Janet And Jasmine Melo-Thaiss: A Practice Run By A Mother-Daughter Duo| Ep 164 Fearless Practice podcast

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Janet and Jasmine Melo-Thaiss: A Practice Run by a Mother-Daughter Duo| Ep 164

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What unfolds when a mother and daughter turn their lifelong bond into a shared practice? Would you be curious to know how they manage it while keeping their personal relationship secure?

In this podcast episode, I chat with Janet and Jasmine, two Canadian therapists from Ontario who have recently launched their private practice. We discuss what’s working, what’s not, what they are doing about it, and some advice for your Canadian private practice journey. Come sit in!

MEET THE SOUTH TREE THERAPY TEAM

Soul Tree Therapy was born from the deep bond and shared vision of a mother-daughter duo who are passionate about personal healing, growth, and connection. As cofounders, they have combined their unique perspectives, experiences, and expertise to create a virtual therapy clinic that reflects their core values of compassion, nonjudgment, and collaboration. The team uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to equip clients with the tools and insights necessary to navigate life’s challenges and cultivate emotional resilience.

Learn more about Soul Tree Therapy on the website, Instagram page, and Facebook.

In this episode:

The origins of Soul Tree Therapy
Running a family practice professionally
Setting boundaries between work and family time
Advice for listeners

The Origins of Soul Tree Therapy

Jasmine is a Registered Social Worker, and Janet, her mother, is a Registered Psychotherapist.

She and her mother began talking about the possibility of working together, and a few months after they both completed their Masters and PhDs, respectively, and opened up their private practice in December 2024!

Running a family practice professionally

Both Jasmine and Janet see their clients individually, either in person or virtually.

Interestingly, they don’t conduct client sessions together—a fact that often surprises people. However, this approach allows each of them to focus fully on their individual clinical work, while collaborating closely on the business side. They’ve found that this balance enables them to do their best work, both as therapists and as partners in running their practice.

In maintaining the practice, Jasmine runs its marketing aspect. As such, she’s often improving her marketing skills by learning new tools and trying out new strategies. Janet works on the administrative and managerial side of the business, so their team is balanced in skill and expertise.

Setting boundaries between work and family time

‘I think I was more nervous about how it was going to go than it actually went … We set healthy boundaries between work and family time, and honestly, I have to give Jasmine complete kudos because I’m a workaholic!’ - Janet Melo-Thaiss

The mother-daughter duo has mastered not working themselves to the bone, and also how to keep their personal and professional relationships separate. By being open and honest with one another, they keep each other accountable with honest compassion. They encourage and gently nudge each other to stick to their roles and grow within them, too.

‘We also disagree respectfully, which is also what I think has been working for us.’ - Janet Melo-Thaiss

Advice for listeners

If you can, when you notice any self-doubt creeping in, focus on what you can do and what is in your control.

A lot of things can be challenging, and there are many different types of fears which go around that people have in the field, but remember to stay consistent over time and be clear about who you want to help to keep yourself clear-headed and calm.

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