The Bad Therapist Show
The Bad Therapist Show is a resource for established solo therapists and group practice owners who want to grow profitable businesses, lead with confidence, and find more freedom and fulfillment. Hosted by Felicia Keller Boyle, a licensed marriage and family therapist and business coach, the show challenges the belief that therapists must choose between helping people, making money, and enjoying life. Each week features honest conversations about private practice growth, marketing, leadership, money, boundaries, and identity. Felicia shares insights from her own experience and her coaching methods designed to help therapists build sustainable practices and multiple income streams.
Episodes
![How to Make More Money as a Therapist: One Therapist's $35K Month [Ep 187]](https://artwork.captivate.fm/33699fd9-b121-402e-80e8-1d06ceda8b95/TBTS-Podcast-Cover-Art-2026.jpg)
How to Make More Money as a Therapist: One Therapist's $35K Month [Ep 187]
Think there’s a cap on your income as a solo therapist? Think again. If you're wondering how to make more money as a therapist without giving up the life you're building the practice for, I want you to meet Sandra Killebrew, my one-on-one coaching client who hit her first $35,000 while working together.In today's episode, Sandra shares how she reshaped her solo private practice serving high-confli
Specialty Pages for Therapists: What to Put on Each One to Book More Consult Calls [Ep 186]
There's a moment when someone is finally ready to ask for help. They know the problem is bad enough, they've stopped telling themselves to wait, and they start looking for a therapist. That's peak motivation, and it doesn't last. If your therapist website doesn't quickly show that you understand what they're going through, it can fade before they reach your contact page.In today's episode, I'm mak
How to Double Your Practice Revenue Without Adding More Clients (REPLAY) [Ep 185]
You finally get the marketing to work, then the inbox becomes a full-time job. More inquiries, higher fees, fewer people on your caseload, and your best hours disappearing into emails from people who were never going to book.In this replay episode, I'm walking you through marketing for therapists for when you're done guessing: a defined strategy I understand well enough to turn up or ease off, and
4 Ways Group Practice Owners Can Make Data-Driven Decision to Increase Profits and Become Better Leaders [Ep 184]
You've worked hard to build a group practice where clinicians feel supported. So when someone asks for a raise or says they can't take another client, bringing up the numbers can feel like becoming the boss you never wanted to be. Meanwhile, you may be carrying a full caseload yourself just to keep the business afloat.In today's episode, I'm talking with Tory Krone, group practice owner and co-fou
How to Find Your Niche as a Therapist [Ep 183]
I've had two recent conversations with therapists at opposite stages of business. One had a full caseload and worried their website copy was too narrow. The other hadn't launched a website because they wanted the perfect niche first. Both were treating a niche like a permanent identity decision, caught in the same demand for certainty.To find your niche as a therapist, I want you to treat it like
Three Smart Financial Planning Moves For Private Practice Therapists [182]
Money comes into your practice, the bills come out of one account, and whatever remains becomes your pay. There’s a better system for managing your wealth and putting your money to work. If you've ever felt stressed during tax season, wished you were making faster progress toward your financial goals, and want to give back without decreasing your own financial security, this episode is for you.Tod
Networking for Therapists: How to Stop Feeling Salesy and Start Building Referrals [Ep 181]
How do you network without being awkward, salesy, or draining your energy?In today's episode, I'm sharing a version of networking for therapists that feels less transactional and a lot more powerful: hosting your own networking event. When you create the event, everything changes. You have a clear reason to reach out to colleagues, you get to choose the kind of gathering that fits your energy, and
How to Market Yourself as a Therapist Without Relying on Instagram: Using SEO and Podcasting to Get Consistent Inquiries [Ep 180]
When Brittney Scott first came on The Bad Therapist Show, she was still in the early stages of producing her podcast, Mother Daughter Relationship Show, and figuring out what kind of marketing she could keep doing without forcing herself to become an Instagram person. A lot has changed since then.In this episode, Brittney is back to talk about what happened when she gave her marketing enough time
