The Flourishing Therapreneur: Recent Episodes

Claire Blakey, MA, LMFT, PMH-C

The Flourishing Therapreneur is podcast + platform that equips therapists to thrive in business, expand their reach + create flourishing and meaningful lives - both personally and professionally. I’m your host, Claire Blakey, I am licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in California. I believe in being a mutipassionate therapist - you can have a thriving financially impactful business, be a leader in the community and also a business entrepreneur. You don’t have to choose and your impact as a clinician can go beyond the therapy room. I believe you can be a therapist and an entrepreneur -- a therapreneur. And I believe that every therapist deserves the tools, community and resources to build thriving businesses and live flourishing lives.

I pair my passion and previous career in PR, marketing and blogging with my education and experience as a clinician to equip therapists like you, who are multi-passionate and wanting to pursue additional opportunities to grow your skillset and expand your reach.

Tune in every Tuesday for a weekly episode with guest speakers. Join our community and countless guests -- clinicians, lawyers, CPA’s, business mentors, successful therapists, CEO’s and creatives as we dive deeper into the philosophy of The Flourishing Therapreneur™. Whether you are looking to build a successful private practice as a therapist, launch a podcast, write a book, found a nonprofit or pursue other business endeavors -- our conversations will ignite ideas and equip you with tools to grow as a therapist and business owner.

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On today’s episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Arianna Smith.

This episode is for you if you are:

Noticing themes of burnout in your private practice, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally
Fighting the outdated belief that rest is “weak” or “lazy” and struggling with feelings or guilt or scarcity around rest
Considering taking a break from your private therapy practice but don’t know how long to take in order to find a true refresh and settle your nervous system
Struggling to feel rested after taking a vacation or break from work, and feel more stressed going back to work than when you left
And looking for systems to implement so you don’t have to be “on” at all during your sabbatical.

I had the most encouraging conversation with Arianna on this week’s episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur, and I am so happy to share these themes and messages with each of you! Arianna and I weave together themes of rest and transition, focusing on how each of us can benefit from taking a break and how we can make these rest times most effective. Arianna speaks in depth about her recent sabbatical, including why she took the amount of time that she did, how she prepared for her time away, and what she did to make her transition back to work as smooth as possible. Rest and recalibration are so important for therapists in private practice, and I think shedding more light on how we can all take more effective breaks from our work is essential. I hope you find this episode as encouraging as I did and that it helps you create space and intention for your own rest period or sabbatical!

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Did you enjoy learning from Arianna? Connect with her on her website www.thecopycove.com or via email at arianna@thecopycove.com. Sign up for Arianna’s Courageous Copywriting for Clinicians 8-week Program at www.courageouscopywriting.com or her Free Copywriting Masterclass at www.subscribepage.com/banish_bad_copy_masterclass.

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Maelisa McCaffrey (Hall).

This episode is for you if you are:

Stressed out by writing notes and feel that your notes aren’t “good enough”
Unsure how to catch up on documentation and prevent falling behind on it again
Curious about the most common mistakes therapists make with notes in private therapy practice
Wondering why documentation can be so challenging for therapists in private practice
And interested in learning what you can do to make improvements in your note-writing process to find more balance in your therapy practice.

I always love chatting with Maelisa, and found this conversation fruitful in so many ways! On this week’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, Maelisa and I are diving headfirst into a touchy topic for many therapists: taking notes. Documentation can be such a pressure point and stressor for therapists in private practice, and Maelisa is here to help us understand why it can be stressful, reasons therapists get behind on documentation, as well as ways to improve your process to stay on top of documentation going forward. We dig into negative connotations we are taught about note-taking in private practice, and forge ahead with tangible steps to work smarter, not harder, to make documentation more manageable. If notes have been a point of stress for you, or if you are simply looking to improve your documentation process, I know you will gain something from this episode!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Maelisa? Connect with her on her website www.qaprep.com. Get Maelisa’s free guide and other resources at www.qaprep.com/crash-course

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Lindsay Bryan-Podvin.

This episode is for you if you are:

Uncertain whether therapists should be talking about money and how this could be impacting your practice and your clients.
Curious about unlearning money narratives that you learned in graduate school that aren’t helpful as a therapist in private practice.
Interested in learning about the three most common money mistakes therapists in private practice are making and how you can avoid them.
Invested in earning a vibrant income while still helping people as a therapist.
And motivated to create a sustainable business while planting seeds to make a difference in your community.

Lindsay and I had a fruitful conversation on this week’s episode chatting all about embracing money and the most common money mistakes therapists are making in private practice. We dove into the relationship many therapists have with money, and why money can feel like a taboo topic for therapists. Lindsay jumps into new narratives around money and how the traditional narratives about being a “good” therapist are outdated and unsuccessful. Learn how to run a sustainable private therapy practice by avoiding the three most common money mistakes, and how making changes in your business will not only help you survive but thrive! Money can feel like a very sensitive topic to breach for therapists, so listen to this episode if you are interested in updating your money beliefs and learning more about how to be financially successful in your therapy practice.

