In this powerful episode, Leah shares her incredible personal narrative, starting from her initial desire to become a sex educator to her unexpected love affair with trauma work, stemming from her volunteer experience at the national suicide hotline. With her profound passion for supporting marginalized communities, Leah offers us a window into the dedication required to provide therapy and support for trauma and dissociation.

We’re diving deep into the emotionally charged process of selling a group practice—a journey Gabrielle knows intimately, having successfully navigated this path herself. We’ll explore the whirlwind of decisions, the impact of taxes, and the legal hurdles that come with such a pivotal move. As group practice owners, we often find ourselves entwined with our businesses, and today’s conversation sheds light on that profound relationship. We discuss the emotional toll, the hidden challenges, and the societal perceptions that come with owning a mental health practice. It’s about aligning your business with your personal values, understanding the financial truths, and managing the emotional strain.

Together, we explore the challenges entrepreneurs face, from self-identity crises sparked by unexpected traumas to the common fears that test our resolve. We delve into the entrepreneurial process’s trials, tribulations, and ultimate rewards, stressing the critical need for continuous adaptation, growth, and leadership in the pursuit of success. As we thread personal narratives with professional growth, Danica and I discuss how we utilize our experiences to assist therapists in enhancing their online visibility through SEO. We emphasize the ethos of Simplified SEO Consulting – empowering therapists to attract their ideal clients and reduce the risk of burnout, all while ensuring therapists don’t become reliant on external help.

In today’s episode, host Patrick Casale is joined by Jessica Gulish to delve into the world of patient communication software in the mental health space. They shine the spotlight on Spruce Health, its modern phone system, secure messaging, and telemedicine services designed to facilitate secure communication for healthcare professionals. From the importance of HIPAA compliance to the impact of new SMS regulations on healthcare communication, they explore the challenges and benefits facing small businesses.

We’re thrilled to bring you an incredibly powerful and moving episode on the All Things Private Practice Podcast, featuring our esteemed guest, Arielle Jordan. In episode 123, host Patrick Casale delves deep into candid conversations about grief, trauma, and resilience with Arielle, an experienced private practice owner, PhD candidate, and expert in EMDR therapy, PTSD, grief, and trauma.

Patrick and Julie Herres, CPA, talk about money mindset for private practice therapists. They discuss taxes, savings strategies, and fee setting. Julie talks about Profit First for Therapists and how they can apply it.

Patrick Casale and Ryan Schwartz, creator of Mental Health Match and co-founder of TherapistsDAO, dive deep into marketing strategies and imposter syndrome in private practice.

Finances for Therapists: Retirement Planning Made Easy with Certified Financial Planner Ryan Derousseau

I was diagnosed as Autistic at 35 years old. Adult Autism Diagnosis is becoming increasingly more common as we learn more about it and have more advocacy and awareness around it. Adult Autism Diagnosis — How many of us have been overlooked, misunderstood, and searching for lifelong answers? Dr. Megan Neff and I speak about…

Private Practice Startup fears are real, but have you thought that you were peeing your pants during your sessions? In this hilarious but very real episode, I talk with Jeff Guenther, the owner and founder of Therapy Den and a TikTok influencer, about the very real fears that exist when starting your private practice. I…