All Things Private Practice Podcast

Imagine being in a hospital bed and your boss is calling you, asking you where your work laptop and productivity reports are.I'm sure you've worked at a job that didn't care about you, and only cared about your productivity.Hell, we live in a capitalist society, and community mental health is no different. A lot of the time it can feel like an emotionally abusive relationship.Creating your own journey, your own path, and doing so within your values, beliefs, and passions is special. It's bold. And it takes courage.Celina Jacques, an art therapist, retreat planner, private practice owner, and the moderator of "Not Your Mom's Therapist" FB group, talks about her journey from community mental health into her private practice.We talk about being yourself, being willing to say FU*K the mold, and how to reconnect back to your roots.Celina talks about... Her experiences with racism and microaggressions at her job. Being in the hospital and having her boss calling her demanding that she hands in her notes, laptop, and reports. "Money Flows to Me Freely, and Effortlessly, and I Make Money Doing The Things That I Love." The balance between doing what she loves and working within her values. Her great-grandmother's indigenous and sacred healing practices. How she was going to be a healer one way or another, and that academia was just the vessel. The era of psychotherapy is changing, and thankfully for the better. We're starting to move into an era where culture is finally considered, and not everything has to be "evidence-based treatment."More about Celina:Celina specializes in using creativity and ritual for healing the heart, mind, and spirit. She is a creative soul, a wounded healer, an artist, therapist, and art therapist. For the last 20 years, she has been working with mentors, healers, and teachers to deepen her spiritual practice, study meditation, neuroscience, and begin to earn about the ancient healing practice of Curanderismo (traditional Mexican spiritual healing). Her creative, spiritual, and academic paths have converged to support an approach to healing that pulls knowledge from the ancestors and contemporary science to reclaim ancient wisdom in new ways.She is the founder of a therapist community for unconventional psychotherapists called Not Your Mom’s Therapist which focuses on radical inclusion and humility by highlighting intersectional psychotherapy provided by people who self identify as alternative, strange, different, and/or magical. The community continues to grow exponentially and now includes several sister groups including burnout support, interdisciplinary mental health, and BIPOC ancestral healing.Check out Celina's Patreon membership program! It's to support decolonizing mental health with blog, guided meditations, and art therapy workshops. All donations go to community fund for supporting low income POC to access private therapy: Patreon.com/celinajacques-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ 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----------------------------A Thanks to Our Sponsor!I would also like to thank Embark EMR for sponsoring this episode.Try Embark EMR today with a free trial at embarkemr.com.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.

Putting your ideas out to the world can be horrifying. Sometimes we get paralyzed, and impostor syndrome takes over.Laura Long of “Your Badass Therapy Practice” and I talk about how to work through this fear by creating Impulse Momentum or Imperfect Action.Building the plane as you fly it (or simply putting the idea out to the world before it’s finished) is really how you start to work through a lot of this fearfulness, insecurity, and self-doubt.Laura and I both own private practice coaching businesses, are successful speakers, and have built our own individual audiences. We’ve each experienced this type of fear, and almost convinced ourselves not to pursue our goals and visions. Had we not worked through the fear, this podcast episode and everything else we’ve created would have never happened.Impostor Syndrome and Self-Doubt are normal parts of the entrepreneurial process.Doubt Yourself — Do It AnywayMore about Laura:Laura Long, LMFT/S, is a business coach and the lead badass at YourBadAssTherapyPractice.com, where she helps ambitious, driven, Type-A therapists push through their fears and unleash their inner badass.Laura offers free practice-building tools (and hilariously obscene emails) through her mailing list, and her flagship e-course has successfully graduated over 400 therapists. She also runs small mastermind groups as well as a private online community reserved for her students.Laura is best known for her off-the-cuff coaching style that includes colorful language, a witty sense of humor, and an uncanny ability to keep it real. Her unique approach to marketing and customer service challenges the status quo and helps therapists to become better business owners. She shows therapists how to grow and scale their practices without losing their minds - because building your private practice should be fun!You can read Laura’s blog at www.YourBadAssTherapyPractice.com and follow her antics at www.Facebook.com/YourBadAssTherapyPractice.Check out Laura's Charleston retreat here www.yourbadasstherapypractice.com/charleston-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ 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----------------------------A Thanks to Our Sponsor!I would also like to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode.Chances are you've paid special attention to making sure your clients feel welcomed and at ease from the moment they walk into your practice's space. Make sure you don't overlook one very important step, their check-in experience.The Receptionist for iPad is the highest-rated digital check-in software for therapy offices and behavioral health clinics, used by thousands of practitioners across the country.The Receptionist for iPad is a simple, inexpensive way to allow your clients to discreetly check in, notify providers of a patient’s arrival, and ensure your front lobby is stress-free.The software sends an immediate notification to the therapist when a client checks in, and can even ask if any patient information has changed since their last visit.Sign up for a 14-day free trial of The Receptionist for iPad by going to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice, and when you do, you’ll also receive a $25 Amazon gift card.

