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S3E12: Prioritizing rest and sabbaticals as a private practice therapist to proactively prevent burnout and nourish yourself and your business with Arianna Smith, MA, LPC

On today’s episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Arianna Smith. 

 

This episode is for you if you are:

• Noticing themes of burnout in your private practice, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally
• Fighting the outdated belief that rest is “weak” or “lazy” and struggling with feelings or guilt or scarcity around rest
• Considering taking a break from your private therapy practice but don’t know how long to take in order to find a true refresh and settle your nervous system
• Struggling to feel rested after taking a vacation or break from work, and feel more stressed going back to work than when you left
• And looking for systems to implement so you don’t have to be “on” at all during your sabbatical. 

 

I had the most encouraging conversation with Arianna on this week’s episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur, and I am so happy to share these themes and messages with each of you! Arianna and I weave together themes of rest and transition, focusing on how each of us can benefit from taking a break and how we can make these rest times most effective. Arianna speaks in depth about her recent sabbatical, including why she took the amount of time that she did, how she prepared for her time away, and what she did to make her transition back to work as smooth as possible. Rest and recalibration are so important for therapists in private practice, and I think shedding more light on how we can all take more effective breaks from our work is essential. I hope you find this episode as encouraging as I did and that it helps you create space and intention for your own rest period or sabbatical! 

 

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Did you enjoy learning from Arianna? Connect with her on her website www.thecopycove.com or via email at arianna@thecopycove.com. Sign up for Arianna’s Courageous Copywriting for Clinicians 8-week Program at www.courageouscopywriting.com or her Free Copywriting Masterclass at www.subscribepage.com/banish_bad_copy_masterclass.  

S3E11 How to improve note taking and better your documentation with Maelisa McCaffrey (Hall), Psy.D.

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Maelisa McCaffrey (Hall).

 

This episode is for you if you are:

 

• Stressed out by writing notes and feel that your notes aren’t “good enough”
• Unsure how to catch up on documentation and prevent falling behind on it again
• Curious about the most common mistakes therapists make with notes in private therapy practice
• Wondering why documentation can be so challenging for therapists in private practice
• And interested in learning what you can do to make improvements in your note-writing process to find more balance in your therapy practice. 

 

I always love chatting with Maelisa, and found this conversation fruitful in so many ways! On this week’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, Maelisa and I are diving headfirst into a touchy topic for many therapists: taking notes. Documentation can be such a pressure point and stressor for therapists in private practice, and Maelisa is here to help us understand why it can be stressful, reasons therapists get behind on documentation, as well as ways to improve your process to stay on top of documentation going forward. We dig into negative connotations we are taught about note-taking in private practice, and forge ahead with tangible steps to work smarter, not harder, to make documentation more manageable. If notes have been a point of stress for you, or if you are simply looking to improve your documentation process, I know you will gain something from this episode! 

 

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Did you enjoy learning from Maelisa? Connect with her on her website www.qaprep.com.  Get Maelisa’s free guide and other resources at www.qaprep.com/crash-course 

S3E10:Embracing money and common money mistakes therapists make in private practice with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW, Financial Therapist

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Lindsay Bryan-Podvin.

This episode is for you if you are:

• Uncertain whether therapists should be talking about money and how this could be impacting your practice and your clients.  
• Curious about unlearning money narratives that you learned in graduate school that aren’t helpful as a therapist in private practice.
• Interested in learning about the three most common money mistakes therapists in private practice are making and how you can avoid them. 
• Invested in earning a vibrant income while still helping people as a therapist.
• And motivated to create a sustainable business while planting seeds to make a difference in your community. 

Lindsay and I had a fruitful conversation on this week’s episode chatting all about embracing money and the most common money mistakes therapists are making in private practice. We dove into the relationship many therapists have with money, and why money can feel like a taboo topic for therapists. Lindsay jumps into new narratives around money and how the traditional narratives about being a “good” therapist are outdated and unsuccessful. Learn how to run a sustainable private therapy practice by avoiding the three most common money mistakes, and how making changes in your business will not only help you survive but thrive! Money can feel like a very sensitive topic to breach for therapists, so listen to this episode if you are interested in updating your money beliefs and learning more about how to be financially successful in your therapy practice. 

 

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Did you enjoy learning from Lindsay? Connect with her and sign up for her email list on her website www.mindmoneybalance.com and on Instagram @mindmoneybalance. Get Lindsay’s free guide and other resources at www.mindmoneybalance.com/freeguide.   

