Thriving Therapist Talk: Business and Marketing Tips for Therapists

In this energizing episode of Thriving Therapist Talk: Business and Marketing Tips for Therapists, clinical psychologist and coach Nadene Van Der Linden shares a powerful reminder: rest and fun aren't luxuries; they are essential business strategies. Fresh from a rejuvenating 10-day getaway split between the serene surf town of Margaret River and the vibrant culture of Melbourne, Nadene reflects o...

In this insightful episode of Thriving Therapist Talk, host Nadene Van Der Linden dives into the emotional and strategic challenges therapists face when trying to carve out their niche in a crowded market. She explores the familiar “someone else is doing it too" wobble—that moment of doubt and hesitation—as therapists question whether their ideas are original or valuable enough...

In this powerful episode of Thriving Therapist Talk: Business and Marketing Tips for Therapists , Nadene Van Der Linden explores the emotional and mindset challenges that often resurface for therapists as they grow their businesses - especially the persistent “I’m not good enough” belief. Drawing from recent coachiing client work and her own journey, Nadene unpacks how core schemas like defectiven...

In this compelling episode, Dr. Kirstin Baccia , a seasoned clinical psychologist , offers an in-depth look at her journey from traditional practice to developing the highly successful Calm Connection Program . This discussion is particularly relevant for therapists and mental health professionals looking to build or expand their online offerings and specialize in adolescent and parent coaching Ki...

In this empowering episode of Thriving Therapist Talk, Business and Marketing Tips for Therapists, Nadene van der Linden tackles one of the most common concerns therapists face when expanding their business: "How can I create additional income streams without feeling gross, salesy, or inauthentic?" Drawing from her years of experience coaching therapists, Nadene shares how you can build a thriving...

In this episode, Nadene Van Der Linden discusses various additional income streams for therapists, and which ones are better for creating profit that allows you to reduce or cease 1:1 therapy. She focuses on effective strategies for generating income, marketing, and selling offers that create profit. She emphasizes the importance of finding income streams that align with personal interests and mar...

Host Nadene van der Linden, clinical psychologist and coach, dives into a taboo topic—what if your fatigue isn’t burnout but boredom?   Nadene shares her personal experience and the stories of coaching clients who feel uninspired, dulled, or creatively stifled in their therapy careers. She introduces the concept of being bored-out , not burnt out, and explores how lack of stimulation—des...

What's the strategy for selling out your offer 6 times in a row? Recorded straight after selling out the 6th round of Thrive Amplified: Amplify Your Expertise, Amplify Your Profit, Nadene Van Der Linden takes you behind the scenes of the strategy she has used to 6 times to sell out her successful coaching program with less effort than other programs she has previously launched. Thrive Amplified: A...

In this episode, Nadene van der Linden welcomes former coaching client Jessica Barrett. When Jess' 15 month old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, she realised she had to pivot her business from private practice to a business that didn't involve client care and back back to appointments. She discusses the importance of having a strong online presence for health professionals and how...

When you can't afford to have drops or gaps in your income, being a therapist in business is stressful. Based on a real life therapist dilemma, Nadene shares her top tips for therapists to manage transitions in business with a focus on the power of marketing. She emphasizes the need for therapists to have a financial safety net during transitions and business disruptions. Nadene offers practical s...

Do you want to make more money through additional income streams but you also feel afraid of selling out as a therapist? You're not alone. In this episode, Nadene discusses the common challenges therapists face when transitioning from one-on-one therapy to broader business opportunities. She addresses the internal critics that may arise, the importance of community, and strategies to manage feelin...

In this episode, Nadene discusses the significance of using client language to increase connection, potency and convert in therapy marketing. Nadene draws inspiration from Tim Minchin's insights on writing for children in the musical Matilda and similarities she sees between therapist marketing difficulties. Mentioned in the show Marketing Magic — Nadene van der Linden... Helping Therapists Thrive...