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Lindsay? Connect with her and sign up for her email list on her website www.mindmoneybalance.com and on Instagram @mindmoneybalance. Get Lindsay’s free guide and other resources at www.mindmoneybalance.com/freeguide.

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Alyssa Callahan.

This episode is for you if you are:

Curious about unique ways to grow your business as a therapist in private practice.
Motivated to learn about how virtual events can amplify different voices and help others learn about different aspects of business.
Interested in learning more about how to find and select speakers for a virtual event, as well as how to create incentives with your speakers to grow your summit audience.
Wondering what specific tools are especially helpful for planning the logistics of a virtual retreat.
And curious about the benefits included for networking and expanding your visibility.

Alyssa and I had such a productive conversation on this week’s episode talking all about hosting a virtual summit and expanding your reach as a therapist in private practice! If you are interested in growing your business, networking with more professionals, and creating more passive income with your business, hosting a virtual summit is an amazing opportunity to check all of these boxes in one fun-filled, fulfilling event. Alyssa provides tangible examples of software programs she uses and finds helpful, as well as information on email templates and other logistical matters that you will need to consider when planning a retreat. I am SO excited to speak at Alyssa’s summit in a few weeks, and hope this week’s episode lights a fire in you to explore hosting a summit of your own!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Alyssa? Connect with her on Instagram @alyssacallahanrd and @nourishedwithkindness or at her website https://nourishedwithkindness.com/. Sign up for Alyssa’s upcoming LIVE virtual business retreat, Nourished Accelerator, at https://nourished-with-kindness.teachable.com/p/nourished-accelerator-live-virtual-business-retreat

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Dr. Pauline Peck.

This episode is for you if you are:

Frustrated by the lack of information and resources available for planning for maternity leave in private practice
Curious about creating spaciousness for pregnancy and postpartum work in your practice
Interested in tangible things you can do during pregnancy to prepare for your maternity leave and postpartum time period
Wondering how Claire and Pauline are doing things differently in their practices with their second pregnancies
And committed to flexibility and re-entering your private practice gently after your maternity leave.

I had an absolute blast sitting down with Pauline to dig into pregnancy and maternity leave as therapists in private practice. If you have been in this situation, currently are planning for maternity leave, or plan to someday take maternity leave from your private practice, you probably know that there are not a lot of resources or guidance out there. I have some good news: there is a lot of helpful information in this episode! Pauline and I both share how we prepared for and returned from maternity leave with our first children, as well as what we are planning and doing differently during our second pregnancies. We chat extensively about taking care of yourself during your pregnancy to help your postpartum transition go smoother in your private practice, and also provide suggestions for plans you can make now to create passive income during your maternity leave. We as therapists AND mothers need to take care of ourselves just as we have been trained to take care of our clients, and I know this valuable conversation with Pauline will not stop here!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Pauline? Connect with her on Instagram @paulinethepsychologist or at her website www.therapywithpauline.com

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Austin Lampson.

This episode is for you if you are:

Unfamiliar with the financial jargon related to loans and taxes as a private therapy practice owner.
Curious about what the four building blocks of a loan are and why it’s important for you to understand them.
Wondering if you should separate personal and business debt, and the best ways to go about doing that.
Interested in learning which expenses from your business (or personal life!) can be deducted on your income taxes.
And curious how much debt (including buying a home) you should take on as a therapist in private practice.

Gosh, I learned SO much from this week’s conversation with Austin Lampson on everything you need to know about purchasing a home in private practice and as a self-employed business owner! Austin and I had a vibrant discussion breaking down the four building blocks of a loan, including income, assets, credit, and property, and she outlines how each one is important for us as therapists to understand. We break down what it means to separate business from personal debt, along with what benefits you can tap into when it comes to income taxes as a self-employed business owner. Austin really helped me understand some of the financial and technical jargon that we often are not taught in our graduate programs, including what to take advantage of and which pieces to look out for. I am so excited to share this information with you and hope you find this conversation as valuable as I did!

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Destiny Morris, AMFT.

This episode is for you if you are:

Curious about the benefits of starting a therapy group in your private practice.
Open to suggestions for ways to market your group on social media and among colleagues.
Interested in learning more about how therapists may find their niche client base and what backend work goes into specializing.
And wondering if there are ways you can start to prepare for group work as a pre-licensed therapist.

Destiny and I learned so much about each other on this week’s episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur, and we had a blast talking about groups in private practice! Destiny describes how she started preparing for group work while still in her graduate program, and how she works to market her groups to recruit participants on social media and through connections with colleagues. We kept it real when discussing the time, energy, and real work that starting a group takes, as well as the many benefits that come with groups once they are up and running! Destiny and I both dive into our niche areas, including why we chose these populations and how we prepared and trained to have a niche client base. If you are interested in starting a group or are curious about how you can market your current groups better, listen to this episode for fresh ideas and perspectives!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Destiny? Connect with her on Instagram @on_being_resilient or by email at destinymorristherapy@gmail.com.

