Podcasts about productive therapist

Today's session highlights important questions to ask for solo or group practices about hiring an intake coordinator. Is this a smart move for your practice? Let's dive into this topic and discuss barometers by which to measure and consider if an intake coordinator makes sense for your practice right now.Our Featured GuestUriah GuilfordUriah Guilford is a group practice owner based in northern California. He also owns Productive Therapist, which provides virtual assistants and intake coordinators for therapy practices. Uriah has been a group practice owner since 2015 and has a lot of wisdom to share about the journey to hire and train an intake coordinator. We cover all the bases on this topic, including if hiring an intake coordinator makes sense for your practice and the most common responsibilities of an intake coordinator that can help you reclaim valuable hours in your day. We also cover data privacy, how an intake coordinator should handle this, and the top mistakes clinicians make in hiring for this role. We wrap up with the metrics in determining when an intake coordinator is a great fit for your practice. Productive TherapistYou'll Learn:The purpose and role of an intake coordinatorTrends in intake processes—what works best?Too many options confuse and overwhelm people looking for therapy.Is it time for me to hire an intake coordinator? How do I know? (Take Uriah's quiz to find out!)How an intake coordinator can help you grow your practiceUriah's opinion on the importance of an intake coordinator: “Your Intake Coordinator is the MVP of your practice.”Understanding when to delegate to your intake coordinatorUriah's journey of letting go and transitioning responsibilities to his intake coordinatorTop responsibilities of an intake coordinatorConsiderations about data privacy for your practice and your intake coordinatorSolutions when your intake coordinator is sick or away on vacationUriah's advice on hiring (and retaining) intake coordinators for growing practicesTop mistakes therapists make in hiring an intake coordinatorImportant considerations in training an intake coordinatorSolid metrics to determine if an intake coordinator is right for youUriah's course, The Intake Coordinator Starter Pack: Find the course here and use the discount code “STC” for 25% off!Resources:Interested in becoming part of our affiliate program? Learn more!Want to launch your online course?Please check out our free 7-Day Course Creator Starter Kit for Therapists at https://sellingthecouch.com/coursekit.If you are a seasoned therapist who wants to move from clinical to online course income, we have a specific mastermind for you. We meet together to build, grow, and scale our online courses. You can learn more at https://sellingthecouch.com/mastermind.Mentioned in this episode:STC Elite STC Elite, our mastermind for therapists creating their first online courses, is open for enrollment. If you've been thinking about creating an online course and have been a fan of the STC podcast and are looking to launch your online course in a...

Is your client intake process holding you back from getting more therapy clients? In this episode of The Group Practice Exchange Podcast, I'm diving into the all-important topic of how to get more therapy clients with my guest, Uriah Guilford from The Productive Therapist. We're zeroing in on what's often the biggest roadblock for practices: an inefficient client intake process. If therapy clients are struggling to book appointments or connect with your practice, this episode is for you. Uriah and I share strategies to simplify your client intake process, making it easier for clients to get started and for your team to deliver a seamless experience. We also discuss how optimizing your client intake process is not only how to get more therapy clients, but can lead to a more efficient admin team, happier therapists, and ultimately, a thriving practice. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: Why people drop off during the client intake process—and how to get more therapy clients by fixing this common issue. The dangers of overwhelming potential therapy clients with too many contact options and how to simplify for better results. How tracking metrics can transform your client intake process and help you make smarter decisions for your practice. How to leverage AI and other tools to streamline the client intake process and create a stress-free experience for therapy clients. Real-world lessons from Uriah's “secret shopping” of other practices—discover what works (and what doesn't) to improve your client intake process. Your client intake process is the foundation of how therapy clients first experience your practice. If it's overly complicated or inefficient, you risk losing clients before they ever get through the door.  Uriah shares practical advice on how to get more therapy clients by ensuring your client intake process is streamlined, user-friendly, and designed to convert inquiries into scheduled appointments.   LINKS: Need extra support? Join The Exchange, a membership community just for group practice owners.  The Group Practice Exchange Programs + Courses The Accountability Equation™ Quiz The Accountability Equation Book Group Practice Forecasting Support GPT   CONNECT WITH MAUREEN WERRBACH & THE GROUP PRACTICE EXCHANGE: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   CONNECT WITH URIAH GUILFORD: Website Facebook Instagram Intake Accelerator - use the code TGPE25 to get 25% off!   SPONSORS: TherapyNotes: An EHR software that helps behavioral health professionals manage their practice with confidence and efficiency. Go to therapynotes.com/r/thegrouppracticeexchange for two free months!  GreenOak Accounting: An accounting firm that specializes in working with group practices. Mention TGPE to get $100 off your first month!  

Sign up for the FREE Masterclass- How to Build a 7-Figure Group Practice → https://mccancemethod.com/webinar-free-masterclass-from-solo-to-superteam/ In this episode, Uriah Guilford, founder of The Productive Therapist and a business coach for mental health professionals, shares how therapists can optimize their intake process to convert more leads into clients. Uriah explains the power of outsourcing, quick response strategies, and simplifying client onboarding. He also explores the growing role of AI and automation in therapy practices, offering practical solutions to help therapists increase efficiency and grow their businesses.Make sure to bring your paper and pen because this episode is full of actionable tips!Here are some key points in this episode:[2:13] Uriah's journey from therapist to founder of The Productive Therapist[3:54] Why hiring a virtual assistant helps practices grow faster[7:07] How to create a quick response strategy to convert leads into clients[10:51] Simplifying your contact form to remove friction for potential clients[13:39] Why online scheduling increases conversion rates[18:54] The future of AI in therapy Links From the Episode:Intake Accelerator Course use code METHOD and get 25% off: https://productivetherapist.com/intake-accelerator/ Here is the janeapp link for one free month on us! https://jane.app/?utm_medium=ambassador&utm_source=jane&utm_campaign=nicole%20mccance&utm_content=podcast Use COUPON: mccance1moScheduleOnce by OnceHub: https://oncehub.comAcuity Scheduling: https://acuityscheduling.comTalkspace https://www.talkspace.com/WellReceived https://www.wellreceived.com/Phone.com https://www.phone.com/Websites:The Productive Therapist: https://productivetherapist.comInTune Family Counseling: https://www.intunefamily.com/  Subscribe to Uriah's newsletter: https://productivetherapist.com/subscribe/ Social media links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/productivetherapistFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/productivetherapFollow 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/

In this episode of the Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Uriah Guilford, a therapist and entrepreneur, to discuss how he successfully manages a thriving therapy business while enjoying extensive travel. Uriah shares his journey from the early days of struggling to take vacations as a solo practitioner to creating multiple streams of income that allow him the freedom to travel the world.  Uriah and I dive into essential strategies like building a team, creating systems, and leveraging passive income to ensure business continuity even while on the road. Uriah also shares a fun anecdote about making money while enjoying Disneyland, highlighting the joys of truly automated income. This episode is packed with actionable tips for any therapist looking to achieve financial and time freedom while exploring the world. Key Points: The Importance of Passive Income: Uriah emphasizes the need for creating products or services that aren't solely dependent on your presence, such as courses or membership programs. Building and Empowering a Team: He discusses the value of delegating tasks to a competent team to maintain business operations while traveling. Creating and Documenting Systems: Detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) are crucial for ensuring that your team can handle tasks efficiently in your absence. Trusting Your Systems and Team: Uriah talks about the importance of actually stepping away from your business to enjoy the freedom you've worked hard to create. About Uriah Guilford:  Uriah Guilford is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a group practice owner and the creator of Productive Therapist, a virtual assistant company that serves therapists in private practice. He is a technology nerd, a minimalist travel packer, a rock drummer and business development enthusiast. Websites: https://productivetherapist.com/ & https://www.intunefamily.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/productivetherap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/productivetherapist/?hl=en     Sponsored by Berries: I love using AI in my private practice, but HIPAA is a huge concern when I'm writing my progress notes!!  I've been using Berries.icu to write my notes and I can't believe how easy it is to use! Click the link here and use coupon code: 50FromKym and write notes for free!   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym   The Traveling Therapist Membership: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/travelingtherapistmembership   Revolutionize Your Private Practice with AI Course: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/ai   Signup to learn more about life as Traveling Therapist: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/l2v7c3   The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/   Bill Like A Boss Insurance Billing Community: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/blab   Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcast | Stitcher | Amazon |  Castbox

Having your practice's procedures and policies organized and easily accessible is vital to scaling your practice in a healthy way. It's also vital to being able to take a real vacation! Are you finding yourself drowning under mountains of documents?  Or are you just not sure where to start with creating a knowledge base for your practice? I'm super excited to share with you the life-changing tool we use at Productive Therapist to create a simple, solid company knowledge base! Join me, Uriah Guilford, as I chat with Mike Bandar of Waybook about this brilliant tool for scaling your practice.  Click to listen now!

