All Things Private Practice Podcast

It sometimes seems like insurance companies are out to stick it to therapists with low payments or to their clients with high fees and confusing issues with superbills.Superbills were supposed to be the way for clients to see their therapists of choice and get out-of-network care, but the reality is that it can sometimes be messy and complicated.Thankfully, there are companies out there who are putting in the work to ensure that therapists get paid their FULL rates and clients get reimbursed.In this episode, I talk with Christine Li, founder and CEO of Mentaya, about making out-of-network care actually affordable and doable.If you are a therapist or a client who wants to do out-of-network care without worrying about the issues around insurance coverage and payments, then this episode is for you.Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode: Understand what out-of-network benefits are actually available and how they can be used for therapy. Identify ways to improve accessibility for care and connect with clients. Learn how superbills can be used to ensure that therapists are paid and clients can afford therapy. Therapists can utilize out-of-network insurance benefits to help both themselves and their clients. By understanding the reimbursement process and creating user-friendly websites, therapists can attract more clients, get paid their full fees, and make mental health care more accessible.More about Christine:Christine is the founder and CEO of Mentaya – a company that helps private practice therapists collect their full cash rate by taking advantage of out-of-network (OON) benefits. Mentaya instantly calculates clients’ benefits and automatically files OON claims to help your clients get reimbursed (70% on average!).Christine is a strong advocate for mental health and left her job as a Google Product Manager to start Mentaya.Try out Mentaya FOR FREE – therapists get 30 days free of our benefits checker! Use Promo code: PATRICKGo to https://www.mentaya.com to check out this offer.-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast here: www.allthingspractice.com/all-things-private-practice-podcast🎙️Spotify: atppod.com/spotify🎙️Apple Podcasts: atppod.com/apple🎙️Google Podcasts: atppod.com/google🗨️ Join the All Things Private Practice FB Community:  www.facebook.com/groups/privatepracticebuilding----------------------------Mentioned in this episode:A Thanks to Our Sponsor, The Receptionist for iPad!I would also like to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. As you prepare for the new year as a private practice owner, one area of your business where you might be able to level up your client experience is from the moment that they enter your office and check in with you. For many private practices, the client check-in process can be a bit awkward and confusing. Clients often enter into an empty waiting room. And chances are you're wrapping up a session with someone else, so there's no way of knowing when they arrive. With a visitor management system like The Receptionist for iPad, you can provide clients with a discreet and secure way to check in for their appointment while instantly being notified of their arrival. What's more, The Receptionist offers an iPad list check-in option where clients can scan a QR code to check in, which negates the need for you to buy an iPad and stand. Go to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice and sign up for a free 14-day trial. When you do, you'll get your first month free. And don't forget to ask about our iPad list check-in option.Visit the website for The Receptionist for iPad here! Mentioned in this episode:The Receptionist for iPadI want to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. From new patients faced with an empty lobby and no idea where to find their therapist to clinicians with a session running over time and the doorbell ringing, some of the most anxiety-ridden moments of a therapy appointment happen before a session even starts. The Receptionist for iPad, helps you tackle some of that pre-appointment apprehension and anxiety. The Receptionist for iPad is an easy-to-use digital client check-in system that helps your visitors check in securely to their appointments and notify their practitioners of their arrival via SMS, email, or your preferred channel. No more confusion, and less lobby checking or having clients sign in on paper logbooks. It can even help you upgrade and update your demographic information for your clients as well and even validate parking. Start a 14-day free trial of the Receptionist for iPad by going to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice. Make sure to start your trial with that link and you'll also get your first month free if you decide to sign up.

