Gordon Brewer, MEd, LMFT: Therapist | Consultant | Writer | Speaker

The Practice of Therapy Podcast

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This podcast is here for therapists, counselors, social workers, psychotherapists, and mental health clinicians in their practice journeys. I'm Gordon Brewer and the person behind The Practice of Therapy Blog and Website that provides tools, resources and advice for people starting, growing or expanding their private practices. The podcast will help you learn from other experts in the field to move your private practice forward to success. The Practice of Therapy Podcast is part of the PsychCraft Network of Podcasts; PsychCraft, LLC

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Gordon Brewer, MEd, LMFT: Therapist | Consultant | Writer | Speaker

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Latest episode

Oct 5, 2026

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Episodes

Whitney Owens | Consulting, The Enneagram, & Religion In Private Practice | TPOT 178 17.05.2021

In this episode, Whitney Owens opens the show by explaining the importance of having grace and acceptance on your private practice journey. If you aren't as productive as you want to be, learn from your mistakes and make better choices moving forward. Whitney also explains why she does a time study to determine where she spends most of her working hours and what she can improve on in the future. P...

Jessica Tappana | Life Balance and SEO Tips for Private Practice | TPOT 177 10.05.2021

In this episode, Jessica from Simplified SEO Consulting joins the show. First, Jessica explains how she has learned to accept her imperfections when it comes to time management. Remember, therapists can't be all things to all people all of the time! Plus, Jessica tells us what she has done to make her email inbox so much more manageable. Tune in as Jessica gives loads of tips on SEO and how to get...

Uriah Guilford | Managing Your Time and Being Productive In Private Practice | TPOT 176 03.05.2021

In this episode, Uriah of Productive Therapist joins the show. Uriah thinks that life is too short to burn out early. So, Uriah gives us tips on conquering the overwhelm and growing your practice seamlessly with the least amount of stress possible. First, we chat about how you can conquer the email overwhelm by using the inbox zero method and only checking your inbox three times a day. Later, Uria...

Kathryn Esquer | Private Practice Challenges, Open Note Policy, & Consulting in 2021 | TPOT 175 26.04.2021

Are you ready to go from burnt-out to connected and confident? Kathryn Esquer created a professional organization for the next generation of therapists called the  Teletherapist Network . We chat about how her group has evolved during Covid and current concerns about the mental health crisis. We speak about the problem with mobile mental health apps and what you need to know about the open note po...

Dr. David Geier | Why Getting Media Press Matters For Your Private Practice | TPOT 174 19.04.2021

Dr. David Geier  is a double-board certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, media medical expert, and host of the new podcast,  The MEDIA PROS Show . Dr. Geier has the formula to make it into the media. As private practice owners, you want to establish yourself as an expert and be well-known. Plus, it would be best to make sure that the people who need your help can find you. S...

Danielle Hayden | Getting Familiar With Your Numbers In Private Practice | TPOT 173 12.04.2021

Have you done your taxes yet? My guest, Danielle Hayden, created The Profit Planner to help business owners know how to analyze their business correctly, generate more profits easily, and gain greater confidence in business and by getting really intimate with their financials. Lucky for us, this episode is all about knowing your numbers. Danielle explains exactly which numbers you need to know and...

Marisol Westberg | Niches, Sex Therapy, and Outsourcing | TPOT 172 05.04.2021

In this episode, Marisol talks about the significance of having a niche as it relates to getting more clients. Also, having a niche can improve your SEO results. For Marisol, she enjoys having sex therapy as her niche. We talk about her journey to becoming a sex therapist and advice for people who are venturing into this space. Later, we chat about the importance of outsourcing when it comes to sa...

Tom Young | Coordinating Care With Physicians in Private Practice | TPOT 171 29.03.2021

Nearly 1 in 5 adults experience a severe mental illness in their lifetime. Dr. Tom Young is a physician, and he has developed a screening tool for other professionals in the health industry. The tool helps physicians realize when they need to refer out to mental health providers. I'm looking forward to you hearing from Dr. Tom and learning about the technology that he's put together with his team...

Daniel Fava | Redesigning Your Private Practice Website - Part 2 | TPOT 170 22.03.2021

Welcome back to the Website Redesign Series - this is part two. If you haven't already, I invite you to go back and listen to the previous episode . I have my good friend and website guru Daniel Fava with me. He is from Private Practice Elevation, and I am so grateful for his assistance! We are chatting all about the website redesign project that I have started. In part two, we walk through the nu...

Daniel Fava | Redesigning Your Private Practice Website - Part 2 | TPOT 170 22.03.2021

Welcome back to the Website Redesign Series - this is part two. If you haven't already, I invite you to go back and listen to the previous episode . I have my good friend and website guru Daniel Fava with me. He is from Private Practice Elevation, and I am so grateful for his assistance! We are chatting all about the website redesign project that I have started. In part two, we walk through the nu...

Daniel Fava | Redesigning Your Private Practice Website - Part 1 | TPOT 169 15.03.2021

Your website is ground-zero for marketing your private practice and fueling your business with new leads and clients. In this particular interview, we chat all about my private practice website redesign. Daniel Fava has been just gracious enough to partner with me and hold my hand as we go through this. This episode is part one of a two-part series – we examine the questions you need to ask yourse...

