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Selling the Couch

457 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 286 ratings

With 1.81 million+ downloads, Selling the Couch is an Apple Top Career podcast for current and future mental health private practitioners who think differently. Psychologist Melvin Varghese interviews successful therapists in private practice about how they built their businesses as well as top entrepreneurs, business/marketing, and social media experts.*

You'll learn how therapists get referrals, grow their practices, work through fears, find their enough, and stop "trading time for income." Melvin also shares the lessons as he grows his impact + income beyond the therapy room (podcasting, YouTube, writing, online courses, masterminds, investing, etc) and the tips and tools he uses to grow STC from a single-person business to the CEO of a 6-figure business.*

Featured in Psychology Today, Good Therapy, and Psych Central

****Get show notes and even more good stuff at sellingthecouch.com/stcpodcast*

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Episodes

107: Building a Private Practice Around Your Passion

February 09, 2017 12:00 - 28 minutes - 11.5 MB

My guest today is Robbin Rockett, a psychologist in CA who focuses her practice on working primarily with single moms. Our topic is building a private practice around your calling and passion. A greater “WHY” makes your practice more sustainable and gives a different perspective than if you just “have a job.” I’ve tried to make this my personal approach, and I’m excited to chat with Robbin about her experiences. Join us now! You can read the full show notes at: www.sellingthecouch.com/sessio...

106: Changing Careers to Become a Private Practice Clinician

February 02, 2017 12:00 - 29 minutes - 11.7 MB

My guest today is Nicole Burgess, LMFT, a friend and clinician from Indianapolis. Nicole’s career has included being an accountant, a business analyst, and now---a clinician and podcaster. Her podcast, Launching Your Daughter, is for parents of teen and tween girls. Today, we are discussing her journey to private practice and what she’s learned about setting realistic goals. Join us! You can read the full show notes at: www.sellingthecouch.com/session106 Mentioned in this episode: We'd Like ...

105: Transitioning from Private Practitioner to CEO

January 26, 2017 12:00 - 29 minutes - 11.9 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Jennifer Cobb, LCSW in Greensboro, NC. Our topic is one I’ve pondered for awhile. It’s the transition from solo practice to group practice; in other words, how do you make the transition to a private practitioner to acting as a CEO and managing multiple clinicians?  Jennifer has done this successfully and now manages three clinicians in her practice, Guilford Counseling. Let’s talk to Jennifer about the pros and cons of such a move. Join us! You can read the full ...

104: Does Your Practice Need an Online Business Manager?

January 19, 2017 12:00 - 25 minutes - 10.1 MB

Welcome to a conversation with my guest, Frances J. Harvey. Frances is an online business manager for clinicians in the mental health industry. She has some very practical tips for hiring an online business manager for your private practice to manage those daily tasks. Do you need to free up your time? Frances shares information that can help. Join us now!   You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session104Mentioned in this episode: We'd Like to Thank Today's Sponsor Just...

103: Best Practices for Your Private Practice Website

January 12, 2017 12:00 - 32 minutes - 13.1 MB

We’re off to an exciting start in 2017! I’ll have some upcoming BIG announcements on future shows, so stay tuned to see what’s in store! Today’s guest is Perry Rosenbloom, the founder of Brighter Vision, offering website solutions for health professionals. Perry and his team help private practitioners all over the world, and they know what works and what doesn’t when it comes to your website. I’ve learned a lot from his wisdom, and I know you will, too. Join us!   Visit www.sellingthecouch....

102: Using SEO to Grow Your Private Practice

January 05, 2017 12:00 - 31 minutes - 12.4 MB

Welcome! I’m glad to be back on the podcast after a break over the holidays, and I wish you each a Happy 2017 as we start off this year together! My guest today is Cathy Hanville, LCSW, in Albany, NY. Cathy is very knowledgeable about websites and SEO, and I think her expertise will be helpful to anyone in private practice. Join us now! You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session102.   Mentioned in this episode: We'd Like to Thank Today's Sponsor Just because you...