With Q4 2024 approaching, it's a busy time for retail. Stay organized with a to-do list and sometimes share my crossed-off tasks online. Good We often discuss tools like Productive Therapist's updated "Magic Script" in our Weekly Office Hours.

Mastering Delegation: A Guide for Therapy Practice OwnersThis episode of 'Therapy for Your Money' features host Julie Herres and guest Uriah Guilford discussing the importance of efficiency, delegation, and reducing stress for therapy practice owners. Uriah, a group practice owner and the founder of Productive Therapist shares his personal mission of making work and life easier and more fun. He introduces a five-step process for successful delegation: 1) Create a clear goal, 2) Create a written procedure (SOP), 3) Do effective training, 4) Give clear feedback, and 5) Maintain good accountability. Throughout the conversation, both speakers emphasize the significance of delegated tasks to prevent burnout, improve business efficiency, and ensure practice profitability.Show Highlights00:00 Welcome to Therapy for Your Money: Introducing the Host and the Mission00:47 Efficiency and Delegation: A Conversation with Uriah Guilford04:03 The Art of Delegation: Uriah's Mini Manifesto and the Importance of Team Building07:03 Breaking Down the Steps to Successful Delegation11:24 Exploring the First Step of Delegation: Setting Clear Goals14:49 Creating SOPs: The Foundation of Effective Delegation19:17 The Importance of Training in the Delegation Process21:30 Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Training22:13 Introducing Therapy Intake Pro: A Game-Changer for Training23:10 The Art of Feedback: Navigating the Delicate Balance25:48 Celebrating Success: The Power of Positive Feedback26:54 The Magic of Mini Awards: Boosting Morale and Recognition30:14 The Final Frontier: Accountability in Delegation37:06 Discovering the Best Business and Productivity BooksGuest LinksProfit First for Therapists: https://amzn.to/3V9Eax3Feel Good productivity: https://amzn.to/425rxoh SOP tool: www.waybook.comThe Magic Call Script: https://productivetherapist.com/magic/ Links and ResourcesGreenOak Accounting - www.GreenOakAccounting.comTherapy For Your Money Podcast - www.TherapyForYourMoney.comProfit First for Therapists - www.ProfitFirstForTherapists.comProfit First Academy - www.ProfitFirstForTherapists.com/AcademyPodcast Production and Show Notes by Course Creation StudioGet our free KPI tracker to see how you practice measures up to others in the industry! www.therapyforyourmoney.com/kpi

You became a therapist for a purpose: to help people. But often the pressures of running and growing a business, combined with the necessarily business of life, can lead to exhaustion and burnout. How can you grow your business in a healthy way and avoid burnout? Join me, Uriah Guilford, as I chat with former Productive Therapist member, Jamal Jones, about practical ways you can become a purpose-driven therapist. Click to listen now!

You became a therapist for a purpose: to help people. But often the pressures of running and growing a business, combined with the necessarily business of life, can lead to exhaustion and burnout. How can you grow your business in a healthy way and avoid burnout? Join me, Uriah Guilford, as I chat with former Productive Therapist member, Jamal Jones, about practical ways you can become a purpose-driven therapist. Click to listen now!

Brent sits down with Uriah Guilford to talk about The 3 Pillars of a Productive Therapist. This episode will help listeners learn how to grow their group practice, while working 10 hours less every week using the Productive Practice System.LINKS for GuestUriah's Book!

In this episode Whitney Owens from Whitney Owens Consulting answers a few questions from Uriah about productivity, business, success and favorite bands. Find out more about Whitney and her services at https://www.whitneyowens.com/ Find out more about Productive Therapist and our services at https://productivetherapist.com/

In this episode Julie Herres from GreenOak Accounting answers a few questions from Uriah about productivity, business, success and favorite bands. Find out more about Julie and her services at https://www.greenoakaccounting.com/ Find out more about Productive Therapist and our services at https://productivetherapist.com/

In this episode David Frank from Turning Point Financial Life Planning answers a few questions from Uriah about productivity, business, success and favorite bands. Find out more about David and his services at https://turningpointhq.com/ Find out more about Productive Therapist and our services at https://productivetherapist.com/

In this episode Dawn Gabriel from Soul Care For Therapists answers a few questions from Uriah about productivity, business, success and favorite bands. Find out more about Dawn and her services at https://faithfringes.com/ Find out more about Productive Therapist and our services at https://productivetherapist.com/

In this episode Christy Pennison from Inspiring Possible answers a few questions from Uriah about productivity, business, success and favorite bands. Find out more about Christy and her services at https://christypennison.com/ Find out more about Productive Therapist and our services at https://productivetherapist.com/

In this episode Mary Cravets from Simply Get Clients answers a few questions from Uriah about productivity, business, success and favorite bands. Find out more about Mary and her services at https://simplygetclients.com/ Find out more about Productive Therapist and our services at https://productivetherapist.com/

In this episode Lindsay Keisman from Leading Your Practice answers a few questions from Uriah about productivity, business, success and favorite bands. Find out more about Lindsay and her services at https://leadingyourpractice.com/ Find out more about Productive Therapist and our services at https://productivetherapist.com/

In this episode Carrie Haynes from The Art Of Groups answers a few questions from Uriah about productivity, business, success and favorite bands. Find out more about Carrie and her services at https://www.artofgroups.com/ Find out more about Productive Therapist and our services at https://productivetherapist.com/

In this episode Michael Diettrich-Chastain from Arc Integrated answers a few questions from Uriah about productivity, business, success and favorite bands. Find out more about Michael and his services at https://www.arcintegrated.com/ Find out more about Productive Therapist and our services at https://productivetherapist.com/

In this week's episode of The Private Practice Elevation Podcast, you're going to learn 3 simple ways you can get more clients from your website.    In today's digital age, having an effective and well-designed website is crucial for any private practice to attract and retain clients.    A website serves as an online storefront, and it is the first point of contact for many potential clients.    However, simply having a website is not enough - it needs to be optimized for conversions and designed to meet the needs and expectations of your target audience.    In this conversation with my friend, Uriah Guilford from The Productive Therapist, we'll share three tips that can help you get more clients from your website.    Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your existing therapy website, these tips will provide you with practical strategies that you can implement right away. In This Episode, You'll Learn: What is conversion optimization and why is it important The importance of having a clear and concise headline, especially on your homepage The 4 types of headlines (with examples!) you can use to create more engagement with website visitors and get them to read the rest of your pages The role of compelling call-to-actions in converting visitors into clients and how to design an effective call-to-action section on your website pages How to balance SEO and compelling copywriting General website design tips to help you get more clients from your website The importance of tracking what works best with your ideal clients and how people prefer to get started with you and your practice About Uriah Guilford Uriah Guilford is an LMFT, a group practice owner and the creator of Productive Therapist, a virtual assistant company that serves therapists in private practice. He is a technology nerd, a minimalist travel packer, a rock drummer and business development enthusiast.  