Your Therapy Cancellation Policy May Be Costing Your Private Practice Money [Ep 179]
Your calendar can look packed while your income tells a different story. Clients come every other week, summer cancellations open holes you can't replace, and a crowded roster creates more admin. On paper, your therapy practice looks successful. In reality, it may not support the life you built it for.In today's episode, I'm asking you to look past client count and assess what's actually happening
The Real Reason Your Therapy Practice Feels Stuck at Great and You've Been Wondering "Why Am I Not More Motivated?" [Ep 178]
The more you've built, the harder it gets to want the next thing. You've crossed milestones a past version of you only dreamed of and instead of momentum you're finding yourself busy with the safe stuff, the tasks you've already mastered, while the thing that would actually move your practice forward keeps waiting.If you've been asking yourself, "Why am I not motivated?" this episode is for you. I
A Time Blocking Method for Therapists Ready to Build Their Next Offer [Ep 177]
Your caseload is full, but the idea for your next offer has been living in your notes app for months. You think about it in the shower or while walking the dog, but it still isn’t real. That may feel like a time problem. It’s usually a decision problem.In today’s episode, I’m sharing a time blocking method that helps you see what it will actually take to build your next offer. I’ll show you why th
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Opening a Group Practice [Ep 176]
Opening a group practice can feel like the obvious next step once your private practice is full and you’re turning away potential clients every week. But too often, therapists make that decision from a place of scarcity instead of strength, and that’s exactly why it backfires.In today’s episode, I’m sharing the three questions I wish every therapist would answer before hiring their first clinician
Can Your Practice Survive Two Weeks Without You? How to Take Time Off as a Therapist [Ep 175]
Taking time off as a therapist feels borderline reckless, even though your clients disappear for two weeks every summer without a flicker of guilt. Summer arrives, the cancellations roll in, your calendar opens up, and instead of enjoying the space you feel that dread I call the summer slump.Good therapist conditioning taught you that being available equals being dedicated, so stepping back feels
Private Practice Case Study: From Corporate to 6-Figure Private Practice with Ben Sollenberger (REPLAY) [Ep 174]
Ready for a private practice success story that’ll light a fire under you? In this episode, I’m joined by Ben Sollenberger, who left his full time corporate operations role and built a nearly full private practice, on track for six figures, in just a few months of joining Liberated Business!Ben shares the pivotal moment he stopped playing it safe, the mindset shift that helped him tune out the dou
Marketing for Established Therapists: From Getting Found to Getting Known [Ep 173]
When was the last time you stepped back and reconsidered your marketing instead of simply doing what you’ve always done? Most marketing advice for therapists is built for people chasing their first 10 clients. But if your caseload is already full, that same advice might be keeping you stuck at a ceiling you don’t even realise exists. In this episode, I explain why marketing for established therapi
Is Your Therapist Brain Driving Decisions Your CEO Brain Should Be Making? [Ep 172]
You have a clinician who's been underperforming for three months. You’ve had the conversation twice, you’ve been patient and fair, and you still haven’t made the call. Why?That’s your therapist brain in the driver's seat when your CEO brain needs to step in.The qualities that make you a great clinician—your empathy, your rescue instinct, your ability to stay client-centred and accommodating—are sk
The Five Growth Stages Every Successful Therapist Goes Through [Ep 171]
I've been coaching therapists since 2019, and I keep seeing the same trajectory play out, in my clients and even in myself. We move through five stages when we grow something, and one of them feels like proof that something has gone wrong when it's really the opposite. Most people misread it completely, pull back from the very thing that was working, and then blame the strategy. There's also a kin
Why You Don't Have to Choose Between Being a Great Therapist, Making Money and Being a Whole Human [Ep 170]
Three years in, I've finally rebranded The Bad Therapist Show! For so many therapists, "good therapist conditioning" tells us we have to choose. We can be ethical or profitable. Dedicated or well-rested. Great clinicians or savvy business owners. I don't believe that's true and working with 100+ therapists has proven it.In this episode, I'm sharing why I believe becoming a better business owner ca