101: How to Establish a Therapeutic Group in Your Practice

November 17, 2016 12:00 - 30 minutes - 12.2 MB

Today’s topic is how to start a therapeutic group in your practice. My guest has started not one, but two groups in her practice that specializes in trauma. Diane Webb is a licensed mental health clinician in Albany, NY, and she’s happy to share what she has learned from her experience. She covers many aspects of this topic, including the need to approach it with realistic expectations. Join us for more! You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session101 Mentioned in this...

100: Celebrating 100 Episodes with Practice Building Tips!

November 10, 2016 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Welcome to Episode 100! I’m grateful to all my listeners and very humbled to have come this far. I never dreamed in the beginning that this milestone was possible, but here we are! Today’s episode deserves to be a little different, so I’ve asked for private practice-building tips from some faithful listeners. I think these are helpful to hear, so join us! You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session100 Mentioned in this episode: We'd Like to Thank Today's Sponsor Just ...

99: Lessons from Building A Practice to 100 Clients

November 03, 2016 11:00 - 31 minutes - 12.6 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Sarah Gilbert, LCSW in Connecticut. Sarah is a colleague who has been in private practice for about two years and has just reached the milestone of seeing 100 clients. She has wisdom to share about the lessons she’s learned on the journey to a successful private practice. Join me for a great conversation with Sarah!   Mentioned in this episode: We'd Like to Thank Today's Sponsor Just because you own a private practice, it doesn't mean you magically know how to run ...

98: Considerations for Writing a Book

October 27, 2016 11:00 - 26 minutes - 10.6 MB

 Today’s guest is Jennifer Blough, a counselor in private practice in Ann Arbor, MI. Jennifer’s passion is working within the animal welfare community, specifically in the field of compassion fatigue. She’s here to share details about the dream to write a book, including the emotional and practical aspects of writing from a clinician’s viewpoint. Do you have a book in you? Join us to find out more! You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session98 Mentioned in this episod...

97: 5 Benefits of Napping

October 20, 2016 11:00 - 22 minutes - 8.86 MB

Welcome to session 97—a solo episode! Today we are talking about the benefits of naps. There is so much evidence about the positive effects of naps, and I’ve experienced these firsthand. I regularly take a 25 minute nap EVERY day, and I’ve done this for several years! Unfortunately, there is a stigma around adult naps, like naps are for lazy, non-productive people or just for young kids and the elderly. Many successful people in history have extolled the benefits of naps, like Leonardo da Vin...

96: Tips for Growing Your Private Practice

October 13, 2016 11:00 - 31 minutes - 12.7 MB

My guest today is Jo Muirhead, a rehab counselor in Australia. Jo helps health professionals grow successful practices and has helped clinicians for over 20 years! We’re discussing some great topics today, so join us!   You can access the full show notes and all the links and resources at http://www.sellingthecouch.com/session96 (www.sellingthecouch.com/session96) Mentioned in this episode: We'd Like to Thank Today's Sponsor Just because you own a private practice, it doesn't mean you magic...

95: Using Strengths to Address Weaknesses

October 06, 2016 11:00 - 28 minutes - 11.3 MB

Welcome to a helpful and honest look at strengths and weaknesses. My guest is a friend, Beth Luwandi, LPC in Cincinnati, OH. Beth works with mid-lifers in her practice and is the creator and host of the Midlife Love Bites podcast. She describes it as a podcast to address issues of dating, mating, and relating in midlife! Let’s talk with Beth about using strengths to address weaknesses as entrepreneurs. Join us! You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session95  Mentioned ...

94: Fears and Challenges in Growing Your Private Practice

September 29, 2016 11:00 - 30 minutes - 12.2 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Lourdes Viado, LMFT, in private practice in Las Vegas, NV. We are discussing the private practice journey, its fears and challenges, and how to be successful. You’ll be captivated by Lourdes’ words of wisdom, authenticity, and transparency. Join us!   Mentioned in this episode: We'd Like to Thank Today's Sponsor Just because you own a private practice, it doesn't mean you magically know how to run a successful, sustainable solo or group practice. There's a lot of n...

93: How Comparison Can Steal Your Joy

September 22, 2016 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Today’s guest is Sarah Leitschuh, LMFT in Minnesota. Sarah has been a very active member of the STC Facebook community for a LONG time. I’ve wanted to have her on the show ever since she wrote a popular blog post about an important topic: How Comparison can Steal our Joy. For clinicians and people in other professions as well, this is an important topic about which we can probably all use some encouragement and inspiration. Join us! You can read the full show notes and access all the links a...