We spent a weekend on a men's retreat in Las Vegas, NV at the home of Ernesto Segismundo with Uriah Guilford and Connor McClenahan-all therapists and business owners. Our goal was to connect, help each other with business ideas, and have fun! While we were there we recorded this episode around the table. We talked about how we, as men, take care of ourselves, connect with others, and be vulnerable. It was lively dialogue that we hope gives you insight and encourages you - whether you're a man or a woman, a therapist or not. This is the first of two parts. Ernesto Segismundo is an LMFT and owner of CAV Family Therapy (www.cavfamilytherapy.com), a group practice with locations in California in Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Murrieta, as well as in Nevada. Ernesto lives in Las Vegas and started CAV Academy (www.cavacademy.com), a business that hosts summits, retreats, and getaways for mental health professionals in locations across the country as well as internationally. Ernesto's Social Media: FB: @ernesto.segismundo.9 Website: www.therapistretreats.com (Coming soon!) Connor McClenahan is a PsyD in Los Angeles, CA and is the owner of Here Counseling (www.herecounseling.com), a group practice with offices in LA and Pasadena. Connor is also developing a workbook called "A Therapist's Guide To Digital Marketing" to help therapists build a clear marketing strategy to grow their practice (www.connormcclenahan.com). Connor's Social Media: Instagram: @herecounseling Instagram: @connor.the.therapist Uriah Guilford is an LMFT in Santa Rosa, CA. He has over 20 years of counseling experience and is the owner of InTune Family Counseling (www.intunefamily.com). Uriah is also the founder of Productive Therapist, a service for group practices that specializes in virtual assistants to help you organize, delegate, and save time. Uriah's Social Media: Instagram: @productivetherapist Website: www.Productivetherapist.com ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast *Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network* https://psychcraftnetwork.com/

We spent a weekend on a men's retreat in Las Vegas, NV at the home of Ernesto Segismundo with Uriah Guilford and Connor McClenahan-all therapists and business owners. Our goal was to connect, help each other with business ideas, and have fun! While we were there we recorded this episode around the table. We talked about how we, as men, take care of ourselves, connect with others, and be vulnerable. It was lively dialogue that we hope gives you insight and encourages you - whether you're a man or a woman, a therapist or not. This is the first of two parts. Ernesto Segismundo is an LMFT and owner of CAV Family Therapy (www.cavfamilytherapy.com), a group practice with locations in California in Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Murrieta, as well as in Nevada. Ernesto lives in Las Vegas and started CAV Academy (www.cavacademy.com), a business that hosts summits, retreats, and getaways for mental health professionals in locations across the country as well as internationally. Ernesto's Social Media: FB: @ernesto.segismundo.9 Website: www.therapistretreats.com (Coming soon!) Connor McClenahan is a PsyD in Los Angeles, CA and is the owner of Here Counseling (www.herecounseling.com), a group practice with offices in LA and Pasadena. Connor is also developing a workbook called "A Therapist's Guide To Digital Marketing" to help therapists build a clear marketing strategy to grow their practice (www.connormcclenahan.com). Connor's Social Media: Instagram: @herecounseling Instagram: @connor.the.therapist Uriah Guilford is an LMFT in Santa Rosa, CA. He has over 20 years of counseling experience and is the owner of InTune Family Counseling (www.intunefamily.com). Uriah is also the founder of Productive Therapist, a service for group practices that specializes in virtual assistants to help you organize, delegate, and save time. Uriah's Social Media: Instagram: @productivetherapist Website: www.Productivetherapist.com ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast *Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network* https://psychcraftnetwork.com/

Uriah Guilford, founder of Productive Therapist, shares his best tips to increase productivity and work smarter not harder. Many of us have a vision of success but aren't quite sure what to do once we reach our initial goals. Uriah's practical approach to scaling, streamlining, and growth is both practical and exciting.  Uriah Guilford is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a group practice owner and the creator of Productive Therapist, a virtual assistant company that serves therapists in private practice. He is a technology nerd, a minimalist travel packer, a rock drummer, and business development enthusiast. OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Uriah's free Productive Therapist membership provides access to our course library, private community and juicy weekly email. Everything we do is focused on productivity and outsourcing. Basically, helping you get more done, so you can have more fun. Check it out here.Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

As a busy therapist in private practice, the number one challenge you likely face is stress and overwhelm from overworking. Delegating some tasks to a virtual assistant or a co-worker can help free up time, but you may find yourself micromanaging. Working on creating solid systems and stepping back is a process, but it's worth the investment. "Delegation is the biggest lever to growth." Today's guest Uriah Guilford is the mastermind behind Productive Therapist and a business owner that provides world-class virtual assistants to busy therapists and private practice owners. He is a technology enthusiast, productivity nerd, and the creator and host of the Productive Therapist Podcast. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How can a virtual assistant help a small business operate and grow? 2. What are the top delegation mistakes that business owners can avoid? 3. How can therapists build a business that runs without them? Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.comSponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Use code wellness1mo for a one-month grace period on your new Jane account.

As a busy therapist in private practice, the number one challenge you likely face is stress and overwhelm from overworking. Delegating some tasks to a virtual assistant or a co-worker can help free up time, but you may find yourself micromanaging. Working on creating solid systems and stepping back is a process, but it's worth the investment. "Delegation is the biggest lever to growth." Today's guest Uriah Guilford is the mastermind behind Productive Therapist and a business owner that provides world-class virtual assistants to busy therapists and private practice owners. He is a technology enthusiast, productivity nerd, and the creator and host of the Productive Therapist Podcast. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How can a virtual assistant help a small business operate and grow? 2. What are the top delegation mistakes that business owners can avoid? 3. How can therapists build a business that runs without them? Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

Group practice owners have a lot on their plates. How do you know when you need a VA? Is it really possible to hand off intake calls & admin...and still grow? How do you know when to switch from a VA to an in-house intake coordinator? Join me as I chat with Danielle Kepler, former Productive Therapist member and creator of Be Your Own Biller, as we answer these questions and more. Click to listen now!

Outsourcing is such an important part of small business growth and development. Think of it like this: "I'd rather work an extra hour each week so I don't have to mow my own lawn." Outsourcing for business is more or less the same concept. In this episode, I talk with Uriah Guilford, creator and owner of The Productive Therapist, and an expert in outsourcing business tasks to make private practice life easier and more enjoyable. When we're able to step away from the things we don't enjoy doing or don't want to do, it allows us to focus on the things we're passionate about and the things that actually bring in money. It's really hard to scale, grow, or even have clarity over your vision when you're working in your business all of the time. Here are things you probably no longer want to do but you may feel like you have to: Answering calls Responding to emails Spending hours on the phone with insurance companies Social media posting and engagement Handling email marketing Web design, edits, updates Once you're starting to get busier, being able to hire support staff can help your business take off, which allows you to step away from things you don't love doing or don't know how to do. When we start thinking about outsourcing, these are the thoughts that usually come up: "I can't relinquish control over my day-to-day." "No one can do it as good as I can." "I don't have the money." "Who am I to hire help?" More about Uriah: Uriah Guilford, LMFT is a group practice owner and the mastermind behind Productive Therapist, a business that provides world-class virtual assistants to busy therapists in private practice. He is a technology enthusiast, productivity nerd, and a pretty rad drummer. He is a productivity coach for therapists and also the creator and host of the Productive Therapist podcast. Uriah is always searching for creative ways to provide counseling to youth and families as well as help therapists get more done so they can have more fun.  Grab Free access to Uriah's https://productivetherapist.teachable.com/p/7-day-email-transformation-challenge (7-Day Email Transformation Challenge) course here. -------------------------------------------------------