How Bad Therapists Create More Freedom Without Sacrificing Your Life [TRAILER]
You've built a successful therapy practice. You've found your niche, filled your caseload, maybe even built a group practice. But now you're asking a different question:How do I create more freedom and keep growing without sacrificing my life?The Bad Therapist Show exists to help you do that.Hosted by Felicia Keller Boyle, aka The Bad Therapist®, former six-figure private practice owner and therap
Marketing for Therapists: How to Connect with Clients by Addressing Their Problems [REPLAY] (Ep 169)
Are you a therapist struggling with your marketing? Are you wondering why your potential clients aren't booking consultations? In today's episode, I dive deep into the one puzzle piece you might be missing in your marketing: talking about your client's problems. In this replay episode, I'm sharing why pinpointing and empathizing with your clients' issues is not manipulative but essential if you wa
5 Questions to Ask Before You Spend a Dollar on Branding If You Want to Grow Your Therapy Practice [Ep 168]
Most therapists trying to grow their therapy practice are hiding behind brand colours, fonts, and logo tweaks instead of doing the work that actually books cash pay clients.I've watched therapists drop thousands on stunning custom websites before booking a single client, then sit there confused about why the phone still isn't ringing. I've been there too, agonising over fonts and palettes with a m
5 Ways to Feel Less Lonely in Therapy Practice (Without Joining Another Facebook Group) [Ep 167]
You became a therapist because you love working with people, so why does running your own practice feel so painfully isolating? In today's episode, I'm sharing how to feel less lonely in therapy practice without forcing yourself into networking events you'll dread or joining every Facebook group you can find.I'm getting honest about the hidden costs of going it alone, like the bad decisions you ma
How to Attract Ideal Therapy Clients Who Show Up, Commit, and Pay Your Fee [Ep 166]
Want to attract ideal therapy clients? You know, the ones who actually show up, commit, and do the work? Then stop marketing the way most therapists do.I see it all the time. Clients tell me they've found their perfect client match, BUT that person won't book weekly, won't pay their fee, or isn't even sure they want therapy. That's not your ideal therapy client.In today's episode, I'm sharing the
How to Grow a Group Therapy Practice to 20K Months by Doing LESS Clinical Work & More CEO Work [Ep 165]
Most therapists who own group practices think more revenue means taking on more clients themselves. Jason Marx proved that completely wrong. In this episode, I sit down with Jason to share how growing a group therapy practice to consistent 20K months required him to do less clinical work and more CEO work.We talk about why he rebranded mid-growth, what happened when he stopped putting his own name
3 Ways To Scale Your Therapy Practice If You Don’t Want To Start A Group Practice [Ep 164]
Scaling your therapy practice doesn't have to mean hiring a team of clinicians, dealing with HR headaches, or becoming a group practice owner overnight. If you've hit an income ceiling with one-to-one sessions but the idea of running a group practice makes you want to run in the opposite direction, this episode is going to feel like a long-overdue exhale.I'm walking you through three fun, doable w
How to Get Off Insurance and Build a Cash Pay Practice Without the Income Dip [Ep 163]
Building a cash pay practice while you're still fully dependent on insurance can feel like trying to jump off a moving train. In today's episode, I'm walking you through how to make that jump without blowing up your income in the process.I break it down into three stages - prep, process, and pipeline - and walk you through a simple framework for modeling exactly how much money you stand to lose be
The Private Practice Marketing Strategy I'd Use to Scale to Multi-6 Figures From Scratch [Ep 162]
Private practice marketing doesn't have to cost a fortune to work. If I were launching my practice from scratch today with one goal, scaling to multiple six figures as fast as possible, here's exactly what I'd do.In today's episode, I'm walking you through the four-part marketing strategy I'd use right now to fill my caseload with premium fee clients. We're talking about where I'd invest, where I
3 Things to STOP Doing Right Now to Grow Your Private Practice to Multi-6 Figures [Ep 161]
