Podcasts about licensed marital

Kristen McNeely joins me for an informative discussion about the challenging topic of School Refusal and Chronic Absenteeism. If you are in any way connected to a school community, you've probably heard about this difficult and growing problem. As we discuss in this episode, school refusal is an ever-growing concern, and it manifests itself in numerous ways. Kristen is both a BCBA and a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist in California, and she spends nearly all of her time working with parents who have children who engage in school refusal. In this episode, we cover: The distinction between the terms Chronic Absenteeism and School Refusal. How School Refusal can be thought of as a continuum of attendance patterns. The role of anxiety in these response patterns. Assessing the function of School Refusal behaviors. Helping parents intervene with School Refusal. The importance of wrap around supports for severe cases. How School Refusal can turn into what's known as Failure to Launch. You're going to want to listen all the way through to the end because she closes the show not only some awesome advice for the newly minted, but a poignant personal story. Resources mentioned in this podcast: The School Avoidance Alliance. Kearney and Silverman (2010). Measuring the Function of School Refusal Behavior: The School Refusal Assessment Scale. SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). Episode 58 of ABA Inside Track (Interview with Christopher Kearney). Kristen's website. Kristen's Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by: Frontera. Consider taking a demo of Frontera's Assessment Builder and see how the ethical application of AI technologies can help you serve clients and save you time! Your first assessment report is free. And if you use code BOP25 you'll get an additional five assessments for just $100. So head to fronterahealth.com to check it out! HRIC Recruting. Cut out the middleman and speak directly with Barbara Voss, who's been placing BCBAs in great jobs all across the US for 15 years. CEUs from Behavioral Observations. Learn from your favorite podcast guests while you're commuting, walking the dog, or whatever else you do while listening to podcasts. New events are being added all the time, so check them out here. The Behavioral Toolbox. Check out our courses for school-based and other behavioral professionals, including our newest one, Motivational Interviewing: Getting Educator Buy-In.

Sign up for my How They Did It Success Panel with Group Practice Owners - get the ‘ah-ha' moment you need to keep moving forward→ https://mccancemethod.com/success-panel-with-group-practice-owners/ In this episode, business coach and group practice owner, Gordon Brewer, shares insights from nearly 10 years of experience running a group practice. Gordon discusses the common mistakes many practice owners make as they scale, offering practical advice on avoiding financial pitfalls, setting up effective hiring processes, and managing essential systems for sustainable growth.Make sure to bring your paper and pen because this episode is full of actionable tips!Here are some key points in this episode:[2:38] Gordon's journey into private practice and group practice ownership[5:39] The importance of knowing your numbers and avoiding random pay splits[6:45] Transitioning from contractors to employees for sustainable growth[9:30] Books that transformed our perspectives on money and success[13:32] Hiring mistakes and setting clear expectations from the start[17:09] Monitoring accounts receivable to prevent profit leaksLinks From the Episode:Book: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker https://a.co/d/3Z7maTeBook: Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine (Entrepreneurship Simplified) by Mike Michalowicz https://a.co/d/3ewE5wABook: Profit First for Therapists: A Simple Framework for Financial Freedom by Julie Herres https://a.co/d/7tPhnQdQuickBooks: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/Appletree Billing: https://www.appletreebilling.com More About Gordon:Gordon Brewer began his career in 2001, working in the non-profit sector, where he provided intensive in-home therapy for at-risk youth. After transitioning to private practice full-time in 2010, he founded Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC in 2014, leading a team of therapists in Kingsport, TN. Gordon is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, and an adjunct instructor at East Tennessee State University. Passionate about helping others succeed, he started The Practice of Therapy Podcast and website to provide resources that support therapists in building successful practices.Websites:The Practice of Therapy: https://www.practiceoftherapy.comPsychCraft Network: https://psychcraftnetwork.com/Email: gordon@practiceoftherapy.comFollow me on Instagram, @nicole.mccanncemethod. If this episode provided you with value and inspiration, please leave a review and DM to let me know. Click here: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.mccancemethod Join the FREE private community for therapists: Expand your Psychotherapy Practice → https://www.facebook.com/groups/947689352498639 Sign up for the FREE Masterclass- How to Build a 7-Figure Group Practice→ https://mccancemethod.com/webinar-free-masterclass-from-solo-to-superteam/

