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Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy TherapistsHow Group Therapy Increases Impact and IncomeIn this conversation, Amanda and Sara Schreiber discuss the intricacies of group therapy, including Sara's journey into the field, the financial benefits of running groups, effective marketing strategies, and the importance of training and supervision. They explore the dynamics of group therapy, the necessity of flexibility, and the value of building relationships within the therapeutic community. Sara shares insights on how to navigate the challenges of group therapy and emphasizes the importance of being adaptable and open to new experiences. About Sara Schreiber My guest today is Sara Schreiber, LCSW CGP, and she's a licensed...
2026-02-2047 min
Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy TherapistsWhy Playing It Safe Costs MoreIn this conversation, Amanda and Joe Sanok explore the journey of therapists transitioning into private practice. They discuss the barriers faced, including the illusion of job security, financial concerns, and the fear of marketing oneself. Joe shares insights on the importance of creativity and autonomy in private practice, as well as the value of community support and continuous learning. They emphasize the need for reflection and adaptability in practice development, encouraging therapists to personalize their approach and embrace the potential for growth. About Joe Sanok As a highly trained clinician with two master's degrees and...
2026-02-1340 min
Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy TherapistsTherapy From an RV: Creating a Practice That Fits Your LifeIn this episode, Liz Zhou shares her journey as a therapist specializing in neurodivergent and highly sensitive individuals. She discusses the balance between her therapy practice, coaching, and website projects, emphasizing the importance of the intensive therapy model for deeper client engagement. Liz highlights the significance of accessibility in therapy, the challenges of navigating online and in-person sessions, and the impact of her viral success on social media. The discussion also covers sustainable marketing practices, the future of therapy, and the importance of authenticity in therapeutic relationships. Connect with Amanda: Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching Join my...
2026-02-0651 min
Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy TherapistsInstagram vs SEO: The Real Pros & Cons of Marketing as a TherapistIn this episode, Amanda discusses the essential marketing strategies for therapists, focusing on the pros and cons of Instagram marketing versus SEO and website-based marketing. She emphasizes the importance of choosing a strategy that aligns with individual preferences, capacities, and business goals, while also addressing the emotional labor involved in marketing. The conversation highlights the need for therapists to have a strong online presence, whether through social media or a well-optimized website, to attract clients effectively without experiencing burnout. Connect with Amanda: Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching Join my free Facebook group: Therapists Developing High Ticket Intensives C...
2026-02-0633 min
Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy TherapistsIs This an Investment or an Expense?In this episode, Amanda discusses the critical distinction between investments and expenses, particularly in the context of therapy and coaching. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing when to invest in support, the cost of remaining stuck, and how coaching can help diagnose the right problems. Amanda also addresses when support can become an expense and encourages listeners to invest with clarity and purpose rather than fear. Connect with Amanda: Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching Join my free Facebook group: Therapists Developing High Ticket Intensives Check out the Amanda KB Coaching website Make sure to hit follow/sub...
2026-01-3034 min
Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy TherapistsThe 5 Things You Actually Need to Scale SustainablyIn this episode of "Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy Therapists," Amanda delves into the often misunderstood concept of scaling for therapists. She highlights the common misconception that scaling equates to simply doing more, which can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction. Instead, Amanda emphasizes the importance of sustainable scaling, which involves creating a business model that aligns with one's capacity, values, and emotional well-being. She shares her personal experiences with scaling, including the challenges she faced and the lessons learned about designing a business that supports rather than overwhelms. Connect with Amanda: Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching Join my free...
2026-01-2338 min
Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy TherapistsHow to Choose the Right Coach or Program to Scale in 2026In this episode, Amanda discusses the importance of choosing the right coach or program for therapists looking to scale their practices in 2026. She emphasizes the need for discernment, understanding capacity, and recognizing both red and green flags in coaching relationships. The conversation highlights the significance of trust, transparency, and a balanced approach to scaling, ensuring that therapists feel supported as whole individuals rather than mere metrics of success. Connect with Amanda: Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching Join my free Facebook group: Therapists Developing High Ticket Intensives Check out the Amanda KB Coaching website Make sure to hit...
2026-01-1647 min
Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy TherapistsWhat "Scaling" Really Means for TherapistsIn this episode, Amanda reflects on her personal journey as a multi-business owner, discussing the challenges of perfectionism and capacity. She delves into the concept of scaling in the therapy business, emphasizing that it is not merely about increasing income but about enhancing impact without overwhelming one's resources. The conversation explores various business models, including low-cost memberships, courses, high-ticket coaching programs, one-on-one coaching, and retreats, highlighting their pros and cons. Amanda encourages listeners to choose business models that align with their values and personal capacities, rather than following trends or external pressures. Connect with Amanda: Follow...
