Abundant Practice Podcast

In today's podcast, Abundance Community member Megan and I dive into her plans to niche her practice around ADHD and eating disorders, especially for high-functioning adults who may be late-diagnosed. We talk through website messaging, fee setting, and session structure—all while keeping her growth goals aligned with ethical practice. We also explore the role of self-disclosure in marketing, weighing how sharing personal experiences can strengthen connection while protecting boundaries. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free Links You'll Love: Grab our FREE tools to grow your practice—weekly worksheets, the Tasky Checklist, and more: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 75% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty Have a question for me about practice building? Submit it via our Ask Allison form, and I'll add it to the queue: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/ask_allison Prefer video? This episode is also available to stream on our YouTube channel!

Overwhelmed by referrals? In today's Ask Allison, we're unpacking the truth about building a referral network that actually lasts. You'll learn why depending on a single referral source is like building your practice on quicksand, how to diversify so you're consistently attracting your best-fit clients, and what to do when you're full but the calls don't stop. We'll also get into the tricky part—when to refer out—and how to make those calls with confidence instead of guilt. By the end, you'll know exactly how to create a referral system that protects your time, keeps your caseload steady, and fills your practice with clients you love working with—without the constant worry of "what happens if this source dries up?" Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free Links You'll Love: Grab our FREE tools to grow your practice—weekly worksheets, the Tasky Checklist, and more: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 75% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty Have a question for me about practice building? Submit it via our Ask Allison form, and I'll add it to the queue: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/ask_allison Prefer video? This episode is also available to stream on our YouTube channel!

Ellie Miller, LCSW-C joins me in today's episode to talk about showing up authentically in your marketing and why it matters for therapists. We dig into simple, effective ways to uncover your natural writing voice—like gathering feedback from loved ones and paying attention to how you communicate casually. Ellie also shares tips for building a brand voice cheat sheet, using AI tools like ChatGPT with intention, and steering clear of the overly academic language that can create distance with potential clients. We touch on the challenges of being real online—from video presence to self-disclosure to staying grounded in your values—and wrap up with her guidance on building deeper connection and confidence through your website and beyond. Attention Abundance Community members: Ellie is our Abundance Community trainer for September 2025. For details on the live training via Zoom, email the HelpDesk or check out the event listing in our private Abundance Community Facebook group. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free 🎉 Want a 30-minute 1:1 with me in addition to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, & templates? Join the Party today and get exclusive access to our monthly 1:1 email, where a limited number of members get the chance to grab a spot on my calendar. These go fast, and the Party is the only way in! Use promo code PODCAST for 75% off your first month: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty 📝 Grab our free tools to grow your practice—weekly worksheets, the Tasky Checklist, and more: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/link ▶️ Prefer video? This episode is also available to stream on our YouTube channel!

Leaving a group practice and wondering if you can take your clients with you? In today's Ask Allison, we're breaking down the legal and ethical gray areas around client ownership, what non-compete clauses really mean, and how to handle transitions in a way that protects you and your clients. By the end, you'll know what steps to take before you leave, how to keep your integrity intact, and how to make this move with confidence. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free Grab our free tools to grow your practice—weekly worksheets, the Tasky Checklist, and more: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 75% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty Have a question for me about practice building? Submit it via our Ask Allison form, and I'll add it to the queue: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/ask_allison ▶️ Prefer video? This episode is also available to stream on our YouTube channel!

In today's podcast, Allison chats Abundance Community member with Cheryl to explore the niche of moral perfectionists—those caught between wanting to do more in today's political climate and feeling paralyzed about where to start. They talk through how guilt, overwhelm, anxiety, and depression often show up for this group, even when many don't see their struggles as "therapy-worthy." Cheryl and Allison dig into how therapists can communicate this niche effectively, especially by highlighting the version of perfectionism that leads people to seek therapy when the weight of it all becomes too much to carry alone. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free 🎉 Want a 30-minute 1:1 with me in addition to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, & templates? Join the Party today and get exclusive access to our monthly 1:1 email, where a limited number of members get the chance to grab a spot on my calendar. These go fast, and the Party is the only way in! Use promo code PODCAST for 75% off your 1st month: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty 📝 Grab our free tools to grow your practice—weekly worksheets, the Tasky Checklist, and more: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/link ▶️ Prefer video? This episode is also available to stream on our YouTube channel!

