This podcast is for prelicensed and newly licensed mental health professionals who have so many questions about starting their therapy career. As you submit your questions, I will do my best to find the right people to answer them. I want you to have a tailor-made experience through this podcast and through the website. My hope is that every episode and every answer will get you motivated for action and doing what you love!
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I want you to quit your agency job, & start your life! Stop circling the drain in agencies & have more free time, income, & freedom in private practice. In this podcast, we answer your private practice questions & work through the places that most therapists get stuck. In the Abundance Party, my membership program, I take you through step by step. I'll show you how to work half the hours, make 3x the income, & see the clients you do great work with. ✨ Head to www.abundanceparty.com to learn ...
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Welcome to our award-winning physical therapy podcast for private practice owners who want to set themselves up for success and join the industry's top 10%. Whether your business is just starting up or you're looking to grow as a business leader and stay on top of industry trends, this weekly podcast hosted by Brian Gallagher, PT and Founder of MEG Business, features actionable insights and tips from physical therapy experts who share the marketing, operations, personnel and clinical secrets ...
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Rebel Therapist is the podcast where you'll get support in being a therapist entrepreneur. I'm Annie Schuessler, therapist and business coach and strategist for therapists. I'll support you in taking your work beyond the therapy room to make an even bigger impact. I interview Rebel Therapists who are already doing work beyond the therapy room, from running workshops to writing books to creating online courses. You'll hear about how they created their unique businesses, the mindset work they' ...
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The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy
Curt Widhalm, LMFT and Katie Vernoy, LMFT
The Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide: Where Therapists Live, Breathe, and Practice as Human Beings It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when clinicians must develop a personal brand to market their private practices, and are connecting over social media, engaging in social activism, pushing back against mental health stigma, and facing ...
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Welcome to the show for seasoned business owners, coaches, and service providers who've been in the game long enough to know that the flashy hustle isn't sustainable — The Experienced Entrepreneur is your weekly refuge. Here, experience is your edge. This is not a show for newbies chasing overnight success; it's a podcast for those who bring wisdom, perspective, and resilience to the long game of entrepreneurship. If you've ever felt unseen in the noise of business marketing, tired of strate ...
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The Practice of Therapy Podcast with Gordon Brewer
Gordon Brewer, MEd, LMFT: Therapist | Consultant | Writer | Speaker
The Practice of Therapy Podcast is here for therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and mental health professionals who want to build, grow, and scale a successful private practice. Hosted by Gordon Brewer, licensed therapist and creator of The Practice of Therapy, this podcast provides practical tools, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to help clinicians with both the business and clinical skills they need at every stage of their practice journey. Whether you're ju ...
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Make More Money as a Dietitian | Private Practice, Business Confidence, Career Flexibility, Financial Freedom
Christine Dyan Thomson | Registered Dietitian, Mindset Coach, Business Coac
Welcome to Make More Money as a Dietitian, the podcast for nutrition professionals ready to build profitable private practice businesses that create more time, freedom, and flexibility, while supporting the life you want to live. I'm Christine Thomson, Registered Dietitian, Certified Life Coach, and Money Mindset Mentor. After mentoring hundreds of dietitians on everything from pricing to purpose, I know this: imposter syndrome isn't your weakness; it's your sign that you're ready to grow. S ...
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I hope you find the podcast topics useful in growing and thriving your group practice. If you have a specific topic you would like me to discuss in an episode, I'd love for you to leave me a message at [email protected]. The goal of this podcast is to help practice owners learn ways to grow their practices. Hear about all the topics that related to group practice ownership. Hear other group practice owners talk about how they run their business. From start up to thriving, ...
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Insurance Answers is a pro-insurance podcast for social workers, counselors, and psychologists to answer all of your credentialing and billing questions. The information on this podcast is based on the opinions and experiences of Katia Callan, LCSW-C and Danielle Kepler, LCPC in relation to their respective private practices and being paneled with various insurance companies. They are providing information based on the credentialing process, communicating with various companies, and the bill ...