In this episode of Thriving Therapist Talk, Nadene Van Der Linden interviews Phoebe Rogers, a clinical psychologist who has transitioned from one-on-one therapy to specializing in dating and finding love. Phoebe shares how the coaching on branding and marketing that she received through Nadene's coaching intensive Thrive Amplified: Amplify Your Expertise, Amplify Your Profit helped her take flight...

In this episode of Thriving Therapist Talk, Nadene shares how podcasts can be a tool for therapists in business. She shares her journey into podcasting, discussing the challenges and successes she faced along the way. Nadene also explores the differences between solo and interview podcasts and offers insights for therapists looking to start their own podcasts, highlighting the value of understandi...

In this episode of Thriving Therapist Talk, Nadene discusses the key differences between therapists who successfully build additional income streams and those who do not. She draws from her experience of coaching and training thousands of therapists. Mentioned in the show: 1:1 Coaching - book here Creating Offers That Sell » Powered by ThriveCart Get weekly inspiration and insights straight to you...

Want to create an additional income stream but don't know what will sell? Nadene discusses how therapists can create additional income streams through effective online offers. She emphasizes the importance of understanding what works in online training, designing programs that are concise and valuable, and the significance of personal branding in a competitive market. Want more insights - Grab Nad...

In this conversation, Nadene speaks with Caroline Burrows, leader of a therapy team of 27, EMDR trainer and consultant, about her journey from being a solo private practice owner to leading a successful EMDR therapy and training business. Caroline shares her experiences of feeling overwhelmed in her early career, the evolution of her personal brand, and the importance of building relationships in...

There's a myth that private practice is super risky and hard to make money in. This leads therapists to staying in employment where they are dissatisfied and not reaching their potential. In this episode, I bust that myth and provide you with easy to action strategy that helps you minimise risk and be successful in your own private practice. Mentioned in this episode: Referral Magic - easy strateg...

Social media can cause therapists a lot of anxiety. Nadene discusses the challenges therapists face on social media, particularly dealing with trolls and malicious agents. She differentiates between trolls, who often act out of personal inadequacy, and malicious agents, such as bots or politically motivated individuals. Nadene shares her experiences with online negativity and offers strategies for...

In this episode, Nadene encourages therapists to seek out the most joyful business you can run. So many therapists find themselves unhappy in the businesses they have created. There's no need to suffer. Instead, Nadene shares how you can transform your business so that it works for you. Mentioned in the episode:   Grab my instant access training: Marketing Magic: Attract Dream Clients Get wee...

In this episode of Thriving Therapist Talk, Nadene discusses the challenges therapists face in marketing their businesses, particularly when unexpected issues arise, such as social media account restrictions. She shares her experience with her successful coaching program, Thrive Amplified, and how she adapted her marketing strategy by leveraging her email list instead of relying solely on Instagra...

A lot of therapists want to market without using social media. It’s time consuming and requires you to be on a platform and sometimes it’s not very effective. In this conversation, Nadene Van Der Linden, a clinical psychologist and coach for therapists, discusses various marketing strategies for therapy businesses, particularly focusing on alternatives to social media. Nadene shares her personal e...

In this episode, host Nadene van der Linden speaks with Kirsten Anderson Ridge, the Private Practice Academy about her journey from being a solo therapist to running a group practice and coaching other therapists to scale private practice. They discuss the importance of personal branding, the challenges of exposure in media, and practical marketing tips for therapists to connect with clients. Kirs...

Ever been enouraged to create a community for your business so you can make more money and create recurring revenue? Communities can be great AND they need to be safe, ethical and focused on the member's needs not just a way to make recurring revenue. In this episode of Thriving Therapists Talk, Nadene discusses the troubling story of Ruby Franke and her therapist/coach Jodie Hildebrandt, focusing...

Have Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) and think you can’t handle being online because of it? In this episode, Nadene shares her journey of overcoming the fear of being visible online to build her personal brand in the context of RSD. She discusses her initial anxieties about criticism and negativity, how she learned to focus on the positive responses, and the transformative impact of engaging...