On episode 103 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang and co-host Bianca Léger interview Anna Pirkl (IG: @annas_art_therapy; www.oneheartcounselingcenter.com) a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, LAADAC Licenses Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counsellor working out of One Heart Counselling Centre in Manhattan Beach, California. She specializes in addiction and recovery work, complex trauma, and family healing. She's also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who recently co-authored the book ‘Transforming Trauma With Jiu-Jitsu' with Jamie Marich, a guide for survivors, therapists and Jiu-Jitsu practitioners to facilitate embodied recovery. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what she loves about her world right now - her personal mission - art therapy - transitioning from successful career as a marketing recruiter to becoming a therapist - overcoming fear - dealing with childhood trauma - healing traumatic memories stuck in our bodies - the power of Jiu-Jitsu - how Jiu-Jitsu can help re-story trauma - the origin story of her Jiu-Jitsu journey - why Jiu-Jitsu is excellent for self-defence - communication skills learnt in Jiu-Jitsu which she's applied to life off the mats - self confidence and improved self-esteem through Jiu-Jitsu - a discussion of her book “Transforming trauma with Jiu-Jitsu” and who the book was written for - overcoming the challenges presented by COVID-19 pandemic - an acknowledgement of some key mentors and lessons learnt from them - her collaboration and connection with co-author Dr. Jamie Marich - her greatest life lesson learnt so far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero's Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga Bianca Léger - @bee.leger https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

Have you ever wondered how your enneagram number effects you as a YT? Tune in to hear from Enneagram experts and hosts of the Enneagram and Yoga podcast, Kat Smith and Christy Bonner. We will chat about each enneagram number as a YT and what their strengths and challenges might be. We also dive into how to become a better teacher based on your enneagram type. Kat is the co-host of Enneagram + Yoga. As a yoga instructor (E-RYT 500), Kat Smith, has a deep passion for practicing and instruction. Yoga empowers her to find inner strength both on and off my mat. It helps her live her life with mindfulness and joy, as well as cultivating a balance of a healthy body and peaceful mind. She is honored and overjoyed to share her love of yoga with each and every one of her students. Connect with Kat here: https://www.theyogasmith.com Christy Bonner is Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, a Yoga Teacher and Certified Enneagram teacher. Her educational background includes a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity from Emory University, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory and Henry College and 500 hours of yoga teacher training from Yoga Landing & Chattanooga Yoga School. She loves her work teaching yoga and counseling her clients, but her favorite job is being a mom to her two year old daughter, Isabelle. Listen to the Enneagram and Yoga Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/della-wheeler/support

Have you ever wondered how your enneagram number effects you as a YT? Tune in to hear from Enneagram experts and hosts of the Enneagram and Yoga podcast, Kat Smith and Christy Bonner. We will chat about each enneagram number as a YT and what their strengths and challenges might be. We also dive into how to become a better teacher based on your enneagram type. Kat is the co-host of Enneagram + Yoga. As a yoga instructor (E-RYT 500), Kat Smith, has a deep passion for practicing and instruction. Yoga empowers her to find inner strength both on and off my mat. It helps her live her life with mindfulness and joy, as well as cultivating a balance of a healthy body and peaceful mind. She is honored and overjoyed to share her love of yoga with each and every one of her students. Connect with Kat here: https://www.theyogasmith.com Christy Bonner is Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, a Yoga Teacher and Certified Enneagram teacher. Her educational background includes a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity from Emory University, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory and Henry College and 500 hours of yoga teacher training from Yoga Landing & Chattanooga Yoga School. She loves her work teaching yoga and counseling her clients, but her favorite job is being a mom to her two year old daughter, Isabelle. Listen to the Enneagram and Yoga Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/della-wheeler/support

Dan Jurek, Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Specialist, joined Discover Lafayette to discuss how the COVID shutdown has impacted individuals, couples, and families. Dan specializes in couples counseling. Dan has more than 35 years of experience in adult counseling, and marriage and couples counseling, having studied at Franciscan University in Steubenville OH and earning a Masters in Catholic theology. His practice is guided by his Franciscan spirituality, following Christ in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi. He has utilized his experience to help all age groups in our community, having first moved here in 1990 at the urging of St. Thomas More High School's Mike Keith who recruited him to work as Campus Minister. He also worked with Father Hampton Davis with the campus ministry on UL - Lafayette's campus. He received a second master's at Holy Cross in New Orleans and was licensed as a professional counselor in 2003. Dan started Pax Renewal Center in Lafayette almost two decades ago, as he realized that counseling services were just as vital to a person’s health as exercise and nutrition. Cognizant that some people can't afford to counsel, Pax offers graduate students' services who work under Dan's tutelage, thereby offering counseling at a greatly reduced rate. The COVID shutdown hit Pax Renewal Center and other area counselors just as it did other sectors. Things slowed down dramatically at first and then picked up again last September. Dan learned quickly that Zoom calls are just not as good as in-person sessions. "Overwhelm" has been what we have all felt according to Dan, and when you stack stresses on top of each other, "The strongest person can only carry so much weight!" Families were impacted from all angles; the respite that parents had enjoyed when their children were in school or day care evaporated overnight. The fear of COVID, Mom and Dad working from home or looking for work, and the pressing need to buy computer equipment and become IT experts so as to manage online work and school stressed even the healthiest families. For