Many mental health practitioners struggle to fully grasp the ins and outs of HIPAA requirements, so they just copy and paste forms from other clinicians, use software that can be easily breached, and think that "as long as the client doesn't mind using Venmo, Gmail, etc., it's fine, right?"But that's not how HIPAA works or why it exists. And though many therapists find it to be annoying, when implemented properly, it can be a tool to build trust with clients, as well as optimize and fortify your business and systems.If you are not already running a HIPAA-compliant private practice or maybe just want to know more about how to seamlessly and painlessly implement it into your business, this episode is for you.In this episode, I talk with Liath Dalton, director of Person Centered Tech, about how to "do HIPAA" the right way.Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode: Understanding the nuances of HIPAA compliance and how to make sure that you are following it correctly. See how HIPAA compliance doesn't have to be a headache or complicated and how you can embrace it with ease. Learn which tools for private practice are reliable and HIPAA-compliant so that you can choose the right ones for your business that are budget-friendly and secure. It's important to make your private practice HIPAA compliant to protect yourself and your clients, as well as ensure that you have a business that operates smoothly and is trustworthy.More about Liath:Liath is the director of Person Centered Tech, home of the PCT Way — a system for optimizing your practice and covering your HIPAA bases in just 5 steps. Liath cares deeply about PCT's purpose of "helping the helpers" through providing direct support, CE training, and resources to mental health practitioners in service of establishing robust and effective practices that meet the needs of your clients and you. Liath is especially passionate about supporting and equipping practice owners in navigating the security compliance process and identifying the specific solutions and processes that meet the particular needs of their practices.Check out this special offer from Liath: Discount on the PCT Way system packages (HIPAA Security Risk Analysis & Risk Mitigation Planning, HIPAA Manual, Device Security, Training, Service Selection, and direct support & consultation) for solo practitioners and group practices: Solo Practitioner PCT Way HIPAA Compliance Bundle and Group Practice PCT Way HIPAA Compliance BundleSave $100 off a HIPAA risk analysis, exclusive for ATPP listeners at https://personcenteredtech.com/atppp-x-pct.-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast here: www.allthingspractice.com/all-things-private-practice-podcast🎙️Spotify: atppod.com/spotify🎙️Apple Podcasts: atppod.com/apple🎙️Google Podcasts: atppod.com/google🗨️ Join the All Things Private Practice FB Community:  www.facebook.com/groups/privatepracticebuilding----------------------------Mentioned in this episode:A Thanks to Our Sponsor, The Receptionist for iPad!Visit the website for The Receptionist for iPad here! Mentioned in this episode:The Receptionist for iPadI want to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. From new patients faced with an empty lobby and no idea where to find their therapist to clinicians with a session running over time and the doorbell ringing, some of the most anxiety-ridden moments of a therapy appointment happen before a session even starts. The Receptionist for iPad, helps you tackle some of that pre-appointment apprehension and anxiety. The Receptionist for iPad is an easy-to-use digital client check-in system that helps your visitors check in securely to their appointments and notify their practitioners of their arrival via SMS, email, or your preferred channel. No more confusion, and less lobby checking or having clients sign in on paper logbooks. It can even help you upgrade and update your demographic information for your clients as well and even validate parking. Start a 14-day free trial of the Receptionist for iPad by going to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice. Make sure to start your trial with that link and you'll also get your first month free if you decide to sign up.

It's often the case that therapists who are stepping into entrepreneurship feel overwhelmed and discouraged by the slow growth of their private practices or other ventures.They often struggle with promotion, and may even fall into the trap of gimmicky marketing and cookie-cutter branding and promises that ultimately don't connect with anyone.Authenticity is the best way to find the people who will support you and help you grow, but it also means having to face rejection and criticism when introducing your new business or ideas to the world.If you are a mental health professional who is struggling with impostor syndrome and holding back on launching your business or next entrepreneurial venture, then this episode is for you.In this episode, I talk with Anna O'Brien, LPC, art therapist, private practice owner, and co-founder of Theravera, which runs Be Well Private Practice Communities and The Consult List.Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode: Learn what it takes to create a value-centered business as an entrepreneur, with organic growth through selective partnerships and word-of-mouth. Understand how consistency is key to entrepreneurial success, especially when struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism, and insecurity. See how authenticity and passion attract others, as well as why it's important to provide valuable and relatable content and services to be a successful entrepreneur. Building authentic relationships and trust is crucial for the success of a private practice, podcast, coaching program, or any other venture you may pursue. Remember to practice patience, stay true to your values, and consistently produce valuable content to achieve organic growth.More about Anna:Anna O'Brien is a Board Certified Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor in the Philadelphia region. Along with her private practice, she is the co-founder of Theravera, which runs Be Well Private Practice Communities (holdspacewithus.com) and The Consult List (theconsultlist.com). Her professional passions surround creativity, human connection, and finding unique and ethical solutions in the therapy field.Join The Consult List.Consult List is a powerful platform that streamlines the therapist-client connection process, revolutionizing the way mental health support is accessed. Unlike traditional alternatives such as manual searches, online directories, and impersonal matching