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Avivit Fisher.

This episode is for you if you are:

Curious what impact your brand has for you as a therapist in private practice.
Motivated to create intention with the perception of your therapy practice in order to build trust with your future clients.
Wondering how updating your brand could help you recruit your ideal counseling client.
Interested in learning more about the common branding mistakes therapists make.
And open to learning how you can improve your website to better your brand.

I gained so much knowledge sitting down with Avivit to discuss building a brand for a private therapy practice and why this is so important for our field. In this episode, Avivit breaks down why it is important for therapists in private practice to be intentional with our brand, focusing on each of being the face of our businesses. We discuss the common mistakes Avivit sees from therapists from a branding and marketing perspective, and she provides tangible, helpful tips for how you can improve what you already have to make yourself stand out! This conversation really got my wheels turning on how I can improve my brand to better reach my ideal client, and I just know you will learn some helpful things from it, too!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Avivit? Learn more on her website www.reddstrategy.com and sign up for her weekly newsletter!

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Kristie Plantinga, MA.

This episode is for you if you are:

New to the marketing strategy of SEO and wondering if this tactic would be a good fit for your practice.
Familiar with the idea of SEO and wondering how much work it would take to apply it to your private practice strategy.
Motivated to maximize your time and impact with your marketing strategy using data-backed decisions.
Curious about how SEO could help you grow your client base for your private therapy practice.
And interested in learning more about how therapists and SEO are a match made in heaven for getting clients.

I had such a fun conversation with Kristie getting into the nitty-gritty of private practice therapists using SEO to grow our client base. In this episode, Kristie outlines the basics of SEO strategy, including keywords and high-quality content, and walks us through how to know if SEO is a good fit for you right now. We discuss the work involved in launching SEO in your business, as well as how SEO is a strategy for therapists ready to invest in the future. Of course, we also discuss the barriers to SEO, particularly the fear that many therapists have been taught in graduate school and by mentors that can hinder SEO success. If you are brand new to SEO or if you are familiar but need more tangible steps on how to get it running to grow your therapy practice, give this episode a listen and get ready to take some notes!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Kristie? Learn more on her website www.therapieseo.com and join her email list for her latest tips and course offerings. Connect with her on Instagram @therapieseo

This episode is for you if you are:

Curious about how to expand your solo practice into a group practice by adding associates.
Interested in learning specific steps to start the process of onboarding associates.
Hungry for knowledge about what you can do to best prepare for this expansion process.
And wondering what items need to be added to your to-do list to get started.

In this week’s episode, I am diving into steps I am taking to expand my solo practice to a group practice and taking on associates as a supervisor in private practice. I know firsthand how overwhelming this process can feel when you are just starting to explore it, so I want to help each of you feel more comfortable and confident if you are considering supervising associates in your private practice. In this episode, I break down five manageable steps to help you get organized, figure out what your goals are in this process, and determine the direction you want your therapy practice to go. Making the move to add associates is a big deal, but it doesn’t have to be a big stressor once you know what needs to happen!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Dr. Jenn Kennedy, LMFT.

This episode is for you if you are:

An established private practice therapist looking for ways to expand your reach and impact.
Considering adding associates to your practice but haven’t made the leap yet.
Wondering what risks accompany onboarding associates into your practice.
Curious if adding associates is actually rewarding (both financially and professionally) for private practice therapists.
And interested in tangible tools you could use to make the transition to adding associates to your private therapy practice.

I learned SO much chatting with Jenn about onboarding associates in private practice. She tells her amazing journey of how she added associates to her practice, including how to know when you are ready to add associates, what worked well for her, and what is especially challenging in that process. We sort through motivation for wanting to onboard associates, along with how we can hold expectations to make this process successful. If you have been considering adding associates to your private therapy practice, or if you haven’t thought about it but now are curious, Jenn gives excellent, tangible tools for you to get started and paints a realistic, promising picture for how onboarding associates can expand your brand AND your impact!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Jenn? Connect with her on Instagram @drjennkennedy and @riviera_therapy or on her website at www.rivieratherapy.com.

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Ashely Quamme, LMFT.

This episode is for you if you are:

New to the concept of financial therapy and curious about what it entails.
Interested in learning more about the four money mindsets and better understanding which category you fall under.
Curious about where our money mindsets come from and how they relate to attachment theories.
Committed to resetting your mindset around money, especially as a therapist in private practice, in order to earn a salary you deserve.
And motivated to create space in your life for financial self-care, creating more balance and peace in your person and professional life!