You're doing everything right and still feel like you're running on empty. If you want to grow your private practice to multi-six figures, the problem probably isn't what you need to add. It's what you need to stop doing.In today's episode, I'm sharing three things that are quietly draining your time and energy right now, even though they feel productive or even responsible, but are actually getti
Marketing for Therapists Who Hate Marketing (A Completely Different Way to Think About It) [Ep 160]
Marketing for therapists feels icky - and not because you're doing it wrong. You were trained to be boundaried, ethical, and non-transactional. Then you’re told to post on Instagram and ask complete strangers to book a call. No wonder you're feeling conflicted about it. In today's episode I'm offering you a completely different way to think about marketing your private practice, one that doesn't r
4 Things Every Therapist Website Homepage Needs to Fill Your Private Practice [Ep 159]
Let's talk about building a therapist website that converts (one of my favorite topics). Your homepage copy has about three seconds to convince someone to stay. Three seconds. And most therapists are wasting them on "welcome to my website" and a stock photo of stacked rocks.That's why in today's episode I sat down with Monica Kovach, former therapist turned website designer for private practice th
Therapy Intensives Might Be the Income Solution You're Sitting On When You're Booked Out [Ep 158]
A therapy intensive can be one of the best ways to work with new clients when your private practice is full and inquiries keep rolling in. Most therapists default to a waitlist or refer people out, but this third option could seriously increase your monthly income.In today's episode, I talk about how one of my clients used a therapy intensive to convert a consult call into a same-month booking, wi
The No-Guilt Plan for Taking Time Off From Your Private Practice (Without Losing Clients) [Ep 157]
Do you ever worry that taking regular time off from your private practice will cause your business to fall apart? Therapist work-life balance is something I hear from therapists all the time and in today's episode, I’m sharing how to build a private practice that supports you so you can take more time off as a therapist. I walk you through how to prepare your clients before you take time off, how
3 Ways to Prepare Your Therapy Practice for Spring Inquiries (Marketing Ideas for Therapists) [Ep 156]
Are you ready for the spring surge in therapy inquiries? I've noticed year after year that spring, not new years, is when people actually start taking action on their mental health. The weather shifts and people have the energy and motivation to invest in therapy.So in today's episode, I'm walking you through the three things you need to do right now to make sure your therapy practice is positione
From Part-Time Nanny to a Full Caseload: How to Start a Private Therapy Practice Before You’re Licensed [Ep 155]
What if I told you that you don't have to wait until licensure to start a private therapy practice? In today’s episode, Annie shares her remarkable story about starting a private therapy practice as an associate therapist, something nearly everyone told her was impossible. Annie went from juggling part-time nanny work and struggling to keep two or three clients, to receiving 8–9 inquiries a month
My Business Grew By Over $100K and I Wanted to Shrink It All Down! Spotting Patterns in Business Before They Cost You [Ep 154]
Do you ever catch yourself wanting to delete, shrink, or simplify something in your business that's actually working? Patterns in business can be sneaky like that!After my biggest year ever, adding 100K+ in revenue and watching my clients hit milestones like 30K months and full practices, I found myself wanting to disable pages on my website, strip things back, and get rid of what felt like "too m
SEO Blogging for Therapists: How Long It Really Takes to Get More Traffic and Inquiries [Ep 153]
How long does it actually take before you start seeing more traffic and inquiries from SEO on your therapy website?SEO blogging for therapists can feel like a slow-burn strategy, but it’s one of the most reliable ways to step off the social media hamster wheel. Waiting months for momentum can feel painful, especially when you want clients now. But I went from basically zero traffic to 7–10K visito
Handling Fee Objections: What to Say When a Therapy Client Says Your Fee Is Too Expensive [Ep 152]
Ever frozen on a consult call the moment someone said your fee was too expensive (I mean, who hasn't?) Handling fee objections is one of the most uncomfortable moments therapists face on consult calls, and if you've ever walked away from that conversation feeling guilty, confused, or tempted to slash your rates on the spot, this episode is for you!I'm breaking down what "too expensive" actually me
Should You Share Your Political Beliefs Publicly as a Private Practice Therapist - REPLAY [Ep 151]