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Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast, hosted by Jennifer McGurk, a Registered Dietitian and business coach. This podcast is your go-to resource for everything related to building and growing your private practice, whether you're just getting started, leading your team, or celebrating a season of coasting. In each episode, we'll dive into the real stories of dietitians navigating the ups and downs of private practice. You'll hear about the challenges, wins, and lessons learned fro ...
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The Private Practice Startup is owned by Kate Campbell, PhD, LMFT & Katie Lemieux, LMFT, two therapists who built their 6-figure private practices from the ground up. We're passionate about inspiring mental health professionals on their private practice journey from startup to mastery! On our podcast, we interview entrepreneurs, experts in the mental health and business arenas and successful private practitioners to provide a wealth of information for our listeners! We LOVE interviewing all ...
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This show is designed to help therapists in private practice generate more income without adding more clients. Making more money with less clients is challenging for psychotherapists in general. Traditionally, therapists are led to believe that the only way to make more money is to add more clients, work longer hours, or having a private practice with other therapists working for them. This would be known as the agency model. However, using a newer approach with a funnel such as clickfunnels ...
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Episode #709: How To Make More Without Starting A Group Practice
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9:52In today's Ask Allison, we're answering a common question: How do you increase your income in private practice without starting a group or building new programs? There's a lot of talk about "passive income," but most of those models require ongoing marketing and a real love for creating content. So instead, we focus on the most straightforward path…
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How AI and the Economy Are Reshaping PT Private Practice
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30:27In this episode of Physical Therapy Private Practice: Secrets of the Top 10%, Brian Gallagher, PT, explores how AI and today's economic shifts are reshaping the landscape of physical therapy private practice. Fresh from APTA PPS 2025, Brian dives into the challenges facing owners — inflation, staffing, reimbursement, and the widening affordability …
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Episode #708: Better Money Systems. feat. Randall Avery, CFP, CFA
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26:05Randall Avery, CFP, CFA, joins me to share practical, grounded strategies for navigating the financial side of private practice. We dig into how therapists can choose fees that feel aligned, keep their business finances cleanly organized, and build the kind of financial cushion that supports both personal stability and long-term practice growth. Ra…
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How Traditional Therapy Misses the Mark for Men | Marc Azoulay | TPOT 409
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40:10Today's episode is one I've been looking forward to for a long time. We're diving into a topic that doesn't get talked about nearly enough in our field—men's mental health—and why so many traditional therapy approaches miss the mark when it comes to helping men heal. My guest is Marc Azoulay, LPC, LAC, CGP, ACS—the founder of Men's Therapy Online a…
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Surviving Family Gatherings Without Becoming the Family Therapist: Emotional Boundaries for the Holidays
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37:45Surviving Family Gatherings Without Becoming the Family Therapist: Emotional Boundaries for the Holidays Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy explore how therapists can navigate family gatherings without slipping into the role of “family therapist.” They discuss emotional boundaries, guilt, codependency, and the importance of authenticity during the holid…
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Why Profit Margin is My Most Important KPI for 2026
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38:39What if the real measure of a healthy business isn't how much you make—but how much you keep? In this episode of The Experienced Entrepreneur, Marissa Lawton shares why she's shifting her focus to profit margin and what that means for seasoned business owners who are ready to step off the "scale at all costs" treadmill. After more than a decade in …
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Episode #707: How To Set Up Your Practice In A New State
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9:40In today's Ask Allison, we're answering a big one: How do you move to a new state, keep seeing your current clients, and legally run your therapy business in both places? Short answer: your license and your business are two separate systems—and you have to update each one differently. In this episode, I'll break down what happens to your ability to…
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023: I regret avoiding wise counsel early in my therapist career