systems, Consult List offers unique features that empower both therapists and individuals seeking support. With customizable consultation requests, managed lists of specialists, and expanded professional networks, therapists have greater control and access to high-quality referrals. Individuals benefit from a seamless experience, receiving tailored offers from therapists who have personally added themselves to their lists. By combining advanced technology and human-driven connections, Consult List ensures efficient, personalized, and meaningful matches that enhance the mental health journey. Sign up for free at consultlist.com, and consider joining at a higher membership tier if you want to support this therapist-led mission. -------------------------------------------------------🎙️ Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast here: www.allthingspractice.com/all-things-private-practice-podcast🎙️Spotify: atppod.com/spotify🎙️Apple Podcasts: atppod.com/apple🎙️Google Podcasts: atppod.com/google🗨️ Join the All Things Private Practice FB Community:  www.facebook.com/groups/privatepracticebuilding----------------------------Mentioned in this episode:A Thanks to Our Sponsor, The Receptionist for iPad!Visit the website for The Receptionist for iPad here! Mentioned in this episode:The Receptionist for iPadI want to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. From new patients faced with an empty lobby and no idea where to find their therapist to clinicians with a session running over time and the doorbell ringing, some of the most anxiety-ridden moments of a therapy appointment happen before a session even starts. The Receptionist for iPad, helps you tackle some of that pre-appointment apprehension and anxiety. The Receptionist for iPad is an easy-to-use digital client check-in system that helps your visitors check in securely to their appointments and notify their practitioners of their arrival via SMS, email, or your preferred channel. No more confusion, and less lobby checking or having clients sign in on paper logbooks. It can even help you upgrade and update your demographic information for your clients as well and even validate parking. Start a 14-day free trial of the Receptionist for iPad by going to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice. Make sure to start your trial with that link and you'll also get your first month free if you decide to sign up.

Many therapists starting private practice consider working with a partner.Some may feel motivated by impostor syndrome around going into business alone, or they may just have a friendly relationship with another therapist and think that starting a business together sounds great.Whatever the reason, partnerships can be really amazing, but they also can be complicated and not go as planned, so it's important to establish the expectations, boundaries, and "break up" from the beginning.If you've ever considered a business partnership for private practice, then this episode is for you.In this episode, I talk with Kate Campbell, PhD, LMFT, and Katie Lemieux, LMFT, co-owners of The Private Practice Startup.Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode: Understand why a good partnership begins with planning for "divorce." See how Kate and Katie have expanded their business ventures and maintained a successful partnership for over a decade. Identify the qualities of a healthy and successful business partnership, and learn how to set the foundations for one. If you are considering having a business partner for your private practice, take the time to prepare and plan from the start. With a plan that takes you from the beginning to the literal end, you'll be in the best position to make a partnership that works and thrives.More about Kate & Katie:The Private Practice Startup is co-owned by Kate Campbell, PhD, LMFT and Katie Lemieux, LMFT. They’re two therapists with entrepreneurial spirits who are crazy about business. They live, work, and play in South Florida. They both built their 6-figure private practices in less than 2 years from the ground up and love inspiring ambitious mental health professionals to brand themselves and grow their dream private practices! They have a hunger for business, branding, and marketing.  They love helping private practitioners work with the clients they love, profit more in business, and create the freedom to truly enjoy a lifestyle business.  Together, they have been featured as guest experts on GoodTherapy.org, Therapy Sites, Your Badass Therapy Practice, Abundance Practice Building podcast, Selling the Couch podcast, Practice of the Practice podcast, Brighter Vision’s podcast, John Clarke’s Cast, Private Practice University, Practice of Therapy Podcast, Love Your Practice podcast, Become a Group Guru, and more. They are the creators of Private Practice Marketing E-Course and Coaching and provide free podcasts, and customizable Attorney Approved Private Practice Paperwork for therapists.Visit PrivatePracticeStartup.com for more info!-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast here: www.allthingspractice.com/all-things-private-practice-podcast🎙️Spotify: atppod.com/spotify🎙️Apple Podcasts: atppod.com/apple🎙️Google Podcasts: atppod.com/google🗨️ Join the All Things Private Practice FB Community:  www.facebook.com/groups/privatepracticebuilding----------------------------Mentioned in this episode:A Thanks to Our Sponsor, The Receptionist for iPad!Visit the website for The Receptionist for iPad here! Mentioned in this episode:The Receptionist for iPadI want to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. From new patients faced with an empty lobby and no idea where to find their therapist to clinicians with a session running over time and the doorbell ringing, some of the most anxiety-ridden moments of a therapy appointment happen before a session even starts. The Receptionist for iPad, helps you tackle some of that pre-appointment apprehension and anxiety. The Receptionist for iPad is an easy-to-use digital client check-in system that helps your visitors check in securely to their appointments and notify their practitioners of their arrival via SMS, email, or your preferred channel. No more confusion, and less lobby checking or having clients sign in on paper logbooks. It can even help you upgrade and update your demographic information for your clients as well and even validate parking. Start a 14-day free trial of the Receptionist for iPad by going to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice. Make sure to start your trial with that link and you'll also get your first month free if you decide to sign up.