Are you wrestling with whether to share your political beliefs publicly as a therapist? It’s a tough dilemma many of us face: How do you stay true to your personal convictions without compromising your professional responsibility? In today’s episode, I’m addressing a question by Becky, a group practice owner, who reached out to share her struggle with wanting to be transparent about her beliefs wh
Hosting a Profitable Retreat: How Sarah Lazarewicz Added $3,000 To her Income With Her First Retreat [Ep 150]
What if you didn’t have to feel 1000% confident before hosting a profitable retreat? In this episode, I’m chatting with Sarah Lazarewicz, a therapist, Liberated Business graduate and first-time retreat host about what it looked like to lead her very first overnight retreat. She walked away with $3,000 in profit and a whole new level of confidence. But getting there? That's the real story.Before th
The Anatomy of a $20K Month for Solo Therapists (It's Simpler Than You Think) [Ep 149]
If you think a $20K month for solo therapists means working 60-hour weeks, hear this: the therapists I work with who are consistently hitting 20K months aren't running giant group practices or burning themselves out. They're solo clinicians with premium fees, clear niches, and one really effective marketing channel that actually works.In today's episode, I'm breaking down the real anatomy of a 20K
How Saying No to Clients Doubled Erin's Income to $14K/Month in 3 Months [Ep 148]
What if raising your therapy fees and saying no to clients more often could actually double your private practice income? That's exactly what happened to Erin Cantor, a play therapist in New York City who went from $8,000 to $14,000 per month in just three months of being in my signature program, Liberated Business.In this episode, I’m chatting with Erin about the specific changes she made that le
A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Therapy Private Practice in 2026 [Ep 147]
Are you a therapist dreaming of starting a therapy private practice but not sure where to begin? Then today's podcast episode is for you! Join me as I guide you through the essential steps to launching your therapy private practice. From registering your business and obtaining necessary legal documents to setting up a bank account and securing liability insurance, I've got you covered!But it's not
New Year Meditation for Therapists: Try This Before January Ends! [Ep 146]
Want to transition into 2026 with real clarity instead of just another vague resolution? This New Year guided meditation will help you do exactly that! In today's episode, I'm walking you through an end-of-year reflection that honors both the wins and the hard moments of 2025. We're not bypassing anything here. We're celebrating what went well, grieving what didn't, and setting intentions for the
2025 Recap: The Strategies I Used To Increase My Revenue by $100k [Ep 145]
I almost didn't make the changes that took my coaching business from "doing fine" to legitimately blowing up this year. I thought I needed to work harder but what actually moved the needle required me to do something that felt completely backward.This year I crossed the five-year mark in business, went back to therapy, hired help, and made ONE shift in how I communicate with my audience that chang
SEO and AI Marketing for Therapists in 2026: What's Working RIGHT NOW [Ep 144]
SEO for therapists isn't what it used to be. If you’re still marketing your private practice like it's 2020, it's time to change things up! Your potential clients aren't just googling "therapist near me" anymore. They're asking ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google's AI to recommend someone. And if you're not showing up in those AI answers? You're basically invisible.For today's episode, I invit
How to Start a Podcast Part II: Production on Any Budget (Even $0) [Ep 143]
Should you invest thousands in podcast production, or can you build a successful show from your closet? In today's episode, I'm continuing the conversation about how to start a podcast that actually grows your therapy business. I'm sharing the real, unfiltered truth about what's worked across my two very different shows - The Bad Therapist Show and What Your Therapist Thinks.From total DIY setups
How to Start a Podcast That Gets You Therapy Clients (Not Just Downloads) [Ep 142]
Starting a podcast for your private practice sounds exciting until you're drowning in decisions about format, equipment, naming, and whether anyone will actually listen. I've been hosting The Bad Therapist Show for almost three years, and just three months ago, I launched a completely different podcast called What Your Therapist Thinks that's kind of blowing up.They serve totally different purpose
