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Your Group PracticeEp48: Building group practice culture with Alison PidgeonScaling a values-driven group practice takes more than hiring more clinicians. It requires clear values, strong leadership, sustainable systems, and a culture people actually want to stay in.In this episode of Your Group Practice, Dan King speaks with Alison Pidgeon, founder and CEO of Move Forward Counseling, an 80-plus employee practice in Pennsylvania. Alison shares how she grew from solo practitioner to a multi-location group practice with around 60 clinicians, while staying focused on staff wellbeing, ethical care, and business sustainability.Alison opens up about the burnout that led...
2026-05-2621 min
Loose EndsDerren Brown, Maria Shehata, Alison Larkin, Peter's Field, DilettanteStuart Maconie is joined in Salford by master of mind control and psychological illusion Derren Brown who is currently touring his latest show 'Only Human'. Stand up Maria Shehata moved to the UK for love, but the course of true love did not run smoothly and the relationship ended soon after. She explores her decision in a new Radio 4 stand up special 'Maria Shehata is Wisdomless'. Alison Larkin turned her one woman show 'Grief … A Comedy into an unusual memoir that sees her guided by the presence of her late fiance. And there's music from the Peter's Field - a...
2026-03-2836 min
Wise Practice PodcastHow to Scale to a 7-Figure Practice with Alison Pidgeon, LPC | WP 164In this episode of the Wise Practice Podcast, I'm excited to welcome my dear friend and trusted colleague, Alison Pidgeon. Alison is the founder and CEO of Move Forward Counseling, a thriving multi-location practice in Pennsylvania with eight offices and more than 65 clinicians. I've had the joy of watching her grow from a single-location practice to a seven-figure business, and her insights on scaling are truly invaluable. Before we dive in, I share a quick story about a long-running joke between us—our shared dream of owning hot tubs. Alison bought hers years ago; I kept putting it...
2025-12-1631 min
Steel City GrowthDelegation, Burnout, and Workplace Culture – Alison Pidgeon – Steel City Growth – Episode #22Delegation, Burnout, and Building a Healthy Workplace CultureToday’s guest is Alison Pidgeon, licensed therapist, serial entrepreneur, and founder & CEO of Move Forward Counseling. With over 20 years in mental health and six years consulting for private practices, Alison shares her journey of growing a thriving group practice, the leadership lessons she’s learned, and why mental health belongs at the center of workplace culture.Takeaways:Delegation Fuels Growth: Avoid becoming the bottleneck—systems and trust make scaling possible.Culture Must Be Intentional: Values can’t just live on the wall; they must be built into dai...
2025-09-2544 min
The Practice of Therapy PodcastDr. Tiana Kelly | Compliance Anxiety: Systems That Strengthen Your Private Practice | TPOT 393Think compliance is just about HIPAA? Think again. In this episode, Gordon sits down with Dr. Tiana Kelly—licensed professional counselor, compliance expert, and co-founder of Private Practice by Design—to unpack what compliance really looks like in a modern private practice. From late notes and misgendering mistakes to the growing use of AI and how to document for maintenance clients, Tiana breaks it all down in a refreshingly honest and approachable way. Whether you're a new therapist still figuring out documentation or a seasoned practice owner ready to level up your systems, this episode is p...
2025-08-0437 min
A Mommy And A MicAmazing Women Series: Alison PidgeonFirst, I give my sincere apologies to the women in this series. We recorded months ago, but I did not post due to illness after illness that prevented me from sitting at my computer and editing. (I will discuss these in the next season, as it was quite a journey for me.) But thankfully, I am on the other side of it now and so happy to release these episodes. I sincerely thank you for being so gracious and patient with me!Alison Pigeon has created something magical: Inspire Wellness Collective. This is a place where all...
2025-07-2528 min
The Mental Health Evolution43: Supporting the ALICE Community | Alison Pidgeon of Move Forward CounselingAlison Pidgeon dives into the challenges faced by the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed individuals) population. Despite being employed and insured, these individuals often struggle to afford therapy. Alison shares her journey from community mental health to establishing her own large group practice, Move Forward Counseling, and her mission to break down systemic barriers and reduce stigma in mental health. She highlights legislative wins in Pennsylvania, like provisional licensure for professional counselors to increase available therapists and initiatives to further integrate coaching with therapy. She also discusses the need for systemic improvements and innovative approaches in mental health...