92: My Morning Routine and Productivity

September 15, 2016 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Welcome to this solo session about my morning routine. I know this is a different sort of topic than we normally cover, but I’ve been so impressed with my own improved productivity that I just have to share with you what I’ve found that works for me. Maybe you will find elements that you can incorporate into your own morning routine to improve your day, your health, and your mindset. Join us! You can read the show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session92   Today's Awesome Sponsor:Kelly a...

91: Targeting Demographics vs. Diagnoses in Your Private Practice

September 08, 2016 11:00 - 35 minutes - 14.1 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Liz Higgins, LMFT Associate, in the Dallas area. Liz has a private practice that specializes in relationships and marriages of millennials. Instead of focusing on a particular diagnosis, Liz focuses her practice on an entire population. I’ve been intrigued by this and I’m thrilled to learn more along with our listeners. You may wonder what a “millennial” is, and why a therapist would choose to target that group for her clientele. Those topics and more are the focus ...

90: Trends in Healthcare

September 01, 2016 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

My guest for today’s conversation is Dr. Jessica Dolgan, a psychologist and one of the founders of Therapy Partner. Jessica practices in Denver, serving adolescents and young adults with therapy needs. Therapy Partner provides electronic health record services for healthcare providers and clinicians. Today, our conversation surrounds the trends in healthcare and practical information for mental health providers and private practice clinicians. Join us! You can read the full show notes and ac...

89: Build & Expand Referral Networks with Clinicians & Non-Clinicians

August 25, 2016 11:00 - 28 minutes - 11.3 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Jennifer McGurk, a registered nutritionist and dietician in Nyack, NY. She works with clinicians who see clients with eating disorders. Our topic is a recurring one within the STC community; we’re talking about how to build relationships and expand referral networks with clinicians and non-clinicians. Join us!   You can read the full show notes and access all the links and resources at www.sellingthecouch.com/session89.  Today’s awesome sponsor is Brighter Visi...

88: Navigating Digital Communication in Your Practice

August 18, 2016 11:00 - 32 minutes - 13 MB

Today’s guest is Roy Huggins of Person Centered Tech Support. He is the biggest expert I know about how technology and safety intersect in today’s world. Specifically, we’re talking about the things you should consider when you correspond with clients via email. Join us!   You can read the full show notes and access all the links and resources at www.sellingthecouch.com/session88.  Today’s awesome sponsor is Brighter Vision, so don’t forget to check them out at http://sellingthecouch.com...

87: Finding the Right Location for Your Practice

August 11, 2016 11:00 - 32 minutes - 12.9 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Jim Jonas, LICSW, LMFT in Minnesota. Jim has expanded his practice to six different locations. Our topic is about selecting a location for your private practice and how to secure additional locations when you need to expand. Who better to explore this topic than someone who has been through the ins and outs? Join us! You can read the full show notes and access all the links and resources at http://www.sellingthecouch.com/session87 (www.sellingthecouch.com/session87...

86: Electronic Health Records - What You Need to Know

August 04, 2016 11:00 - 26 minutes - 10.6 MB

Welcome to a super-informational show! Our topic is electronic health records, known as EHR. In today’s digital age, we as clinicians are moving away from paper records, but there are important factors to consider. Rob Reinhardt, LPC, is here to help us with technical and practical tips in this area. Join us! You can read the full show notes and access all the links and resources at http://www.sellingthecouch.com/session86 (www.sellingthecouch.com/session86)   Today’s awesome sponsor is Br...

85: Saying No As A Private Practice Business Owner

July 28, 2016 11:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Allison Puryear from the Abundance Practice Building community. Allison practices in Asheville, NC, and has a thriving coaching business for private practitioners. You may recognize her as my guest for Episode 49: Transitioning from Employee to Private Practice Owner. Today’s topic is one that is a struggle for many of us: Learning to say NO as a business owner. Why is saying NO such a hard thing? How does this apply to private practice? We’ll talk about these quest...