Hey Group Practice listeners! New podcast episode out today! In this episode, you're getting a clip from this month's expert training in the Exchange Membership where Uriah Guilford of The Productive Therapist walks us through what you need to get admin support set up as a small group practice. In this episode we cover: What admin support can offer you as you grow How & why to admit you need help Calculating the value of your time This episode is sponsored by TherapyNotes. TherapyNotes is an EHR software that helps behavioral health professionals manage their practice with confidence and efficiency. I use TherapyNotes in my own group practice and love its amazing support team, billing features, and scheduling capabilities. It serves us well as a large group practice owner. Do you ever wish for a financial therapist who could relieve you from the last few months' bookkeeping, talk you off the edge when you're running into issues with Quickbooks, or help you work through a profit plan for growth? GreenOak Accounting does just that! GreenOak Accounting is an accounting firm that specializes in working with group practices. Their value goes WAY beyond bookkeeping; they can help you get on track for financial success. Schedule a free consultation by going to http://greenoakaccounting.com/tgpe

Uriah Guilford is a group practice owner and the owner of the productive therapist a virtual assistant company. Uriah is a counselor that has created lots of side hustles. He has tried creating e-books, online courses, group counseling, consultation, and more. To check out Uriah's company productive therapist follow the link https://productivetherapist.com/Key items that were discussed in the podcast interview:Try to face the fear of putting your product out there. This means that you will more than likely have a fear. Such as fear of judgment or fear that your product is not good enough. Try to overcome this by putting your product out to the world and knowing that you will always have space to work on it.Join a group of peers that can help you along the way. This can include creating a mastermind group or joining something similar. Use this space to explore your ideas and receive constructive feedback.Invest in yourself.Expect to make mistakes.Guilford Counseling: https://guilfordfamilycounseling.com/santa-rosa-teen-counselor-uriah-guilford/Productive Therapist: https://productivetherapist.com/Are you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an affordable price:https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=267474&brand=fiverrhybridAre you ready to launch your own course?Use teachable. It's a platform that I'm an affiliate for. I use and continue to trust them.https://teachable.sjv.io/c/2939662/998787/12646Are you searching for an EHR system to hold your medical records, schedule client appointments, manage insurance and billing, and more?Go with Simple Practice. I'm an affiliate and hands down support the platform. Follow the link below to get started with them.https://www.simplepractice.com/?p=7df8188b5bDoes your counseling practice have a phone system?If you are needing a phone system for your counseling practice, I recommend All Call Technologies. Click the link below, share that “Juan Santos with Santos Counseling PLLC” referred you.https://www.allcalltechnologies.com/psychAre you interested in starting a podcast?I use and trust Buzzsprout. I am an affiliate and have enjoyed the platform. It is easy to use and comes with lots of supportive internal tools to make the podcast process easy.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1031693Do you have a website for your counseling practice?I like Bluehost and can provide you with an affiliate link as an affiliate of theirs.https://www.bluehost.com/track/jbsantos/Thank you for listening.Please leave a wonderful review and subscribe. Visit http://acounselorsjourney.com/be-a-guest/Watch the episode on the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpH3QleIl-DNDklzoNSvbTAVisit the website: http://acounselorsjourney.com/Visit the website:santoscounseling.com/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juansantos)

As we start the new year, I will give you some ideas around setting priorities and goals; it's a topic that I tackle at the beginning of every year. First, I talk about the importance of having a planner that uses good old-fashioned pen and paper. When we write things down, we tend to process that information differently. Plus, I talk about what exactly is a brain dump and how it can help you find clarity in your private practice. Later, I chat about the importance of knowing your numbers, getting your systems and processes cleaned up, and finding community on your journey. Why You Need A Paper Planner One of the things that I've been doing this past week is going through my planner. Writing things down in a planner rather than typing them out on our phones allows us to process information differently. It forces us to slow down, think, and process what is going on in our minds. There's that brain-hand connection that is made; if you write something out, you have a way of remembering it and processing it differently. That's why I love to use a paper-based planner. Overall, it helps me stay productive and organized. I use The Full Focus Planner. Check it out here: www.practiceoftherapy.com/fullfocusplanner. Start 2022 With A Brain Dump It's essential to write things down and think about the new year on paper. I like doing something called a brain dump, which is just really getting a sheet of paper, planner, or notebook. Then, write down everything that comes to mind that you want to accomplish, things that you're thinking about, and tasks that you want to do. It gets everything out of your brain onto the paper. The Full Focus Planner has something called Your Big Daily Three. You fill out the three most important things you want to accomplish for that day. Overall, a brain dump is a great way to set your priorities for the new year. Financial Deep Dive To Know Your Numbers One of the things that you've heard from me a good bit over this last year is the importance of knowing your numbers. If you're going to be successful in your business and your practice, you need to know your numbers. You need to understand how the money is flowing through your business and through what you do day in and day out. Doing a deep financial dive at the beginning of the year can give you a baseline for where you are now. Then, you can think about where you want to get to with your finances. I use QuickBooks to manage the finances of my practice. Make sure you know where your best income sources are coming from for the year. Plus, you'll want to know where you are falling behind. For instance, I discovered that we haven't been collecting all of our copays; it's something that we need to fix for the new year. A deep financial dive will help you find where your money leaks are. Finding Community On Your Private Practice Journey When we start getting isolated from folks, we lose a sense of community and support from others. Finding a community will help you get clear around your goals for your practice. Having a community and a group of trusted colleagues to bounce things off of goes a long way in helping you have some clarity. Plus, it will help you have some accountability with accomplishing goals and keeping straight with your priorities. I encourage you to find a community within your practice and daily life. A focus group is a great way to find community. That way, you can learn from others and bounce ideas off of each other. Fix Your Systems and Processes This Year Look at how you can fix your systems and processes. It's time to get rid of the deadwood. You can be outsourcing – it will be a much better use of your time. That way, you're not spending time on things that aren't going to bring you any income anyway. I want to shout out Uriah Guilford; he's the owner of The Productive Therapist. If you have more tasks to complete than hours in the day, Uriah wants to help you get things done. Sometimes you neglect your self-care and other essential items in your life when you're too busy with your practice. That's why Uriah likes helping therapists find world-class virtual assistants. You can learn more about The Productive Therapist here: https://productivetherapist.com/. 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! Resources Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free. Kindness and Compassion Podcast Apply For My Focus Group [Starts January 2022] Using Google Workspace As A Practice Platform Course Get Your Copy of The Full Focus Planner   Join the Google Workspace for Therapists Users Group Follow @PracticeofTherapy on Instagram Meet Gordon Brewer, MEd, LMFT Gordon is the person behind The Practice of Therapy Podcast & Blog. He is also President and Founder of Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC. He is a therapist, consultant, business mentor, trainer, and writer. PLEASE Subscribe to The Practice of Therapy Podcast wherever you listen to it. Follow us on Twitter @therapistlearn, and Pinterest, “Like” us on Facebook.

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Roy Huggins, your co-hosts of Person Centered Tech. In our latest episode, we're talking with Uriah Guilford of The Productive Therapist about helping therapists find the tools they need to be successful.  We discuss Uriah's business directory for therapists and its origins, how to pick the right service for your needs, common mistakes therapists make when choosing service providers, how good support is life-changing, focusing on what we're good at, tips on how and when to delegate, how to afford help when you're starting out, the toll of holding onto all the hats as a leader, spending your energy on your vision, intake coordinator as a sales position, learning from negative experiences with delegating, trusting people to fulfill their roles, and some of Uriah's personal favorite services for group practice.  Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/ Stay tuned for future episodes! For more, visit our website. Resources The Productive Therapist The Productive Therapist Business Directory for Therapists PCT's Free Service Selection for Mental Health Group Practices Workbook Group Practice Office Hours (direct support and consultation service from PCT team and Eric Strom, JD PhD LMHC) *Free* Distress Less Series (Therapy for Therapists) PCT's Group Practice HIPAA Security Programs (that also help you leverage your practice tech tools to optimize functionality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness!)