couples who were already strained, who were confined at home together with no where to go, it all amped up energy in an unhealthy way. "It broke my heart to work with families that experienced abusive situations as it all escalated. Things can quickly move from emotional abuse to physical abuse. Kids who weren't able to attend school, getting that one square meal a day that school provided and having the opportunity to get out of their house to a safe place, their refuge was taken from them. Parents couldn't protect their kids from abuse." As September 2020 rolled around and the world opened up a bit, couples therapy began anew online. Dan noted while Zoom "works," you had couples who weren't getting along having to sit shoulder to shoulder in an uncomfortable situation. It is also difficult for the therapist to pick up on important body language that is occurring from the chest down that is not visible on a Zoom call, such as shaking legs, clenched fists. Use of substances rose, as have other addictive behaviors such as over/under eating, process addictions such as overuse of internet and pornography, and of course binge watching of shows on Netflix and other outlets. Rather than dealing with family or problems, people would numb out in front of the computer or television. So the pain remained. Calling a counselor is one of the most courageous things a person can do. Calling someone and trusting them to help you feel better is typically a result of "inspiration or desperation," according to Dan. But as they present, people are typically honest about the pain they feel and share universal symptoms of trauma, such as feeling out of control, insomnia, can't eat or can't stop eating. It's a false narrative to think you should be able to handle your problems. Dan says, people will tell him, "Why can't I handle my problems?

I am honored to welcome a guest for this episode.  Brandi Gibson, a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, Certified Yoga Instructor and Reiki Master has joined me to discuss her approach to self care .  Brandi combines her experience as a therapist, Yoga Instructor and Reiki Master to individualize self care during stressful times.  She also introduces her Emotional Wellness Coaching Program.Brandi Gibson is available at her website Brandi Gibson LLC if you would like to learn more about Brandi and her offerings.I appreciate listeners taking time out of there busy day to spend with me.  Please leave a review on the platform of your choice if you feel moved to do so.  This podcast is available on Google, Stitcher and streaming at The Art of Healing Podcast online.Welcome to the Art of Healing Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you connect with you mind, body and spirit to live your best life.Please check out my disclaimers at the following site:Website and Podcast Disclaimer Thank you so much for joining me for this episode of Art of Healing Podcast.You can learn more about Healing Arts here:www.healingartshealthandwellness.com

Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Danielle Blessing Taylor is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist in DC, MD, VA, and PA who has been providing therapy since 2010 and has built her ever-growing private practice which was created in 2015. In addition to specializing in Telehealth, she also specializes in helping individuals, families, and couples to cultivate healthy relationships. She helps people to make sense of their past and create healthy changes for a happier life within themselves and in relationships with others.Danielle dives deep into what it takes to start a private practice. First, get set up with your logistics. Make sure you have a business address so you can get mail and bill for insurance panels. Get your LLC; whether you go on insurance or not, you will need to have this. Also, you will need your tax number and NPI number. Don't forget to choose your business name, sign up for an EHR, and figure out how you will start a website. Think about Office 365, so you will have access to both Word and Excel. Lastly, get your business credit cards. Once you start paying for different things, you can write them off and keep it organized. Picking A Business NameDanielle has some extra tips for choosing the right business name for your private practice. Are you planning on hiring for a group practice down the line? If so, then have something that is more general. Also, when people are searching on the internet, consider having keywords in your name. For instance, if you are a marriage and family therapy counselor, you can make sure those terms are in your business name. If the practice is simply under your name, it could be more challenging for people to find it when they do a simple Google search. Another strategy is including your town name in the practice name. "Greensboro Counseling Practice," for instance. It will be easier for people to find you who are local to the area. Educate Yourself On InsuranceLearn the different things that come with insurance. Make sure you know how to bill using the modifiers for telehealth. Some private practice owners think insurance is a headache. However, once you get it going, it can be easy. You need to know what to ask for from your clients. Danielle says to keep your mind open to it because it will give you a decent number of clients. Also, it could help with your marketing. If you want to help people who can't go out of pocket, then taking insurance will be essential. Maybe the people in your area cannot afford out of pocket costs, so insurance may be necessary when starting your private practice. Tune in as Danielle gives loads more tips on starting your private practice.Danielle's WebsiteCall Danielle: (202) 759-6107Email Danielle: DBTaylor@mymfts.comAre you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREThank you for listening.Please leave an awesome review and subscribe to the podcast so that you never miss an episode in your journey of private practice.I'm always looking for awesome counselors that are ready to share their story. Visit the link below, let's connect.Visit http://acounselorsjourney.com/be-a-guest/Watch the episode on the YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/NoBrDWLWxkkVisit the website: http://acounselorSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juansantos)

Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Danielle Blessing Taylor is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist in DC, MD, VA, and PA who has been providing therapy since 2010 and has built her ever-growing private practice which was created in 2015. In addition to specializing in Telehealth, she also specializes in helping individuals, families, and couples to cultivate healthy relationships. She helps people to make sense of their past and create healthy changes for a happier life within themselves and in relationships with others.When growing a telehealth practice, make sure you are licensed wherever your clients are. Danielle even does sessions for couples via telehealth. Typically, her clients will put the computer on a table and sit back on the couch. If a couple is in different places, again, make sure you are licensed to practice there. It's not expected that family members want to do telehealth therapy. So, Danielle mostly works with individuals and couples. For marketing, Danielle uses word of mouth and her website. Because she's been in the area for so long, there is already a referral base. There are many schools in the DC area, so Danielle will contact the counselors at schools and get her name on the referral list. She is always trying to get on referrals lists at colleges. First, she calls the counseling center. Often students will want to be seen through their insurance, especially during COVID. The school will have an online directory of counselors in the area. Danielle gets this done through old-school cold calls to the school. To start telehealth, therapists need a sound system of organization, a website, a way to market, getting on directories, networking, and setting up a virtual address and phone number. It would help if you had everything you would need for a regular private practice, but virtual. Danielle will help therapists get set up – it's customized for every person. She tries to keep the support going for therapists. This support is especially useful for COVID times because every single therapist is going through the same journey. Danielle's WebsiteCall Danielle: (202) 759-6107Email Danielle: DBTaylor@mymfts.comAre you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREThank you for listening.Please leave an awesome review and subscribe to the podcast so that you never miss an episode in your journey of private practice.I'm always looking for awesome counselors that are ready to share their story. Visit the link below, let's connect.Visit http://acounselorsjourney.com/be-a-guest/Watch the episode on the YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/1mxLGefyP2sVisit the website: http://acounselorsjourney.com/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juansantos)

In this Best Of Telehealth episode, we feature four previous guests who know about running a successful virtual private practice. You will hear from Clay Cockrell, Jonathan Van Viegen, Jeremy Zug, and Danielle Blessing Taylor. The four speak about various topics like the importance of having a website and how to work with clients internationally. Plus, they give tips and tricks on making your virtual private practice run smoothly. As COVID is still among us, now is the time to think about how we will continue to serve clients virtually. Meet Clay Cockrell Clay Cockrell, LCSW is a therapist based in New York City and is the founder of several counseling oriented endeavors. Most recently he is the founder of Onlinecounselling.com – a listing directory with the mission of helping clients all over the world to find the therapist or life coach that will best meet their needs.  The site also works through their educational resources and podcasts to help counselors work online in an ethical, responsible, and legal manner.  A majority of proceeds from the site are donated to non-profit arts. Clay started his career as the creator of Walk and Talk Therapy (www.walkandtalk.com). Where Are You Licensed? The first question therapists will have licensure. Who can you work with? Back in the day, there weren't a lot of regulations. People will think if you're sitting in New York, then the therapy is happening in New York. However, that's not how it works. The only thing that matters is where your client is sitting. Is your client sitting in Nebraska? Then that's where you need to be licensed. Can You Work With Clients Internationally? There is a caveat. What about people outside of the United States? There is a massive mental health need all over the world. It would be best if you did some investigation on this. Think about your ethics and the different regulations around the globe. With the exception of Canada, no countries regulate virtual therapy. Clay says that he has clients all over the world. It's a personal choice. Clay has the ability to work with people who need his services; therefore, he works internationally. You Need a Website and Advertising Your private practice needs a website. On that website, you will need to explain that you provide this service. Make sure it's on your homepage. Plus, make sure you have another page about online therapy. On this page, make sure you describe the benefits of online therapy. Advertising is also essential. You can have your ad only show in a specific area. That way, people who are looking for you will find you. Find out where your target audience is and advertise to them. This is where the importance of having a niche comes in. Make sure you know who your ideal client is! Meet Jonathan Van Viegen Husband, Father of 2, Marriage and Family Therapist, Entrepreneur, and Coach, Jonathan Van Viegen, MA, MFT, CCC is the Founder and CEO of the Online Therapist Academy. Jonathan helps therapists all over the world attract new clients and build thriving online practices so they can do more of what they love to do while serving their clients with passion, integrity, and authenticity.   