84: Freshen Your Website and Wow Your Clients

July 21, 2016 11:00 - 31 minutes - 12.7 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Daniel Fava, a web designer who helps therapists and private practitioners create and market their professional websites. The “nerd” in me is excited about what we can all learn from this conversation! Dan is discussing how potential clients experience your website. Are you doing it right or are there improvements that need to be made to maximize the space? Listen to the episode and find out! You won't want to miss these practical tips! You can read all the show no...

83: Persevering in Your Private Practice Journey

July 14, 2016 11:00 - 26 minutes - 10.5 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Sovann Pen, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Portland, OR. Sovann is here to talk about his private practice journey, the fears he faced, and what has kept him going. I hope you’ll join us and learn from the amazing tips in this conversation! You can read the full show notes and access all the resources at http://www.sellingthecouch.com/session83 (www.sellingthecouch.com/session83)   Today's sponsor is Therapy Partner. Therapy Partner, 3.0 Is Uniquely Designe...

82: Surviving Tough Times in Private Practice

July 07, 2016 11:00 - 32 minutes - 13.2 MB

Today’s guest is John Harrison, a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Cincinnati. John is here to discuss the need to “roll with the tough times” in private practice. Tough times are inevitable, and John has great pearls of wisdom about the ebbs and flows in our business. Join us!   You can read the full show notes and access all the resources at http://www.sellingthecouch.com/session82 (www.sellingthecouch.com/session82)   Today's sponsor is Therapy Partner. Therapy Pa...

81: Experiences in Private Practice

June 30, 2016 11:00 - 26 minutes - 10.6 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Dr. Vanessa Scaringi, a psychologist in Austin, TX. She’s an active member of our STC Facebook community and is a great fit to share about her experience in private practice. Let’s talk with Vanessa! You can read the full show notes and access all the resources at http://www.sellingthecouch.com/session81 (www.sellingthecouch.com/session81)   Today's sponsor is Therapy Partner. Therapy Partner, 3.0 Is Uniquely Designed For Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Therapi...

80: Taking Your Counseling Practice Online - Part 2

June 23, 2016 11:00 - 33 minutes - 13.5 MB

Welcome! Today’s episode is Part 2 of last week’s session with Clay Cockrell, LCSW in NY. Listen to Part 1 if you haven’t yet, and then you will have a comprehensive picture of what Online Counseling can do for YOUR practice.  Let’s jump right in! You can read the full show notes and access all the resources at http://www.sellingthecouch.com/session80 (www.sellingthecouch.com/session80)     Today's sponsor is Therapy Partner. Therapy Partner, 3.0 Is Uniquely Designed For Psychiatrists, Ps...

79: The Ins and Outs of Online Counseling

June 16, 2016 11:00 - 34 minutes - 13.6 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Clay Cockrell, LCSW. Interestingly enough, I read an article about Clay while in graduate school. It was about his “Walk and Talk Therapy” in Central Park in NYC, which intrigued me while blowing my mind. Who knew that I would have the opportunity to connect with Clay again on this podcast? Clay has since transitioned to online counseling and has even created an online directory for online counselors. We are dividing this broad topic into two parts, so we’ll cover i...

78: Facebook Ads to Boost Your Blog Post

June 09, 2016 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Welcome! Today’s guest is Michelle Lewis, LCSW, a clinician in Salt Lake City. Her practice focuses on bariatric surgery and the issues of weight loss and eating disorders. Michelle is an active member of the STC Facebook community, and I’ve been intrigued by her ability to use the boost feature for her blog posts. She’s here to share her secrets and best tips with us! Join us!   Today's sponsor is Therapy Partner. Therapy Partner, 3.0 Is Uniquely Designed For Psychiatrists, Psychologists, ...

77: Using Public Speaking to Grow Your Private Practice

June 02, 2016 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Corey Busch, a Marriage and Family Therapist in Minneapolis, MN. Corey has experience using public speaking as a way to grow his practice, whether it’s in getting referrals, building relationships, or securing paid engagements. Let’s explore this topic with Corey!   We'd like to thank today's sponsor, Therapy Partner. To check out all the benefits of this wonderful software, check them out at http://sellingthecouch.com/therapypartner (http://sellingthecouch.com/th...