2024-10-2421 min
Couch To Podium PodcastTherapy to Leadership: Building Your Counseling Agency with Alison Pidgeon🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE! 🚨 Are you ready to take your therapy practice to the next level? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Alison Pidgeon, CEO of Move Forward Counseling LLC, as she reveals her journey from therapist to agency owner. In this episode, Alison shares her hard-earned wisdom on the rewards and challenges of transforming your practice into a successful counseling agency. Discover essential strategies for laying a strong foundation, building an exceptional team, and navigating the legal and operational complexities. Whether you're contemplating this leap or are poised to make the move, this pod...
2024-10-1532 min
Executive Hustle Podcast with Kirsten YurichNew Narratives for Success with Alison PidgeonIn this episode of The Executive Hustle Podcast, Alison Pidgeon and Kirsten discuss a range of topics that will speak to parents, leaders, and the new employee just starting out wondering if their new workplace is ‘right for them.’From the origin story of Move Forward Counseling to the evolution of mental health since COVID, and some real practical strategies for leaders looking to improve not only their own mental health by that of their employees – this episode has it all!Listen to find out how you can level up the mental health IQ of your o...
2024-10-1033 min
Couch To Podium PodcastFrom Therapist to CEO: Blazing the Trail to Owning a Thriving Counseling Agency with Alison Pidgeon 🎙️🎧NEW PODCAST!🚨 Thinking about expanding your therapy practice into a full-fledged counseling agency? Join us for an illuminating conversation with Alison Pidgeon, CEO of Move Forward Counseling LLC, as she shares invaluable insights on transitioning from practitioner to agency owner. Alison's journey is a testament to the rewards and challenges of taking your therapy business to new heights. In this episode, she'll guide you through the crucial steps, from laying the groundwork to assembling a stellar team and navigating the legal and operational hurdles. Whether you're just starting to explore the idea or ready to take the plunge, this podcast is a must-li...
2024-04-1532 min
Couch To Podium PodcastThe Inside Story of Navigating the Journey from being a Practitioner to Counselling Agency Owner🎙️🎧New Podcast!🚨 Are you ready to take the leap and start your own therapy agency? Tune in to this podcast episode for tips and advice from Alison Pidgeon, CEO at Move Forward Counseling LLC how to transition from being a Practitioner to Counselling Agency Owner. This episode of my podcast is for therapists who are thinking about taking their practice to the next level! 🎧 Now playing in Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Libsyn and Spotify
2023-08-2833 minWise Practice PodcastHow to Gain More Office Space with Alison Pidgeon | WP30Welcome to the Wise Practice Podcast! In this episode, Whitney Owens interviews Alison Pidgeon, an expert in group practice and business ownership. They discuss the topic of expanding office space and the considerations that come with it. Alison shares valuable insights and tips based on her experience as a group practice owner with multiple locations. Maximizing Existing Office Space Many therapists overlook the potential of maximizing their current office space before considering expansion. Alison suggests sharing offices between two to three therapists to ensure optimal usage. She explains, "We have like two to three people share an...
2023-05-2333 min
DJ Sets LiveHouse To HooversA journey from some remakes of classic house to some hard house via techno and trance
1 Crystal Walters - Gypsy Woman (Jet Boot Jack Remix)
2 Camisra vs Miss Honey - Miss Honey Makes The World Go Round (Danny Black Bootleg)
3 Alison Limerick - Where Love Lives (Stuart Ojelay Bootleg)
4 Tuff London & Stuart Who - Mood Of A Nation (Extended Mix)
5 Blue Cadenza Shake It Up
6 Jon Bishop - Stalker (Denney Remix)
7 Martin Ikin & Byron Stingily - Devoted (Extended Mix)
8 Back & Em Pi - Wannabe (Club Mix by JL, Afterman, Yvvan Back)
9 Dominica - Gotta Let You Go (Full Intention Organ...
2023-02-203h 04
Fearless PracticeDealing With Setbacks in Canadian Private Practice | Ep 45Are you daydreaming about a life that you want for yourself, personally and professionally? What's been on your mind to try out? Is there something still nagging you that is asking for your attention? If you are putting off exploring your dreams – why? The sooner you can explore the outlines of the possibilities for your dreams, the sooner you can get started on creating them. In this podcast, I share my recent experiences, and a cautionary tale. Learn from me, take away what resonates, and I hope that it inspires you to take action. ...
