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Today's podcast is a conversation that allows for nuance. Jessenia talks about the struggle between wanting to be a force for good in your community in a problematic system, whether she would make the transition from social service to policing back to being a therapist if she had it all to do over again, & how the intensity of the last year had nothing to do with her retiring after 20 years. We dive deep into mental health support for police & the struggles of getting internal help within th…

A positive and inquisitive mindset is vital to private practice. When the phone doesn’t ring, it can feel like all that internal naysaying is amplified, and you feel like you’re losing your momentum.

Staying positive is important, but so is effective marketing. My friend, if you have not had any calls in a few months, we have some marketing work to do. And that's ok. This is a fairly easy problem to solve, so before you spend one second more beating yourself up, let’s approach this like a mat…

I love hearing from therapists in rural areas or areas where access may not be as easy as it is for people in more affluent & accessible urban or suburban areas. One common misconception is that rural areas can’t afford a full-fee therapist. Check out today’s Ask Allison for some actionable steps to set your fee in rural or low-access areas without a) feeling like a jerk & b) getting some solid numbers that can help you quit that security blanket agency job. Don’t forget to download today’s w…

Many therapists have found that once Covid-19 ends in the US, they want to keep their practices 100% virtual,  and that is totally doable. You may have some homework to do if you’re preparing to leave a group practice or want to stay on insurance panels. Get ready to do some soul searching & contract reading as you start to build your online practice. Check what you signed on for with your group practice & what the major insurers in your area will cover once in-person therapy is possibl…

When we have to hit pause on our private practice building, how do you make space when you have life stuff going on, especially during the pandemic? Join me & total rockstar Inner Circle grad, Cody as we talk about how to take a pause when the big life stuff comes up, keeping your head as a therapist & a human, & making sure you take care of both of those sides of yourself. 

Pressing pause isn’t always an easy thing for therapists to want to do, right? So if you’re feeling crispy around the …

When we start our private practices, it can feel like a huge relief to take some clients with you from your old agency or group. Knowing you’re not starting at zero can be a huge boost for some therapists, but knowing the ethics behind it is also a majorly crucial first step. 

So can you take clients with you when you leave an agency or group practice? It depends on a few things; you may have had to sign a non-compete clause that says you wouldn’t solicit clients of the practice. Those don’t ty…

Many therapists have found that once Covid-19 ends in the US, they want to keep their practices 100% virtual, which is totally doable. You may have some homework to do if you’re preparing to leave a group practice or want to stay on insurance panels. Get ready to do some soul searching & contract reading as you start to build your online practice. Check what you signed on for with your group practice & what the major insurers in your area will cover once in-person therapy is possible again.

We’ve had many conversations about maternity leave revolving around pregnancy, but it’s different from being at a good place in your practice & starting your family through adoption. How do you start having conversations when you don’t have nine months & obvious visual cues to help you create the conversation with your clients & referral sources? Join me & Abundance Party member, Katie, as we discuss self-disclosure comfort limits, shoring up your marketing by working ahead, & preparing for …

Having a structured schedule in your practice and life can make running your practice and business easier. Putting policies in place and enforcing them (kindly) can help you keep that structure in place. That includes a no-cancellation policy. A no-cancellation policy can help you keep your schedule on track, so you’re not frantically trying to move childcare or a dentist appointment to reschedule a client. 

For anyone who is like, “what’s a no-cancellation policy” it’s basically an agreement…

I’ve seen it all when it comes time to pay yourself. Whether it’s a little worthiness coming into play or fear of making a mistake & under or overpaying yourself if you’re not paying yourself, that’s not good. And keep in mind, there’s a difference between not paying yourself & if you can’t pay yourself. Get clear on what you’re worried about when it comes time to pay yourself & remember, you wouldn’t accept not getting paid at an agency!

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