How to Prepare Your Private Practice for the Holidays and Reduce Income Dips - REPLAY [Ep 141]
Are you ready for the holiday season, or is your private practice bracing for a financial slump The festive season often brings increased expenses and client cancellations, leaving many therapists scrambling to maintain their income. But it doesn’t have to be that way!In today’s episode, I’m breaking down actionable strategies to keep your private practice thriving during the holidays. From settin
How to Avoid the Success Hangover When You Scale Your Group Practice [Ep 140]
Did you work your ass off to hit a huge milestone, and now you feel more stressed, tired, and overwhelmed than before? The success hangover is real, and it's stopping ambitious group practice owners and mega successful solo practitioners like you from enjoying what you've built. You finally scale to multiple six figures, fill your calendar, buy that dream home, and instead of celebrating, you're b
How Dr Mikki Lee Used TikTok Marketing to Grow Her Private Practice and 4x Her Revenue [Ep 139]
What if the strategy that helped you grow your private practice didn’t come from working harder, but from finding one approach that works and sticking with it? In this episode, I sit down with my client Dr. Mikki Lee Elembaby, a New York-based psychologist who grew her private practice revenue from $5-6K a month to $17.5K in September. Dr Mikki shares how she turned TikTok into a top referral sour
When Should You Raise Your Therapy Rates and by How Much [Ep 138]
Are you leaving thousands of dollars on the table because you're afraid to raise your therapy rates? If you're asking yourself when you should increase your fees, I'm telling you right now: you probably need to do it. The hardest part about raising therapy rates isn't figuring out the math. It's getting past the anxiety around having those conversations with your clients.In today's episode, I'm br
How Black And White Thinking And Religious Trauma Can Sabotage Your Business Growth [Ep 137]
If you’ve ever caught yourself stuck in black and white thinking or feeling the pressure to be a good therapist, this episode might really land for you. I’m sharing my personal journey growing up in a deeply religious environment and how those early lessons about fear, guilt, and self-sacrifice still echo in my work today.We’ll talk about how patterns from fundamentalist upbringings can sneak into
The Truth About Ketamine Therapy from a Licensed Psychologist Who Actually Provides It w/ Dr Shannon York [Ep 136]
Have you noticed everyone’s talking about ketamine-assisted psychotherapy lately? Have you wondered what it’s really like for clients? In this special episode originally aired on the What Your Therapist Thinks Podcast, I’m sitting down with Dr. Shannon York, a New York–licensed psychologist who specializes in KAP therapy, to give you the real, unfiltered inside scoop.We’re diving into what really
How to Double Your Practice Revenue Without Adding More Clients [Ep 135]
What if you could double your practice revenue without adding a single new client to your already full calendar? In today's episode, I'm breaking down why so many therapists hit a $100K ceiling and stay stuck there, even when they're excellent at what they do.If you've been getting by on reputation and word-of-mouth referrals, you're about to discover why that strategy falls apart when you're read
The Truth About Starting a Coaching Business as a Therapist [Ep 134]
What if I told you my coaching business started completely by accident? I spent years trying to make wellness workshops and recovery coaching work - but none of it stuck. All along the way, something else was happening. My therapist colleagues started asking me for help with their practices. Before I knew it, I had three paying clients and thought, "holy crap, there's something going on here."In t
How to Pick a Therapy Niche Without Overthinking It for Months [Ep 133]
Have you been spinning your wheels for weeks (or even months) trying to choose your therapy niche so you can finally move forward with your website? Plot twist: you might not need a website at all - at least, not yet.In this episode, I share why starting on social media (instead of your website) is the smartest move when you’re stuck in indecision. You’ll learn how its “temporary” nature actually
Is SEO Dead for Therapists? What's Happening with AI & Digital Marketing in 2025 and Beyond [Ep 132]
Is SEO for therapists completely dead now that AI is taking over? I brought back my friend and collaborator Kristie Platinga to answer this burning question that's keeping so many of us up at night. After watching my website clicks drop and hearing therapists panic about ChatGPT replacing Google, I knew we needed to have a real conversation about what's actually happening with marketing right now.