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32:55In this episode, I sit down with seasoned therapist Gary Quan who opens up about a professional regret from early in his career: avoiding wise counsel and letting anxiety and over-productivity drive his work. We explore how fear, isolation, and the Asian cultural pressure to perform can impact even the most well-intentioned clinicians—and what he w…
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Episode #706: Part Time To Full Time Practice
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31:01Abundance Community member Adell shares how she's planning her transition from part-time to full-time private practice, focusing on strategies to attract more private-pay clients and manage a waitlist effectively. The conversation explores her use of Instagram for client growth and content creation, with guidance on staying productive and avoiding …
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Integrating Sexuality and Somatic Work in Private Practice | Darshana Avila | TPOT 408
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44:16In today's episode, I am sitting down with Darshana Avila for a truly fascinating and important conversation about the intersection of sexuality, somatic work, and trauma healing. As therapists, we often talk about the mind and body connection, but many of us shy away from exploring how that connection relates to our clients' sexuality, intimacy,…
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Designing a Sustainable Therapy Career: Reflections on Burnout, Legacy, and Letting Go
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40:53Designing a Sustainable Therapy Career: Reflections on Burnout, Legacy, and Letting Go Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy reflect on what it takes to build and sustain a meaningful therapy career and how to leave the profession well. They explore professional identity, burnout, and how to stay connected to the work without losing yourself in it. Drawing…
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There's a difference between running a business and playing at one. In this episode of The Experienced Entrepreneur, Marissa Lawton breaks down what it really means to work hard without burning out — and how to reclaim your energy through intentional effort. You'll learn how to spot the difference between hustle (reactive, fear-based, endless) and …
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Episode #705: Marketing To 25-45-Year-Olds
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10:11In today's Ask Allison, we're digging into a common question: How do I respectfully describe my ideal client group—ages 20–45—without reducing them to a number? Short answer: you don't start with the age range. You start with the real people behind it. In this episode, I'll show you why age alone isn't a true niche, what actually draws clients in t…
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EP.374: The Final Lesson: What Money Was Really Teaching Us
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23:07After six years and 373 conversations about money, pricing, and professional worth, I'm going to tell you something that might surprise you: this was never really about the money. Every episode where we challenged limiting beliefs about what dietitians can earn, every conversation about raising your rates and owning your value, every deep dive into…
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Ep.395: Stop the Turnover: How to Retain a High-Performing PT Team
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21:29Hiring shouldn't feel like a revolving door. In this episode, Brian Gallagher reveals why so many PT practices struggle to keep great people — and how the most successful clinics retain loyal, productive, high-performing teams. Learn how to replace "task training" with a performance-driven culture built on purpose, clear structure, and meaningful a…
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Abundance Community member Chris shares how he's refining his marketing strategy for his anxiety-focused practice, particularly targeting professionals experiencing performance and panic anxiety. The conversation dives into content approaches that feel authentic and engaging on Instagram, including sharing personal experiences and professional exam…
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Boundaries, Growth, and Private Practice Success | Dr. Jason Branch | TPOT 407
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34:29Well, y'all are in for a treat today. My guest, Dr. Jason Branch, brings some serious fire and fresh perspective to this conversation. He's been in the counseling world for over two decades, as a clinician, educator, and entrepreneur, and what I love most about him is how real he gets about the struggles we all face in private practice: imposter sy…
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When Burnout Ends Your Therapy Career: An Interview with Ofra Obejas
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43:58When Burnout Ends Your Therapy Career: An Interview with Ofra Obejas Curt and Katie speak with Ofra Obejas, LCSW (Retired), about what happens when even the most dedicated therapists reach their limits. After 20 years in practice, Ofra recognized she could no longer sustain the emotional and systemic demands of the work and chose to close her pract…
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The online business space has changed — and so has the way people buy. In this episode of The Experienced Entrepreneur, Marissa Lawton breaks down what's really happening behind today's slower sales cycles and why it's not a bad thing. You'll learn how buyer psychology has evolved, what the new customer journey looks like, and how to adapt your bus…
