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The Therapist Experience Podcast

Welcome to The Therapist Experience Podcast, where we interview successful therapists about what it's really like to grow a successful private practice.

We discuss everything from marketing, the entrepreneurial journey, the importance of niching down, what to charge per session, how to incorporate the right technology, and the roller coaster of being a small business owner.

EPISODES

TTE 152: The Process of Going from Part-Time to Full-Time Private Practice

After seeing an unfilled need for high-quality counseling and mental health support in her community, Dr. Fartun Mohamud made the decision to go from part-time to full-time Private Practice.

But like many things in life, getting there was a process. By niching down to work primarily with couples as well as joining insurance panels, Fartun was able to take her practice to the next level.

Tune into this week’s episode to find out exactly how she did it!

TTE 151: How Justine Carino Was Able to Work Less and Make More by Launching Her Private Practice

When Justine Carino wanted the freedom to spend more time with her son, she knew that starting a private practice was the way to go.

However, launching her private practice didn’t come without its struggles. Today we talk with Justine to learn how she went from just 1 client this past September to having 27 clients today. 

Tune into this week’s episode to find out exactly how she did it.

TTE 150: Using Social Media to Build a Network of Referral Sources to Grow Your Practice

Priscilla Rodriguez is the owner of Modern Wellness Counseling, who specializes in working with couples and individuals who want to regain balance in their lives by learning how to improve their relationships.

When Priscilla was working to grow her practice, she realized the full power of marketing on her practice social media involved not just reaching her ideal client, but also connecting with potential referral sources.

Tune into this week’s episode to find out exactly how she did it.

TTE 149: How Chris McMullen Grew a Thriving Practice After Niching Down

Originally starting his career in community mental health, Chris McMullen had a mixed experience working predominantly with clients on medicare and medicaid. While the care he was delivering was extremely important, he found these programs often stopped short of actually providing real help.

After deciding to open his own practice in 2018, Chris saw his business thrive by narrowing his marketing and developing a niche.

Tune into this week’s episode to find out how he did it.

TTE 148: How Moving Off Insurance Companies Allowed Bess Child’s Business to Flourish

A common misconception in private practice is that you must appeal to any and all potential customers. However, by narrowing her age range to 14-18 year olds, Bess Childs was able to move away from insurance panels and develop a thriving, successful practice.

In this episode, we interview Bess about the power of developing a niche, and the profound impact that doing so had on her business.

TTE 145: Building a Nationwide Group Telehealth Practice

Since 2011, Dr. Lisa Herman has been building a Group Telehealth Practice that spans several different states, spreading across the nation. Tune into this week’s podcast to find out how Dr. Herman became such a teletherapy powerhouse!