Private Practice Skills

Even after years in the field, being a therapist is still hard sometimes.In this episode, I asked therapists to share what they still struggle with in their work—and the responses were honest, heartfelt, and deeply relatable. From setting boundaries to managing imposter syndrome, this conversation is a reminder that you're not alone if parts of the job still feel challenging.Let this be a validating space to reflect on the invisible labor, emotional complexity, and humanity we carry as therapists.LINKS:*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Therapists mess up too—because we're human. In this episode, I explore what happens when we make mistakes in session, from forgetting details to saying the wrong thing, and how to handle those moments with care.✨ You're not a bad therapist—you're a human therapist.Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here:https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify*Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS"*Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals!LINKS:*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Marketing as a therapist can feel deeply uncomfortable — like you're trying to "sell" yourself in a way that doesn't align with your values. In this episode, I explore why marketing feels gross (especially for therapists), and how to approach it from a more human, authentic place.We'll talk about:The hidden fears behind showing up authenticallyWhy feeling “not special enough” stops so many of usPractical shifts to help marketing feel more alignedIf you've ever struggled to write your website bio or talk about what you do without cringing, this episode is for you.Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here:https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify*Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS"*Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals!LINKS:*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Let's talk numbers — the honest, encouraging kind.In this episode, I'm joined by Michael Fulwiler, Director of Brand at Heard, to unpack the key findings from Heard's 2025 Financial State of Private Practice Report. We dig into what therapists are actually earning, how much they're spending on their practices, and the financial challenges (and wins!) that private practitioners are facing right now.It's an honest, supportive conversation for anyone who's feeling uncertain or curious about the financial side of being a therapist.Download the 2025 Financial State of Private Practice Report:https://www.joinheard.com/resources/downloads/the-heard-2025-financial-state-of-private-practice-reportCheck Out Heard for a free 15-minute phone consultation:https://bit.ly/3rNmDJx(this is an affiliate link)Watch last year's interview: “The State of Private Practice Finances in 2024”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvVlpsT-zPkCheck out Heard's Business School Podcast:https://www.joinheard.com/podcastPodcast Episode: "Leveraging YouTube to Build Your Therapy Business with Dr. Marie Fang”https://www.joinheard.com/podcast/episode/leveraging-youtube-to-build-your-therapy-business-with-dr-marie-fangPlaylist of Prior Videos with Heard:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi4iw1FZZYrCeMCOvYxz1zfYqtNxFFnZz&feature=sharedLINKS:*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

This episode explores the quiet — and sometimes chaotic — inner world of therapists after the session ends. From compassionate reflections to intrusive worries, “therapist brain” doesn't always clock out at 5pm.I'll share some common (and totally human) thoughts that might pop up after seeing clients, why they happen, and how we can meet them with compassion instead of shame. New episodes every week to support your growth as a therapist, especially if you're early in your career or building your practice.Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here:https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify*Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS"*Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals!FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling:https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8LINKS:*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Therapists aren't immune to tough days—or tough seasons. In this episode, I normalize the experience of being a therapist who's not okay, and share practical strategies to help you navigate client work when your emotional reserves are low.From deciding whether to cancel a session to bigger questions about sustainability, we'll explore what it means to show up for others without abandoning yourself.Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here:https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify*Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS"*Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals!FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling:https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8LINKS:*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Can AI replace therapy? Probably not—and here's why.In this episode, I take a deep dive into what AI can (and can't) do when it comes to mental health support. From helpful tools to serious limitations, we explore how therapists and clients might use AI platforms like ChatGPT—and where they should be cautious.We cover:How AI *could* (maybe?) support therapy workWhy I think AI will never fully replace human connectionEthical and privacy concerns with AI in mental healthAnd, I put AI to the test by challenging it to answer some mental health-related questions it claims to be able to help with. How does it hold up?Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here:https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify*Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS"*Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals!FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling:https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8Reddit post: “Yet another reason why AI can't replace therapy”:https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1k9k1ue/yet_another_reason_why_ai_cant_replace_therapy/Watch the short and snappy version of this episode (with bonus skits):https://youtu.be/71Vr8LPfQuwLINKS:*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Why do therapy clients say “I don't know”—and what should we do when they do?In this episode of Private Practice Skills, I explore six reasons clients might say “I don't know” in session and name effective, compassionate responses that can help move the work forward.Because I know we've all been in the situation where a therapy client says "I don't know" and then we think: "uh oh, I don't know what to do now either!" This one's for you :)You'll walk away feeling more prepared and less alone in those awkward or confusing moments. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling:https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8LINKS:*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Are you trying to market your private practice without spending a ton of money? You're not alone — and the good news is, there are plenty of ways to grow your therapy business on a budget.In this episode, I share marketing strategies for therapists that are free or affordable, the tradeoffs to be aware of, and how to choose the right path based on what you know right now. It's not about doing everything — it's about doing what fits you.Let this episode be your permission slip to release the pressure and take one doable step forward today.