2026-01-0947 min
Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy TherapistsHow to Book More Individual Therapy Intensives (& not just EMDR)Note: This episode is a replay of a popular training I've done. Feel free to check out my YouTube channel, linked here, to watch more trainings. In this conversation, Amanda discusses the concept of therapy intensives, addressing common misconceptions and exploring various modalities that can be utilized beyond EMDR and couples therapy. She emphasizes the importance of marketing strategies, creative naming, and understanding client needs to effectively promote therapy intensives. Amanda encourages therapists to leverage their existing skills and client relationships to offer extended sessions, ultimately aiming for faster transformation in therapy. Connect with Amanda:
2026-01-0225 min
Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy TherapistsTherapy Intensives Are the Future of Private PracticeIn this episode, Amanda Buduris explores the concept of therapy intensives, explaining their flexibility, benefits, and how they can be a valuable addition to a therapist's practice. She discusses the various formats intensives can take, the client demand for deeper, more focused therapy sessions, and the potential for therapists to charge premium rates for these services. Amanda emphasizes that therapy intensives are not limited to specific modalities and can cater to a wide range of client needs, making them a promising model for the future of therapy. Connect with Amanda: Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching Join my...
2025-12-2630 min
Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy TherapistsHow to Market as an Introverted TherapistIn this episode, Amanda Buduris discusses effective marketing strategies for introverted and neurodivergent therapists. She debunks common myths about marketing, emphasizing that traditional networking is not the only way to build a successful practice. Instead, she advocates for the use of SEO (search engine optimization) as a powerful and sustainable marketing tool that aligns with the strengths of introverted and autistic therapists. Amanda shares her personal journey and practical tips for getting started with SEO, highlighting its effectiveness in attracting clients without the need for social exhaustion. Connect with Amanda: Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching Join my...
2025-12-1934 min
Radio Front DeskCan ChatGPT be a therapist? What AI means for the future of therapyWe know AI can give us answers in seconds. But can it really heal us? Therapy has never been more normalized… or more out of reach. And as waitlists grow and costs rise, AI has quietly become a place people go when they don’t know where else to turn. But what if it’s more than just information and convenience that people are seeking out in AI?We asked four therapists how they feel about their clients turning to AI for answers in an article from Front Desk Volume...
2025-12-1624 min
The Business Savvy Therapist: Marketing, Hiring & Systems to Grow and Scale Your Therapy PracticeDouble Your Impact (and Income) with IntensivesWant to learn more about the Holidays on Us? Book a Strategy Call → https://mccancemethod.com/strategy-call/ In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Buduris, a business coach for therapists, to talk all about therapy intensives. Amanda shares how shifting to longer, focused sessions not only accelerates client breakthroughs but also significantly increases your income. This is a must-listen if you’ve been curious about adding intensives to your offerings!Make sure to bring your paper and pen because this episode is full of actionable tips!Here are som...
2025-12-1622 min
Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy TherapistsHow I Made $1M in 3.5 Years as a TherapistIn this episode, Amanda Buduris shares her journey of earning over $1 million in gross revenue through her therapy practice and coaching business within three and a half years. She discusses the discomfort many therapists feel around money, the importance of sustainable business practices, and the strategies that helped her achieve this financial milestone. Amanda emphasizes the significance of therapy intensives, SEO marketing, and maintaining alignment with personal values while building a business. She also addresses common pitfalls therapists face and provides practical steps for achieving financial success without sacrificing well-being. Connect with Amanda: Follow on Instagram...
2025-12-1236 min
Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy TherapistsCan Private Pay Work in a Small Town?In this conversation, Amanda Buduris interviews Danielle Sampson, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in complex trauma. Danielle shares her journey from working in a group practice to establishing her own private pay therapy practice. She discusses the challenges and misconceptions surrounding private pay therapy, the importance of marketing and SEO, and how she has successfully transitioned her practice to better serve her clients and community. Danielle also emphasizes the significance of transparency and trust in her work with clients and fellow therapists, as well as the emotional journey of increasing her rates and the positive responses from clients...
2025-12-1242 min
Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy TherapistsFrom Burnout to Multi–Six FiguresIn this podcast episode, Amanda Buduris shares her journey of starting her own podcast and private practice, discussing her cultural background, financial trauma, and the challenges she faced in her career. She emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, mentorship, and innovative therapy approaches, while also highlighting her financial success and future aspirations for the podcast and her coaching business. Connect with Amanda: Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching Join my free Facebook group: Therapists Developing High Ticket Intensives Check out the Amanda KB Coaching website Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! ...
2025-12-1235 min
Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy TherapistsWelcome to Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy Therapists!Welcome to Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy Therapists! I'm Dr. Amanda Buduris—a licensed psychologist, trauma therapist, and business coach for therapists—and in this trailer episode, I'm breaking down what these three words actually mean inside our profession. I talk about why so many therapists only feel truly happy for a sliver of their week, how we preach self-care yet struggle to live it, and why expanding your definition of wealth is one of the most trauma-informed steps you can take for yourself and your clients. If you're tired of burnout being treated like a job requirement… If you want your practice to s...