There are many mental health professionals who step into entrepreneurship so that they can shape a business around the needs they see in their community.It can be a challenging, controversial, and personal road to take, but the impact of building a business around your specific calling can leave a strong and lasting impact on the communities you serve.As much as living in authenticity and embracing your values can empower and support communities, it can also mean losing people in your life.If you want to create a business that embraces and embodies authenticity, your values, and liberatory leadership, then this episode is for you.In this episode, I speak with Shawna Murray-Browne, LCSW, owner of Kindred Wellness, consultant and coach on liberatory leadership in organizations, private practices, etc.Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode: Understand what liberatory leadership is and why it is so important to embrace it. Hear Shawna's powerful personal story about entrepreneurship and her role in empowering liberatory leadership in organizations. Learn how to use liberatory leadership to show up as your authentic self, promote love, and challenge colonialism, oppression, and racism in your business. When you step up to do the work of liberation-focused healing, it doesn't always feel good, and it can be tempting to find the escape route from all of it. It's important to take the time to slow down and allow yourself to not have all the answers, and work together to figure out answers through community, relationships, and love.More about Shawna:Shawna Murray-Browne, LCSW-C is an award-winning community healer, professional speaker, and Liberation-Focused, Mind-Body Medicine Practitioner. She is the Principal Consultant at Kindred Wellness LLC and trained as an integrative psychotherapist. Shawna is curious about what happens when we question colonial thinking and make space for indigenous ways of knowing in every aspect of life. Pronouns: She/Her/HersWebsite: www.shawnamurraybrowne.com Instagram: @HealASistaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnamurraybrowne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/shawnambrowneCheck out Shawna's offer:Shawna would like to invite folks to get on the waitlist for Decolonizing Therapy for Black Folks—a virtual learning experience curated for mental health and wellness professionals of all backgrounds, serving the Black community with the intention to liberate. In an effort to meet the needs expressed by communities of African descent across the country, this training holds space for exploring emancipatory healing in the therapy space. The content explored centers on the needs of Descendants of Africans enslaved in the U.S., however, the concepts are applicable to offering liberatory therapeutic space for clients of all of the African Diaspora. Participants in this workshop will analyze the impact of systemic oppression in the maintenance of mental health professions, explore the Liberation-Focused Healing framework, and contend with the process of acknowledging the impact of oppressive systems on our worldview and clinical identity.-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast here: www.allthingspractice.com/all-things-private-practice-podcast🎙️Spotify: atppod.com/spotify🎙️Apple Podcasts: atppod.com/apple🎙️Google Podcasts: atppod.com/google🗨️ Join the All Things Private Practice FB Community:  www.facebook.com/groups/privatepracticebuilding----------------------------Mentioned in this episode:A Thanks to Our Sponsor, The Receptionist for iPad!Visit the website for The Receptionist for iPad here! Mentioned in this episode:The Receptionist for iPadI want to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. From new patients faced with an empty lobby and no idea where to find their therapist to clinicians with a session running over time and the doorbell ringing, some of the most anxiety-ridden moments of a therapy appointment happen before a session even starts. The Receptionist for iPad, helps you tackle some of that pre-appointment apprehension and anxiety. The Receptionist for iPad is an easy-to-use digital client check-in system that helps your visitors check in securely to their appointments and notify their practitioners of their arrival via SMS, email, or your preferred channel. No more confusion, and less lobby checking or having clients sign in on paper logbooks. It can even help you upgrade and update your demographic information for your clients as well and even validate parking. Start a 14-day free trial of the Receptionist for iPad by going to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice. Make sure to start your trial with that link and you'll also get your first month free if you decide to sign up.

