business how to use creativity to bring awareness to mental health an...

Imagine what you could accomplish in your business if you didn't allow impostor syndrome into your life and if you acted in alignment with your values to fully utilize all the amazing skills and knowledge that you already have to create your dream private practice. In this episode, I talk with Kelly Lynch, social worker, life coach, fitness and nutrition coach, and former EMT, about what it takes...

Many therapists are afraid to show up on social media in any way that relates to their profession and make money using their therapeutic knowledge and skills that isn't 60 minutes in a chair. But is it actually unethical to be a therapist "influencer," or is it the next step in opening up conversations about mental health? In this episode, I talk with my friend, Jeff Guenther, for the third time o...

Even in this day and age, it can still be very challenging for people in the BIPOC community to find therapists that look like them or therapy practices that are inclusive and culturally sensitive. In this episode, I talk with Dominique Pritchett, therapist, speaker, and health and well-being consultant, about how private practices can create more inclusive spaces for black women and girls in ther...

Writing notes and doing other private practice paperwork can be a HUGE stressor for therapists, but what if it didn't actually have to be tedious, hard, or take hours of precious time? It's no secret that writing notes have become a sore point for a lot of therapists (and even has been a factor in therapists leaving the profession), but my guest in this episode, Maelisa McCaffrey, has created a si...

What does life look like for a retired therapist, and where do things go from there? Therapists have skills that can be applied to way more things than just butt-in-the-seat therapy, but we often have a hard time seeing our potential for ourselves. In this episode, I talk with Katie Lemieux, Retired Therapist, Licensed Realtor, Real Estate Investor, and Owner and Co-Founder of The Homeowners Agent...