In this episode, I unpack the 3 biggest mental blocks that hold therapists back from starting a private practice — from analysis paralysis to self-doubt. If you're stuck, this one's for you.Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here:https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify*Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS"*Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals!FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling:https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8Links Mentioned:For reference, here is the conversation I had with ChatGPT about starting a practice:https://chatgpt.com/share/67fee61e-b0b0-800b-9dc1-d53518bd0d7eWikipedia page for “Analysis Paralysis”https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analysis_paralysisLINKS:*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Wondering if your email setup is truly HIPAA compliant? In this episode, I sit down with Hoala Greevy, founder and CEO of Paubox, to break down everything private practice therapists need to know about HIPAA-secure email.We cover:-Why Gmail and Google Workspace aren't automatically HIPAA-compliant-What therapists are doing wrong (without realizing it!)-How to easily set up HIPAA-compliant email—without portals or passwords-And more!If you've ever felt confused or overwhelmed about HIPAA compliance and email, this episode is for you. Friendly, clear, and packed with actionable tips—no tech degree required.Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode!

*Feeling anxious as a therapist?* You're not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing the one mindset shift that completely changed how I show up in sessions—and helped me overcome therapist anxiety, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome.Whether you're a new therapist or a seasoned clinician feeling stuck, this shift can help you feel more confident, present, and grounded in your work. If you've ever asked yourself:“What if I say the wrong thing?”“Why do I feel like a bad therapist?”“Am I doing therapy the right way?”—then this episode is for you.

I invited you to share on Instagram what your top marketing-related questions were in private practice. The most frequently asked question: What's the most effective marketing strategy in private practice?In this episode, I do my best to answer this question (spoiler: it's nuanced!). Most importantly, I hope you takeaway that you can make your marketing strategy your own, and find a path that works great for you while effectively bringing in your ideal clients.Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here:https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify*Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS"*Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals!Lots of fun links in today's episode! Here they are:(Some are affiliate links)Check out my private practice marketing training: Client Attraction System:https://bit.ly/60OFFSPECIAL*The first 30 people to sign up with this link will get 60 percent off!* (coupon code “60OFFSPECIAL” will automatically be applied at checkout if the discount is still available)Heard Webinar: Getting Over the Tax Season Finish Linehttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fb0z0gvFQKCuPU-522UfAQThis webinar is free! Even if you can't make it live, you can catch the replay after :)Video: "HALF of Therapists Fill Their Practice This Way”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuHYlh5Z5V0Neil Patel's Ubersuggest tool for Keywords & SEO:https://neilpateldigital.sjv.io/Kj1AxxSemush:https://semrush.sjv.io/b34a09(I love their free SEO courses)The usual Links:*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

I thought it could be helpful to share a list of categories and questions to check in on for your practice on a semi-regular basis.If you've been running your practice on autopilot, or if something hasn't been quite working in your practice but you can't quite pinpoint it, I made this episode with you in mind :)Feel free to add to my list if I missed anything! Here are the steps I named in the episode:1. What are your goals?2. Choose a time frame to evaluate3. Bookkeeping Checkup4. Numbers Checkup5. Marketing Checkup6. Clinical Checkup7. Wellbeing Checkup8. Emotional Checkup9. Choose ONE item to focus onThank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here:https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify*Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS"*Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling:https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8Links Referenced:Video about Marketing: "Not Getting Therapy Clients? Start Here”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_cDyK_K0_cBook: "Better Results: Using Deliberate Practice to Improve Therapeutic Effectiveness” by Scott D. Miller, Mark A. Hubble, & Daryl Chow:https://amzn.to/4iM9XNt(This is an affiliate link)LINKS*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

