Daniel Fava from Create My Therapist Website is on a quest to uncover the best website and online marketing strategies so you can grow a successful private practice and do the work you love. Discover how you can build an effective website for your therapy practice, attract the right clients through content marketing and blogging tips, develop passive streams of income and attract more of your ideal clients just by being your amazing self. Other topics for discussion include SEO (search engin ...
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With 1.81 million+ downloads, Selling the Couch is an Apple Top Career podcast for current and future mental health private practitioners who think differently. Psychologist Melvin Varghese interviews successful therapists in private practice about how they built their businesses as well as top entrepreneurs, business/marketing, and social media experts.* You'll learn how therapists get referrals, grow their practices, work through fears, find their enough, and stop "trading time for income. ...
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Empathy Rising: Side Hustles for Therapists in Private Practice
Marissa Lawton; Licensed therapist and online marketer
The Empathy Rising Podcast is the place for therapeutic entrepreneurs who want to evolve beyond the couch. I’m your host, Marissa Lawton. I’m a licensed counselor with a young family and it is my mission to help my fellow therapists recognize the value of their clinical skills in AND out of session. I walk alongside entrepreneurial therapists as they scale their private practices and turn them into thriving businesses. By moving beyond 1:1 work with clients and developing their first online ...
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396: Designing a Life-First Business In An Uncertain World
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11:24Today’s topic is at the heart of the Quiet Builder philosophy. The question is, “How do we design a business that supports our lives, not swallows it?” This becomes increasingly important as the world grows more uncertain and our responsibilities grow daily. This episode is for anyone building a business that fits into real life, and not the other …
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187. Is Blogging Still An Effective Marketing Strategy?
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23:43Many therapists in private practice feel overwhelmed by all the marketing options available today. Between managing a full caseload, trying to keep up with social media trends, and maintaining a personal life, blogging often ends up at the bottom of the priority list—or gets abandoned altogether. And with the rise of video, reels, and short-form co…
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395: Building a Private Practice Around The “Nice Guy Syndrome” Niche
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32:03Today’s session focuses on therapy work with men who struggle with “nice guy syndrome.” If you aren’t familiar with the term or wonder how that niche works in a private practice, join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Jonathan Rudiger, PsyD Jonathan Rudiger is a licensed psychologist who lives and works in the Nashville, TN, area. He was one of …
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394: How To Set Boundaries With Clients By Managing Up
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36:26Today’s session covers strategies for setting boundaries, managing client expectations, and raising rates. All of these tasks can be uncomfortable for clinicians, but we have expert tips for adjusting your mindset and understanding your value. Join us for more! Our Featured Guest Melody Wilding Melody Wilding, LMSW, has been in the coaching space f…
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186. From Burned-out Psychologist to Software Entrepreneur with Damien Adler
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35:16In this episode, listeners will discover how one psychologist’s frustration with practice management sparked the creation of Zanda—a platform designed to streamline operations and reduce burnout for mental health professionals. Whether you're a solo practitioner or building a group practice, this conversation offers fresh insight into using technol…
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393: Is Your Course Idea Any Good? Here’s How To Tell
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17:58How do you know if your idea for an online course is a good one? Today’s session kicks off a three-part series about online courses and how to build a sustainable online course as a therapist. The most common question I get is about ideas for online courses. If you’ve thought about launching an online course but have some hesitancy, this episode wi…
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392: Insurance Denials and Rejections: Why Do They Happen, and How Do You Fix Them?
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35:36Are you a clinician in private practice who has considered taking insurance–but you just aren’t sure? Maybe you already take insurance, but are overwhelmed with navigating denials and rejections. Either way, today’s session is packed with helpful information and strategic tips. Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Jeremy Zug Jeremy Zug is a pa…
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185. Building Business Connections: The Key to Thriving in Private Practice with Steph Korpal & Christy Pennison
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49:14Growing a private practice can be incredibly rewarding—but it can also feel really lonely. When you’re the one making all the decisions, managing a team, and trying to grow your business, it’s easy to feel isolated and overwhelmed. And without a trusted community to lean on, progress often feels slow, confusing, and more challenging than it needs t…
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Today’s session revolves around the phrase “quiet builder.” We are discussing the concept behind this phrase, as well as why this mindset is so vitally important in this day of political uncertainty, escalating AI technology, etc. You may wonder how you can build something meaningful without being loud, fast, and constantly online, and I honestly t…
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Welcome to this session about AI and SEO, very relevant topics to consider in today’s world of constantly evolving technology. SEO is what most clinicians have focused on for many years, but the online world is changing rapidly in the face of new advancements in AI. With these advances come new levels of fear, excitement, and uncertainty about AI’s…
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184. What's The Most Important Thing I Should Be Doing to Improve SEO on My Therapy Website?