Many entrepreneurs romanticize and fantasize about the idea of leaving everything behind to move to another country and work remotely.It can seem like the adventure of a lifetime, and it might be, but there is more to it than just moving to your location with a laptop in hand.Like all big changes, there are good and bad things, risks and wins, and ebbs and flows.If you are thinking about moving your life and business to another country, or if you have in mind some big business plans or projects in general, this episode is for you.In this episode, I talk with Marina O’Connor, a psychotherapist living in Portugal, virtual practice owner, mom, and rally car driver.Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode: Understand what it's like to live internationally, move around between many cultures and countries, and run a virtual psychotherapy practice while being a parent. See the ways that intergenerational trauma can impact the way you view business ownership and success. Learn how risk and failure can be a strength in entrepreneurship, as well as how you can create and be successful even when the vision isn't clear and the plans aren't perfect. Big changes and bold moves can mean redoing and restructuring everything you've built before, and it can push you out of your comfort zone. However, it can also be rewarding and exciting, and take you places you could only dream about before.If you ever get stuck, what really matters isn't that you have it all figured out, it's that you need to just believe that YOU are the person to do what it is that you want to do.More about Marina:Marina O’Connor is a mental health practitioner and serial entrepreneur. She has a background in developing businesses and decided to pivot her career to become a psychotherapist around 8 years ago. She now has a psychotherapy practice focusing on working with transgenerational/perinatal trauma and a mental health education business for parents. She is also a semi-professional rally car driver.Marina's Facebook Group: @mentalhealthforworkingmumsMarina's Website: www.physistherapist.comMarina's YouTube: youtube.com/@mentalhealthforworkingparents-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast here: www.allthingspractice.com/all-things-private-practice-podcast🎙️Spotify: atppod.com/spotify🎙️Apple Podcasts: atppod.com/apple🎙️Google Podcasts: atppod.com/google🗨️ Join the All Things Private Practice FB Community:  www.facebook.com/groups/privatepracticebuilding---------------------------- Mentioned in this episode:The Receptionist for iPadI want to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. From new patients faced with an empty lobby and no idea where to find their therapist to clinicians with a session running over time and the doorbell ringing, some of the most anxiety-ridden moments of a therapy appointment happen before a session even starts. The Receptionist for iPad, helps you tackle some of that pre-appointment apprehension and anxiety. The Receptionist for iPad is an easy-to-use digital client check-in system that helps your visitors check in securely to their appointments and notify their practitioners of their arrival via SMS, email, or your preferred channel. No more confusion, and less lobby checking or having clients sign in on paper logbooks. It can even help you upgrade and update your demographic information for your clients as well and even validate parking. Start a 14-day free trial of the Receptionist for iPad by going to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice. Make sure to start your trial with that link and you'll also get your first month free if you decide to sign up.