2025-11-1309 min
Heard Business SchoolHow to Charge Premium Rates Without Guilt with Amanda BudurisLeaving a traditional therapy model can feel risky, but for Dr. Amanda Buduris, it was the shift that transformed her business. Amanda, a licensed psychologist and Brainspotting & EMDR therapist, joins host Michael Fulwiler to share how she went from a burned-out college counseling center employee to a thriving private practice owner charging $350 to $500 per hour.Amanda walks through her journey into private practice, her decision to stop offering standard 50-minute sessions, and how introducing therapy intensives helped her regain control over her time and energy. She also shares how therapists can navigate the discomfort o...
2025-09-2255 min
Radio Front DeskHow to prevent burnout in healthcare with boundaries and AIBurnout isn’t just a buzzword in healthcare. It’s a lived reality that shows up as exhaustion, pressure, and a slow erosion of joy. In this episode, Denzil revisits her conversation with five practitioners from across North America — a chiropractor, a psychotherapist, a trauma psychologist, and two physiotherapists — to discuss their experiences with burnout.Together, they reflect on the emotional and administrative toll of care, and how tools like AI can help bring us back to the work we believe in.What You’ll LearnThe hidden weight of running a c...
2025-08-2716 min
Radio Front DeskHow to market your health & wellness practice (and still feel like yourself)Marketing doesn’t always come naturally — especially in healthcare. It can feel overwhelming, confusing, or like something you’re “supposed” to know how to do. But what if marketing didn’t have to feel like marketing at all?In this episode of Radio Front Desk, host Denzil Ford shares highlights from a live panel recorded at a recent Jane retreat. Five practitioners from across North America — a chiropractor, a psychotherapist, a trauma psychologist, and two physiotherapists — joined Jane for a rich, candid conversation about marketing that feels human.Together, they explored what it looks like to show up authentic...
2025-08-1309 min
CozyPreneur Podcast with Stacy BragaWhat signing 13 clients looks like with Amanda Buduris [Episode 14]Host: Stacy Braga, Copywriter + StrategistDescription In this episode of The Cozypreneur Podcast, host Stacy Braga sits down with Amanda, a therapist and business coach, to explore how she helps therapists scale to six-figure incomes while working fewer hours. Amanda shares her inspiring journey from starting her therapy practice to becoming a thriving business coach, and the key lessons she’s learned about launching and relaunching her signature group program.Together, they dive into the power of effective messaging, the value of gathering cli...
2025-01-0313 min
Business Of Therapy19. How to Build a Therapy Practice Worth $200+/Session with Amanda BudurisAmanda Buduris is a trauma therapist in the Pacific Northwest. She owns a successful private practice and specializes in offering therapy intensives. Amanda serves individuals and couples who have complex trauma and need support navigating the healing process. She’s also a business coach who helps therapists add therapy intensives to their own practices.Amanda has been a long-time coaching client of mine and has built a very successful therapy practice. She was initially charging $125/session for 1-1 clients. Now, she charges $350/hour for weekly clients, and $400-500 for intensives (which we’re digging more into here). She’...
2024-12-1136 min
Therapy MagicThe Magic of Therapy Intensives and How to Offer ThemHey! I’m so grateful and honored that you are here joining me, Lucy Sherman, EMDR Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and owner of Perceptive Counseling LLC in Oregon for a step by step demonstration of what makes therapy intensives so amazing and how to offer them in your practice. Whether you are a therapist or interested in your own intensive, this episode is for you! To Book a Therapy Intensive or Creative Consulting session, you are welcome to reach out! https://www.perceptivecounselingpdx.com/about
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2024-11-2241 min
The Entrepreneurial Therapist PodcastEP 126: How Therapists Can Add Intensives into their Private Practice with Amanda BudurisIn today's episode, I sit down with Amanda Buduris, who specializes in helping therapists scale beyond 1-1 and start therapy intensives. If you've ever had an interest in adding intensives into your therapy practice, this is the episode for you. In today's episode we cover: What it takes to start offering intensives in your practice The financial side of running intensives: Is it worth it? Common things therapists need to have in place when offering their first intensive Amanda's links: Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/amandakbcoaching/...
2024-06-1223 min
Yes, I Am Too MuchEpisode 9: You Are Not Stuck: Reconnecting to Your Self-Trust & Intuition with Amanda BurdurisIn this powerful episode, I speak to Amanda Buduris, Licensed Therapist and PhD on how to take philosophy and mindset and turn it into activation and integration. You won’t want to miss her powerful wisdom on how to tune into your intuition so you can reconnect to your own self-trust.
You can find out more about Amanda at https://bio.site/drbuduris or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr.buduris/.
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2024-05-1547 min
All Things Private Practice PodcastBreaking the Status Quo: Success, Self-Doubt, and Therapy IntensivesIn this episode, Patrick Casale and Amanda Buduris dive into the real challenges and transformative practices for mental health professionals transitioning to private practice.Key Takeaways:Embrace Your Unique Journey: Amanda discusses her personal experiences as a first-generation woman of color in the mental health field, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging your background and challenges while building your practice.Invest in Growth: The importance of seeking external expertise and investing in your business comes to the forefront. Amanda shares how getting help with marketing significantly boosted her practice's visibility and growth.Innovate with Therapy Intensives: Explore...
2024-05-1134 min