S3E9:How to host a summit as a therapist and business owner wanting to expand your reach and further your brand with Alyssa Callahan, RD

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Alyssa Callahan.

 

This episode is for you if you are:

 

• Curious about unique ways to grow your business as a therapist in private practice.
• Motivated to learn about how virtual events can amplify different voices and help others learn about different aspects of business.  
• Interested in learning more about how to find and select speakers for a virtual event, as well as how to create incentives with your speakers to grow your summit audience.
• Wondering what specific tools are especially helpful for planning the logistics of a virtual retreat.
• And curious about the benefits included for networking and expanding your visibility.

 

Alyssa and I had such a productive conversation on this week’s episode talking all about hosting a virtual summit and expanding your reach as a therapist in private practice! If you are interested in growing your business, networking with more professionals, and creating more passive income with your business, hosting a virtual summit is an amazing opportunity to check all of these boxes in one fun-filled, fulfilling event. Alyssa provides tangible examples of software programs she uses and finds helpful, as well as information on email templates and other logistical matters that you will need to consider when planning a retreat. I am SO excited to speak at Alyssa’s summit in a few weeks, and hope this week’s episode lights a fire in you to explore hosting a summit of your own!

 

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Did you enjoy learning from Alyssa? Connect with her on Instagram @alyssacallahanrd and @nourishedwithkindness or at her website https://nourishedwithkindness.com/. Sign up for Alyssa’s upcoming LIVE virtual business retreat, Nourished Accelerator, at https://nourished-with-kindness.teachable.com/p/nourished-accelerator-live-virtual-business-retreat

S3E8: Preparing for Maternity Leave in Private Practice with Dr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck, MA, MMFT, PhD

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Dr. Pauline Peck.

 

This episode is for you if you are:

 

• Frustrated by the lack of information and resources available for planning for maternity leave in private practice
• Curious about creating spaciousness for pregnancy and postpartum work in your practice
• Interested in tangible things you can do during pregnancy to prepare for your maternity leave and postpartum time period 
• Wondering how Claire and Pauline are doing things differently in their practices with their second pregnancies
• And committed to flexibility and re-entering your private practice gently after your maternity leave.

 

I had an absolute blast sitting down with Pauline to dig into pregnancy and maternity leave as therapists in private practice. If you have been in this situation, currently are planning for maternity leave, or plan to someday take maternity leave from your private practice, you probably know that there are not a lot of resources or guidance out there. I have some good news: there is a lot of helpful information in this episode! Pauline and I both share how we prepared for and returned from maternity leave with our first children, as well as what we are planning and doing differently during our second pregnancies. We chat extensively about taking care of yourself during your pregnancy to help your postpartum transition go smoother in your private practice, and also provide suggestions for plans you can make now to create passive income during your maternity leave. We as therapists AND mothers need to take care of ourselves just as we have been trained to take care of our clients, and I know this valuable conversation with Pauline will not stop here! 

 

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Did you enjoy learning from Pauline? Connect with her on Instagram @paulinethepsychologist or at her website www.therapywithpauline.com 

S3E7: Everything you need to know about purchasing a home in private practice and as a self employed business owner with Austin Lampson

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Austin Lampson.  

 

This episode is for you if you are:

 

• Unfamiliar with the financial jargon related to loans and taxes as a private therapy practice owner.
• Curious about what the four building blocks of a loan are and why it’s important for you to understand them. 
• Wondering if you should separate personal and business debt, and the best ways to go about doing that. 
• Interested in learning which expenses from your business (or personal life!) can be deducted on your income taxes.
• And curious how much debt (including buying a home) you should take on as a therapist in private practice. 

 

Gosh, I learned SO much from this week’s conversation with Austin Lampson on everything you need to know about purchasing a home in private practice and as a self-employed business owner! Austin and I had a vibrant discussion breaking down the four building blocks of a loan, including income, assets, credit, and property, and she outlines how each one is important for us as therapists to understand. We break down what it means to separate business from personal debt, along with what benefits you can tap into when it comes to income taxes as a self-employed business owner. Austin really helped me understand some of the financial and technical jargon that we often are not taught in our graduate programs, including what to take advantage of and which pieces to look out for. I am so excited to share this information with you and hope you find this conversation as valuable as I did!

S3E6: How to launch and market groups in private practice that hone in on your niche and increase your impact with Destiny Morris, AMFT

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Destiny Morris, AMFT.