2022-11-0222 min
Fearless PracticeAlison Pidgeon: Turn Your Passion Into Another Business | Ep 44Do you have ideas that you want to explore within the mental health field that lies outside of the therapy room? Or do you have one great idea that you want to try out? Or do you have a passion that you want to try to monetize while growing your private practice? Whatever is on your mind, or wherever you are in your Canadian private practice and professional business journey, in this podcast episode I chat with Alison about her extensive experience with building multiple businesses. From starting her group practice to creatings side hustles...
2022-10-2645 min
Soul Care for TherapistsWhat Happens When the Worlds of Business and Therapy Collide with Alison Pidgeon, LPCDo you sometimes feel conflicted about making decisions as a practice owner and therapist? How do you manage business relationships within the group practice setting? Can you get your inner business owner and therapist to work together? In this podcast episode, I speak about the therapist matrix and what happens when the worlds of business and therapy collide with Alison Pidgeon, LPC. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @faithfringes and Facebook. Sign up for my free Spiritual Reflections Course SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here
2022-08-0338 min
The Entrepreneurial Therapist PodcastEP 20: 3 Kids and 5 Businesses, How Alison Pidgeon Does it AllIn today's episode, I sit down with the powerhouse herself, Alison Pidgeon. She shares with therapists how she managed to build 5 different companies while raising 3 boys. If you're a mom or want to be a mom one day and wonder: how can I do it all? This is the episode for you. In today's episode we cover: How to delegate in your business, and the first steps to make hiring a VA Managing your home so you're not burnt out as a mompreneur Building in freedom with your business so you don't burnout Allison's Links:
2022-06-0828 minThe Practice of Therapy PodcastAlison Pidgeon | How To Decorate Your Office In Private Practice | TPOT 218Alison Pidgeon, LPC is the CEO of Move Forward Counseling, a large group practice in Lancaster, PA. In this episode, Alison Pidgeon joins the show to talk about TheraSuite. TheraSuite provides professionally developed style boards created with a therapy office in mind. Alison explains the different options you have when using TheraSuite and how they can help you make the ideal therapy office design to meet all your tastes and needs. Plus, Alison gives loads of design tips for your office. Tune in as we chat about the secret behind running multiple businesses, the importance of outsourcing...
2022-02-2838 min
Private Practice Elevation with Daniel Fava102. Tips for Decorating Your Therapy Office with Alison Pidgeon & TheraSuiteIn this episode of The Private Practice Elevation Podcast, you're going to learn about tips and an exciting new website that will help you decorate your therapy office so that it's professional, calm and functional. One of the challenges of private practice is getting your office space furnished and decorated in a way that's functional for you and helps your clients feel comfortable and at ease. I remember when my wife got her first space with multiple offices a few years ago. The time it took to fin...
2022-02-2228 min
Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa MustardStart A Group Practice With Alison PidgeonIn this episode of The Therapy Show I talk with Alison Pidgeon about starting a group practice. She gives us so many tips and ideas to think through. Wondering if owning a group practice is for you? Give this episode a listen. Alison owns a large group practice called Move Forward Counseling LLC in Lancaster County, PA. She started the practice in 2015 and now has three locations, including an office building she purchased and completely renovated in 2019. In addition, she started a virtual assistant company, Move Forward Virtual Assistants in 2018, providing highly trained VA's to therapy practices...