76: Taking on an Entrepreneurial Mindset

May 26, 2016 11:00 - 30 minutes - 12 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Howard Spector, the founder of Simple Practice, a practice management software company for therapists. Howard shares what he’s learned about handling the day-to-day grind on his journey to being a successful business owner. Our topic today is Taking on an Entrepreneurial Mindset. Join us for more! You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session76 Mentioned in this episode: We'd Like to Thank Today's Sponsor Just because you own a private practic...

75: Introducing a Sliding Scale Platform

May 19, 2016 11:00 - 20 minutes - 8.27 MB

Welcome! Today’s guest is a therapist in private practice in Asheville, NC. Paul Fuglesang is the founder of Open Path Collective, which connects clinicians and individuals seeking therapists with sliding scale fees. This is a wonderful new platform to help people, and Paul is here to tell us all that we need to know about sliding scale fees. Join us!   You can view the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session75. Mentioned in this episode: We'd Like to Thank Today's Sponsor Just b...

74: Using Story to Connect with Clients

May 12, 2016 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Welcome! Do you love a great story? Why do we all feel a connection to stories? As a private practitioner, how do you share yourself in story without crossing boundaries? Today’s guest is Marisa Goudy, a writing coach who works with helpers and healers to help them connect with clients by using story. Join us!   You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session74 Mentioned in this episode: We'd Like to Thank Today's Sponsor Just because you own a private practice, it doesn...

73: Ergonomics for Clinicians

May 05, 2016 11:00 - 33 minutes - 13.5 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Cath Cleveland, an occupational therapist from Melbourne, Australia. As therapists, we SIT all day long; have you ever thought about YOUR posture? Ergonomically speaking, therapists should consider their posture, whether good or bad and its long-term impact on their bodies. It is very common for therapists to look after their clients but NOT themselves. Let’s see what Cath has to teach us! You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session73 Today...

72: More Myths of Setting Your Private Practice Fees

April 28, 2016 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with Tiffany McLain. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, then I invite you to do that first. Tiffany has a passion to help practitioners tackle money shame and the struggles involved in setting fees. Tiffany recently wrote a blog article entitled The Top Ten Myths Therapists Believe about Setting Fees. Last week’s podcast covered the first five myths, and today we discuss the rest. Join us!   You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/ses...

71: 5 Myths of Setting Your Practice Fees

April 21, 2016 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Welcome! Today’s episode is Part 1 of a conversation with Tiffany McLain, MFT. This episode came out of a blog post by Tiffany entitled, “The Top Ten Myths Therapists Believe about Setting Fees.” This topic was covered in Episode 51 in my interview with Jane Carter, so please go back and listen if you need some help with “money shame.” Join me---let’s jump into this topic with Tiffany! You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session71 Today’s awesome sponsor is Brighter ...

70: Creating an Outside the Box Niche Private Practice

April 14, 2016 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MB

Welcome! Today’s guest is Rebecca Wong. She’s a private practitioner who is really thinking outside the box and doing some amazing things in her private practice.  Rebecca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and she is creating an amazing practice. She has niched her practice in a very creative way, so I get to talk to her about how she built her niche private pay practice in a small town. She’s building courses, launching a podcast, and has a stellar blog.   Today’s awesome sponsor is Br...

69: Creating an Effective Online Profile

April 07, 2016 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Jeff Guenther, who is an LPC in Portland, Oregon. Jeff is here to share some of his expertise about creating an effective online profile. Specifically, we’ll discuss how to improve the wording on profiles and what an effective “call to action” should be. Join us! Today's awesome sponsor is Brighter Vision. To find out how they can create a beautiful website for your practice visit:  http://sellingthecouch.com/brightervision ( http://sellingthecouch.com/brightervis...

68: Integrating Supervision into Private Practice

March 31, 2016 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Renee Beck, a Marriage and Family Therapist in Oakland, CA. Renee works with alternative healers and artists and specializes in dream work and transpersonal therapy. Our topic is incorporating supervision into your journey in private practice. Renee has been supervising and training interns for 30 years, and 50% of her current practice is related to supervision; you can see that she is definitely the “voice of experience” on this topic! Let’s dive right in with Rene...