DARVO was coined by Dr. Jennifer Freyd in the 1990s and stands for “Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender.” DARVO is a common defense strategy by perpetrators, narcissists, and offenders of both criminal and noncriminal harm when they wish to deflect accountability for their actions.Despite how common DARVO is both individually in relationships as well as on a larger scale (e.g., corporate and government level), it isn't talked about very often. DARVO is highly effective at silencing victims. But I'm hopeful that by sharing knowledge of how DARVO operates, we can empower ourselves and our society to combat it.In this episode, we discuss the dynamics of DARVO, as well as the ways it can suppress whistleblowers and negatively impact their wellbeing.I know it's a weighty topic for this episode, but it feels highly useful for all of us to have this knowledge handy, whether to advocate for ourselves or to better support our clients in identifying DARVO and successfully holding others accountable.You can find the shorter, less in-depth version of this episode here:https://youtu.be/zhAZfcin3YYNational Domestic Violence Hotline:https://www.thehotline.org/Crisis Text Line:https://www.crisistextline.org/"How to Handle the DARVO Method"https://sentientcounselling.co.uk/2023/03/21/how-to-handle-the-darvo-method/Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here:https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify*Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS"*Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling:https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8"Processing Personal Challenges While Still Being a Therapist"https://youtu.be/KoLn9XeUZ9YChoosing Therapy Article: "DARVO: Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim & Offender”https://www.choosingtherapy.com/darvo/Dr. Jennifer Freyd: “What is DARVO?”https://www.jjfreyd.com/darvoCNN Article: "What others knew: Culture of denial protected Nassar for years”https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/23/us/nassar-sexual-abuse-who-knew/index.htmlOffice of the Whistleblower Website:https://whistleblower.house.gov/“Whistleblowing and Mental Health” Government Document:https://whistleblower.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/whistleblower.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/Whistleblowing_and_Mental_Health.pdfResources for Whistleblowers:https://whistleblower.house.gov/resources/resources-whistleblowers"The Whistleblower's Dilemma: Do the Risks Outweigh the Benefits?”https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/whistleblowers-in-business/Whistleblower Protections (in the U.S.)https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/whistleblowerArticle: "What Makes Whistleblowers So Threatening?”https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4676977/LINKS*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

I had thought that in-person therapy was going out of style. But after doing a little research, it looks like it's coming back into fashion.But given that there's evidence showing that virtual therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy, plus the convenience and cost-effectiveness of being remote, why the movement back to meeting in person?We dig into this question a little more in this episode. I turn to research, your responses to my Instagram poll and yes, Reddit, to try to understand a little better.Just one extended version this week. My of my short and snappy episides again next time :)FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling:https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8Links Mentioned:Link to Poll responses:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MBlDAo78t0yFHoB-rKCD1K3tRR-TqPKHnaBZQ-TRLlg/edit?usp=sharingPsychology Today Article: "The Data Are In: Telehealth Is Here to Stay”https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychoanalytic-exploration/202111/the-data-are-in-telehealth-is-here-stayVogue Article Referencing 2024 data: "How to Find a Therapist Online—And Make Sure They're Good"https://www.vogue.com/article/how-to-find-a-virtual-therapistReddit Post: “Why do you in-person?”https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/15he3xv/why_do_you_inperson/Reddit Post: “Are clients still interested in in-person sessions?”https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1g6gajj/are_clients_still_interested_in_inperson_sessions/National Library of Medicine Article: "Evaluation of Online Counseling through the Working Experiences of Mental Health Therapists Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic”https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10888081/Yahoo! Article: "The in-person preference: Why traditional therapy still rules over online counseling alternatives”https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/online-therapy-not-as-popular-as-in-person-mental-healthcare-232912199.htmlNational Library of Medicine Article: "Therapeutic Alliance in Online and Face-to-face Psychological Treatment: Comparative Study”https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9112077/National Library of Medicine Article: "Telehealth Versus Face-to-face Psychotherapy for Less Common Mental Health Conditions: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials”https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8956990/LINKS*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

We all have moments with clients where they just can't seem to crack into the deeper layers of their emotions.Sometimes, it can be tempting to try to convince our clients to lean into their emotions. But I've learned over the years that often emotions are difficult to access because they're too intense.So in today's episode, I share some of my favorite tools to help reduce the emotional charge of clients' emotions so they have an easier time accessing and expressing how they really feel.As always, this episode does not constitute clinical or professional advice. I'm just sharing some tools I like to use :)Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here:https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify*Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS"*Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling:https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8LINKS*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