I had so much fun sitting down with Ashley to talk about money mindsets and how they impact our work as therapists in private practice. We took a deep dive into the four main scripts around money: Money Avoidant (spoiler: most mental health professionals fall under this category!), Money Vigilant, Money Status, and Money Worship, including what each of them look like and how they can show up in our lives. We took a step back to look at where we may have learned these scripts, as well as how grad school has impacted our thoughts about money and our work helping others. Finances feels like a taboo topic for many people, so Ashley and I are uncovering YOUR money story to help you focus more on financial self-care and balance!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Ashely? Connect with her on Instagram @thewealthymarriage & @bam_consults and on LinkedIn: Ashley Quamme, LMFT. You can learn more about Ashley’s Financial Mindset Coaching services at https://bamfcc.com/

Learn more through the resources Ashely mentioned in the episode:

Financial Therapy Association
Dr. Brad Klontz with https://www.yourmentalwealthadvisors.com/
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur, I am wrapping up Season 2! I can hardly believe season two is already over, and I am really looking forward to rejuvenating before jumping into season 3!

I am digging into the different seasons of owning a business, particularly when and how to structure the heart and hustle of my business. A healthy business has times of hustle and times of recovery, which is exactly what I am about to enter in quarter 2 in order to reset and recharge before kicking off season 3 of The Flourishing Therapreneur Podcast! I am so proud of and inspired by all of the guests, conversations, and feedback from season two, and CANNOT WAIT to share season 3 with you this July! Work hard, rest hard–that is my mantra and I am so excited to slow things down before charging ahead in July!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur, I am discussing four steps to help a pre-licensed therapist (or licensed therapist currently working in an agency setting) proactively build your future private therapy practice!

This episode is for you if are:

Feeling motivated to network and build connections with other therapists
Considering what you want for your future as a therapist and invested in learning more in your field
Interested in learning more about what organizations and groups are available in your area and how you can get involved with them
And wondering how you can start forging your digital footprint before you are fully licensed.

On this week’s podcast episode, I’m jumping into four ways that a pre-licensed therapist can proactively build your future private practice. I highlight some fun and simple things you can start doing now to set yourself up for success, as well as plant seeds for things you must consider depending on the state you are going to practice in. It’s never too early to start thinking ahead and take steps towards your dream of working in private practice! There are so many opportunities to learn, grow, and dream, so why wait? The stepping stones to your future are closer (and more manageable!) than you think!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur, I am explaining how I use virtual assistants in my business, as well as how you may want to use them to create more work-life balance.

This episode is for you if are:

Feeling isolated or burned out with content creation and curious how a virtual assistant can bring your ideas to life
Motivated to pour more energy into the parts of your private therapy practice that allow you to share your knowledge and experience with your audience
Interested in saving time by delegating some of the social media, content creation, and other tasks important for marketing your business
And curious about how working with a team can help push your business forward, making more money and having more time on your hands!

On this week’s podcast episode, I go into detail on how I use virtual assistants in my business to free up more of my time, delegate tasks, and help my business grow. If you have ever considered hiring a virtual assistant or if you are interested in learning more about what they can do for you and your business, this episode is for you! Virtual assistants save me hours and hours each week by conquering the tasks I know need to be done for my business, giving me more time and freedom to invest in other areas I am passionate about. If you’ve been around for a little while you have probably heard me say, “Spending money is making money!” If you are interested in inducing more work-life balance and giving yourself more free time outside of sessions, give this episode a listen and let me know what you think!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur, I am opening up about my experience of writing my first book.

This episode is for you if are:

Considering writing a book or have been approached by a publisher about writing one
Curious about the writing process, including the highs and the lows of the journey
Wondering about the reality of writing a book while practicing as a therapist in private practice
Motivated to share your experience and expertise with the world through writing
And interested in discussing the boundaries and limitations required when writing a book for a publishing company.

I feel relieved and exhausted after submitting my manuscript of my first book, and I am so excited to tell you all about it! What I didn’t know going into the writing adventure (oh, what an adventure it was!), what surprised or challenged me, as well as the emotions I felt throughout the process–I am sharing it all with you in this podcast episode! As therapists, we are trained to go deeper into our encounters with clients and our interest areas within our field, so it makes sense that some of us feel called to share our knowledge and experiences with the world through writing. I have learned so much throughout the journey of writing my first book, and I am excited to share my experience with you and use what I have learned in the writing of my future books (after a period of rest, of course!).

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur we are joined by Amy Pinnell, MSW, RSW of @sensitivesocialworker

This episode is for you if are:

Contemplating whether you are a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and how you got here (spoiler: you were born with it!)
Curious about which traits of being a HSP make us good therapists and help our clients succeed in therapy
Interested in honoring HSP traits in private practice and valuing these in your business
Struggling with burnout and want to bring balance back to your private practice
And wondering how to flourish as a HSP in private practice by looking inward and participating in deep self-care.