67: Podcasting as a Private Practice Clinician

March 24, 2016 11:00 - 30 minutes - 12.4 MB

Welcome! Today’s guest is Robert Cox, a mental health clinician in private practice who recently launched a podcast.  Robert became quite an expert in the field of autism, but then branched  into helping those recovering from addiction. His podcast is The Mindful Recovery Podcast, and is available at the normal podcast outlets. Let’s hear what Robert has to share! You can get the full show notes at http://www.sellingthecouch.com/session67 (www.sellingthecouch.com/session67) Mentioned in this...

66: Balancing Private Practice and Parenting

March 17, 2016 11:00 - 26 minutes - 10.6 MB

Today’s guest is Dr. Robin Norris, LMFT, in Sterling, VA. Robin works hard every day at being a parent of two young children AND being a clinician in private practice. She’s here to talk about the practical steps she has taken to perform well at both roles.  You can read the full show notes at http://sellingthecouch.com/session66 Mentioned in this episode: We'd Like to Thank Today's Sponsor Just because you own a private practice, it doesn't mean you magically know how to run a successful, s...

65: Transitioning from Private Practice to Consulting

March 10, 2016 12:00 - 31 minutes - 12.5 MB

Welcome to our ONE-YEAR Anniversary show! It’s so hard to believe we’ve been on this journey for a whole year now! Thanks for being a part of the STC family! Today’s guest is a good friend, Jackie Flynn, who is a Registered Play Therapist in Florida. Jackie has made the transition from being solely a private practice practitioner to consulting. Jackie has unique skills and experiences with which she can connect and help people. Join me for the conversation with Jackie! You can find the full ...

64: Increasing Efficiency in Your Private Practice

March 03, 2016 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Dana Hampson, who is inprivate practice in Alabama. Our topic is increasing efficiency in the day to day operation of a private practice. Efficiency is not a common topic, but the lack of it can waste time, lead to burnout, etc. Dana has had to learn how to run an efficient practice, as she employs four other clinicians. She readily admits to being an “efficiency nerd,” so let’s hear what Dana has to say!     You can listen to the full show notes http://sellingtheco...

63: Building a heart-centered private practice

February 25, 2016 12:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MB

Welcome! Today’s guest is Marie Dauterive, who is a registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern in Florida. We are talking about how to build a heart-centered practice. Her desire to have a heart-centered practice has influenced all her decision about finding a supervisor, location, clients, and marketing. Join us! You can read the full show notes http://sellingthecouch.com/session63 (here.) Mentioned in this episode: We'd Like to Thank Today's Sponsor Just because you own a private practi...

62: Building an Insurance-Based Private Practice

February 18, 2016 12:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MB

Welcome! Today’s guest is Samara Stone, who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Baltimore, MD. Samara is here to discuss a topic that clinicians don’t talk about very much: building an insurance-based private practice. Samara has done this successfully, and she has some tips to share with us. Join me as we hear more from Samara! You can view the full show notes http://sellingthecouch.com/session62 (here).

61: Navigating the Messy Middle: Private Practice One Year Later

February 11, 2016 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Welcome! My guest today is Dr. Agnes Wainman, who is a super active member of the STC Facebook community. Recently she created a post that went viral with many likes and responses. Her post was about how her private practice has blossomed and changed drastically over the last year. Agnes is not afraid to be open and vulnerable about her journey and what she calls “the messy middle” of her story. Join us!  

60: Switching Your Credentials for Solo Practice

February 04, 2016 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Welcome! It is unbelievable that this episode brings us to #60! Thanks to all my listeners! Today’s guest is Danielle Kepler, who is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Chicago. Danielle successfully made the transition last April from a group practice to a solo practice. Dealing with transferring your paneling with insurance providers, also known as switching your credentials, can be intimidating. Danielle has navigated the process and is here to share what she’s learned with us! D...

59: Create an Amazing About Page

January 28, 2016 12:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

My guest today is Nicole Bonsol, who worked in the mental health field before launching into independent work in music and writing. She’s here to share her expert advice on creating an “About” page. If you have a website, or might have one in the future, then this episode is for YOU! Don't miss it!  

58: Creating a Membership Website

January 21, 2016 12:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MB

My guest today is Ryan Lee, who is the first person to start a membership site in the health and wellness field. He is here to share his expert advice about Creating a Membership Site. Do you have something to teach others and want recurring, passive income? This may be the perfect episode for you!  

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