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21:34In this episode of the Private Practice Elevation podcast, Daniel Fava shares a behind-the-scenes snippet from a live coaching call inside his SEO Basecamp program. The conversation kicks off with a thoughtful question from a member about staying on top of SEO trends without getting lost in constant updates and shiny new strategies. Brian, a privat…
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389: Why Podcasting Is Still One Of The Best Ways For Therapists To Build A Trusted Voice
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16:57Welcome! Today’s session kicks off a two-part series on podcasting for therapists. Today’s focus is on how podcasting can help you build something bigger than just a business and help establish you as a trusted voice that resonates far beyond the therapy room. If you are a therapist who has been wondering whether it’s time to expand your reach, thi…
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388: Why Some Offers Sell and Others Flop
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34:35Welcome to a new season of STC after a break of several weeks. I’m excited to be back with new sessions! Today’s topic to explore is the all-important question of why some offers sell well and others flop. I’m joined by my friend Prerna Malik! Our Featured Guest Prerna Malik Prerna has worked with well-known entrepreneurs like Pat Flynn as a conver…
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183. Uncovering the Root Causes of Self-Sabotage with Dr. Audrey Schnell
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37:22Self-sabotage is something almost everyone experiences at some point, whether it’s procrastination, self-doubt, or avoiding opportunities that could lead to growth. But why does it happen, and how can we break free from it? In this episode, Daniel Fava sits down with Dr. Audrey Schnell to explore the deeper roots of self-sabotage and how to move pa…
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ENCORE: 7 Daily Habits That Changed My Relationship With My Podcast (And Made It Sustainable)
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23:00If you've ever thought about starting a podcast but felt overwhelmed by the idea of keeping it up long-term, this episode is for you! Whether you're still dreaming of launching or you've already started and are feeling burnout, I'm here to share the habits that have completely transformed my approach to podcasting. Podcasting can be an incredibly p…
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ENCORE: 5 Signs You're Ready To Launch Your Online Course
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15:48If you’ve ever thought about creating an online course or made preparations to launch a course, today’s show should bring you clarity and inspiration. We are discussing five indicators that you are ready to launch that course you’ve considered. Join us to learn more! You’ll Learn: My online course journey and how it all began for me The biggest les…
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182. How to Create Content That Builds and Nurtures Your Audience with Annie Schuessler
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36:21Many therapists know that creating content can be a powerful way to build their practice, establish authority, and connect with potential clients. However, the process can feel overwhelming—where do you start, what should you write about, and how do you stay consistent? With the demands of private practice, it’s easy to put content creation on the …
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ENCORE: Uncomfortable Truths About Private Practice Finances
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45:57Private practice is often seen as the golden goose that brings everything clinicians hope for. However, there are many nuances to consider, as well as factors that can add significant stress to your life. This stress can lead to overwhelm, burnout, and questions about why you chose this route in the first place. Join us for today’s conversation! Ou…
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ENCORE: What Therapists Should Know As Billions Are Invested In Mental Health Startups
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37:15Today’s session covers a topic that many clinicians are pondering. Many, like me, are having conversations with themselves in their heads about the available opportunities and the most efficient and ethical ways not to be left behind as technology presents new options in our field. The issue is how we can navigate the world of mental health tech st…
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181. It's NOT You, It's Your Marketing with Valery Krieg
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23:10Marketing your private practice can often feel overwhelming — especially when you're trying every strategy out there and still not seeing results. In this episode of the Private Practice Elevation podcast, host Daniel Fava chats with Valery Krieg, a therapist, private practice owner, and business coach, about why marketing struggles are rarely a re…
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387: How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
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28:34This will be the last episode for a month or so as I take a break to get ahead on some projects and take extra time to recharge. Today’s session is in response to a frequent question about optimizing your LinkedIn profile. I don’t pretend to be a LinkedIn expert, but I have learned some valuable lessons in the past two years of using this platform.…
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386: Why I Don’t Want To Be Social Media Famous
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20:48I’ve thought a lot about this topic and want to share more about it today. You might wonder why I don’t want to become social media famous since being active in thought leadership and content creation seems to require a certain degree of social media involvement. People “hang out” on social media platforms, but my impact on the world is not depende…
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180. My 5 Biggest Financial Mistakes as a $1.5M Group Practice Owner with Brittany Schank
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36:22In this episode of The Private Practice Elevation Podcast, Daniel Fava explores the financial lessons every group practice owner needs to hear. Daniel sits down with Brittany Schank, a mental health therapist and owner of Solace Counseling, a thriving group practice with ten clinicians across two locations. Brittany shares her journey of building a…
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385: 7 Daily Habits That Changed My Relationship With My Podcast (And Made It Sustainable)
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22:58If you've ever thought about starting a podcast but felt overwhelmed by the idea of keeping it up long-term, this episode is for you! Whether you're still dreaming of launching or you've already started and are feeling burnout, I'm here to share the habits that have completely transformed my approach to podcasting. Podcasting can be an incredibly p…
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384: Should I Hire An Intake Coordinator For My Private Practice?
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37:05Today’s session highlights important questions to ask for solo or group practices about hiring an intake coordinator. Is this a smart move for your practice? Let’s dive into this topic and discuss barometers by which to measure and consider if an intake coordinator makes sense for your practice right now. Our Featured Guest Uriah Guilford Uriah Gui…
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