I learned so much sitting down with Amy to talk about Highly Sensitive People (HSP) and how HSP function as therapists in private practice. We chatted about the many qualities that HSP possess that make us really good therapists and how these qualities help our clients feel seen and successful. We tackle burnout for HSP, including how burnout can happen and how we as HSP can offset this unhealthy capacity. Finally, true to the Flourishing Therapreneur mission, we explore how HSP can flourish as therapists, including setting boundaries for our energy and utilizing soul-nourishing self-care techniques. If you think you might be a HSP (and even if you think you’re not!), check out this episode to better understand yourself and learn how you can set yourself up for success as a therapist in private practice.

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Amy? Connect with her on Instagram @senstivesocialworker. Check out Amy’s course Social Worker Refresh and connect with her online at https://www.sensitivesocialworker.com

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur we are joined by Kelley Stevens, LMFT of @theprivatepracticepro

This episode is for you if are:

Contemplating the switch from agency to cash pay private practice but don’t know where to start
Curious about which skills from agency practice will help make your private therapy practice successful
Interested in breaking this transition down into manageable, achievable steps
Longing for more financial freedom, both in making more money and choosing how you give back
And wondering how private practice can actually be easier than agency work (yes, that’s right!).

I had so much fun sitting down with Kelley to talk about the nerve-wracking but liberating transition from agency to cash pay private therapy practice. We got into the nitty-gritty details of how to make this transition smooth, highlighting some important and manageable places to start. We also discussed how you can use the skills and experiences you already have to make your private therapy practice a success, because you’re not starting from scratch making this switch! Kelley brings us all back down to earth by reminding us that everything in private practice can be figured out one step at a time, and noting that we already have done a lot of the hard work in agency practice that will make private practice feel even more enjoyable. Breaking this process down into bite-sized pieces to bring more balance and freedom to our lives as therapists, I feel even more inspired to share the information and encouragement with all of you!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Kelley? Connect with her and find free content on Instagram @theprivatepracticepro. Check out Kelley’s course The Private Practice Roadmap and connect with her online at https://www.theprivatepracticepro.com

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur we are joined by Nicole McNelis, M.Ed., NCC, LPC.

This episode is for you if you are:

Open to transforming marketing your private therapy practice from painful to pleasant
Curious about how small steps can make big waves, just by staying true to your authentic self
Committed to repurposing the skills you already have to shift your marketing mindset (and see behavior follow suit!)
Fueled by connection and using connections to help grow your therapy practice
And interested in working smarter (not harder!) by making it easy for colleagues and clients to remember you, count on you, and refer new clients to you!

I learned so much visiting with Nicole about repurposing clinical techniques to update marketing and mindset. We addressed how therapists already possess some of the most important marketing tools out there: relationships, rapport, and reciprocity. As therapists, we are comfortable connecting with others, so it only makes sense we would use these existing skills to grow our private practices by marketing with other providers. Nicole highlights the importance of a two-way street with this approach, as well as making yourself visible and memorable in order for these methods to be successful. I felt so encouraged knowing I already have a skillset that can make my marketing strategy successful, growing my private practice AND connecting with other awesome practitioners!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Nicole? Connect with her on Instagram @therapist.mom.collective and at www.nicolemcnelis.com

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur we are joined by Catie Lynch, LCSW.

This episode is for you if you are:

Longing to ditch feelings of guilt and shame around wanting more money for your services
Frustrated about gender norms around money, pay, and expectations in the workplace
Yearning to shift your money mindset from scarcity to abundance
Wondering how to raise your rates without losing clients
And interested in being happy because you should be, even when being happy feels like you’re going against the grain.

I learned so much from my conversation with Catie about shifting money mindset in private practice. Catie dissects how a scarcity mindset with both money and clients tends to drive fear in our field, and how limiting that fear can be for us as providers. Reflecting and challenging our own thoughts and feelings around money will help each of us realize how possible it is to raise rates AND still be successful! We are shattering the guilt and shame that often comes with wanting money and happiness in our careers, and forging ahead to create a business (and mindset!) filled with abundance!

I hope this episode enlightens you and I can’t wait for all this season has to bring!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Catie? Connect with her at: www.catielynchlcsw.com and on Instagram @catie.lynch. Find Catie’s free content on Instagram at @catie.lunch or sign up for her upcoming courseDream Clients GPS athttps://www.catielynchlcsw.com/dream-clients-gps

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur we are joined by Liz Gray, LCSW, RPT, Clini-Coach®, and Founder of Organize and Thrive.

This episode is for you if you are:

A Highly Sensitive Therapist (HST) (or think you might be!)
Constantly fighting physical, digital, or emotional clutter
Struggling to run your private therapy practice in an efficient manner
And hungry for organization and systems to make your work more efficient, saving you time and energy!

I loved sitting down with Liz to chat about how Highly Sensitive Therapists (HST) navigate private practice and overcome barriers we face in our field. We dove into how various kinds of clutter (digital, physical, and emotional) can affect each of us, as well as how this shows up in our professional and personal lives. We acknowledged the shame and isolation that often accompanies clutter, and got a taste for how systems can make things sooo much easier going forward. S.Y.S.T.E.M.S.: the invisible string making things run smoothly–saving us time and energy!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Liz? Connect with her Instagram @organizeandthrive1 and at www.organize-and-thrive.com.