During this episode, I speak with Michael Dietrich-Chastain, author, therapist, and leadership coach.We talk about Michael’s journey from graduate school to training executives on implementing a culture of leadership and development.Leadership in organizations is important and sets the tone for your business's values, core beliefs, training programs, and how you want your staff to be treated.Being able to train and raise people up, and empowering them to grow ensures that people feel fulfilled, challenged, held accountable, and appreciated.Leadership also means making hard decisions, standing up for what’s right or wrong, and inspiring others.More about Michael:Michael Diettrich-Chastain is the CEO of Arc Integrated, an Organizational Consulting and Professional Coaching practice. He is a bestselling author, leadership coach, facilitator, and professional speaker. Michael and his team are passionate about helping organizations, leaders, and teams become experts on change management, communication, and emotional intelligence. Michael’s writing has been featured in Time, Money, Entrepreneur, and The Washington Post. His first book, CHANGES, was released in 2019 and became a #1 best seller in multiple categories. During the last year alone, in the midst of the Covid Crisis, Michael and his team have facilitated events for thousands of leaders and teams across the globe.Free Offer: www.arcintegrated.com/free Book an appointment with Michael: https://arcintegrated.as.me/leadership-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ 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----------------------------A Thanks to Our Sponsor!I would also like to thank Diversion Center for sponsoring this episode.Go to courtmandatedtraining.com and watch the free webinar to get started.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.

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 7-Day Email Transformation Challenge course here.-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ 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----------------------------A Thanks to Our Sponsor!I would also like to thank The Receptionist for sponsoring this episode.Are you tired of running to the lobby to see if your next appointment has arrived? Would you like a more discrete, stress-free way for your clients to check in?Take a deep breath — The Receptionist for iPad empowers your practice to create a Zen-like check-in experience.It's the highest-rated digital check-in software for therapy offices and behavioral health clinics, used by thousands of practitioners across the country.The Receptionist for iPad is a simple, inexpensive way to allow your clients to discreetly check in, notify providers of a patient’s arrival, and ensure your front lobby is stress-free.The software sends an immediate notification to the therapist when a client checks in, and can even ask if any patient information has changed since their last visit.Sign up for a 14-day free trial of The Receptionist for iPad by going to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice, and when you do, you’ll also receive a $25 Amazon gift card.

Setting healthy boundaries is one of the best gifts you can give yourself.In this episode, I talk with Latasha Matthews, a boundaries expert, about embracing changes in the seasons of your life and updating boundaries to match them, how childhood trauma can affect the way you position your boundaries, how boundaries impact and are impacted by relationships, the importance of creating space for nothingness, and more.Latasha shares stories about her own shifting and evolving boundaries and how it has impacted her life journey.More about Latasha:Latasha Matthews is known as America’s Emotional Wellness Expert. She is the Co-founder of Pieces That Fit, Inc. and the CEO and Clinical Director of Illumination Counseling and Coaching, LLC. Latasha is well versed in providing individual, couples, adolescent, and family therapy in her group practice in Lawrenceville, GA. Latasha has an extensive background in business, human resources, and training. With over 15 years’ experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, life coach, speaker, and author, she utilizes a Family Systems approach, which considers how a particular system impacts an individual person, organization, or situation. In addition to Latasha’s clinical experience, she also provides continuing education for clinicians and holds the position of adjunct professor at several universities. Latasha is an advocate for emotional wellness and balance. She is the author of The Dumping Ground, which was on the Bestseller’s list in 2016. In 2021, Latasha created: Say Yes to your No boundary-setting affirmation Cards for women, men, couples, families, teens, and business owners. She believes that boundary setting can reduce stress and people-pleasing, and provide increased self-advocacy. Latasha has trained thousands of individuals globally on the importance of setting healthy boundaries. She has received numerous awards, written numerous article publications, and has been awarded countless speaking opportunities for her advocacy work supporting healthy boundaries. Lastly, Latasha also holds certifications in DEI and DEI and ethical leadership, which she will utilize to help corporations understand the impact the DEI has on mental health.Latasha's website: latashamatthews.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----------------------------A Thanks to Our Sponsor!I would also like to thank Hushmail for sponsoring this episode.Go to try.hushmail.com/allthings and enjoy the first month of your plan for free.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.