Jonathan built a successful therapy practice in Canada before selling it all to travel full-time with my family. After transforming his struggling online practice into a 6-figure business, he decided to help other therapists do the same. His therapy website is: https://jonathanvanviegen.com/   The Do's of Online Therapy DO your research. Make sure you have the proper licenses to practice. DO have a goal in mind. You can be both a coach and a therapist if that's your plan! DO protect your license. Make sure you operate under the necessary authority.  DO take action. Put one foot in front of the other. You can pay for mentorship – it will be a journey. DO be consistent. Regardless of how you build your practice, get your momentum. “Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.” -Winston Churchill  Getting Momentum Online It took about twelve months for Jonathan to get momentum. Jonathan learned everything himself using webinars and training. Today, Jonathan has three sales calls. People show up to book calls with Jonathan; he doesn't have to go out and find people. It took a lot of work and effort. If it were too easy, then everyone would do it. Online Coaching vs. Online Therapy With therapy, your client will come to you with the content. With coaching, we go to our clients with the content. We are teaching them skills that will help with their daily lives. We aren't supposed to label our clients – why are we labeling how we assist them? Psychotherapy isn't the be-all and end-all intervention for our clients. We can offer people coaching or therapy – you do not need to mix the two. There is no reason that we can't provide both. Meet Jeremy Zug Jeremy grew up in the Pacific Northwest where he discovered his passion for people. He decided to go to college in Chicago to further develop his skills working with people and pursue a degree in counseling. While in Chicago he worked for a group practice as a practice biller and marketing manager. This initiated his desire to pursue learning about the business of private practice, particularly medical billing. He now lives in Michigan with his wife of 3 years. They both are pursuing their passion for helping helpers maintain sustainable and compliant billing practices. In his free time, Jeremy loves reading, fishing, biking, hiking, and camping. Telehealth Claims How can you determine whether your patient's copay will be waived? There are some excellent resources, but the best way to do that right now is to call the insurance companies. You're going to want to say: is telemental health covered on an outpatient basis for this patient? Then, give them the insurance information and the date of birth because that will lead the provider representative to tell you what they have. What we're seeing as a trend is if the patient had telehealth benefits into their benefits before COVID-19, they are covered at one-hundred percent. If they didn't have those benefits, the patients still have copays and deductibles applying through this time. It's confusing for many people, but as providers, we can do the best job we can by being as clear as possible. We want to be as transparent as possible with that. Telehealth is the New Normal Providers can do a good job as far as lobbying with their government officials on telehealth being the new normal. Telemedicine is effective, and you can reach more people. Jeremy knows that insurance companies often get a bad rep, but this has been an enormous agenda item for them for a long time. Please send a letter to your governor, your senator, and congress members to push for it. Telehealth can also make the lives of the private practice owner easier too. Telehealth will make it more convenient to choose your hours, and therapists can even be available for clients who are overseas.  Meet Danielle Blessing Taylor Danielle Blessing Taylor is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist in DC, MD, VA, and PA who has been providing therapy since 2010 and has built her ever-growing private practice which was created in 2015. In addition to specializing in Telehealth, she also specializes in helping individuals, families, and couples to cultivate healthy relationships. She helps people to make sense of their past and create healthy changes for a happier life within themselves and in relationships with others. Telehealth Tips Danielle shows private practice owners how to position the camera at the top of the screen and put their head at the top of the screen. That way, it looks like you're making more eye contact. If the internet goes out, Danielle encourages therapists to restart their computers and update their browsers. Also, clearing the cache in the browser and updating the actual computer system will help with any audio issues. Danielle gives a tips and tricks sheet to her clients for the initial set up, which also explains how to troubleshoot if they have issues. Also, think about where you will be practicing therapy virtually. You need to be comfortable at home in a private space, where nobody can hear you. Do not be in a moving car. Danielle says it's important to know where your clients are. If the client is in a different place, you need to be licensed in that state. Especially in the summer, clients will be on vacation all over the place, and not even realize that it will affect their therapy. Telehealth Is The New Normal Gordon was surprised how smooth the transition was for telehealth. However, some clients did not want to do it. Gordon is seeing 1/3rd of his clients online. At first, telehealth can be uncomfortable. Therapists are used to seeing people in person. It's a little weird not being able to see people from the waist down. So, Danielle has started asking specific questions on her questionnaire. For instance, now, Danielle asks: do you have any physical limitations? Sometimes, you can't even tell if someone is in a wheelchair when you're talking online. Telehealth has become second nature for Danielle. Plus, her clients are so open when they are in the comfort of their own home.   