2021-11-2933 min
Profit Answer Man: Scaling with Profit First & BeyondProfit First with Alison Pidgeon, MA, LPCHi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! I help small business owners simplify their financial reports so that they can make more informed business decisions with fewer hassles. We utilize the Profit First system created by Mike Michalowicz Effortless Cashflow Course: http://bit.do/effortlesscashflowcourse Schedule your free, no-obligation intro call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes More about making profitability simple: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Bio Alison Pidgeon, MA, LPC is a serial entrepreneur with 5 businesses all related to mental health. Her favorite job is being...
2021-11-1627 min
Attract & Stand Out with Darlene Hawley | Online Business Clarity CoachEp 66 - Grow a Group Practice and Scale Your Business with Alison PidgeonAlison Pidgeon, LPC is a licensed mental health counselor and a serial entrepreneur with several mental health related businesses. She is the CEO of a large group therapy practice in Lancaster, PA called Move Forward Counseling. Alison is also the CEO of Move Forward Virtual Assistants, which specializes in providing VA services for therapy practices. In addition to her CEO duties, Alison loves providing business consulting services through Practice of the Practice and she also has a podcast called "Grow a Group Practice" which is all about the business of having a group therapy practice. When she is not...
2021-09-2833 min
The Testing Psychologist Podcast188. Systems for Days w/ Alison Pidgeon, LPCWould you rather read the transcript? Click here.
Hello again, everyone. We’re wrapping up our Practice of the Practice takeover with a fantastic conversation with Alison Pidgeon. Alison is the “systems queen” at PoP, and she is here talking with me all about the systems and processes that she utilizes in her large group practice. This episode is great for both beginners and more advanced practice owners – we really run the gamut from basic definitions and options all the way to hiring a Chief Operating Officer in your practice. Here are some of the topics that we cover...
2021-02-2557 min
Therapy For Your MoneyEpisode 20: Transitioning From a Solo to Group Practice (with Alison Pidgeon)There are a number of financial hurdles you could face when transitioning from a solo to a group practice, and we're here to break them down for you! On this episode, we are joined by Alison Pidgeon to discuss the ins and outs of growing your team, handling compensation, and how to troubleshoot some problems before you even face them.Alison Pidgeon is a licensed professional counselor and the owner of Move Forward Counseling. She is also a business consultant for Practice of the Practice, a community that helps therapists start, scale, and succeed in starting their...
2021-02-1235 min
The Best Pick movie podcastMrs Miniver (1942) - with Helen O'HaraBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and our special guest Helen O'Hara Episode 78: Mrs Miniver (1942) Released 13 January 2021 For this episode, we watched Mrs Miniver based loosely on the 1940 novel by Jan Struther. It starred Greer Garson (won), Walter Pidgeon (nominated), Henry Travers (nominated), May Whitty (nominated) and Theresa Wright (won) and was directed by William Wyler (won). It also won for its screenplay and cinematography. Helen O'Hara https://twitter.com/HelenLOHara The real Helen O'Hara https://youtu.be/8vBUUfO_m5Q Bette Davis hawks war bonds https://youtu.be...
2021-01-131h 06
Talk to the BandAlison Wheeler - Singer with The Beautiful South and The SouthIn this episode, we interview Alison Wheeler, female vocalist for The Beautiful South between 2003 and 2007. Since then, she’s been the female vocalist with The South, performing all over the UK and recording their album “Sweet Refrains”. In 2010, she recorded the track “Move a little closer” with John Windle of Little Man Tate, and she is also involved with the band The Topers and her own Jazz group Southern Beauty.Special thanks to Alison Wheeler for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about Alison and The South then please check out...
2020-11-0929 min
The Practice of Therapy PodcastAlison Pidgeon | Being A Group Practice Boss | TPOT 147In this episode, Alison explains what it is like to run a group practice, like a boss! Alison is into tracking data; she likes to make her decisions based on numbers. You'll hear loads of tips about having a group practice. For instance, don't wait to delegate for when you're stressed out and on the verge of burn out – it's probably time to delegate today! Stay tuned as Alison explains how she finds the best clinicians for her practice, the ways that she compensates her staff, and why she utilizes an employee model rather than an independent contractor model....