If you're a therapist in private practice, you are most likely a bit of an overachiever and will face burnout as you develop and run your business.There can be this drive to do more and make more, and it's easy to get distracted by comparison traps and overwhelm.But there are ways to systematically and strategically build a business that automates the parts that generally lead to more burnout, which, ultimately, allows you more time to expand and explore your entrepreneurial journey.If you are an entrepreneurial therapist who feels overwhelmed and burnt out, this episode is for you.In this episode, I talk with Kasey Compton, therapist, author, coach, consultant, podcast host, retreat host, and more.Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode: Understand the source of burnout from the tendencies you have in your approach to business ventures and day-to-day work to the relationship it has with your past and upbringing. Learn how to systematically get through each entrepreneurial burnout hurdle to allow more time to explore your passions. Understand the power and growth you gain from delegating to, trusting, and supporting a team. Having systems in place and a strategy for growth opens up so many possibilities for new entrepreneurial ventures, as well as helps reduce the burnout that can come with putting yourself out there and making bold moves.If you are feeling a bit worn out and stuck in place, then it might be time to treat your next business move more strategically and with intentionality.More about Kasey:Kasey Compton is on a mission to help business owners find their entrepreneurial confidence. She went from bankrupt to Boss Babe when she took her first company from zero to three million in less than three years without ditching her life to do it. She owns three other businesses that have accumulated assets of over two million and are growing by the day.Her superpowers include cutting through the clutter to identify a strategic starting point, increasing efficiency through systems, and tapping into a person’s highest potential. She helps others by designing maps for their entrepreneurial journeys, while she stands confidently as their guide.Check out Meet You In Kentucky — a mini-conference for group practice owners who are ready to level up!Kasey's Website: kaseycompton.com-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast here: www.allthingspractice.com/all-things-private-practice-podcast🎙️Spotify: atppod.com/spotify🎙️Apple Podcasts: atppod.com/apple🎙️Google Podcasts: atppod.com/google🗨️ Join the All Things Private Practice FB Community:  www.facebook.com/groups/privatepracticebuilding----------------------------Mentioned in this episode:A Thanks to Our Sponsor, The Receptionist for iPad!Visit the website for The Receptionist for iPad here! Mentioned in this episode:The Receptionist for iPadI want to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. From new patients faced with an empty lobby and no idea where to find their therapist to clinicians with a session running over time and the doorbell ringing, some of the most anxiety-ridden moments of a therapy appointment happen before a session even starts. The Receptionist for iPad, helps you tackle some of that pre-appointment apprehension and anxiety. The Receptionist for iPad is an easy-to-use digital client check-in system that helps your visitors check in securely to their appointments and notify their practitioners of their arrival via SMS, email, or your preferred channel. No more confusion, and less lobby checking or having clients sign in on paper logbooks. It can even help you upgrade and update your demographic information for your clients as well and even validate parking. Start a 14-day free trial of the Receptionist for iPad by going to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice. Make sure to start your trial with that link and you'll also get your first month free if you decide to sign up.

"Success is hidden in the struggles. Happiness is hidden in what hurts."There's an unsexy side to entrepreneurship that often gets overlooked and not talked about even though it is also more common than the glamorous shell that many entrepreneurs put online. The persona of the rich entrepreneur sitting on a beach drinking cocktails is often a far cry from reality.However, within the very real struggles that fill the everyday lives of those of us paving our own way, there are hidden rewards and joys.If you are an entrepreneur in any capacity, then this episode is for you.In this episode, I speak with Nam Rindani, therapist, owner of Ebonessence Coaching and Consulting, and parent, about the reality of living as a caretaker of a chronically ill child while running businesses.Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode: Understand the many reasons and ways that entrepreneurship can weave into and support different ways of life. Learn how to embrace and talk about struggles instead of hiding behind a facade to increase connection and community while repelling those who don't lift you up. Get a glimpse into Nam's experience of living as a caretaker of a chronically ill child while running businesses. As Nam said, there's a fundamental question to ask yourself as a business owner... Don't ask what you want. Ask, what hurts, what sucks about your life? Then develop your business in a way that honors that and can also respond to that.More about Nam:Nam Rindani is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in working with men and their relationships through her teletherapy practice, Ebonair Virtual Counseling Services, and she also runs support groups for therapists with her business, Ebonessence Coaching and Consulting. Her clinical experience spans two continents and multiple languages as she practiced therapy in India serving the marginalized before moving to the United States. Nam served as Prelicensed Chair of San Diego CAMFT in 2015 and is also a founder and co-moderator of a large online community, Therapists In Private Practice, where she found her passion for engaging and moderating difficult yet necessary conversations about topics of systemic injustice, marginalization and oppression within and outside the therapy field. Nam believes that by opening up conversations where the marginalized are heard and the unassuming oppressive groups are informed, we can begin to build bridges and close gaps that have plagued communities for generations.Nam's Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/TIPPgroupNam's website: ebon-essence.comWant more info about Nam?... Just Google Nam Rindani.