I invited you all to share your advice to your younger self as a therapist trainee on Instagram and compiled your responses in today's episode. Tune in if you need a little encouragement as a trainee, or just a little pick-me-up regardless of where you're at in your career as a therapist.Thank you to everyone who submitted their responses!LINKS*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Today I wanted to *genuinely* & curiously tackle the question: is it helpful to diagnose our clients?Of course, the answer to this question isn't black-and-white. So in today's episode, I take a look at comments from the r/therapists subreddit exploring this question and offer some of my own thoughts.What do you think? Do you diagnose after your first session with every client? Have you ever "tweaked" a client's diagnosis with the intent of ultimately supporting them? I don't claim to have the answers, and certainly no direct clinical advice to offer, but I think this is an important conversation to have. And certainly, I think it's great for each of us to reflect on how we approach diagnosing and why we approach it that way. Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here:https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify*Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS"*Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling:https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8Thanks to the original poster and to everyone who responded. You can see the reddit thread I referenced here:https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1i7i9ui/im_starting_to_disagree_with_this_entire_field/If you're not into my longer rambly episode, you might prefer the shorter version of this episode on YouTube. You can find the shorter version here:https://youtu.be/AA_CUwY2PwgLINKS*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Let's dive into treatment planning, shall we? ;) Somehow I haven't made an episode about treatment planning in the 6+ years of making private practice content. It's time! In this episode, I share some more nuanced thoughts beyond the typical assessment tools and SMART goals that we usually learn about when talking about treatment planning. I hope some of you find this useful. Keep in mind that I'm just sharing how I approach treatment planning. There are many valid approaches out there, this is just how I do it :) Links Mentioned: Video: "Preparing for Your First Intake Session in Private Practice" https://youtu.be/pzBMWQH-8wQ Video: "How to Make Your Initial Therapy Assessment More Conversational" https://youtu.be/NXzMvxhvnAk Maelisa McCaffrey's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MaelisaMcCaffrey Maelisa's "Treatment Planning" Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCy5QoU3dsbF80ZJahkz5piQ8mhKhOyOk&feature=shared LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

I got the itch to tackle “academese” today and advocate for more plain speak in our professional interactions. I share reasons why I'm advocating moving away from overly academic language in this episode and also offer some tools to help you shift your language to be more accessible to folks. Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify *Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS" *Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Links mentioned: Definition of Plain Speak: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/plain-speaking Video by the Francophile Reader: "On Academese (Rant)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2XSzXVYxLM SEO for Therapists Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi4iw1FZZYrAv84q347_diL19QpIIEDYB CoGrader (AI Reading Level Conversion Tool): https://cograder.com/reading-level-conversion LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Hi Friends! Normally I put a bit more time into filling in the description box, but as of the time of this upload, there is a fire about a mile away from my house. Currently the winds are blowing the other way, but I'm wrapping up just in case. Wishing all those affected by our SoCal fires well ❤️ Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify *Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS" *Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Obviously therapists are allowed to have problems. But, is it okay to have…any problem? Are there specific problems that we're not supposed to have as therapists? In this episode we tackle this question. I compiled your responses to the question: "What problems/struggles are therapists not ‘supposed' to have?” We also take a look at relevant available evidence to answer whether therapists have problems or not (Spoiler: therapists look a lot like most people when it comes to the kinds of problems we experience. Fancy that) Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify *Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS" *Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Why yes, I DID crochet my sweater thanksforasking

Since it's common for therapists to feel unhappy or burdened by various aspects of our work and our jobs, I thought it would be helpful to make a little triage checklist of sorts help correct course. Please note that this episode does not constitute clinical or professional advice. I'm just sharing the steps I would run through if I were feeling unhappy as a therapist. Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify *Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS" *Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Past Videos about Therapist Satisfaction: Video: "Would Therapists Still Choose This Career if They Could Start Over?"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_F0W9zvAwM Video: "Sneaky Signs of an Unhealthy Work Environment” https://youtu.be/llaLJZej-Sk Past Videos on Therapist Burnout: Video: "Let's talk about Therapist Burnout” https://youtu.be/-oUOQa_jnPc Video: "Early Signs of Therapist Burnout and how to Cope” https://youtu.be/ZFeZJ2hC-Rg ProQOL (Professional Quality of Life Measure) Self-test: https://proqol.org/proqol-measure ACT Bulls Eye worksheet via Zencare: https://blog.zencare.co/values-bullseye-exercise/ LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Howdy and happy 2025! I thought it would be fun to kick off the new year by reacting to the top posts of 2024 in the r/therapists subreddit. It's a roller coaster ride of funny memes, critiques of health insurance carriers, story times of mental health stigma and more.  FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 General link for r/therapists: https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/ Top r/therapists posts of the last year:https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/top/?t=year *I opted not to include the posters' reddit usernames in the video screen grabs. Even though the r/therapists subreddit is publicly visible, the folks who posted may not have anticipated having their post blasted on YouTube. However, I'll link to each of the individual posts here since the link above won't stay static. Here are the posts: Fortune Cookie: https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1hn3kg6/found_this_in_my_fortune_cookie_from_chinese/ Kaiser Strike: https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1gckent/kaiser_therapist_strike_riverside_ca/ I did it I graduated: https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1hind7p/i_did_it_i_graduated_im_legit_crying/ Confidentiality Policies: https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1hhmc8u/when_a_client_starts_the_session_by_asking_you_to/ Start a sentence and don't know where it's going: https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1gm8rpq/anyone_else/ Therapist Parkour Shoutout: https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1gns6qz/shout_out/ AuDHD: https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1fstzp0/therapist_who_do_not_have_a_lot_of_experience/ Cancellation Anticipation: https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1ha61t6/cancellation_anticipation/ Blue Collar Men: https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1b9z6cv/blue_collar_men_in_therapy_bless_their_hearts/ United Healthcare Execs: https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1h6nysd/the_top_5_executives_at_unitedhealthcare_were/ I love being a therapist: https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1fdu7zs/i_love_being_a_therapist/ LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