Being transparent… Some of the resources below use affiliate links which simply means we receive a commission if you purchase using the links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for using the links! Clay's Resources Clay Cockrell | Providing Your Services in Unconventional Ways | TPOT 008 Sign-up for the Online Counseling Directory Listen to Clay's Podcast Jonathan's Resources Jonathan Van Viegen | Working Abroad As An Online Therapist and Coach | TPOT 117 Jonathan's Website Jonathan's Facebook Schedule Your Strategy Session with Jonathan  Jeremy's Resources Jeremy Zug | Telehealth and Insurance Best Practices | TPOT 129 Jeremy Zug | Solutions To Insurance Credentialing & Insurance Billing In Private Practice | TPOT Podcast 052 Practice Solutions Practice Solutions on Facebook Practice Solutions on LinkedIn Danielle's Resources Danielle Blessing Taylor | Telehealth Creativity In Private Practice | TPOT 135 Danielle's Website Call Danielle: (202) 759-6107 Email Danielle: DBTaylor@mymfts.com Resources TherapyNotes.com - Use the coupon code "GORDON" and get 2 months free. 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In this episode, Danielle Blessing Taylor reveals her creative avenue for telehealth. Before COVID-19, Danielle was already utilizing telehealth services for her clients. So, COVID-19 wasn't as much of a shock to her therapy business – essentially nothing changed! Danielle describes how subleasing an office can save you loads of money, and she also gives her telehealth tips and tricks. Tune in later as Danielle and I speak about working with couples and high-risk patients virtually. Meet Danielle Blessing Taylor Danielle Blessing Taylor is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist in DC, MD, VA, and PA who has been providing therapy since 2010 and has built her ever-growing private practice which was created in 2015. In addition to specializing in Telehealth, she also specializes in helping individuals, families, and couples to cultivate healthy relationships. She helps people to make sense of their past and create healthy changes for a happier life within themselves and in relationships with others. Starting Your Private Practice Danielle uses her EHR as the base for her practice; it is straightforward. It has everything you need like scheduling, billing, and all of that. At first, Danielle started off having an Excel spreadsheet, and her husband would track how much she was making. It just became a headache. Danielle says to set up your LLC or sole proprietorship to keep it separate from your personal stuff. When tax season comes, it's easier to look at your business credit card and bank statement. Then, write it off from there. Telehealth Tips Danielle shows private practice owners how to position the camera at the top of the screen and put their head at the top of the screen. That way, it looks like you're making more eye contact. If the internet goes out, Danielle encourages therapists to restart their computers and update their browsers. Also, clearing the cache in the browser and updating the actual computer system will help with any audio issues. Danielle gives a tips and tricks sheet to her clients for the initial set up, which also explains how to troubleshoot if they have issues. Also, think about where you will be practicing therapy virtually. You need to be comfortable at home in a private space, where nobody can hear you. Do not be in a moving car. Danielle says it's important to know where your clients are. If the client is in a different place, you need to be licensed in that state. Especially in the summer, clients will be on vacation all over the place, and not even realize that it will affect their therapy. Telehealth Is The New Normal Gordon was surprised how smooth the transition was for telehealth. However, some clients did not want to do it. Gordon is seeing 1/3rd of his clients online. At first, telehealth can be uncomfortable. Therapists are used to seeing people in person. It's a little weird not being able to see people from the waist down. So, Danielle has started asking specific questions on her questionnaire. For instance, now, Danielle asks: do you have any physical limitations? Sometimes, you can't even tell if someone is in a wheelchair when you're talking online. Telehealth has become second nature for Danielle. Plus, her clients are so open when they are in the comfort of their own home. Couples' Work in Telehealth Knowing your client's names is essential. You have to keep addressing each person by name because they won't be able to tell who you are looking at. Couples' work in telehealth can be challenging. Not being able to move around puts you in an interesting position. A therapist can only get so loud. So, Danielle uses telehealth to her advantage. For instance, she will ask one of the partners to go in the other room and calm down. Having another place to cool down in isn't something you can usually do in the office. Higher Risk Clients in Telehealth Danielle says that higher risk clients need someone in person that they can also see. Someone needs to be monitoring this person, especially if they have severe depression. A few of Danielle's clients have been suicidal. She cannot call 911 when she is in a different room than them. So, you have to find the right emergency number to call. Plus, it's essential to have current emergency contact numbers up to date. Seeing an actively suicidal person on telehealth is a liability. Consent Forms Danielle built in her telehealth consent form into her other paperwork. There is a separate section on technology and everything else the client needs to know. There is a clause where Danielle encourages them to be sober during therapy sessions. Also, there are crisis numbers in the forms too. Basically, Danielle adds anything a client should know about telehealth into the paperwork she already needs to give out. Subleasing An Office Danielle blocks off a week every couple of months and rents the office by the hour. It is the same office every time, as long as they have the same rent situation, Danielle will keep renting out that space. Having the same space every time she speaks with clients helps them feel more comfortable and familiar with telehealth. Plus, it helps have a balance between in-person practice and telehealth. Essentially, Danielle has created a hybrid practice. Being transparent… Some of the resources below use affiliate links which simply means we receive a commission if you purchase using the links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for using the links! 