The Practice of Therapy Podcast

In this episode, Gordon talks with Dr. Maelisa Hall from QA Prep about documentation and the common problems clinicians in private practice run into with their paperwork.  Maelisa discusses some strategies around staying current with your documentation and getting caught up when you have fallen behind. "Session notes should be thought of as a part of your therapy session". Gordon and Maelisa also...

In this episode Gordon talks with Rachael Norman about helping self-paying clients who want to use their health insurance to pay for your services.  The easiest way for practitioners to help people collect out-of-network insurance benefits is to offer a "superbill".  Rachael talks about how and why her company developed an app called "Better" that helps clients easily get paid back for their out-o...

In this episode, Gordon talks about 11 things therapists, counselors and other mental health clinicians can do to help their private practices succeed in the coming year.  From being action oriented to planning and preparing for the long haul, private practice success depends as much as anything on being persistent and consistent. Owning and running a small business takes a lot of knowledge and sk...

In this episode, Gordon talks with Jim Turner about collections and getting paid in your private practice as a therapist, counselor or other mental health provider.  They discuss having client credit cards on file and how to have a system that is secure and reduces liability for the clinician.  They talk about how to set this up and then how to present it to clients.  Jim talks about having a clea...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks about how to plan and prepare for private practice growth.   Knowing your "numbers", getting the support you need, outsourcing and automating tasks are essential parts of having successful growth and taking your practice to the next level. Whether you are just starting into private practice or already have a practice and thinking abo...

In this podcast episode Gordon interviews private practice coach and consultant Kelly Higdon, LMFT.  They talk about therapists and counselors making the transition into private practice and some of the common barriers people run into in knowing the business side of things.  They also talk about the importance of mindset and knowing your numbers (money) and being able to have an honest look at you...

In this podcast episode Gordon talks about productivity and time management in private practice. One of the main things that separates really successful private practice owners from those that struggle the most, is how they manage their time and get things done. How many times have you felt overwhelmed with the shear volume of stuff that needs your attention? For me, it happened a lot!  So I decid...

In this podcast episode Gordon has a conversation with Cecilia Briseno, LCSW and her unique niche of working with clients who are navigating the immigration process.  In particular the difficulty of families being separated during this whole process.  Gordon and Cecilia talk about making the transition from working for an agency to private practice. Cecilia tells about how she started into private...

In this podcast episode Gordon has a conversation with John Clarke from Private Practice Workshop and Unconditional Media.  Gordon and John talk about online marketing for your private practice and some of the strategies and ways to market.  John talks about some of the different philosophies of marketing and how these can be applied to private practice. John and Gordon also talk about branding an...

In this podcast episode Gordon has a conversation with Joe Sanok from the Practice of the Practice Podcast.  Joe and Gordon talk about scaling and "leveling up" your private practice and the ways the counselors, therapists and mental health clinicians can take their practices to the next level. They talk about the importance of having mentors and coaching in helping with growth and scaling your pr...

In the podcast interview, Gordon talks with Danielle Kepler about insurance credentialing and billing in private practice as a therapist, counselor, social worker or other mental health clinicians. Danielle speaks to some of the advantages and disadvantages of being credentialed with insurance companies and accepting insurance in your private practice. Gordon and Danielle talk about how they decid...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks with Daniel Fava about building your own private practice website and how have effective website design that is user friendly and easy to navigate.  Gordon and Daniel also talk about why someone might want to build their own website verses having a web designer do the work.  They also cover common website design mistakes and how to i...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy podcast Gordon talks with Clay Cockrell, LCSW about online counseling and building a private practice using online services. Gordon and Clay discuss how being able to add online therapy as an option for clients, can be a great way to reach people who need our services but find it difficult to reach our offices. Gordon and Clay talk some about the logistic...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast Gordon interviews Roy Huggins about tech, HIPAA, self-care and the business side of private practice.  Roy talks about his private practice journey and how he was able to use his business and technology background to start Person-Centered Tech.  Roy also talks about the ethics of using our technology and doing it in a way that protects clients and...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon has a conversation with Allison Puryear, LCSW about marketing your private practice.  Knowing how to market a private practice as a counselor, therapist, social worker or psychologist is essential in growing and building a successful practice. Gordon and Allison discuss some of the mindset changes we need when it comes to marketing.  Marke...

In this session of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon has a conversation with Jane Carter, LPC about "Money Mindset" and how it can affect us in our private practices.  Jane talks about the importance of having an abundance vs. scarcity mindset in being able to overcome some of our fears about money and what to charge clients. Jane Carter, LPC is a counselor and coach who is committed to help...

Part of learning new things in private practice requires us to fail at different times in our careers.  In fact we do have to get outside our comfort zones to grow and learn.  In this episode Dr. David Hall talks about what he has learned about private practice not only through his successes, but from his failures. Dr. S. David Hall is a LMFT and LPC in practice in Knoxville, TN. He is the Executi...

Session 003: Business Models and Business Plans in Private Practice In this session, Gordon talks about the difference between business models and business plans in private practice.  Also discusses the importance of each.

Session 002: Growing Your Private Practice with the 3 "P's" In this session, Gordon talks about growing your practice by having a plan, being persistent and having patience.

Session 001 of the Practice of Therapy Podcast with Gordon Brewer:   In this episode, Gordon talks about his journey into private practice as a therapist and why he started the Practice of Therapy blog and podcast. Also Gordon talks about the importance of knowing your "why"