2020-09-2844 min
Private Practice Elevation with Daniel Fava53. Marketing Tips for Group Practices During COVID with Alison PidgeonCOVID-19 has certainly changed the way we all do business. Recently on the podcast, we spoke about how COVID-19 has changed SEO strategy for therapy practices, how to do Google ads during the pandemic, and the new opportunities therapists can work on during quarantine. This week we're talking to Alison Pidgeon, a consultant from Practice of The Practice, all about the specific things she's done in her own group practice to keep her business growing and booking new clients during COVID-19. Listen in as we talk about what group practice owners can do t...
2020-07-1335 min
Total Movie RecallTMR 029 – Mad Max (1979) Mad Max (1979) d. George Miller Starring: Mel Gibson as Max Rockatansky Joanne Samuel as Jesse Rockatansky Hugh Keays-Byrne as Toecutter Steve Bisley as Jim Goose Tim Burns as Johnny the Boy Roger Ward as Fifi Geoff Parry as Bubba Zanetta The Interceptor, a modified 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT coupe The second season of Total Movie Recall comes roaring back with a V8 engine and a newly discovered kink. Why does this film have such iconic bondage, S&M, and homoerotic wardrobe and imagery? Who cares? It looks...
2020-07-1300 minThe Practice of Therapy PodcastSPECIAL EPISODE COVID-19 | Private Practice Consultants Roundtable Discussion | TPOT 121Gordon and a panel of private practice leaders and consultants discuss what we can do to navigate the uncertainties of the current COVID-19 crisis as private practice owners and clinicians. They discuss switching to online therapy and counseling. They also talk about the economic impact of people canceling sessions and the unknowns this places on practices. Plus, we learn creative ways to serve our clients like doing mini sessions, teaching meditation, and relationship-building. Also, start thinking about ways you can diversify your income and how to plan for future emergencies. Meet Alison Pidgeon Alison Pidgeon, MA, LPC...
2020-03-221h 11
Private Practice WorkshopFive Habits of Highly Effective Therapists with Alison Pidgeon #75Alison Pidgeon from Practice of the Practice is on the show today to share what she sees the most successful private practitioners doing in building their businesses, including: Money Mindset Worry of hurting other people’s feelings Hiring the right people Getting distracted by new ideas Being held back by fear If you want to contact Alison you can reach her at alison@practiceofthepractice.com CREDITS: Written By: John Clarke Produced by: Laura Correa
2018-09-1234 minThe Practice of Therapy PodcastAlison Pidgeon | Buying An Office And Growing A Private Practice |TPOT Podcast 049 In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks with Alison Pidgeon, LPC about growing your private practice by diversifying your income. Alison and Gordon talk about what they have learned about growing private practices and then getting to the place where they both bought their own buildings. They also talk about some of the ways in which group practices can be formed and why they have chosen the business models they are using in their practices. Alison and Gordon talk about some of the things they have learned "the hard way" and what how they might...
2018-08-2846 min
What WorksEP 147: Scaling Mental Health Services With Move Forward Counseling Founder Alison Pidgeon
The Nitty Gritty
* Why Alison Pidgeon left her Director role at two outpatient clinics to start Move Forward Counseling, a group mental health practice based in Pennsylvania
* The reasoning behind Alison’s choice to stop taking new clients — plus, how she divides her time between counseling and running the business
* What makes growing a group mental health practice work. In the conversation, Alison shares how she approaches team building and culture creating to keep her practitioners happy
* How she structures pay for the other therapists in the group practice and what money goes where
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2018-08-2832 minThe Best Pick movie podcastMrs Miniver (1942) - with Helen O'HaraBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and our special guest Helen O’Hara Episode 78: Mrs Miniver (1942) Released 13 January 2021 For this episode, we watched Mrs Miniver based loosely on the 1940 novel by Jan Struther. It starred Greer Garson (won), Walter Pidgeon (nominated), Henry Travers (nominated), May Whitty (nominated) and Theresa Wright (won) and was directed by William Wyler (won). It also won for its screenplay and cinematography. Helen O’Hara https://twitter.com/HelenLOHara The real Helen O’Hara https://youtu.be/8vBUUfO_m5Q Bette Davis hawks war bonds https...
2018-04-251h 06