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Why You Should Stop Trying to Convince Clients to Change An interview with Hillary Bolter, LCSW, on Motivational Interviewing. Curt and Katie chat with Hillary about what MI really is, what therapists often get wrong when supporting clients in making changes, and the importance of how therapists show up for this evidence-based model.    It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age. Interview with Hillary Bolter, MSW, LCSW, LCAS Hillary is one of those folks that inherently thinks they have great ideas and solutions for people upon first encounter (Enneagram 1!). She’s ready to jump in and FIX! When she began her MI learning process, she realized just how essential MI was going to be for her energy, effectiveness, and longevity in the helping profession! She has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2011. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Addiction Therapist and absolutely delights in helping individuals, groups, and organizations learn the essential skills of Motivational Interviewing. She has worked as a helping professional for 20 years, ranging from working in wilderness therapy to community mental health, providing in home & school-based services, as a therapist with specialties including working with anxiety, trauma, addiction, and veterans. In this episode we talk about: Motivational Interviewing (MI) is simple but not easy The righting reflex – the tendency for therapists to try to persuade toward change The differences between MI and the stages of change What does “using MI” really mean? The spirit of MI – the attitude we bring to our clients – empathy, collaboration, evocation, acceptance and compassion OARS skills: open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries Change talk – the more people talk about change, the more likely they are to change Focusing on why people would like to change When we focus on why TO change, clients may argue against change (voicing the ambivalence) How therapists may want to navigate changes that feel urgent (unsafe behaviors, for example) Three styles of communication: following, guiding, directing The ways to move from directing or educating back into a more collaborative stance Why MI isn’t more widely used The ways that MI skills could intermingle with other theoretical orientation The idea around walking with your clients Looking at the myth that motivational interviewing is manipulative How to assess whether the change is in the client’s best interest The focusing process as a way to ensure client participation Motivational Interviewing is a communication technique Distinguishing between the motivations that drive the change – focusing on the best interest of the client is the only one that really is MI The importance of experiential training for MI Our Generous Sponsors: Productive Therapist You should be able to change the world and love your life. Productive Therapist can help you save time, make more money and feel a sense of relief. They provide mental health virtual assistants, business coaching, and unique training & support programs. Do you want to get more organized, be more productive & learn to delegate like a pro? If so, the Productive Therapist Insider program can help! It's a monthly membership that includes full access to their online course library, an exclusive print newsletter, personalized support and discounts on coaching services. The program will help you get more done, so you can have more fun! As a listener of this podcast, you can get the first month for just $1 by using the coupon code MODERN. Visit ProductiveTherapist.com/insider to learn more.   Mulberry Web Design Mulberry is a creative studio known for building fabulous custom websites, reasonable rates, and an obsessive dedication to customer service. The friendly team at Mulberry can take your private practice website to the next level with a complete redesign or help with your current website. Mulberry is a perfect fit for modern therapists ready to improve their online business presence. As a special welcome to listeners of this podcast, Mulberry is offering a 10% discount (up to $250!) on any service they provide. Mention the Modern Therapist's Survival Guide podcast to receive your welcome discount. Visit Mulberry at MulberryWebDesign.com today.   Resources mentioned: We’ve pulled together resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links. Please note that some of the links below may be affiliate links, so if you purchase after clicking below, we may get a little bit of cash in our pockets. We thank you in advance! Hillary’s website: bolterconsulting.com Special offer: use “MTSG” for 10% off a foundations of MI course Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillarybolter/ Hillary's Facebook Group Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)     Relevant Episodes: How to BE a Therapist Is CBT Crap?   Connect with us! Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapists Group Get Notified About Therapy Reimagined Conferences   Our consultation services: The Fifty-Minute Hour Who we are: Curt Widhalm is in private practice in the Los Angeles area. He is the cofounder of the Therapy Reimagined conference, an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University and CSUN, a former Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, former CFO of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. Learn more at: www.curtwidhalm.com Katie Vernoy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach, and consultant supporting leaders, visionaries, executives, and helping professionals to create sustainable careers. Katie, with Curt, has developed workshops and a conference, Therapy Reimagined, to support therapists navigating through the modern challenges of this profession. Katie is also Past President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. In her spare time, Katie is secretly siphoning off Curt's youthful energy, so that she can take over the world. Learn more at: www.katievernoy.com A Quick Note: Our opinions are our own. We are only speaking for ourselves – except when we speak for each other, or over each other. We’re working on it. Our guests are also only speaking for themselves and have their own opinions. We aren’t trying to take their voice, and no one speaks for us either. Mostly because they don’t want to, but hey.   Stay in Touch: www.mtsgpodcast.com www.therapyreimagined.com Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapist’s Group https://www.facebook.com/therapyreimagined/ https://twitter.com/therapymovement https://www.instagram.com/therapyreimagined/   Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano http://www.crystalmangano.com/

Post Pandemic Practice Curt and Katie chat about what our practices can look like post pandemic. We explore the creativity that the pandemic has inspired and what the clinical and business implications might be for continuing in flexible modalities. We talk about logistics, clinical evaluation, and ethics related to the options available for the clients. We also talk about how to take care of yourself while taking care of clients.       It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age. In this episode we talk about: How creativity can be used in practice Different options for therapy (telehealth, outdoor/walk and talk, in-person, concierge) The logistical challenges of having different options for your clients (different locations, different modalities, etc.) The flexibility required during the pandemic and how to adjust schedules after returning The benefits of having so many options Boundaries and flexibility needed to manage a multimodal practice The importance of communication and teamwork The benefits of this flexibility to clinicians The considerations of cost and charging different fees, and rationale for how you set fees The clinical benefits and challenges for different modalities The necessary documentation of rationale Clinical considerations for in-person sessions Some CYA advice The importance of taking this time to deliberately design the practice you want Our Generous Sponsors: Mulberry Web Design Mulberry is a creative studio known for building fabulous custom websites, reasonable rates, and an obsessive dedication to customer service. The friendly team at Mulberry can take your private practice website to the next level with a complete redesign or help with your current website. Mulberry is a perfect fit for modern therapists ready to improve their online business presence. As a special welcome to listeners of this podcast, Mulberry is offering a 10% discount (up to $250!) on any service they provide. Mention the Modern Therapist's Survival Guide podcast to receive your welcome discount. Visit Mulberry at MulberryWebDesign.com today.   Productive Therapist You should be able to change the world and love your life. Productive Therapist can help you save time, make more money and feel a sense of relief. They provide mental health virtual assistants, business coaching, and unique training & support programs. Do you want to get more organized, be more productive & learn to delegate like a pro? If so, the Productive Therapist Insider program can help! It's a monthly membership that includes full access to their online course library, an exclusive print newsletter, personalized support and discounts on coaching services. The program will help you get more done, so you can have more fun! As a listener of this podcast, you can get the first month for just $1 by using the coupon code MODERN. Visit ProductiveTherapist.com/insider to learn more.   Resources mentioned: We’ve pulled together resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links. Please note that some of the links below might be affiliate links, so if you purchase after clicking below, we may get a little bit of cash in our pockets. We thank you in advance! APA Article - COVID-19: When is it OK to provide more in-person services? Outdoor therapy: Jennifer Deacon, MBACP Leadership article – Checklist for Post Pandemic Reentry   Relevant Episodes: Returning to the Office Taking a Shot at Vaccines Interview with Anita Avedian, LMFT: Open to Opportunity Interview with Megan Costello, LMFT: Field-Based Private Practice   Connect with us! Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapists Group Get Notified About Therapy Reimagined 2021  Our consultation services: The Fifty-Minute Hour Who we are: Curt Widhalm is in private practice in the Los Angeles area. He is the cofounder of the Therapy Reimagined conference, former CFO of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University, a former Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. Learn more at: www.curtwidhalm.com Katie Vernoy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach, and consultant supporting leaders, visionaries, executives, and helping professionals to create sustainable careers. Katie, with Curt, has developed workshops and a conference, Therapy Reimagined, to support therapists navigating through the modern challenges of this profession. Katie is also Past President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. In her spare time, Katie is secretly siphoning off Curt's youthful energy, so that she can take over the world. Learn more at: www.katievernoy.com A Quick Note: Our opinions are our own. We are only speaking for ourselves – except when we speak for each other, or over each other. We’re working on it. Our guests are also only speaking for themselves and have their own opinions. We aren’t trying to take their voice, and no one speaks for us either. Mostly because they don’t want to, but hey.   Stay in Touch: www.mtsgpodcast.com www.therapyreimagined.com Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapist’s Group https://www.facebook.com/therapyreimagined/ https://twitter.com/therapymovement https://www.instagram.com/therapyreimagined/   Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano http://www.crystalmangano.com/