As I look at how things have gone for my business in 2024 it really stands out just how much things have slowed down for Private Practice Skills. I've been pretty intentional about this change, and in today's episode I share the reasons why I opted to pump the breaks on my business a little bit this year. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Video: "How I Make Six Figures as a Part-Time Therapist” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF3n7vRnAUY Video: "Why I'm a Solopreneur” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoEh6XsxhOE Article: "Child Care in San Diego More Expensive As Going to College” https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/child-care-as-expensive-as-going-to-college-in-san-diego/2861992/ LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

I've always wondered what therapists are up to when they have their doors closed between sessions. It's so elusive. I mean, I often do the same thing. But are other therapists really just plunking away at their notes and having a great zen moment? Or is there more going on between sessions? Today, I took to Instagram to find out, and y'all didn't disappoint. I compiled your 53 responses and share the results here. What do you think most therapists do between sessions? FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Recent stats show that most TokToks related to mental health are misleading or inaccurate to some degree. I've noticed a trend in recent years that my clients will reference inaccurate mental health information as though it's common knowledge, despite the scientifically unsubstantiated aspects of their claims. Today, I thought I'd dive into the misinformation about mental health that's out there on social media a little bit deeper, share relevant statistics, and offer some thoughts about what our role could look like in a context where misleading mental health isinformation is abundant. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Links Mentioned: APA Monitor on Psychology Article: "How to reverse the alarming trend of health misinformation" https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/07/ending-health-misinformation Plushcare Article: "How Accurate is Mental Health Advice on TikTok?" https://plushcare.com/blog/tiktok-mental-health/ Article: "The MMR vaccine and autism: Sensation, refutation, retraction, and fraud" https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3136032/ Article: "Vaccination as a cause of autism—myths and controversies" https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5789217/ CDC stats for MMR vaccination rates: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/measles.htm World Health Organization Stats on Measles: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/measles Article: "The big issue: Mental health and the TikTok effect” https://www.bacp.co.uk/bacp-journals/therapy-today/2023/april-2023/the-big-issue/ Article: "Addressing misinformation about mental health with patients” https://www.apa.org/topics/journalism-facts/misinformation-mental-health Video: "Are Therapists Full of Themselves? Psychologist Takes Narcissism Test” https://youtu.be/kYaMYr8TQi8 Video: "Processing Personal Challenges While Still Being a Therapist” https://youtu.be/KoLn9XeUZ9Y LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Today we're diving into the frequently-asked question of what steps to take to sell an online course or product to supplement your income as a therapist. There are many ways to create and launch an online course or product, but in this episode, I share a no-fuss way to get the ball rolling when you don't have an audience built up yet. It's a very casual, chatty video this week due to the holiday. I hope you enjoy and I'll catch ya in the next one! FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Links Mentioned: Pocket Products™ Training: https://fosterdonahue.ontraport.com/t?orid=33155&opid=25 (This is an affiliate link) Video: "Creating an Online Course as a Therapist" https://youtu.be/S7BUNeoBtGs Video: "How Much Work it Actually Takes to Make Passive Income” https://youtu.be/0E7JsC7NI-8 Video: "How I Tripled my Salary in Two Years with Passive Income” https://youtu.be/CFoLLpIqp2Y Video: "How I Make Six Figures as a Part-Time Therapist” https://youtu.be/sF3n7vRnAUY Video: "How to Start a Therapist YouTube Channel” https://youtu.be/GajCLjTD-uw Video: "Live: How to Start a Side Hustle as a Therapist” https://youtube.com/live/7NuATqpwkik Video: "Side Hustles for Therapists Q&A” https://youtu.be/WN0X4Hn_hiY I looked it up and Teachable no longer has a free version. :( Sad day. They do have a 14-day free trial. Here's my affiliate link for Teachable if you're interested: https://teachable.sjv.io/0JaZJL LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