 

This episode is for you if you are:

• Curious about the benefits of starting a therapy group in your private practice.
• Open to suggestions for ways to market your group on social media and among colleagues.
• Interested in learning more about how therapists may find their niche client base and what backend work goes into specializing. 
• And wondering if there are ways you can start to prepare for group work as a pre-licensed therapist.

 

Destiny and I learned so much about each other on this week’s episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur, and we had a blast talking about groups in private practice! Destiny describes how she started preparing for group work while still in her graduate program, and how she works to market her groups to recruit participants on social media and through connections with colleagues. We kept it real when discussing the time, energy, and real work that starting a group takes, as well as the many benefits that come with groups once they are up and running! Destiny and I both dive into our niche areas, including why we chose these populations and how we prepared and trained to have a niche client base. If you are interested in starting a group or are curious about how you can market your current groups better, listen to this episode for fresh ideas and perspectives!

 

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Did you enjoy learning from Destiny? Connect with her on Instagram @on_being_resilient or by email at destinymorristherapy@gmail.com.

S3E5: How to build a brand for your therapy private practice and why it matters with Avivit Fisher, Mental Health Marketing Expert

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Avivit Fisher.  

 

This episode is for you if you are:

 

• Curious what impact your brand has for you as a therapist in private practice. 
• Motivated to create intention with the perception of your therapy practice in order to build trust with your future clients. 
• Wondering how updating your brand could help you recruit your ideal counseling client. 
• Interested in learning more about the common branding mistakes therapists make.
• And open to learning how you can improve your website to better your brand.

 

I gained so much knowledge sitting down with Avivit to discuss building a brand for a private therapy practice and why this is so important for our field. In this episode, Avivit breaks down why it is important for therapists in private practice to be intentional with our brand, focusing on each of being the face of our businesses. We discuss the common mistakes Avivit sees from therapists from a branding and marketing perspective, and she provides tangible, helpful tips for how you can improve what you already have to make yourself stand out! This conversation really got my wheels turning on how I can improve my brand to better reach my ideal client, and I just know you will learn some helpful things from it, too!

 

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

 

Did you enjoy learning from Avivit? Learn more on her website www.reddstrategy.com and sign up for her weekly newsletter!

S3E4: Why SEO is the best way to get clients in private practice with Kristie Plantinga, MA of @therapieseo

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Kristie Plantinga, MA.  

 

This episode is for you if you are:

 

• New to the marketing strategy of SEO and wondering if this tactic would be a good fit for your practice.
• Familiar with the idea of SEO and wondering how much work it would take to apply it to your private practice strategy.
• Motivated to maximize your time and impact with your marketing strategy using data-backed decisions.
• Curious about how SEO could help you grow your client base for your private therapy practice.
• And interested in learning more about how therapists and SEO are a match made in heaven for getting clients. 

 

I had such a fun conversation with Kristie getting into the nitty-gritty of private practice therapists using SEO to grow our client base. In this episode, Kristie outlines the basics of SEO strategy, including keywords and high-quality content, and walks us through how to know if SEO is a good fit for you right now. We discuss the work involved in launching SEO in your business, as well as how SEO is a strategy for therapists ready to invest in the future. Of course, we also discuss the barriers to SEO, particularly the fear that many therapists have been taught in graduate school and by mentors that can hinder SEO success. If you are brand new to SEO or if you are familiar but need more tangible steps on how to get it running to grow your therapy practice, give this episode a listen and get ready to take some notes!

 

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Did you enjoy learning from Kristie? Learn more on her website www.therapieseo.com and join her email list for her latest tips and course offerings. Connect with her on Instagram @therapieseo 

S3E3: 5 Steps I’m taking to expand my solo practice to a group practice and take on associates as a supervisor in private practice

This episode is for you if you are:

 

• Curious about how to expand your solo practice into a group practice by adding associates.
• Interested in learning specific steps to start the process of onboarding associates.
• Hungry for knowledge about what you can do to best prepare for this expansion process.
• And wondering what items need to be added to your to-do list to get started. 

 

In this week’s episode, I am diving into steps I am taking to expand my solo practice to a group practice and taking on associates as a supervisor in private practice. I know firsthand how overwhelming this process can feel when you are just starting to explore it, so I want to help each of you feel more comfortable and confident if you are considering supervising associates in your private practice. In this episode, I break down five manageable steps to help you get organized, figure out what your goals are in this process, and determine the direction you want your therapy practice to go. Making the move to add associates is a big deal, but it doesn’t have to be a big stressor once you know what needs to happen!

 

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