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Josh welcomes Rob Curwen to the Theater! • Is it really already March? This year is flying by. (I wonder if that means I’m having lots of fun.) I can for sure tell you that I had fun talking to this week’s guest, Rob Curwen, LMFT. Rob is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist and is certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy. He and his wife, Summer (who was a guest on the show last season), founded HopeTree Counseling, LLC which is located in Franklin, Tennessee. HopeTree Counseling provides individual counseling for children, teens and adults as well as counseling for couples and families.   If you’d like to see Rob as a client, you can find him at https://www.hopetreecounseling.com.   If you’d like to make a donation to help people in Nashville affected by the tornado of March 3, 2020, please visit https://www.cfmt.org/story/middle-tennessee-emergency-response-fund/.  • Time Codes! Get to know Rob - 02:45 Movie Talk - 55:44 What have you learned from your clients? - 01:23:45 What’s something you do to take care of yourself? - 01:27:03 The Wrap Up - 01:30:19 • If you live in Tennessee and are interested in seeing Josh as a client, you can find him at www.mountsperocounseling.com. • Find Therapist Theater at: email: therapisttheater@gmail.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/therapistTHTR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapisttheater Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TherapyTheater  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkh8_YV0CHyhbkYDfCzOMiA • • • • • • • • • Music from https://filmmusic.io “Screensaver” by Kevin Macleod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) • Music from https://filmmusic.io “Scheming Weasel (faster version)” by Kevin Macleod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Everyday 87% of the population lives under some kind of stress. Studies show that the average teen of today has the stress and anxiety level of a psychiatric patient in the 1950’s. 49 percent of high school students reported feeling “a great deal of stress” on a daily basis. What can we do about this? How can we help our children and ourselves? ----more----Our expert teen guest, Brian Chao, is a student at the University of Pennsylvania. He previously attended Mira Costa High School and is from Manhattan Beach, CA. He is currently studying Cognitive Science and is very interested in pursuing a potential career in clinical psychology, experimental psychology, or mental health policy. He is currently involved in multiple mental wellness organizations at Penn. My guest co-host, Anna Pirkl, began her journey in 2005 into the field of helping professionals as a volunteer for Free Arts for Abused Children. She now specializes in addiction and recovery work, complex trauma, and anxiety.   She’s a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist.   Her overall approach is grounded in Humanistic philosophy. ................................................................................................................................................. Click on this link https://goo.gl/Hx92H1 to get my Amazon #1 Bestselling book titled “Your Amazing Itty Bitty™ Family Leadership Book: 15 Simple Tips Successful Companies Use That Families Can Implement At Home” Go to www.ParentPumpRadio.com to leave your questions, comments, and suggestions for future shows.  Be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed so you will be automatically notified of new shows.  #HowcanIbeabetterparent #whatshouldIavoidtobeabetterparent #consciousparenting #howcanIcommunicatewithmychildren  #happyfamily #harmoniousfamily, #parentpumpradio #integrativeminds #Jacquelinetdhuynh #Jacquelinehuynh #BrianChao #AnnaPirkl #LearningfromStress #TeenageStress

Could there be another reason why you may be suffering from obesity, addiction or other health-related diseases? How much does your childhood experiences affect your adult outcome? What does neuroscience say about your level of life success compared to others? The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACEs) is a retrospective and prospective study of over 17,000 adults matching their health status and well being against childhood abuse and household dysfunction. Be shocked, inspired and really committed to taking action to make that change for yourself and your family with new knowledge and expansion of awareness after listening to our show.----more---- Our 1st guest, Anna Pirkl, began her journey in 2005 into the field of helping professionals as a volunteer for Free Arts for Abused Children. She now specializes in addiction and recovery work, complex trauma, and anxiety.   She’s a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist.   Her overall approach is grounded in Humanistic philosophy. Our 2nd guest, Brian Chao, is heading into his junior year at the University of Pennsylvania. He previously attended Mira Costa High School and is from Manhattan Beach, CA. He is currently studying Cognitive Science and is very interested in pursuing a potential career in clinical psychology, experimental psychology, or mental health policy. He is currently involved in multiple mental wellness organizations at Penn. ACE Study Preview: https://goo.gl/ZAuUaf Take the ACE Quiz: https://goo.gl/oQNQpt Nadine Burke Harris talk: https://goo.gl/Q6Uksf TedTalk: Stop Childhood Adversity https://goo.gl/KQzHHp David Foster "This is Water” speech: https://goo.gl/XQhRTa "This is Water" PDF: https://goo.gl/fHjcDy …………………………………………………………………………………………………………Join us in our "HARMONIOUS FAMILY BLUEPRINT: The On-line 3-Month Program That Will Forever Change Your Family”. You will learn how to create a system and foundation that will bring more harmony, happiness, and excitement as well as instill boundaries, balance, and values to the family unit. Email us at Info@IntegrativeMinds.com for a private complimentary interview. Go to www.ParentPumpRadio.com to leave your questions, comments, and suggestions for future shows.  Be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed so you will be automatically notified of new shows. #childhoodtrauma #childhoodabuse #householddysfunction #adversechildhoodexperience #ACE #obesity #adiction #annapirkl #brianchao  #harmoniousfamily, #parentpumpradio #integrativeminds #Jacquelinetdhuynh #Jacquelinehuynh

