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Ep12: Building a thriving OCD specialty practice with Christina Byington
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Christina Byington, founder of Elevation Behavioral Therapy in Denver, shares how she built a niche practice focusing on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) treatment using ERP therapy. She describes her deliberate hiring approach, the difficulties of managing a self-pay model, and the significance of clinician well-being. Christina also reflects on balancing leadership, client care, and personal life after returning from maternity leave.
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Dan King is a lawyer turned private equity founder with a passion for fixing burnout in mental health. With a background in M&A, Shark Tank deals, and psychology, he now leads Fireside Strategic — investing in group practices that put people first.
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Chapters
1. Ep12: Building a thriving OCD specialty practice with Christina Byington (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to Elevation Behavioral Therapy (00:00:59)
3. The Specialty of OCD (00:02:01)
4. The Effectiveness of ERP (00:04:03)
5. Training for ERP Therapy (00:05:40)
6. Hiring Philosophy (00:07:12)
7. Intentionality in Practice Building (00:08:38)
8. Trade-offs of Specialization (00:11:49)
9. Growth Potential and Quality (00:14:02)
10. Expanding Beyond OCD (00:15:46)
11. Balancing Clinical and Business Roles (00:18:41)
12. The Role of DBT in Practice (00:21:40)
13. Future Focus: Nurturing Community (00:23:53)
14. Cultivating Intentionality (00:25:52)
15. Fun Outside of Work (00:28:18)
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