Sign up for her upcoming academy athttps://organize-and-thrive.com/.

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur we are joined by Felicia Keller Boyle, MA, LMFT and Founder of @the_bad_therapist.

This episode is for you if you are:

Struggling to navigate the no-man's-land between being a private practice clinician and a business owner
Wanting more clearly defined boundaries and desires to improve your professional and personal life
Curious about how to stand out from the crowd with your marketing strategy (and learn how any marketing strategy can be successful with this tip!)
Uncomfortable talking about money and want to shift your money mindset to one of radical responsibility
And questioning how traditional therapy concepts and philosophies fit in our modern world.

I had so much fun sitting down with Felicia to talk about how being a “Bad Therapist” can actually make you a better therapist and bring more balance to your personal life. This conversation with Felicia is filled with real, honest discussion about topics that sometimes feel taboo but that HAVE to be addressed in order to be successful in private practice. Felicia dives into changing your money mindset as a practitioner and takes a critical look at the traditional philosophies of “good therapists” that are ingrained in each of us, challenging each of us to think about how being “bad” can make us BETTER!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Felicia? Connect with her Instagram @the_bad_therapist and at www.felicitastherapy.org.

Sign up for her upcoming courseLiberated Business atwww.felicitastherapy.org

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur we are joined by Victoria Rodriguez, PLPC and NCC of @my.car.is.my.office

This episode is for you if you are:

Currently working in community mental health
Considering working in community mental health
Needing resources, encouragement and an honest conversation about how to prevent burnout in CMH and create structure that serves you as a human AND therapist
If you struggle with ruminating on client sessions and how you transition into your life post session
If you are wanting to actively create your own systems of support — and need ideas on where to begin
An honest conversation around living through natural disasters, tragedies and pandemics while concurrently supporting clients also navigating those same experiences
A deeper dive on consciously creating new patterns and systems to sustain yourself from jumping from CMH and agency life to private practice

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Victoria? Connect with her at: www.mycarismyoffice.com or @my.car.is.my.office; @revivepractice

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur we are joined by Arianna Smith, MA, LPC and Founder of The Copy Cove

This episode is for you if you are:

Struggling to find your voice as you create copy and content for your website, social media or entrepreneurial ideas as a therapist
Wanting to better understand how to articulate who you are as a person — not just the letters behind your name
Juggling both a clinical private practice and another entrepreneurial business and are fine tuning what scheduling means, what a full practice means and how to prioritize and flourish in both
Wanting to learn 5 copyrighting hacks that will transform your business and connect you with your ideal clients
Better understand how therapists are uniquely equipped to write really powerful, moving copy
And lean into how creating copy is about connection, human to human, exactly what you are good at as a therapist — you’re just using a different modality

I couldn’t image a better episode to launch season 2 of The Flourishing Thearpreneur. The conversation with Ari is filled with beautiful moments of connection, vulnerability and truly feeling heard as a therapist and entrepreneur. And….unintentionally, she spoke into many of the pillars of our philosophy and what it means to truly flourish — not just as a therapist and an entrepreneur, but as a human.

I hope this episode encourages you and can’t wait for all this season has to bring!

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Arianna? Connect with her at: www.thecopycove.com

Download her free guide “Banish Bad Copy: 5 Copywriting Hacks for Private Practice Success!” for a no-nonsense approach to uplevel your copy: https://thecopycove.com/2022/02/09/creative-resilience/ or sign up for her upcoming course Courageous Copywriting for Clinicians at www.thecopycove.com

On today's episode, we wrap up season 1 of The Flourishing Therapreneur.

This episode is for you if:

You want to launch a new business endeavor and need encouragement to hear about other therapists bravery to begin
You are up against imposter syndrome or wanting to own your voice and your offerings
You had a desire to be a therapist and author and are curious to learn more about the process
Honest reflections of being a beginner and launching a second business as a therapist

We have so much gratitude for your support this past season and can't wait to bring new episodes next season on:

A deep dive on financials and money mindset and martyrdom as a clinician
Signing a lease as a therapist in private practice.
We'll be learning from therapists and business owners who have launched podcasts, built courses or pursued other income opportunities with their clinical experience
The how to steps on onboarding associates in your practice or expand from a solo practice to group practice
Practical steps on how to prepare to leave your agency job
How to prepare to buy a home as a business owner and private practice clinician
And a deeper dive into branding and marketing

Thank you for being a part of our community! Stay connected with @theflourishingtherapreneur or www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com

On today's episode we hear from Alicia Hite, LMFT as she speaks into burnout as a clinician and specifically how during a pandemic we can identify our core needs as a human AND as a therapist as we pursue private practice or other entrepreneurial endeavors.

