The Practice of Therapy Podcast

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks about creating a sustainable practice that supports the lifestyle you want to have.  He talks to about how he would have done some things differently, knowing what he knows now about being in private practice. In particular, Gordon talks about what he has learned about why private practices fail and the financial side of owning a sma...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks with Jarrod Justice about caring for caregivers and the importance of self-care in this field. They also talk about spirituality how that can be an influence for people in their lives. Gordon and Jarrod have a conversation about how they both have what that consider "faith informed" practices. Both are clergy people and they talk abo...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks with Jeff Geunther, LPC about his private practice journey and how he has built his private practice and other business ventures. Jeff is an expert in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and how to grow counseling and therapy practice using their digital assets. Jeff talks about several of the things he has learned about optimizing priv...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon interviews Kristen Breese, LCPC about making the transition from being a solo practitioner to owning a group practice.  They also talk about business growth and how taking it slow is sometimes a better option for people. Kristen talks about the importance of just doing one thing at a time; "you have to walk before you can run…".  Kristen a...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks about having a sustainable and profitable private practice and some of the mindset changes he has made around all this. Gordon shares how the book,  Profit First by Mike Michalowicz , has changed some of his thinking around the financial side of private practice.  In particular, Gordon talks about getting away from some of the tradit...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon does a "reverse interview" with Joe Sanok about why using G-Suite in your private practice might be a good idea.  The original interview was first released as  Episode 309 of the Practice of the Practice podcast with Joe Sanok.   Gordon and Joe talk about why they started using G-Suite and some of the hacks and tips therapists and counselo...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks with Dayna Sykes, LPC about making the transition into private practice from agency work.  In particular, Dayna talks about being able to start doing the kind of work she is really passionate about and doing things her way. Dayna also talks about the big learning curve for her as she moved into private practice, especially since she...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks about some business basics and being able to navigate the business side of private practice.  There are several places to focus when going into or growing your private practice. Gordon breaks these different focus area down into: mindset, planning, managing, marketing, re-investing, and sustaining. Ultimately, having a private practi...

In this episode, Gordon talks again with Jane Carter, LPC about finding your "Superpowers" and priorities in private practice. Jane and Gordon share how their mindsets have shifted over time and how it has changed the focus of their practices.  Jane also shares how getting some business coaching changed her practice and helped her to grow exponentially. She also shares how she made the shift to do...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks about finding and living into your purpose and passion in private practice as a therapist, counselor or social worker. One of the important pieces of being successful in private practice is simply making sure you are doing what you enjoy and that give meaning. Gordon talks about some of the insights he has had lately through attendin...

In this episode, Gordon talks with Whitney Owens, LPC about marketing a private practice after starting from scratch. Whitney is the owner of Waters Edge Counseling in Savannah, GA .  Whitney has started a private practice twice. Because of moves, she has made with her family, Whitney has had practices in both Georgia and in Colorado. Whitney and Gordon discuss the ways that she found to network a...

This is part 4, of this four-part series of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, "Love the Work, But Hate The Job". In this session, Gordon talks about marketing and developing referral sources as you start and grow your private practice. This four-part series discusses the various steps and things a clinician might want to think about as they move into private practice. Especially those people making...

This is part 3, of this four-part series of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, "Love the Work, But Hate The Job". In this session, Gordon explores some of the logistics around setting up an office and getting started with your private practice. This four-part series discusses the various steps and things a clinician might want to think about as they move into private practice. The series discusses:...

This is part 2, of this four-part series of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, "Love the Work, But Hate The Job". In this session, Gordon talks about making a plan for transitioning into private practice from working in an agency setting into private practice.  This four-part series discusses the various steps and things a clinician might want to think about as they move into private practice. The s...

For many counselors, therapists, social workers, and psychologists, the dream of being in private practice, or even owning their own practice, seems daunting. In this four-part series of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks about the steps needed to make the transition from doing agency work, as a mental health clinician, to being in private practice. The series discusses: 1.) Knowing you...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks with Rachel McCrickard, LMFT about clinical supervision and her new venture, Motivo .   Motivo helps solve the problem clinicians have around finding supervisors that are a good fit for them in their development and movement toward licensure. One the problems many people run into, especially in rural areas, is being able to have acce...

Download Podcast In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon has a conversation with Sybil Smith, LPC-MHSP about having a private practice in two different locations and, in two different states.  Sybil shares how she has grown a successful group practice that serves very different populations due to cultural shifts. Sybil shares how she made the decision to make the move from agenc...

Download Podcast In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon has a conversation with Amber Hawley, LMFT and Dr. Maelisa Hall about developing business relationships and support systems in private practice.  Amber and Maelisa talk about being able to connect with people that are in similar places in their journey and how it has helped their practices thrive and grow. They talk about...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon has a conversation with Rob Reinhardt, LPCS of " Tame Your Practice" .  Rob and Gordon talk about EHR (Electronic Health Records) and how clinicians might decide which EHR might be the best fit for them in their practices. EHRs can be one of the most important investments a clinician can make in their practice. Rob's expertise is in doing...

In this episode, Gordon talks with Samara Stone, LCSW about having a pro-insurance private practice. Samara is a person you need to know in the private practice realm. Samara teaches so much about work-life balance and is an innovative and inspiring leader in the field of behavioral health. Gordon and Samara share their journeys into private practice and how they came to the decision to be on insu...

In this episode, Gordon talks about marketing strategies for your counseling and therapy private practices. Ultimately, marketing is about helping people find you and helping you connect with your ideal client.  Marketing can be done in two ways, online and offline.  Gordon talks about the strategies of doing both and focusing on the ways that fit you and your personality best.

In this episode, Gordon talks with Maureen Werrbach, LCPC about starting a group private practice and how she grown and approached building a large group practice in Chicago, IL. Gordon and Maureen talk about how sharted the Facebook Group, "Group Practice Exchange" and some of the questions that come up for the members of that group. They also talk about the advantages and disadvantages of having...

In this episode, Gordon talks about the balance between the clinical vs. business side of running a private practice. Even though there are some overlaps of clinical processes and business processes, it is usually helpful to keep things separate. Gordon talks about having a good handle on how you spend your time and having processes in place to manage the various aspects of operating a private pra...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks with Mel K. Whaley about advocacy and help make mental health services more readily available to the people that need it most.  Mel talks about several of the projects she has been working on in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors to help providers have better support and improve their performance in the way they run their pra...

In this episode, Gordon talks about using your time and money resources and when to "bootstrap" vs.outsource in private practice. There is a relationship between our time and money assets.  The biggest commodity as counselors and therapists have is our time. We trade our time for money.  Gordon talks about getting the best ROI for your money by developing a mindset and understanding of your time a...