How do you know when it’s time to grow—and what kind of growth is right for you?

In this episode of Empowered to Lead, Lisa sits down with therapist and group practice owner Merrisa Little to talk about her journey from solo private practice to a growing, values-aligned team in Langley, BC. Together, they explore what it means to expand with intention, lead with integrity, and build a practice that truly supports both clients and clinicians.

You’ll hear real talk about:

• Merrisa’s shift from private practice to group leadership
• How her values and vision shape every business decision
• The fears that come with growth—and how she moved through them
• Why creating a supportive, transparent team culture is non-negotiable
• What it looks like to stay grounded and human while building something bigger

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Merrisa Little founded OCD North in 2018 with a vision to increase access to effective treatment across the country. Since then, she has grown the clinic from a to a team of 13 spanning 7 provinces, with two in-person locations and counting. She is passionate about building connections in the mental health industry and creating opportunities to teach others about OCD and its evidence-based treatment.

Follow Merrisa Little:

• Website: www.ocdnorth.com
• Instagram: @ocdnorth
• Free Gift: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1367zY0Xmmy-aUX-lBaLS72KuxpU1oXZ0/view?usp=drive_link

Lisa is a Canadian psychotherapist, group practice owner, and business coach with over eight years of experience leading a thriving, values-driven practice. She works with therapists who are ready to step into their role as confident, ethical, and intentional leaders—without burning out or getting buried in the day-to-day.

Lisa’s coaching focuses on building sustainable group practices through efficient systems, effective leadership, and a deep respect for time and energy. Her approach is calm and encouraging, offering grounded guidance that helps therapists move from overwhelm to clarity—so they can lead with confidence and purpose.

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

When she’s not coaching or connecting with therapists, you’ll find her hanging out with her children and grandchildren, reading, walking by the water, or dreaming up new ways to make business feel a little lighter.

Connect with the Host:

Website: www.grouppracticenetwork.ca

Instagram: instagram.com/grouppracticenetwork

Facebook: facebook.com/grouppracticenetwork

LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-catallo

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