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy An interview with Dr. Craig Heacock, M.D., about innovative treatments in psychiatry. Curt and Katie talk with Dr. Heacock about psychedelic-assisted therapy – looking at efficacy, safety, and risks for these promising treatments (ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA) for depression and trauma. We also discuss the debate about medicalization versus legalization of these substances.   It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age. Interview with Dr. Craig Heacock, M.D. Dr. Craig Heacock is an adolescent/adult psychiatrist and addiction specialist in Colorado as well as the co-producer and host of the psychiatric storytelling podcast Back from the Abyss. He was a therapist in the Phase 3 trial of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD and has particular interest in the use of ketamine and other psychedelics to treat severe mood disorders and PTSD. He is a graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and did his psychiatry training at Brown University. In this episode we talk about: The innovations in psychedelic-assisted therapy Why it is so hard to find a good psychiatrist, especially one that goes beyond med checks How psychiatry is changing, as well as how little has changed in medication since 1994 Treatment-resistant may mean deep-seated trauma Definitions of psychedelics, psychedelic-assisted treatment Ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin Efficacy for treatment with ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin for trauma and depression The speed of building trust and moving into the working phase with these treatments Safety concerns and side effects with ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA Boundaries and safety for therapists (as well as clients) during these treatments The vulnerability during these treatments Self-assessment for mental health providers whether they should work in this space The importance of doing your own psychedelic treatment before being a therapist in this work Client-perceptions of clinicians doing their own psychedelic work (or publicly owning their story) The increasing acceptance of these types of treatments – the treatments becoming more mainstream Psilocybin – in trials for FDA approval for trauma treatment, but may be legalized before it is medicalized and used for treatment Medicalization versus legalization conversation The problems with medical THC (including making symptoms worse and psychotic breaks) Micro-dosing efficacy and risks and whether they should be managed by a doctor The importance of assessing sleep and substance use/abuse Abyss stories – how Dr. Heacock started telling these stories and the power of these stories Our Generous Sponsors: Productive Therapist You should be able to change the world and love your life. Productive Therapist can help you save time, make more money and feel a sense of relief. They provide mental health virtual assistants, business coaching, and unique training & support programs. Do you want to get more organized, be more productive & learn to delegate like a pro? If so, the Productive Therapist Insider program can help! It's a monthly membership that includes full access to their online course library, an exclusive print newsletter, personalized support and discounts on coaching services. The program will help you get more done, so you can have more fun! As a listener of this podcast, you can get the first month for just $1 by using the coupon code MODERN. Visit ProductiveTherapist.com/insider to learn more.   Mulberry Web Design Mulberry is a creative studio known for building fabulous custom websites, reasonable rates, and an obsessive dedication to customer service. The friendly team at Mulberry can take your private practice website to the next level with a complete redesign or help with your current website. Mulberry is a perfect fit for modern therapists ready to improve their online business presence. As a special welcome to listeners of this podcast, Mulberry is offering a 10% discount (up to $250!) on any service they provide. Mention the Modern Therapist's Survival Guide podcast to receive your welcome discount. Visit Mulberry at MulberryWebDesign.com today.   Resources mentioned: We’ve pulled together resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links. Please note that some of the links below may be affiliate links, so if you purchase after clicking below, we may get a little bit of cash in our pockets. We thank you in advance! Craig Heacock, MD Website Back from the Abyss Podcast Interview with Lisa Ling Laura Northrup Inside Eyes Podcast Article: Self-admitted psychedelic use and association with psychedelic culture harm perceptions of researchers’ scientific integrity   Relevant Episodes: It’s NOT a Chemical Imbalance Preventing Client Suicide Therapists Struggling with Darkness   Connect with us! Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapists Group Get Notified About Therapy Reimagined Conferences   Our consultation services: The Fifty-Minute Hour Who we are: Curt Widhalm is in private practice in the Los Angeles area. He is the cofounder of the Therapy Reimagined conference, an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University and CSUN, a former Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, former CFO of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. Learn more at: www.curtwidhalm.com Katie Vernoy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach, and consultant supporting leaders, visionaries, executives, and helping professionals to create sustainable careers. Katie, with Curt, has developed workshops and a conference, Therapy Reimagined, to support therapists navigating through the modern challenges of this profession. Katie is also Past President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. In her spare time, Katie is secretly siphoning off Curt's youthful energy, so that she can take over the world. Learn more at: www.katievernoy.com A Quick Note: Our opinions are our own. We are only speaking for ourselves – except when we speak for each other, or over each other. We’re working on it. Our guests are also only speaking for themselves and have their own opinions. We aren’t trying to take their voice, and no one speaks for us either. Mostly because they don’t want to, but hey.   Stay in Touch: www.mtsgpodcast.com www.therapyreimagined.com Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapist’s Group https://www.facebook.com/therapyreimagined/ https://twitter.com/therapymovement https://www.instagram.com/therapyreimagined/   Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano http://www.crystalmangano.com/