Struggling to commit to a niche? In today's Ask Allison, I'm sharing why your niche doesn't have to be perfect—or permanent. You'll learn how to approach niching without the pressure, why it's more like dating than marriage, and what to do if you're battling indecision or imposter syndrome. By the end, you'll know how to choose a "good enough" niche for right now, move forward with confidence, and give yourself permission to pivot as your practice grows. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free Grab our free tools to grow your practice—weekly worksheets, the Tasky Checklist, and more: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links 🎯 Need help with your niche? Check out our Know Your Niche course (just $27!) and learn how to attract your ideal client effortlessly: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/niche Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get $46 off your first month with promo code BDAY (note: this promo expires 8/23): www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty Have a question for me about practice building? Submit it via our Ask Allison form, and I'll add it to the queue: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/ask_allison ▶️ Prefer video? This episode is also available to stream on our YouTube channel!

In today's episode, Allison sits down with Dr. Jennifer Dall to talk about the often-overlooked signs of ADHD in women and why so many are diagnosed later in life. They unpack how ADHD can show up differently as we age, especially when it intersects with things like eating disorders and the hormonal shifts that come with perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Jennifer Dall shares insights on why traditional diagnostic criteria can miss adult women and why therapists need to stay curious, listen closely to their clients' experiences, and offer accommodations and strategies that actually work in real life. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free 🎉 Want a 30-minute 1:1 with me in addition to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, & templates? Join the Party today and get exclusive access to our monthly 1:1 email, where a limited number of members get the chance to grab a spot on my calendar. These go fast, and the Party is the only way in! THIS WEEK ONLY, use promo code BDAY for $46 off your first month: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty 📝 Grab our free tools to grow your practice—weekly worksheets, the Tasky Checklist, and more: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/link ▶️ Prefer video? This episode is also available to stream on our YouTube channel!

Want a full caseload of self-pay clients? In today's Ask Allison, I'm breaking down the three-part formula: a clear niche, consistent authentic marketing, and a great client experience. You'll learn why your niche doesn't have to box you in, which two marketing strategies are non-negotiable, and how to choose three more that you'll actually stick with. By the end, you'll know exactly how to position yourself as the therapist for your ideal clients—and the simple, repeatable marketing plan that fills your practice without burning you out. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free Grab our free tools to grow your practice—weekly worksheets, the Tasky Checklist, and more: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links 🎯 Need help with your niche? Check out our Know Your Niche course (just $27!) and learn how to attract your ideal client effortlessly: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/niche Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 75% off your first month with promo code ASK: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty Have a question for me about practice building? Submit it via our Ask Allison form, and I'll add it to the queue: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/ask_allison ▶️ Prefer video? This episode is also available to stream on our YouTube channel!

In today's episode, Nikki Lacherza-Drew, PsyD, founder of Couch Side Coordinators, joins me to talk about why outsourcing is essential for a sustainable private practice. We get into the fears that can hold therapists back—like losing control or worrying about the cost—and how letting go of certain tasks can actually increase your income and free up time for the work you love. Nikki shares her own journey, the most common areas therapists need help with (think SEO and social media), and practical tips for delegating effectively and setting goals when you bring someone on board. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free 🎉 Want a 30-minute 1:1 with me in addition to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, & templates? Join the Party today and get exclusive access to our monthly 1:1 email, where a limited number of members get the chance to grab a spot on my calendar. These go fast, and the Party is the only way in! Use promo code ASK for 75% off your first month: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty 📝 Grab our free tools to grow your practice—weekly worksheets, the Tasky Checklist, and more: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/link ▶️ Prefer video? This episode is also available to stream on our YouTube channel!

In today's episode of the podcast, we're doing something a bit different. This episode features a course from my new company, Not Boring CEs (don't worry - Abundance isn't going anywhere). At Not Boring CEs, we offer an engaging way to earn your asynchronous continuing education credits without sacrificing enjoyment. You can listen to the training sessions on the go through the Not Boring CEs podcast (available on all major podcast platforms) or watch the video content before completing the required CE quiz and evaluation to receive your certificate. Here are a few more of my favorite on-demand CEs that you can access right now: "What the Heck Is Sex Therapy?" with Dr. Erika Miley "Evidence-Based Treatment for OCD" with Beth Brawley, LPC "Headache Psychology" with Emily Foxen-Craft, PhD, LP As a special offer to all of our podcast listeners, you can receive a $50 discount by using the coupon code ABUNDANCE. Join us today and never be bored by continuing education again! To learn more about Not Boring CEs and today's guest, visit https://notboringces.com/.