Episode #705: Marketing To 25-45-Year-Olds
In today’s Ask Allison, we’re digging into a common question: How do I respectfully describe my ideal client group—ages 20–45—without reducing them to a number?
Episode #702: Eldest Daughter Therapy
Abundance Community member Veltimar shares how she’s built her therapy niche around supporting over-giving women—especially eldest daughters—who struggle with stress and anxiety caused by blurred boundaries and family expectations. The conversation dives into common client patterns and behaviors, such as taking on too much responsibility or reaching a breaking point under pressure. We also discuss the process of shifting from an insurance-based practice to a private-pay model, covering financi…
Episode #701: How To Change Niches In Your Private Practice
Thinking about switching your niche? You’re so not alone. It can feel exciting and terrifying—but it’s actually one of the healthiest moves you can make for your practice.
In this Ask Allison, I’m breaking down how to make the transition without burning it all down—from clarifying your “why” to handling the marketing, money, and mindset shifts that come with change.
If you’ve been craving something new in your work, this one’s for you. 💡
Episode #699: What Am I Doing Wrong
Episode #697: Ask Allison Live
My live Ask Allison recording sessions are a great way to get free, conversational support. Today’s podcast episode—sponsored by our friends at TherapyNotes®—features a clip from one of those sessions, recorded back in September. In it, we cover topics like marketing strategies for therapists, transitioning off therapy platforms, networking and relationship building, niching and messaging, and practical tips for marketing and practice management.
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Episode #691: Transitioning From Academia To Private Practice, feat. Dr. Sumi Raghavan
Today’s guest, Dr. Sumi Raghavan, PHD, joins me to talk about her powerful transition from academia to full-time private practice. She shares the motivations behind her decision, the challenges she faced along the way, and the key moments that shaped her journey.
We dive into what it was like to balance academic responsibilities while building a trauma-focused, cross-cultural therapy practice—and what ultimately led her to go all-in. Our conversation covers everything from strat…
Episode #686: When You Need A Full Practice ASAP
Episode #685: Shifting Niches
In today's podcast, Abundance Community member Megan and I dive into her plans to niche her practice around ADHD and eating disorders, especially for high-functioning adults who may be late-diagnosed. We talk through website messaging, fee setting, and session structure—all while keeping her growth goals aligned with ethical practice. We also explore the role of self-disclosure in marketing, weighing how sharing personal experiences can strengthen connection while protecting boundaries.
Episode #681: Narrowing Your Niche
In today's podcast, Allison chats Abundance Community member with Cheryl to explore the niche of moral perfectionists—those caught between wanting to do more in today’s political climate and feeling paralyzed about where to start. They talk through how guilt, overwhelm, anxiety, and depression often show up for this group, even when many don’t see their struggles as “therapy-worthy.” Cheryl and Allison dig into how therapists can communicate this niche effectively, especially by …
Episode #680: Why Is Choosing A Niche So Hard?
Struggling to commit to a niche?
In today’s Ask Allison, I’m sharing why your niche doesn’t have to be perfect—or permanent. You’ll learn how to approach niching without the pressure, why it’s more like dating than marriage, and what to do if you’re battling indecision or imposter syndrome. By the end, you’ll know how to choose a “good enough” niche for right now, move forward with confidence, and give yourself permission to pivot as your practice grows.
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