-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast here: www.allthingspractice.com/all-things-private-practice-podcast🎙️Spotify: atppod.com/spotify🎙️Apple Podcasts: atppod.com/apple🎙️Google Podcasts: atppod.com/google🗨️ Join the All Things Private Practice FB Community:  www.facebook.com/groups/privatepracticebuilding----------------------------Mentioned in this episode:A Thanks to Our Sponsor, The Receptionist for iPad!Visit the website for The Receptionist for iPad here! Mentioned in this episode:The Receptionist for iPadI want to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. From new patients faced with an empty lobby and no idea where to find their therapist to clinicians with a session running over time and the doorbell ringing, some of the most anxiety-ridden moments of a therapy appointment happen before a session even starts. The Receptionist for iPad, helps you tackle some of that pre-appointment apprehension and anxiety. The Receptionist for iPad is an easy-to-use digital client check-in system that helps your visitors check in securely to their appointments and notify their practitioners of their arrival via SMS, email, or your preferred channel. No more confusion, and less lobby checking or having clients sign in on paper logbooks. It can even help you upgrade and update your demographic information for your clients as well and even validate parking. Start a 14-day free trial of the Receptionist for iPad by going to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice. Make sure to start your trial with that link and you'll also get your first month free if you decide to sign up.

Many aspects of the mental health field as we know it are systemically based and built on values sourced from colonialism, white supremacy, and Christianity.As a result, there is often a lot of secrecy around the practice of therapy, and it can be very difficult to access for certain communities.If you want to change the level of care and inclusivity in your therapy practice, as well as build more community, then this episode is for you.In this episode, I talk with Elizabeth McCorvey, equine therapist, college counselor, anti-racist and anti-oppressive trainer and consultant.Top 3 Reasons to listen to the entire episode: Understand in what ways therapy is the opposite of community and how that shapes actions, ideas, and biases around the mental health field. Learn ways to limit and tear down the oppressive structures around race, identity, ethics, community, and more in the mental health field. Understand the importance of setting clear boundaries around how you support and show up with clients so that you yourself are not harmed as the healer. It's important to understand and shape the care you provide to clients around boundaries based on honoring your authentic self, as well as do the work to really understand the communities you serve.More about Elizabeth:Elizabeth McCorvey, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in Hendersonville, NC. She is faculty at the HERD Institute in FL, where she helps bring therapists and horses together to support the healing process of their clients. She also works with college students at UNC-Asheville, and has a semi-private practice where she sees clients for mental health therapy. Elizabeth is a passionate advocate for anti-oppression, equity, and dismantling the mental health industrial complex, and frequently facilitates workshops for therapists on the subject.You can find out more about Elizabeth and read her blog at www.elizabethmccorvey.com.Upcoming courses: www.elizabethmccorvey.com/supervision-for-lcswas-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast here: www.allthingspractice.com/all-things-private-practice-podcast🎙️Spotify: atppod.com/spotify🎙️Apple Podcasts: atppod.com/apple🎙️Google Podcasts: atppod.com/google🗨️ Join the All Things Private Practice FB Community:  www.facebook.com/groups/privatepracticebuilding----------------------------Mentioned in this episode:A Thanks to Our Sponsor, The Receptionist for iPad!I would also like to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. As you prepare for the new year as a private practice owner, one area of your business where you might be able to level up your client experience is from the moment that they enter your office and check in with you. For many private practices, the client check-in process can be a bit awkward and confusing. Clients often enter into an empty waiting room. And chances are you're wrapping up a session with someone else, so there's no way of knowing when they arrive. With a visitor management system like The Receptionist for iPad, you can provide clients with a discreet and secure way to check in for their appointment while instantly being notified of their arrival. What's more, The Receptionist offers an iPad list check-in option where clients can scan a QR code to check in, which negates the need for you to buy an iPad and stand. Go to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice and sign up for a free 14-day trial. When you do, you'll get your first month free. And don't forget to ask about our iPad list check-in option.Visit the website for The Receptionist for iPad here! Mentioned in this episode:The Receptionist for iPadI want to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. From new patients faced with an empty lobby and no idea where to find their therapist to clinicians with a session running over time and the doorbell ringing, some of the most anxiety-ridden moments of a therapy appointment happen before a session even starts. The Receptionist for iPad, helps you tackle some of that pre-appointment apprehension and anxiety. The Receptionist for iPad is an easy-to-use digital client check-in system that helps your visitors check in securely to their appointments and notify their practitioners of their arrival via SMS, email, or your preferred channel. No more confusion, and less lobby checking or having clients sign in on paper logbooks. It can even help you upgrade and update your demographic information for your clients as well and even validate parking. Start a 14-day free trial of the Receptionist for iPad by going to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice. Make sure to start your trial with that link and you'll also get your first month free if you decide to sign up.