Introducing What Your Therapist Thinks Podcast: Honest Truths Licensed Professionals Never Share in Session [BONUS]
Ever wonder what other therapists are really thinking? Well, now you can find out.I’ve just launched a podcast with my friend Kristie Platinga, founder of Best Therapists, where actual licensed therapists open up about what they’re really thinking, while answering the internet’s most burning mental health questions. And by ‘burning questions’ we mean the stuff people post anonymously on Reddit in
A 5-Minute Habit for Preventing Burnout in Your Private Practice (That Isn't Another Meditation App) [Ep 131]
Are you exhausted from the endless demands of running your private practice? Preventing burnout in your private practice doesn't require another complicated strategy or expensive solution. In today's episode, I'm sharing one surprisingly simple tool that's probably been right in front of you all along.While we often talk about raising fees and being intentional with scheduling, I want to get back
How to Build a Marketing Ecosystem That AI Can't Break [Ep 130]
Is your website traffic dropping even though you're doing everything right? Building a marketing ecosystem is more critical than ever as AI reshapes how clients find therapists online. I'm seeing it firsthand; my website gets higher impressions than ever, but fewer clicks because AI summarizes my content directly in search results. It's frustrating, right? But here's the good news: this shift isn'
Time Saving Tips for Therapists: The 5-Minute Note Method That Freed Up 10+ Hours Every Week with Doctor TK [Ep 129]
Are you spending your weekends catching up on notes when you could be living your life? In today's episode, I'm talking with Doctor TK about time-saving tips for therapists that completely changed how she runs her practice.She went from spending hours on documentation to creating what she calls the "5-minute clickable note" and it all started when she was working across from a mall and wanted more
Good Therapist Conditioning Is Costing You $50K a Year (and How to Stop It) [Ep 128]
Ever felt guilty for wanting to make good money as a therapist? That's good therapist conditioning at work, and it's probably destroying your practice. Good therapist conditioning is a toxic belief we absorb in grad school, from supervisors and from society that tells us we should sacrifice ourselves for our work. It's that uncomfortable feeling when you talk about money, that guilt when you put y
How Many Clients Should You See in a Day? The Math That Will Let You Take 4-Day Weekends [Ep 127]
How many clients should you see in a day as a private practice therapist? If you're wrestling with this question, you're definitely not alone—and today I'm breaking it all down with honesty, permission, and just a little bit of math.Most therapists revisit this question throughout their career, wondering what's normal, what's sustainable, and what they actually need to make their practice work fin
The $7K Per Month Revenue Jump: Real Talk on Scaling a Group Practice with Lauren Worley [Episode 126]
Are you running yourself ragged while trying to scale your group practice? In today's episode, I sit down with my client, Lauren Worley, owner of Foothill Psychotherapy, who transformed her business from $18,000 to $25,000 in monthly revenue - without sacrificing her sanity. Lauren shares the raw truth about being an "accidental group practice owner" and the wake-up call she needed to stop pu
Telehealth vs. In-Person Therapy: Do You Really Need to Have an Office to Succeed in Private Practice [Ep 125]
Are you caught in the telehealth vs. in-person therapy debate? In today's episode, I tackle the question that’s on many therapists' minds: do you really need to have an office to succeed in private practice?Since the pandemic shifted our industry toward virtual sessions, many of us have gotten comfortable working from home. But there's a growing number of clients specifically seeking in-person the
Growing Your Group Practice: Why Your First Hire Should Be A 'Mini-You' w/ Nicole McCance [Ep 124]
Growing a group practice starts with your very first hire, but who should that person be? In today's episode, I sit down with Nicole McCance, and we get real about the mistakes that can make or break your expansion plans.Nicole sold her group practice for multiple seven figures after scaling to 55 therapists in just three years! She shared why your first hire should be a "mini-you" who matches you
Why Therapist Reviews Are Better Than Paid Ads - Your $0 Client Attraction Plan [Episode 123]
Do therapist reviews feel like an ethical minefield for your private practice? Let me help you cut through the confusion! In this episode, I'm talking about how reviews can make or break your visibility online - whether you're a brand new therapist or you've had your practice for years.You'll learn exactly where to get reviews (Google Business Profile isn't your only option!), who you can ethicall
How to Raise Your Fees & Take a Week off Your Private Practice Every Month - REPLAY [Episode 122]
Do you ever wish that you could just take a week off from seeing your clients? I’m not talking about taking a longer break for holidays and vacations, but taking a week off so you could step out of the employee role and step into your entrepreneurial self. If the answer is yes, then this episode is for you! If you are waiting for a secret roundabout way for you to take a week off without rais
Money Conversations in Therapy: Why I Ask Every Client How Much Money They Make & Why You Should Too [Episode 121]