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Episode #703: How To Prepare Ahead For Private Practice
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10:09In today's Ask Allison, we're tackling a big question: Is it too early to think about private practice? Short answer: absolutely not. If you're working toward licensure, this is the perfect time to start laying the groundwork—before you're buried in business logistics. In this episode, I'll walk you through what to skip for now, what to focus on in…
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Ep.394: What Your Credit Card Fees Aren't Telling You
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36:50In this episode, Brian Gallagher sits down with Tom Cooley, founder of Go Card Connect, to uncover what's really behind the credit card fees PT owners pay every month. Tom has spent over a decade working exclusively in the physical therapy space, helping private practice owners understand where their processing costs come from, how to spot hidden f…
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IFS Changed My Personality with Alexis Roberson
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53:17Before I jump in I want to invite you to a couple of things. If you've gone low contact or no contact with a parent or caregiver, this time of year can bring up a lot. I'm hosting a workshop for folks who are estranged from a parent or caregiver and want tools and support in creating your most meaningful and beautiful life. Every time I run this, f…
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Abundance Community member Veltimar shares how she's built her therapy niche around supporting over-giving women—especially eldest daughters—who struggle with stress and anxiety caused by blurred boundaries and family expectations. The conversation dives into common client patterns and behaviors, such as taking on too much responsibility or reachin…
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The Keys to Private Practice Success | Wendy Pitts Reeves | TPOT 406
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39:01When I first connected with Wendy Pitts Reeves, I knew she was someone who truly gets it — the ups, downs, and constant balancing act of running a private practice. In this episode, Wendy joins me to share her powerful framework, The Seven Pillars of a Thriving Private Practice, and it's one you'll want to take notes on. Wendy has spent decades bui…
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How Therapists Retire: Planning, Ethics, and Letting Go of the Work You Love – An Interview with Lynn Grodzki, LCSW and Margaret Wehrenberg, PsyD
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46:52How Therapists Retire: Planning, Ethics, and Letting Go of the Work You Love – An Interview with Lynn Grodzki, LCSW and Margaret Wehrenberg, PsyD Curt and Katie talk with Lynn Grodzki and Margaret Wehrenberg about how therapists can plan for retirement with intention and integrity. They explore the emotional, ethical, and practical considerations o…
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What if the next level of success isn't about scaling up — but settling in? In this solo episode, Marissa Lawton explores the idea of right-sizing your business — designing a company that supports your life instead of swallowing it whole. For years, online entrepreneurs have been told that growth is the only direction that matters. More offers, mor…
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Episode #701: How To Change Niches In Your Private Practice
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9:36Thinking about switching your niche? You're so not alone. It can feel exciting and terrifying—but it's actually one of the healthiest moves you can make for your practice. In this Ask Allison, I'm breaking down how to make the transition without burning it all down—from clarifying your "why" to handling the marketing, money, and mindset shifts that…
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Modern Therapist’s Consumer Guide: SimplePractice
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1:03:06Modern Therapist’s Consumer Guide: SimplePractice Curt and Katie talk with Jonathan Seltzer, CEO of SimplePractice, about how the company continues to evolve to meet the needs of independent mental health professionals. They discuss SimplePractice’s mission to empower clinicians with intuitive tools, transparency around investors, and the responsib…
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Ep.393: Be the Costco of Physical Therapy Private Practice
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24:47What if your practice was the Costco of physical therapy — the place everyone trusts, loves, and gladly keeps coming back to? This week, Brian Gallagher breaks down how one of the most successful businesses in America creates loyal members, delivers consistent value, and scales with efficiency — and how YOU can apply the same proven strategies insi…
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Episode #700: Private-Pay Group Practice Tips, feat. Kelly McCullough
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29:50Guest Kelly McCullough joins me in today's episode to share practical tips for building a thriving private-pay group practice and to walk us through her journey from solo practitioner to group practice owner. She opens up about managing a clinical caseload, navigating marketing and networking, and the lessons she's learned along the way. We also di…
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