I thought it would be fun to make an episode sharing my most go-to therapy tools. They're not the "main show" of treatment approaches I use when building a treatment plan, but they show up frequently as a supporting role. I hope you find this helpful. What are some of your go-to therapeutic tools that you find yourself pulling off the shelf time and again? I was a little surprised by what I realized are some of my most used tools! Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify DEAL ALERT: the first 100 listeners who mention "Marie Fang" at signup will get $250 off their first year! Just type "Marie Fang" in the box asking how you heard about them and they will honor the discount when your free trial is up. *Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

The election is affecting all of us in different ways, and I was curious to ask how supporting our clients during the election has affected us uniquely. In this episode, I share your responses to three questions I asked on Instagram: 1. What's been the hardest part of supporting your therapy clients post-election? 2. What's been the most positive part about supporting your therapy clients post-election? 3. How has it affected you to support your therapy clients while doing your own processing? I know it's been a roller coaster ride for many of us. However you might be experiencing this time, I hope you are taking care of yourself. LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Today we're diving back into the land of private practice marketing for therapists. It's been a while! In this episode, I share the exact questions I'd run through if a therapist friend asked me for advice when their practice isn't filling up. It's definitely not hopeless and there is a lot you can do! I hope this is a helpful springboard for you to build off of so you can start filling your practice soon! Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify DEAL ALERT: the first 100 listeners who mention "Marie Fang" at signup will get $250 off their first year! Just type "Marie Fang" in the box asking how you heard about them and they will honor the discount when your free trial is up. *Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! Relevant Links: Video: "Are you Making these Mistakes on Your Psychology Today Profile?" https://youtu.be/CzRTgWPp6Jo SEO for Therapists Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi4iw1FZZYrAv84q347_diL19QpIIEDYB&feature=shared Video: "Critiquing my First Therapist Website "https://youtu.be/HgcgGutCvAs Course: The Client Attraction System: https://privatepracticeskills.teachable.com/p/client-attraction-system LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

I wanted to create an episode normalizing the anxiety most of us carry early in our therapy careers. I used to think that I wasn't supposed to feel anxious, so when the anxiety showed up I made every effort to eliminate it. I interpreted my anxiety as a sign that maybe I wasn't ready to be a therapist, or maybe that my anxiety disorder was returning. But now, looking back, some anxiety while we're practicing therapy with real therapy clients makes absolute sense. If we focus on normalizing the anxiety rather than fighting it, it might help the anxiety stay at a manageable level. Of course, this is just my perspective and opinion. I'd love to hear your perspective in the comments! Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify DEAL ALERT: the first 100 listeners who mention "Marie Fang" at signup will get $250 off their first year! Just type "Marie Fang" in the box asking how you heard about them and they will honor the discount when your free trial is up. *Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! Link to Angela Lee Duckworth's TED talk "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8 Book: "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" By Angela Duckworth https://amzn.to/4f5Xa6T (this is an affiliate link) LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Today's episode is a chatty interview with Dr. Therese Mascardo of Exploring Therapy. Not only is Dr. Therese a dear friend of mine, she spent the last five years living in Lisbon, Portugal while seeing therapy clients living in California (yes, her workday starts at 2:00pm to accommodate the time difference!). We kept our conversation pretty informal, and meandered through a few different topics: -What inspired Dr. Therese to go fully remote in 2015 -Why she decided to move to Lisbon full time in 2019 -How she overcame pushback to pursue her dreams -What she's learned about our profession now that she's lived abroad -What our hopes are for the therapy profession going forward We share lots of giggles along the way (we're friends, we can't help it!), and we let our conversation go on a few side quests as we chat. Links Mentioned: Check out Dr. Therese's book! Love the Journey (workbook and journal): https://www.bando.com/products/love-the-journey-wellness-workbook https://www.bando.com/products/love-the-journey-wellness-journal Follow Dr. Therese on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exploring.therapy/ Follow Dr. Therese on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrThereseMascardo Visit the Exploring Therapy Website: https://www.exploringtherapy.com/ Therese's book references: “Reasons to Stay Alive” by Matt Haig https://amzn.to/40cDlGy*this is an affiliate link “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig https://amzn.to/4hganLZ *this is an affiliate link 2012 Psychotherapy Notes Piece: "It's time for national licensure laws in mental health” https://www.psychotherapynotes.com/its-time-for-national-licensure-laws-in-mental-health/(Therapists have been talking about this for a long time!) LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