Money conversations in therapy are often avoided, but why are we so comfortable discussing trauma, sex, and family dynamics while tiptoeing around finances? In today's episode, I tackle the elephant in the therapy room: should you ask your clients how much money they make?I've been there too - feeling weird about bringing up finances with clients. But I realized this avoidance wasn't serving them
Are You Leaving Group Therapy Practice? Here's How to Take Your Clients Without Burning Bridges [Ep 120]
In this episode, I'm tackling one of the biggest questions therapists face when transitioning to private practice: can you take your clients with you when leaving a group therapy practice?Being able to take your clients with you can be the difference between starting with a full caseload instead of scrambling for referrals. But how do you handle this tricky transition without burning bridges? I’m
How Therapy Intensives Can Rescue Your Private Practice from the Summer Scaries [Ep 119]
If you're tired of watching your therapy schedule and income evaporate every summer, I have a simple fix for you - therapy intensives. They can transform those dreaded summer months into your most profitable season yet. And I'm here to show you how!In today's episode, I'm breaking down how offering therapy intensives can stabilize your summer income while giving traveling clients the focused care
How Dr. Raquel Martin Built a Thriving Private Practice Specializing in Black Health and Wellbeing [Ep 118]
Ever wondered how specializing in Black health and well-being could actually expand your reach as a therapist? In today's episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Raquel Martin, a licensed clinical psychologist who's built an impressive following while staying true to her specialty. She breaks down how she juggles being a professor, researcher, private practice therapist, podcast host, and content creator (
The 4 Key Ingredients to Becoming a Sought-After Therapist [Ep 117]
Why do some private practice therapists have a waitlist, while others can’t fill their calendars? In today's episode, I'm breaking down the four essential ingredients that actually create trust and reputation - not just in theory, but in practice too. We’ll cover why staying the “secret therapist” is quietly killing your business, how perfectionism keeps you stuck, and the order you actually need
Beyond the Money: How to Build a Private Practice That Gives You True Freedom [Ep 116]
Are you a therapist who's tired of feeling chained to your therapy chair, seeing client after client just to make ends meet? Freedom is what I keep hearing therapists want more than anything else - the ability to build a private practice around the life you crave.So many therapists can articulate their money goals, but what lights them up is describing the life they'd create with that money - yoga
How to Add $30k to Your Private Practice & Book Premium Fee Therapy Clients [Ep 115]
How do some therapists consistently land premium fee therapy clients while others struggle to fill their schedules? Attracting clients who pay top dollar is simpler than you think - but it's not about working harder, it's about working smarter.In today's episode, I'm sharing with you how just 15 minutes a day can add $30,000 or more to your private practice this year. I'll break down my follow-up
Finding Your Authentic Marketing Strategy as a Therapist with Brittney Scott [Ep 114]
What happens when you finally find an authentic marketing strategy that aligns with who you are? In today's episode, I chat with Liberated Business alumna, Brittney Scott, a therapist and mother-daughter relationship coach who completely transformed her approach to running her private practice.Brittney shares how she went from doing dancing videos on Instagram and letting clients dictate her fees
Private Practice Success Story: From Corporate to 6-Figure Private Practice with Ben Sollenberger [Ep 113]
Ready for a private practice success story that’ll light a fire under you? In this episode, I’m joined by Ben Sollenberger, who left his full time corporate operations role and built a nearly full private practice, on track for six figures, in just a few months of joining Liberated Business!Ben shares the pivotal moment he stopped playing it safe, the mindset shift that helped him tune out the dou
Massive Private Practice Growth: The Three Ingredients That Separate Thriving From Surviving [Ep 112]
Ever wonder why some therapists enjoy consistent 10K months while others struggle to fill their caseload? Sustainable private practice growth doesn't happen by accident – it’s intentional. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the must-have ingredients for a thriving private practice.I'll share what I've learned from working with hundreds of therapists who've gone from burnout to thriving. You'll
Why Therapists Need to Brag More: Mindset Medicine for ‘Good Therapists’ [Ep 111]
What if bragging actually helped grow your private practice instead of turning people off? I recently shared in my newsletter how I generated over $100,000 in sales in just six weeks, and you know what? I felt uncomfortable sharing that - which was my sign I needed to brag MORE. As therapists, we're taught to downplay our success because it's "not polite," but did you know that constantly focusing
Quarter Two Planning: How to Stay Accountable & Consistent in Your Business Goals [Ep 110]
Welcome back to the last episode of the Quarter Two Planning series. In the episode, you set your strategic goals - amazing work! Now it’s time to turn those plans into action.In this episode, I’m walking you through how to actually follow through on the goals you’ve set. You’ll learn how to focus on progress over perfection, use the 80/20 rule to prioritize what matters most, and make real