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did did your enjoy learning from Alicia? Check out her websites at: www.springspsychotherapy.com or www.preppingthepractitioner.com/home and follow her on social media @springspsychotherapy and @prepping_the_practitioner

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur we are joined by Teresa Alvarez, MA and Executive Director of @carpchildrensproject

This episode is for you if:

After graduate school or during your clinical hours you have begun questioning if being a therapist and clinical work is for you
Giving yourself permission to change your mind and leaning into your personal and professional needs
If you have contemplated a leadership position or are curious to take your clinical experience and use it for impact in a leadership capacity
You’ve contemplated executive leadership in nonprofits and are not sure where to start
Learning what makes you hirable as for an executive director position and the nitty gritty of the highs and lows of leadership positions
Being okay with not always being liked and learning how to make hard decisions confidently as a leader in business
Juggling parenthood, boundaries and executive leadership roles
As a leader learning where your limitations are and how to include others in the process to improve your teams impact
If you are struggling with the thought “I already told everyone I was going to be a therapist, I can’t change my mind now, right!?”
Having the courage to forge a new path and pursue opportunities that align with your heart, life season and skillset

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Teresa? Connect with her at: www.carpchildren.org or @carpchildrensproject

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur we are joined by Molly Zive, LCSW

This was one of my favorite episodes I recorded this past season. Molly brings an authenticity with sharing her journey from burnout in agency work to taking a courageous leap into a private practice. The conversation is filled to the brim with nuggets of encouragement if you are a similar season of transition.

During this episode we cover:

Taking the leap from agency to private practice during the pandemic
Creating a business that is aligned with your passions
The mindset shift that is required when believing in yourself when wanting to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors
Communicating your offerings and speaking to your ideal client and how that helps you flourish as a business owner and clinician
Giving yourself permission to niche and claim what you are good at — and how that can be a strength in your business model
Questioning the inherited barriers passed down from clinical generations that inhibit the abundance and fullness of pursuing your ideal practice
Gaining confidence in who you are and understanding what you need as a human first and foremost and then as a clinician
An honest conversation about burnout and the emotional toll being a therapist has on our own mental health
The importance of boundaries and encouragement in taking business leaps out of inspiration instead of fear
So many practical, relatable and encouraging how to’s if you are wanting to start a private practice and don’t know where to begin

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Molly? Connect with her at: @mollyzivetherapy IG or at www.therapywithmolly.com

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur we are joined by Tiana Leeds, LMFT as she discusses owning your business, charging a fee you deserve and working through shame in finances.

During this episode we cover:

The evolution of her licensing journey and how choosing specific clinical sites helped prepare her for private practice
An honest dialogue and conversation around the tension between being a therapist and business owner
Exploring the passed down philosophy of what a therapist in private practice does and how they make a living
Questioning and holding gently the contradictory beliefs that being a business owner and being a therapist present
How as therapists we lean towards being client oriented, but as business owners we need to be business oriented. How do the two co-exist?
How to set a fee in private practice — exploring the numbers and sustainable goals
If you view finances in private practice as employing yourself — is the pay appetizing? Do “they” treat their employees well? Can you see yourself there long term?
Getting clear on your financials so you are congruent with what you can give and how you spend your time
Knowing that there is more than one way to do the sliding scale philosophy
Questioning the thought process of needing to “give back” as a therapist when as a therapist our job is a giving job
How you don’t need to have a sliding scale client to give back — as therapists our profession is always giving back — it’s the nature of our work
Recognizing as clinicians how we are already being contributors to our profession and givers as therapists
Highlighting how careers are suppose to support you and it’s not selfish as a therapist to want to have a decent income
Questioning the concept of being a “good” therapist vs. a “greedy” therapist and debunking those thought processes
Being curious about our own reactions to hearing other colleagues rates and holding those thoughts gently and thoughtfully
Letting go of self-criticism in finances as a therapist

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Tiana? Connect with her at: www.tianaleeds.com @thetianaleeds on IG or check out her money block course and free guide www.bit.ly/fivemoneyblocks

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur we are joined by Alyssa Callahan, MS, RDN with Nourished with Kindness. You might be wondering — why is a dietician on today’s podcast? One of the core beliefs for The Flourishing Therapreneur is learning from other business owners + professionals — if we only focus on what works for therapists, it’s often a disadvantage because as therapists we are still evolving, growing and learning. To put it bluntly — as business owners there’s a lot we don’t know. By leaning into other professionals paralells, practices and business structures we can continue to flourish and expand our offerings.