The California Board of Psychology recently changed the license renewal requirements for psychologists in the state of California, shifting from the CE model to a Continuing Professional Development Model (CPD). After I renewed my license for the first time in the new CPD format, I wanted to share my thoughts, which I compiled in this episode. Will other jurisdictions follow suit? What do you think of this model? Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify DEAL ALERT: the first 100 listeners who mention "Marie Fang" at signup will get $250 off their first year! Just type "Marie Fang" in the box asking how you heard about them and they will honor the discount when your free trial is up. *Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! Links Mentioned: California Board of Psychology Regulation Advisory: Continuing Professional Development: https://www.psychology.ca.gov/laws_regs/cpd_reg_advisory.shtml California Board of Psychology CPD Webinar Slides: https://psychology.ca.gov/licensees/slides_cpd_webinar.pdf California Board of Psychology- Continuing Professional Development Model Webinar - January 23, 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghh-A727MUM Title 16. Psychology Board of California Department of Consumer Affairs Final Statement of Reasons: https://psychology.ca.gov/laws_regs/cpd_fsor.pdf LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Hi Friends! I wanted to share some off-the-cuff thoughts about how I think we can redefine self-care and improve how we approach it - especially as therapists. I hope you don't mind my rambles, and maybe there's some helpful takeaways in here :) FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Links Referenced: Article: "The New Self-Care: It's Not All About You” https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/pri-pri0000190.pdf Article: "The intersection of psychologists' personal and professional lives” https://www.apa.org/monitor/2008/11/ethics Video: "How to Find Fellow Therapists you Get Along With" https://youtu.be/ribuhCYGzgc Video: "How to Find a Peer Consultation Group in Private Practice" https://youtu.be/qpMUDxPvcqo LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Given how it is getting harder and harder to become a therapist, I've been reflecting on how I would do things differently if I were to go through my therapy training today. As it turns out, I'd do a lot of things differently - like most of it! So I thought it could be helpful for me to share those reflections with you. Please keep in mind that I see these as reflections on how I'd do things differently - I don't mean that I think these same changes would fit for everyone. But I think it can be helpful to hear different potential paths that are available. Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify DEAL ALERT: the first 100 listeners who mention "Marie Fang" at signup will get $250 off their first year! Just type "Marie Fang" in the box asking how you heard about them and they will honor the discount when your free trial is up. *Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

This episode explores some of the common reasons therapists can get bored during sessions and offers some potential solutions. Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify DEAL ALERT: the first 100 listeners who mention "Marie Fang" at signup will get $250 off their first year! Just type "Marie Fang" in the box asking how you heard about them and they will honor the discount when your free trial is up. *Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

In today's episode, I answer your questions related to having a side hustle as a therapist. We cover a wide range of topics such as what a side hustle is, why someone might want to have a side hustle, examples of side hustles for therapists, and tips for success if you'd like to earn a little extra income on the side of your primary source of income. And as always, you'll hear my own anecdotes sprinkled throughout as well. Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify DEAL ALERT: the first 100 listeners who mention "Marie Fang" at signup will get $250 off their first year! Just type "Marie Fang" in the box asking how you heard about them and they will honor the discount when your free trial is up. *Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! Find the shorter version of the episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/WN0X4Hn_hiY Heard's Article on Alternative Income Streams: https://www.joinheard.com/articles/the-complete-list-of-income-streams-for-therapists Past Livestream about Starting a Side Hustle: https://youtube.com/live/7NuATqpwkik LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

If you're allergic to those stuffy therapist networking mixers and meet and greets, this episode is for you! In this episode, I offer some practical tools you can use to utilize effective networking skills to not only fill your therapy practice but to establish genuine, healthy relationships with therapists and other professionals. Sounds pretty nice right? Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify DEAL ALERT: the first 100 listeners who mention "Marie Fang" at signup will get $250 off their first year! FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

When I made my first therapist website in 2016, I slapped it together without really knowing what I was doing. I've learned a thing or two about creating effective private practice websites since then, so I thought it would be fun to go back and take a look at my first website. I offer some critiques, there's a definite cringe moment, but I also felt really proud of what I built given where I was at. If you're just starting out with your website or you're feeling stuck in the process of creating your website, I hope this encourages you knowing we all go through the scary and awkward experience of building a website for the first time. You got this! Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify DEAL ALERT: the first 100 listeners who mention "Marie Fang" at signup will get $250 off their first year! Check out my course on how to DIY your Therapist Website: https://privatepracticeskills.teachable.com/p/diy-therapist-website FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