This episode is packed with metaphors galore! Starting a small business is scary but that doesn't mean it can't also be fun.Playfulness inspires creativity, as well as motivates, energizes, and fuels entrepreneurship.In order to live the life you want to live you need to take risks — to fall down, dust yourself off, and try again.In this episode, I talk with my good friend, Jane Carter, about small business fears, failures, lessons, and how to work through all of them by following your bliss.We discuss how to find the joy in the unknown of private practice ownership and ensure your entrepreneurial story is filled with playfulness, bliss, and freedom.Find whatever your version of bliss is, follow it, and create the entrepreneurial life you really want.More about Jane Carter:Jane Carter is a counselor and business coach who is committed to helping therapists and other solopreneurs have more money, fun, and freedom in their businesses. She lives in the mountains of Asheville, NC, where she’s an outdoorswoman, coffee-shop connoisseur, and local-beer snob.She offers a free Clarity Call to discuss people's goals for their practice, and to see whether her individual coaching/mastermind may be able to help them. She also does free "Q&A Café" sessions on Zoom, and free in-person "Mighty Friday" masterminding sessions in Asheville, NC.Jane's Website: www.janecartercoaching.com (see "Free Resources")-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ 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----------------------------A Thanks to Our Sponsor!I would also like to thank The Receptionist for sponsoring this episode.Are you tired of running to the lobby to see if your next appointment has arrived? Would you like a more discrete, stress-free way for your clients to check in?Take a deep breath — The Receptionist for iPad empowers your practice to create a Zen-like check-in experience.It's the highest-rated digital check-in software for therapy offices and behavioral health clinics, used by thousands of practitioners across the country.The Receptionist for iPad is a simple, inexpensive way to allow your clients to discreetly check in, notify providers of a patient’s arrival, and ensure your front lobby is stress-free.The software sends an immediate notification to the therapist when a client checks in, and can even ask if any patient information has changed since their last visit.Sign up for a 14-day free trial of The Receptionist for iPad by going to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice, and when you do, you’ll also receive a $25 Amazon gift card.

Clinical supervision and ongoing training are absolutely crucial in the therapy world.Dr. Amy Parks and I talk about the need for lifelong learning, finding the right fit for supervision, and the importance of constantly learning.It's important for people in the helping profession to stay up to date on training, cultural sensitivity, and affirmative care, as well as ensure they're providing ethical care.More about Amy: Dr. Amy Fortney Parks brings with her over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families as both an educator and psychologist. She is a passionate “BRAIN -ENTHUSIAST” and strives to help everyone she works with understand the brain science of communication, activation, and relationships. Dr. Parks has a Doctorate in Educational Psychology with a specialty in developmental neuroscience. She is a Child & Adolescent Psychologist as well as the founder and Clinical Director of WISE Mind Solutions LLC and The Wise Family Counseling, Assessment & Education in Virginia.  Dr. Parks serves as a Clinical Supervisor for Virginia LPC Residents, as well as Dominion Psychiatric Hospital. Additionally, she is an adjunct professor at George Washington University & The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Parks is a frequently sought-after parent coach and speaker for families and groups around the world!  Dr. Parks’ focuses include individual and group counseling, parent coaching and co-parenting, educational consulting, IEP development, and psychoeducational assessment. She most recently launched a national directory for clinical supervisors in the mental health field – the Clinical Supervision Directory (www.ClinicalSupervisionDirectory.com). She is also currently in the (painful) process of writing a book focused on making brain science ridiculously simple for all of us! More information about Dr. Parks and how to connect with her directly about your family or group is available on her website, www.thewisefamily.com. Ms. Parks is a native Alexandrian and the mother of four children between the ages of 21 and 28, as well as a Mimi to a 2 ½ year old. In her spare time, she loves to read teen fiction, cook, and hang out with friends who have boats!-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ 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----------------------------A Thanks to Our Sponsor!I would also like to thank Embark EMR for sponsoring this episode.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.