Serious Mental Illness and Homelessness An interview with California State Senator Henry Stern and Dr. Curley Bonds, Chief Medical Officer for Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health about legislation and programmatic changes needed to better serve highly vulnerable individuals. Curt and Katie talk with both Senator Stern and Dr. Bonds about the limitations of Laura’s Law and the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act as well as the hope for stronger, more collaborative mental health initiatives for individuals grappling with serious mental illness and homelessness. We talk about the practical funding and workforce concerns as well as how to fix them while also supporting mental health professionals.     It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age. Interview with Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles) and Dr. Curley Bonds, CMO for LA County Department of Mental Health Senator Henry Stern is a sixth-generation Californian and native of the greater Los Angeles area who has represented the nearly one million residents of the 27th Senate District since first being elected to serve the 27th Senate District in November 2016. Stern has chaired the Senate Natural Resources & Water Committee since 2018, where he has worked tirelessly to bolster the state’s wildfire preparedness, push to have the state address the climate change emergency, improve our democracy and fight to help some of California’s most vulnerable members.  He was also recently appointed as Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management. In addition, Stern sits on the Senate’s Budget, Environmental Quality, Judiciary, and Energy, Utilities & Communications committees, as well as the Budget Subcommittee on Resources, Environmental Protection & Energy. A former educator and environmental attorney, Stern received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and earned his law degree at UC Berkeley. Born in 1982, Stern lives in Los Angeles County with his wife, Alexandra Stern, whom he married in 2019. Curley L. Bonds, M.D., oversees all clinical practices for the Los Angeles Country Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) as well as the full range of programs that function to engage and stabilize clients by bringing them into the Department’s community-based system of care. Dr. Bonds is a psychiatrist with extensive experience in a variety of clinical, academic and research settings. Most recently, he was the Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Charles R. Drew University School of Medicine in Los Angeles and the Medical Director for Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services. His areas of expertise include healthcare disparities, cross cultural psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and collaborative healthcare. Dr. Bonds has won numerous teaching and advocacy awards including Chief Resident of the Year in 1996 and The Exemplary Psychiatrist Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness in 2009. He is active with several professional organizations including the American Association of Community Psychiatrists, the Association of LGBTQ Psychiatrists, the Black Psychiatrists of America and the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Bonds is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Fellow of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. He is a past president of the Southern California Psychiatric Society and the recipient of their 2018 Distinguished Service Award. He completed his B.A. in sociology at Emory University and earned his M.D. from Indiana University School of Medicine. In this episode we talk about: Continuing our special series on Fixing Mental Healthcare in America What the ideal mental health care can look like for individuals with serious mental illness, substance abuse treatment, and navigating homelessness The siloed nature of services at present The importance of consistent engagement and familiarity Recovery-oriented and person-centered care The importance of self-directed care Wraparound services The importance of engaging people with lived experience Culturally responsive services The current laws protect autonomy without the means to support people without capacity The bureaucracy that is keeping people from getting the services they need Changes to Laura’s Law and LPS Act that are needed to better serve individuals with grave disability or require conservatorship Engagement, rights, and how to better serve individuals Assisted Outpatient Treatment – how it can be best utilized and most effective The ability to shift things through budget and regulatory changes The understanding that current caseloads that are too high and the need to add resources Alternatives to long term conservatorship The willingness to invest in services and solutions Balancing the tension between self-advocacy/self-determination versus providing care Mental Health Advanced Directives as a tool to help with making these decisions Who can and should be at the table in making these decisions The desire to invest in people to provide services Whether to invest and how to assess efficacy The problem of the fragmented systems and communication about mental health advanced directives The importance of education for people needing and providing care on the options Looking at the benefits and “selling” the positive elements of assisted treatment Letting clinicians do clinical work – why that’s important and ideas of how to make it work Tracking outcomes effectively while diminishing bureaucracy Looking at the most effective goals and outcomes for clients Looking at unfunded mandates and how to support therapists and clients to get services without so much paper pushing and complicated outcomes Having service providers at the table to create the programs effectively Results-driven metrics and payment (the pros and cons) Addressing policy and stigma Looking at the problems with the current process for services and conservatorship Ideas for redirecting funding and working in collaboration with law enforcement How to take part in these efforts and weigh in on legislation, especially early in the process Our reflections on the interviews and the next steps Our Generous Sponsors: Mulberry Web Design Mulberry is a creative studio known for building fabulous custom websites, reasonable rates, and an obsessive dedication to customer service. The friendly team at Mulberry can take your private practice website to the next level with a complete redesign or help with your current website. Mulberry is a perfect fit for modern therapists ready to improve their online business presence. As a special welcome to listeners of this podcast, Mulberry is offering a 10% discount (up to $250!) on any service they provide. Mention the Modern Therapist's Survival Guide podcast to receive your welcome discount. Visit Mulberry at MulberryWebDesign.com today.   Productive Therapist You should be able to change the world and love your life. Productive Therapist can help you save time, make more money and feel a sense of relief. They provide mental health virtual assistants, business coaching, and unique training & support programs. Do you want to get more organized, be more productive & learn to delegate like a pro? If so, the Productive Therapist Insider program can help! It's a monthly membership that includes full access to their online course library, an exclusive print newsletter, personalized support and discounts on coaching services. The program will help you get more done, so you can have more fun! As a listener of this podcast, you can get the first month for just $1 by using the coupon code MODERN. Visit ProductiveTherapist.com/insider to learn more.   Resources mentioned: We’ve pulled together resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links. Please note that some of the links below may be affiliate links, so if you purchase after clicking below, we may get a little bit of cash in our pockets. We thank you in advance! Los Angeles Times Op-Ed: Our mental health laws are failing Laura’s Law LPS: Lanterman-Petris-Short Law Dr. Partovi in Skid Row California Tax Law H - Homeless Initiative MHSA: Mental Health Services Act Office of Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles): State Capitol, Room 5080, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 527-4947 RAND Report: How to Transform the US Mental Health System   Relevant Episodes: Fixing Mental Healthcare in America   Connect with us! Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapists Group Get Notified About Therapy Reimagined Conferences   Our consultation services: The Fifty-Minute Hour Who we are: Curt Widhalm is in private practice in the Los Angeles area. He is the cofounder of the Therapy Reimagined conference, an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University and CSUN, a former Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, former CFO of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. Learn more at: www.curtwidhalm.com Katie Vernoy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach, and consultant supporting leaders, visionaries, executives, and helping professionals to create sustainable careers. Katie, with Curt, has developed workshops and a conference, Therapy Reimagined, to support therapists navigating through the modern challenges of this profession. Katie is also Past President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. In her spare time, Katie is secretly siphoning off Curt's youthful energy, so that she can take over the world. Learn more at: www.katievernoy.com A Quick Note: Our opinions are our own. We are only speaking for ourselves – except when we speak for each other, or over each other. We’re working on it. Our guests are also only speaking for themselves and have their own opinions. We aren’t trying to take their voice, and no one speaks for us either. Mostly because they don’t want to, but hey.   Stay in Touch: www.mtsgpodcast.com www.therapyreimagined.com Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapist’s Group https://www.facebook.com/therapyreimagined/ https://twitter.com/therapymovement https://www.instagram.com/therapyreimagined/   Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano http://www.crystalmangano.com/

Fixing Mental Healthcare in America An interview with Dr. Nicole Eberhart and Dr. Ryan McBain from the RAND Corporation. Curt and Katie kick of their special series related to the problems and potential solutions in the mental healthcare system. We interview Drs. Eberhart and McBain about the study they authored related to the structural concerns in the mental health system as it is currently built and their recommendations for solutions and best practices going forward. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age. Interview with Dr. Nicole Eberhart, Senior Behavioral Scientist, and Dr. Ryan McBain, Policy Researcher, The RAND Corporation Nicole Eberhart, PhD is a Senior Behavioral Scientist at the RAND Corporation and a licensed clinical psychologist whose research and evaluation focuses on mental health. She has expertise in health program evaluation, prevention and early intervention, health services and systems, and innovative care models including those that integrate primary and behavioral health care. Dr. Eberhart been evaluating mental health programs and policies in California and nationally for over a decade. Ryan K. McBain is a policy researcher at the RAND Corporation. He focuses on the design and evaluation of health policies and programs meant to reach vulnerable populations—including those coping with mental health conditions, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and poverty. To achieve this, McBain has utilized a wide range of methodologies, including econometric approaches for quasi-experimental analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and decision analytic models, as well as key informant interviews and focus group discussions. Internationally, McBain has worked with the World Bank, World Health Organization, Harvard University and Partners In Health, where he has focused on evaluating mental health, HIV, and primary care service delivery systems, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti. McBain holds a Ph.D. and M.P.H. in global health with concentrations in health economics and health policy analysis from Harvard University, as well as a B.A. in psychology from Gordon College and Oxford University in the United Kingdom. In this episode we talk about: Introducing our new series on Fixing Mental Healthcare in America RAND corporation report on the mental health system Structural issues in the current mental health system Work force issues, lack of professionals, poor distribution across communities Payment issues – Mental Health providers are not paid as well as other medical providers The problem of fee for service, government insurance programs, and private pay Culture problem – historical lack of value of mental health, stigma and de-prioritization of mental health Lack of educational programs for mental health, lack of consistent, effective crisis response The idea of increasing wages for entry level positions Peer Support Specialists as another way to expand mental health workforce The importance of lived experience and the professionalization of the peer support specialist profession (for example certification) The idea of paying for value rather than paying for services Focusing on prevention rather than costly emergency services The need for legislators to make changes The costs of not fixing the mental healthcare system An evidence-based continuum of care Taking a big picture approach (looking at the cost for services and the cost for society) Pushing back against the cost question – looking at how we are improving lives and the hypocrisy of asking this of mental health care and not medical care Using tools LOCUS (Level of Care Utilization System) to assess needs and enforce parity Mental Health education in K-12 curriculums, standards for mental health education, and promising places to start Mental Health First Aid – the problem one-time events and short-term effects How telehealth can be an engine for change and the importance of increasing and maintaining the momentum – looking at increases in access to both general and specialist mental health care Mental health crisis response as an avenue that has a lot of political will behind it (BLM, social justice, and policing that can be replaced by mental health providers) Mental health access needed to respond to the new hotline: 988 Arizona’s Crisis Now program and the impact they’ve seen from replacing police response to these incidents Compartmentalization of different departments, budgets, etc. and the turf wars that can ensue Being able to go to programs that are really doing good work and improving lives and using these as examples for what we should be doing as a whole country The importance of advocacy at all levels Coordination at a higher level to improve the integration of and care coordination for mental health care Using the data from RAND to support advocacy The comprehensive nature of the RAND report The call to action for listeners to share their stories and experiences in the mental health system The hope for an impact and on-going conversations that make a difference Our Generous Sponsors: Productive Therapist You should be able to change the world and love your life. Productive Therapist can help you save time, make more money and feel a sense of relief. They provide mental health virtual assistants, business coaching, and unique training & support programs. Do you want to get more organized, be more productive & learn to delegate like a pro? If so, the Productive Therapist Insider program can help! It's a monthly membership that includes full access to their online course library, an exclusive print newsletter, personalized support and discounts on coaching services. The program will help you get more done, so you can have more fun! As a listener of this podcast, you can get the first month for just $1 by using the coupon code MODERN. Visit ProductiveTherapist.com/insider to learn more.   Mulberry Web Design Mulberry is a creative studio known for building fabulous custom websites, reasonable rates, and an obsessive dedication to customer service. The friendly team at Mulberry can take your private practice website to the next level with a complete redesign or help with your current website. Mulberry is a perfect fit for modern therapists ready to improve their online business presence. As a special welcome to listeners of this podcast, Mulberry is offering a 10% discount (up to $250!) on any service they provide. Mention the Modern Therapist's Survival Guide podcast to receive your welcome discount. Visit Mulberry at MulberryWebDesign.com today.   Resources mentioned: We’ve pulled together resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links. Please note that some of the links below may be affiliate links, so if you purchase after clicking below, we may get a little bit of cash in our pockets. We thank you in advance! RAND Report: How to Transform the US Mental Health System Dr. Ryan McBain’s Publications Dr. Nicole K Eberhart’s Publications SAMHSA Pubmed.gov University of Michigan: Behavioral Workforce Research Center Email them: mentalhealth@rand.org Twitter: @RandCorporation @NicoleKEberhart Relevant Episodes: A Living Wage for Prelicensees Biden and Trump on Mental Health   Connect with us! Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapists Group Get Notified About Therapy Reimagined Conferences   Our consultation services: The Fifty-Minute Hour Who we are: Curt Widhalm is in private practice in the Los Angeles area. He is the cofounder of the Therapy Reimagined conference, an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University and CSUN, a former Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, former CFO of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. Learn more at: www.curtwidhalm.com Katie Vernoy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach, and consultant supporting leaders, visionaries, executives, and helping professionals to create sustainable careers. Katie, with Curt, has developed workshops and a conference, Therapy Reimagined, to support therapists navigating through the modern challenges of this profession. Katie is also Past President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. In her spare time, Katie is secretly siphoning off Curt's youthful energy, so that she can take over the world. Learn more at: www.katievernoy.com A Quick Note: Our opinions are our own. We are only speaking for ourselves – except when we speak for each other, or over each other. We’re working on it. Our guests are also only speaking for themselves and have their own opinions. We aren’t trying to take their voice, and no one speaks for us either. Mostly because they don’t want to, but hey.   Stay in Touch: www.mtsgpodcast.com www.therapyreimagined.com Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapist’s Group https://www.facebook.com/therapyreimagined/ https://twitter.com/therapymovement https://www.instagram.com/therapyreimagined/   Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano http://www.crystalmangano.com/