As therapists, we're unfortunately quite capable of shaming our fellow therapists about money. A therapist advocating for higher pay gets labeled as “greedy” and uncaring whereas a therapist working a thanklessly low-paying job gets called out for practicing poor self-care or not prioritizing their household finances.T his happens for a variety of reasons - far too many to tackle in a single episode. But I thought we could look at one variable: how a dollar amount equals different amounts based on an individual's financial situation. A dollar means different things in different contexts, and I think that's important to consider before we go judging each other about what we charge or how much we make. I do a deep dive into what I mean in today's episode. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

It's not uncommon for our family and loved ones to not know how to best support us as therapists. Some truly care and try their best, only to inadvertently offer unhelpful remarks in an attempt to support us. Others are blatantly unsupportive - overtly verbalizing their lack of support. In today's episode, I share some of the ways family and loved ones can be unsupportive (whether they realize it or not), and offer some tools to help you access the support you need as a therapist. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Given how many folks leave the profession early on or who wind up regretting their career choice along the way, I thought it would be helpful to share some valuable questions to ask before diving into the therapy career. I also think some of these questions can be quite helpful to ask for those of us who are already therapists. In the second half of the episode, I share some of the questions you suggest folks ask before becoming a therapist and share some of my reactions to those. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

When I was taught about what it looked like for therapy to end with our clients, it was always a graduation-like, kumbaya moment where were had a full session or two to process things ending, reminisce on our clients' growth, and help them plan for a successful future without therapy. There would be a beautiful send-off. Tears might be shed. In reality, most of my clients don't end therapy this way. It's actually relatively rare (in my practice at least). So in this video, I thought I'd shed light on some of the more common ways that therapy ends. I also go on a rant about why I have a deep dislike of the word "termination" and I hope we can change our vocabulary regarding the close of the therapeutic relationship. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

I thought it would be fun to take a look at what I believe were some of my best and worst decisions in my career as a therapist so far. Please note that these are just some of my reflections on my own decisions, and what might have been great advice for me might not be a great fit for someone else. Take it in with a grain of salt. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Video Mentioned: "Why Embracing Failure Leads to Success" https://youtu.be/WUt1xQTQf9s LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

I love this user-friendly hack to get your therapist blog off the ground. I have been using Ubersuggest ever since I started blogging, and I still love it as a tool. This blogging hack was featured in Neil Patel's email newsletter. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Links Mentioned: Ubersuggest: https://neilpateldigital.sjv.io/Kj1Axx *This is an affiliate link. I highly recommend using the free version and it's the only version I've ever used. If you decide to upgrade to a paid version, I receive a commission from folks who sign up with this link. Thanks! You can sign up for Neil Patel's email newsletter here. I always find the SEO tips incredibly helpful: https://neilpatel.com/newsletter/ LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

I'm always curious to hear from fellow therapists about what it's like to be a therapist. Today, I dive into responses to a Reddit post that asked what the hardest thing about being a therapist is and share some of my thoughts and reactions. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Original Reddit Thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1clxmxz/hardest_thing_about_being_a_therapist/ If you need support and you aren't sure where to go, MentallyFitPro shares some options: https://www.mentallyfitpro.com/c/share-a-resource/the-big-list-of-burnout-resources-for-therapists LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

I often hear common themes come up amongst therapists before starting a private practice into the early months after their doors are officially "open." I thought I'd share them here to help you feel validated and empowered to navigate similar concerns. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Here are some videos addressing some of the potential roadblocks I touch on in today's episode: "How to Start a Private Practice Completely from Scratch" https://youtu.be/RkcBxm0IacI "How to Plan for Private Practice Before Getting Started" https://youtu.be/QvzLulUs26s "What if I Don't Get Enough Clients?" https://youtu.be/j3KAHmxX_C8 "What if I Don't Make Enough Money in Private Practice?" https://youtu.be/goK3Y4QmZls "How to Avoid Isolation in Private Practice" https://youtu.be/u-p7H36UK44 LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

I invited you all to share some of the biggest misconceptions people have about your career as a therapist, and there were definitely some themes! In this video, I share the results and help debunk some of these common misconceptions about the therapy career. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Today we're diving in to the topic of productivity. I've been through phases where I embraced a hustle mindset, and other phases where I've done everything I can to slow down. Today I'm asking: which of these approaches is healthier? And, is it possible that we're approaching productivity in the wrong way? FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Prior videos about slowing down: "Why I Choose not to Hustle (while still growing my business)" https://youtu.be/VqSIvjH-xbI "How I Get More Stuff Done by Working Fewer Hours" https://youtu.be/Quf0B_AdAuo LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!