Lisa Mustard | Creating Podcourses In Private Practice | TPOT 168 08.03.2021

I'm glad you're with me for this particular episode with Lisa Mustard. Lisa is a great person to get to know, and I'm excited about what she is doing, which is pretty unique - she is offering podcourses. Lately, I've been working on getting some continuing education credits online. Well, Lisa has built an entire business around that. So, we talk all about how podcourses could be a great way to div...

Kasey Compton | Fix This First In Your Private Practice | TPOT 167 01.03.2021

Business ownership can be challenging, but it's not that different than treating patients. Your business is like a patient, and  Fix This Next for Healthcare Providers  by Kasey Compton will teach you to treat it that way. We talk all about the inspiration behind this book and why Kasey thinks healthcare providers are the best suited for entrepreneurship. Plus, we dive into everything you need to...

Margarita Khosh | Insurance, License Portability, and Practicing in Different States | TPOT 166 22.02.2021

Margarita Khosh joins for a lively and fun conversation. We talked about expanding your niche beyond state lines; it's time that you become available to more clients than you could have ever imagined! Plus, Margarita gives us the scoop on navigating regulatory compliance, licensing regulations, and the importance of niche branding to reach underserved and underrepresented communities. Lastly, we c...

Jenn Fredette | The Private Practice Guide To Copywriting | TPOT 165 15.02.2021

Do you need help with your private practice website? Jenn Fredette joins to talk about the power of strong copywriting on your website. First, it's essential to have a niche when thinking about copywriting. That way, it will be seamless to market to your ideal client. Jenn gives loads of copywriting tips for your private practice website. Plus, we talk about the importance of community and mentors...

Kelly Higdon & Miranda Palmer | We're Talking About Money! | TPOT 164 08.02.2021

I am grateful to be joined by two private practice rock stars, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer, in The Practice of Therapy's latest episode. Our conversation revolves around the money mindset that we should have as therapists and as private practice owners. The one silver lining that has come out of Covid is that people are finally starting to understand mental health services' true value. So, joi...

Colleen Hilton | A Marketing Mindset To Thrive In Private Practice | TPOT 163 02.02.2021

In this episode, Colleen Hilton joins the show to talk about our marketing mindset in private practice. Many therapists think that marketing is icky. However, marketing is actually essential to get clients the help that they need. The more effective your marketing efforts are, the better you can help the right people. Tune in as we talk about finding your ideal client and how Thrivelution can be a...

Susan Orenstein | Expanding Your Niche Outside The Therapy Room | TPOT 162 25.01.2021

In this episode, I am joined by Susan Orenstein, who works with individuals and couples to pursue a more peaceful, purposeful, and passionate life. Susan speaks about the process behind starting a podcast and what she has learned so far. We chat about creating content outside of the therapy room to help people on their healing journey. Tune in as we discuss other ways to expand your niche and turn...

Amber Benziger | Membership Programs For Clients In Private Practice | TPOT 161 18.01.2021

In this episode, Amber Benziger joins the show to speak about creating a membership program for our clients. Amber created The Anxiety Lab , a monthly membership program full of courses, workbooks, speakers, and educational content to help people manage their anxiety. First, we dive into talking about racism in a therapy setting, Amber speaks about her switch to telehealth, and then Amber reveals...

Angela James | From Classroom To Couch In Private Practice | TPOT 160 11.01.2021

In this episode, Angela James joins the show. Amidst the pandemic, Angela opened Classroom to Couch , which is her private practice coaching business. We talk all about the importance of community over competition. In private practice, other therapists aren't your competition; they are your community and a great referral source. Later, Angela gives her three-step process to opening a private pract...

Angela James | From Classroom To Couch In Private Practice | TPOT 160 11.01.2021

In this episode, Angela James joins the show. Amidst the pandemic, Angela opened Classroom to Couch , which is her private practice coaching business. We talk all about the importance of community over competition. In private practice, other therapists aren't your competition; they are your community and a great referral source. Later, Angela gives her three-step process to opening a private pract...

How To Set Your Goals For The New Year | TPOT 159 04.01.2021

"If you don't know where you're going, then how are you going to get there?" It's essential to have goals that are tangible and written down. In this episode, I walk you through part of the process that I use to develop plans for myself and how I'm able to stay on track and organized. As you move through 2021, one of the things that I would encourage you to do is to spend some time writing things...

BEST OF: Social Justice In And Out of The Therapy Room | TPOT 158 14.12.2020

How are you and your clients handling the climate of 2020 in and out of the therapy room? In this episode, we revisit some episodes where private practice owners give their thoughts on social justice in and out of the therapy room. We talk all about mental health in the Black community, healing through trauma, finding hope in 2020, and the Black Lives Matter movement. This episode features clips f...

BEST OF: Self-Care | TPOT 157 07.12.2020

This week on The Practice of Therapy, we revisit some of our favorite conversations about self-care. As COVID continues and therapists are needed more than ever, it's a great time to rethink your self-care routine. Enjoy the episode as we hear from Kati Morton, LaTonya Shelton, LaRonda Starling, and Veronica Cisneros. Tune in as we explore planning self-care time, spiritual self-care, and practici...

Restructuring Your Private Practice For Success | TPOT 156 30.11.2020

The shift to telehealth has just created a massive change for a lot of us in private practice. So this episode is all about diving into restructuring your practice. First, ask yourself why you started a private practice, and think about why you want to restructure your practice. Once you know why you can begin to focus on restructuring your workflow. Sometimes, certain aspects of your workflow can...

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