Entrepreneurship involves putting yourself on the line and placing faith in ideas and actions that you can't 100% know will be as successful as you want, but often times the thing that limits that success and places those doubts is based on inner child wounds around past trauma and fears.Those might show up as a scarcity mindset from money wounds or as fears to delegate or trust your staff or team because of abandonment wounds.Many entrepreneurs struggle with these mindsets and fears, but there are ways to counteract them and find more security and trust in the process, yourself, and others.If you are finding that you have these mental blocks and fears and want to know about where they come from and how to face them, then this episode is for you.In this episode, I talk with Mikah Miller, LPC, licensed professional counselor supervisor, speaker, author, coach, and moderator for a Facebook group for therapists in private practice.Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode: Understand how inner child wounds can manifest when you step into entrepreneurship. Identify what fears are holding you back and how to shift from a scarcity mindset into one that empowers you to show up as your best self in your business. Learn how to overcome the "who do you think you are" mentality to start making money and trusting the entrepreneurial process for greater income and peace of mind. Entrepreneurship can bring out a lot of our past traumas and wounds, so really digging into what they are and making an actionable plan to build security and prepare to face them is an important part of caring for yourself and your business.More about Mikah:Mikah Miller was born in Fairfax, Virginia. She is a small business owner and entrepreneur with a passion for helping others. Mikah is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) with almost two decades of experience. She is the proud owner of the #1 Child and Adolescent counseling center in North Georgia (Georgia’s Best 2022), With A Child’s Heart Behavioral Health Center. And while she has helped people from all walks of life, her primary focus right now is with Therapists wanting to take that leap into Entrepreneurship or scale their group practice.A proud Single Mother, Mikah discovered her true passion in life through the numerous struggles that came with providing for her son. She strives to be an example single mothers can follow, from healing past traumas to walking fearlessly with the gift of motherhood and learning to manifest their future as Entrepreneurs. Mikah’s love for helping others is a shining beacon of positivity. She firmly believes that if she can do it, so can you.Check out Mikah's course on inner child healing: revealingtheglowwithin.com/inner-child-healing-courseMikah's Website: revealingtheglowwithin.comMikah's Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/theglowgettersMikah's Instagram: @mikahmiller-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast here: www.allthingspractice.com/all-things-private-practice-podcast🎙️Spotify: atppod.com/spotify🎙️Apple Podcasts: atppod.com/apple🎙️Google Podcasts: atppod.com/google🗨️ Join the All Things Private Practice FB Community:  www.facebook.com/groups/privatepracticebuilding----------------------------Mentioned in this episode:A Thanks to Our Sponsor, Owl Practice!Visit the website for Owl Practice here!A Thanks to Our Sponsor, The Receptionist for iPad!Visit the website for The Receptionist for iPad here! Mentioned in this episode:The Receptionist for iPadI want to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. From new patients faced with an empty lobby and no idea where to find their therapist to clinicians with a session running over time and the doorbell ringing, some of the most anxiety-ridden moments of a therapy appointment happen before a session even starts. The Receptionist for iPad, helps you tackle some of that pre-appointment apprehension and anxiety. The Receptionist for iPad is an easy-to-use digital client check-in system that helps your visitors check in securely to their appointments and notify their practitioners of their arrival via SMS, email, or your preferred channel. No more confusion, and less lobby checking or having clients sign in on paper logbooks. It can even help you upgrade and update your demographic information for your clients as well and even validate parking. Start a 14-day free trial of the Receptionist for iPad by going to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice. Make sure to start your trial with that link and you'll also get your first month free if you decide to sign up.