Anna Pirkl is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, CCAPP RADT-1 and Registered Art Therapist. In 2005 she began her journey into the field of helping professionals as a volunteer for Free Arts for Abused Children. She now specializes in addiction and recovery work, complex trauma, and anxiety.  Anna uses a variety of therapeutic tools and approaches to assist her clients, such as Mindfulness Practices, Cognitive Behavioral, Educational and Psychodynamic. Anna’s overall approach is grounded in a Humanistic philosophy.----more---- Anna Pirkl, M.A., LMFT (BBS # 89201), ATR, CCAPP: RADT-1 2100 N Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 27, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (323) 642-8408 Email:annanpirkl@gmail.com    http://www.oneheartcounselingcenter.com/ Children’s books on Bullying:  http://www.oneheartcounselingcenter.com/resources/ Resources and information on Bullying: http://www.southbayfamiliesconnected.org/help-kid-cope-with-bullying School-Based solutions to Bullying:  http://www.challengeday.org/ Beach Cities Prevention Community Council Meetings http://www.southbayfamiliesconnected.org/events/2016/2/24/beach-cities-prevention-community-council-meeting Resource for Understanding and building Teenage Girl’s Self Esteem Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls Paperback by Mary Pipher --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us in our "HARMONIOUS FAMILY BLUEPRINT: The On-line 3-Month Program That Will Forever Change Your Family”. You will learn how to create a system and foundation that will bring more harmony, happiness, and excitement as well as instill boundaries, balance, and values to the family unit. Email us atInfo@IntegrativeMinds.com for a private complimentary interview. Click on this link https://goo.gl/Hx92H1 to get my Amazon #1 Bestselling book titled “Your Amazing Itty Bitty™ Family Leadership Book: 15 Simple Tips Successful Companies Use That Families Can Implement At Home” Go to www.ParentPumpRadio.com to leave your questions, comments, and suggestions for future shows.  #happyfamily #harmoniousfamily, #parentpumpradio #integrativeminds #Jacquelinetdhuynh #Jacquelinehuynh #annapirkl #fortifyingchildrenagainstbullying #cyberbullysafety

Jenny graduated from Southwestern Christian University in Bethany, OK with a Bachelors in Human and Family Services. In 2012, she obtained Master of Science in Counseling degree from Mid-America Christian University, in Oklahoma City, OK. Jenny has worked in the mental health field for 8 years and is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT).She has experience working with couples, therapeutic foster children and families, eating disordered patients in higher levels of care within individual and group settings, as well as individuals within the Mental Health Court system. Areas of interest include: shame/guilt, depression, anxiety, premarital counseling, relational and marital concerns, eating disorders, perfectionism, communication skills/assertiveness training, conflict management, and Christian counseling. She has completed Gottman Level 1 training for the Gottman Method Couples Therapy Certification and is a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator. Jenny is also a Psychological Type Practitioner, assisting clients in identifying their best-fit psychological type (temperament).The intended purpose is for the client to increase awareness of why they do what they do, identification of their core needs, how they interact, and what they need from others. Jenny educates clients on how the information they receive can be integrated and applied in various situations and relationships in their life.You can learn more about her services at http://www.restore-bh.comSharpen the Hustle with Jesse Millerhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/sharpen-the-hustle/

Jenny graduated from Southwestern Christian University in Bethany, OK with a Bachelors in Human and Family Services. In 2012, she obtained Master of Science in Counseling degree from Mid-America Christian University, in Oklahoma City, OK. Jenny has worked in the mental health field for 8 years and is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT).She has experience working with couples, therapeutic foster children and families, eating disordered patients in higher levels of care within individual and group settings, as well as individuals within the Mental Health Court system. Areas of interest include: shame/guilt, depression, anxiety, premarital counseling, relational and marital concerns, eating disorders, perfectionism, communication skills/assertiveness training, conflict management, and Christian counseling. She has completed Gottman Level 1 training for the Gottman Method Couples Therapy Certification and is a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator. Jenny is also a Psychological Type Practitioner, assisting clients in identifying their best-fit psychological type (temperament).The intended purpose is for the client to increase awareness of why they do what they do, identification of their core needs, how they interact, and what they need from others. Jenny educates clients on how the information they receive can be integrated and applied in various situations and relationships in their life.You can learn more about her services at http://www.restore-bh.comSharpen the Hustle with Jesse Millerhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/sharpen-the-hustle/