In this episode, Uriah of Productive Therapist joins the show. Uriah thinks that life is too short to burn out early. So, Uriah gives us tips on conquering the overwhelm and growing your practice seamlessly with the least amount of stress possible. First, we chat about how you can conquer the email overwhelm by using the inbox zero method and only checking your inbox three times a day. Later, Uriah reveals the three keys to productivity, and we talk about personal knowledge management. Meet Uriah Guilford I am a licensed therapist & group practice owner. I want to help you be more productive, profitable & happy with your business and your life. Basically, work less and get more done! If you have achieved any level of success in your private practice then you can relate to the following. You have more tasks to complete than hours in the day. You work super hard because you are passionate and want to grow. Sometimes you neglect your self-care and other important things in your life. Not so great right!? That is why I have built a team of amazing virtual assistants for practice owners just like you! Hiring a virtual assistant in 2012 was one of the best decisions I ever made. It allowed me to double my business income without feeling like I was losing my mind. Actually, go on vacation and not be tied to my iPhone the whole time. And serve my clients better! It made such a massive difference for me and it can for you as well! If this sounds interesting, check out our services page and the most frequently asked questions we get all the time. Helping Therapists Conquer Email Overwhelm Do you feel frustrated and overwhelmed with your email inbox? In Uriah's 7-Day Email Transformation Challenge, there are basically seven days of tips that have pretty quick action steps. On day two, he talks about batching; it's the simple idea of taking similar tasks, putting them together, and doing them simultaneously. So when you apply that to email, it means checking and processing email at certain times, but not throughout your day, not constantly. Uriah has made a massive change just this week - whenever his workday is done, he will close his email so that when he gets back to the computer the next day, he won't see his emails right away. Uriah created a schedule to process emails three times a day: nine, twelve, and three. Uriah hasn't been perfect. However, this week has made a huge difference so far because he is getting a lot more things done when he is spending hours away from his inbox. Typically, when someone has an email – they feel the urge to respond to it right away. Take away the urge! Reaching Inbox Zero Inbox zero means processing all your emails to the point where there are zero emails left. Uriah personally likes to be at inbox zero. Whether you have ten emails or one hundred emails, responding to the essential people and taking care of the things that are top priorities will be crucial. When you pay less attention to your inbox, you may not process every email you have. However, you can snooze the emails that are not urgent for you to respond to that day. Gmail has the most powerful tools for organizing – it lets you create filters and sort messages to prevent inbox overload. The Three Keys of Productivity Uriah highly recommends checking out Michael Hyatt's book, Free to Focus A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less. In the book, Michael speaks about the three keys of productivity: elimination, automation, and delegation. So, Uriah likes to strategize with therapists to remove things from their calendar and their to-do list. We automatically add things that we think we need to be doing to our calendar. So whatever you can eliminate from your schedule and your to-do list is going to help you free up your time and let you focus on the important stuff. Also, automate anything that you can! For instance, Gmail has filters that you can help automate your email process. Lastly, delegation is Uriah's favorite productivity hack. Anything that you can get off your plate and have somebody else take care of for you will immediately free up your time and help you be more productive. The Problem Of Success When you start a private practice, you have a revenue goal. However, you don't know what it will feel like you when you get there. Handling all the calls while seeing clients while updating QuickBooks is going to be overwhelming. Also, we may not be the best person to be taking on all of these different tasks. You can find a competent person, whether it's a virtual assistant or somebody you hire, that comes into your office to take over that role. If you are busy seeing clients, then your phone is going to be sent to voicemail. In the meantime, those people are calling other counselors and shopping around. So, it's critical to have someone answer your phones while you're in session – you simply cannot do both! Most people wait too long to hire someone to help with their phones. Personal Knowledge Management Personal knowledge management encompasses how we take in, collect, and access all kinds of information. If you just think about it as a therapist, all of the CPUs, training, and information that we collect over time becomes hard to organize and find when you need it. Uriah has been actually using Evernote, it's been around for a long time. He uses that for basically everything. Whenever Uriah has an idea, he writes it down! The nice thing is that a lot of them are tagged, and they're easily searchable. He uses Evernote to track his goals, it's basically his second brain. Another app that Uriah loves is Todoist – it's a task manager you can trust for life.   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! Uriah's Resources LinkedIn Productive Therapist Guilford Family Counseling  Facebook Instagram Resources  Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free. Win at Work and Succeed at Life: 5 Principles to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork Solo to Group Practice: Adding More Therapists to Grow Your Time & Income Money Matters In Private Practice | The Course Get your FREE Financial Analysis Guide... 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Uriah Guilford, the owner of The Productive Therapist virtual assistant company, joins me again today for another wide-ranging and dynamic conversation. The post 204. Admin Support, Email Management, & Imposter Syndrome w/ Uriah Guilford, LMFT appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.