During this episode we cover:

Leaning into the philosophy that everything is figure-outable — as a business owner you can continue to evolve, learn, make mistakes and improve your offerings
You don’t know what you don’t know — and why it’s important to have mentors, supervision and business support as you grow your endeavors
How to take strategic steps during your schooling and clinical hours to specialize and gain additional qualifications
The evolution of building an insurance based practice
How to expand your private practice into a group practice - covering concepts of payroll, offering your employees insurance and other benefits
The in’s and outs of developing a sustainable business model to hire employees and still make a profit
Applying profit first philosophy into your business model
How the fear of doing it wrong can paralyze you into not doing it at all
Being brave, not perfect in businesss
All about Alyssa’s journey to building a successful group practice as a dietician

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Alyssa? Connect with her at: @nourishedwithkindness on IG or at www.nourishedwithkindness.com

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur™ we are joined by Jenn Kennedy, LMFT, CSAT, Certified Sex Therapist and soon to be PhD.

During this episode we cover:

Choosing clinical sites and jobs that align with your goals to build a foundation for private practice
Creating and cultivating a mindset that translates lived experiences into private practice business skills
How to grow a successful cash pay private practice
Growing in confidence as a clinician and the importance of niching and owning and charging your worth
The evolution of expanding your private practice and taking on associates
Being a multi-passionate therapist and furthering your education and credentials
An honest and open dialogue of financial transparency, growing in expanding your private practice and creating an income and business you are proud of

This is a special episode for me as Jenn has been an integral part of my LMFT journey. She spoke at my graduation ceremony and Jenn was always a few years and steps ahead of me in the licensing process. Jenn has always been someone I admired and would gain advice from in private practice. Five years ago she recruited me to join the local board for therapists where she previously served as President. This episode feels a bit full circle as I step into my Presidency this January and continue on the legacy she created. Jenn is also a trusted colleague, a dear friend and we regularly spin together on Monday's to talk through our work weeks and inspire each other in entrepreneurial endeavors. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did and that you learn something new and invigorating to apply to your private practice.

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com

Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Jenn? Connect with her at: @riviera_therapy on IG or on Facebook @RivieraTherapy. And check out her website to learn more at www.RivieraTherapy.com

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur we are joined by Wendy Margolin with Sparkr Marketing.

During this episode we cover:

The importance of niching as a therapist and incorporating that into your brand
The evolution of the marketing landscape and how it’s evolved for clinicians
How in the digital age consumers are wanting information from experts (therapists!) and how we can lean into being both professional resources and humans as we create our digital footprint
Growing in confidence as clinicians as we take our businesses and brand them on social media
All about Wendy’s journey to building a marketing and branding business for mental health clinicians and how she is creating content and opportunities for therapists to build their brands and further their impact

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Wendy? Connect with her at: @wendy.margolin on IG or at www.sparkrmarketing.com

On today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur we are joined with Dr. Danielle Harris, LMFT, PsyD and founder of Therapist Society -- a community for therapists to prevent burnout, build community and create the careers they deserve and desire.

During this episode we cover:

Pursuing two graduate degrees and pros and cons to continuing your education past the LMFT license
How some of the best businesses are birthed through our own experiences and meeting tangible needs for the clinical community
Building businesses and raising babies
Being a therapist and a parent during the pandemic
The parallels of parenthood and raising a business
Honoring our humanness and needs so we can show up better as parents, business owners and therapists
All about Therapist Society and the impact they are creating

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Dr. Danielle Harris, LMFT, PsyD? Connect with her at: @drdanielleharris and @therapistsociety on IG or www.therapistsociety.com

On today’s episode of The Flouring Therapreneur we are joined by Dr. Pauline Peck, a multi-passionate therapist, business owner and professor who shares of her journey to private practice and how she navigates being a therapist and entrepreneur.

During this episode we cover:

Identifying what you are saying yes to as a human and therapist in private practice
Identifying when you can’t do things all at once and why it’s important to say no
Being fulfilled in the work you do vs. being busy in the schedule
Recognizing when you’ve outgrown a job or opportunity
Taking calculated steps to launch a private practice
Creating a life of congruency with your schedule, your values and your business
Building autonomy in your business
How it’s always hardest when you jump

Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur

Did you enjoy learning from Dr. Pauline Peck? Connect with her at: www.therapywithpauline.com

Today on this weeks episode: our host Claire Blakey, MA, LMFT, PMH-C shares an unfiltered glimpse of launching a second entrepreneurial business as a therapist and the importance of letting yourself be a beginner - and most importantly, to (imperfectly) begin.

Topics covered include:

Going over the process of how to start a second business as a therapist and protecting your license as you launch
Honoring your humanness first and foremost before your role as a therapist, business owner or entrepreneur
An inside glimpse on how to hire a virtual assistant, launch a podcast and advice on when to say yes, when to pause and when to let yourself pivot as a business owner
Encouragement as the season begins

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The Flourishing Therapreneur™ empowers therapists in business and entrepreneur endeavors. Whether you are a therapist with goals to become a business owner and start your own private practice or if you are eager to use your education and influence for a different type of impact (becoming a well known speaker, hosting a podcast, developing a course, teaching in academia, writing a New York Times Bestseller, launching a business or founding a nonprofit — the potential is limitless).