Burnout for mental health professionals is real. It's not just a career-ender, but also plays a big part in our mental and physical health.In this episode of the All Things Private Practice Podcast, I talk with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani about burnout and burnout-beating strategies, as well as our own burnout stories and how they lead to monumental life changes.Gabrielle shares her story about the toll that burnout took on her body and her journey of going from working in child protective services to owning a thriving group practice to SELLING the group practice that she work hard to create.More about Gabrielle:Gabrielle Juliano-Villani is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and founder of Colorado In-Home Counseling, a thriving group practice of 15 therapists, serving adults of all ages who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, chronic health conditions, trauma, life transitions, and stress management. Gabrielle has 15 years of experience working in the field of mental health, helping clients find better work/life balance and creating space for clients to reach their highest potential. Gabrielle is also a contributor and content creator to the Goodheart Collaborative, an app focused on burnout prevention for women in helping professions. Gabrielle has been published on thriveglobal.com and has also contributed to psychwire.com. Gabrielle is passionate about bridging gaps and making mental health accessible to everyone.-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ 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----------------------------A Thanks to Our Sponsor!I would also like to thank The Receptionist for sponsoring this episode.Are you tired of running to the lobby to see if your next appointment has arrived? Would you like a more discrete, stress-free way for your clients to check in?Take a deep breath — The Receptionist for iPad empowers your practice to create a Zen-like check-in experience.It's the highest-rated digital check-in software for therapy offices and behavioral health clinics, used by thousands of practitioners across the country.The Receptionist for iPad is a simple, inexpensive way to allow your clients to discreetly check in, notify providers of a patient’s arrival, and ensure your front lobby is stress-free.The software sends an immediate notification to the therapist when a client checks in, and can even ask if any patient information has changed since their last visit.Sign up for a 14-day free trial of The Receptionist for iPad by going to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice, and when you do, you’ll also receive a twenty-five dollar Amazon gift card.

Starting and Growing your business is scary, terrifying, and exciting.Ken Clark and I talk about starting your private practice, when to grow and scale, and creating and fostering a culture of respect, appreciation, and leadership.We talk about how growth doesn't always equate to financial success, how putting effective leadership in place is crucial, and how empowering your leadership to make decisions is vital.We also talk about stepping into and embracing your fears, as well as using them as a Gas Pedal, not a Brake.Ken owns Chenal Family Therapy and SemiPrivatePractice. He's grown his group practice from 1 employee to hundreds, all while implementing strategy, intentionality, and leading by example.More about Ken Clark, LMFT, CEO of Chenal Family Therapy, Practice Coach at SemiPrivatePractice.com:With a reputation for confidentiality and extensive experience bringing collaboration to high-conflict environments, Ken has a unique ability to tap into the human elements behind complex situations and quickly move towards effective solutions.When not leading his award-winning system of mental health clinics, he loves helping entrepreneurs and corporate leaders develop multi-year scaling strategies, working with family-owned businesses to manage change, and helping companies build better teams by developing talent optimization strategies.He and his companies have been the winner of numerous awards including being ranked four times as one of America's fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine, Arkansas Business of the Year, Top 40 Business People Under 40 (Arkansas Business Publishing), and the Mentoring Excellence Award (The Investment News).As both a CEO and a trained psychotherapist, Ken is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and media-friendly subject matter expert, and he welcomes conversations about helping you or your company.Offer: 30 days free of Coffee With Ken (weekly Zoom call for practice owners) for solo or group practitioners (different times each week)https://www.semiprivatepractice.com/store-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ 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----------------------------A Thanks to Our Sponsor!I would also like to thank Diversion Center for sponsoring this episode.This niche could be the breakthrough that you have been looking for. Go to courtmandatedtraining.com and watch the free webinar to get started.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.

Very Bad Therapists. They exist. The profession makes mistakes.And we need to talk about it, hold ourselves accountable, and learn from our mistakes.I talk with Ben Fineman and Carrie Wiita, the co-hosts of the Very Bad Therapy Podcast about their own experiences launching a podcast about the unfortunate experiences that clients endure during therapy sessions.We talk about changes in the field, the necessity for continuous and ongoing training and supervision, and how to learn from mistakes that have an impact on the clients we serve.This may feel like a polarizing topic, but it's one that needs to be an ongoing conversation in the field.-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ 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----------------------------A Thanks to Our Sponsor!I would also like to thank The Receptionist for sponsoring this episode.Are you tired of running to the lobby to see if your next appointment has arrived? Would you like a more discrete, stress-free way for your clients to check in?Take a deep breath — The Receptionist for iPad empowers your practice to create a Zen-like check-in experience.It's the highest-rated digital check-in software for therapy offices and behavioral health clinics, used by thousands of practitioners across the country.The Receptionist for iPad is a simple, inexpensive way to allow your clients to discreetly check in, notify providers of a patient’s arrival, and ensure your front lobby is stress-free.The software sends an immediate notification to the therapist when a client checks in, and can even ask if any patient information has changed since their last visit.Sign up for a 14-day free trial of The Receptionist for iPad by going to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice, and when you do, you’ll also receive a twenty-five dollar Amazon gift card.