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A Counselors Journey To Private PracticeHector Talks Starting A Counseling Practice And Therapy For Latinos | Episode 131In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Hector Ventura, an LCSW who's breaking barriers in mental health support! Don't miss out on this podcast episode.Episode Highlight: Hector delves into his journey of starting a counseling private practice, with a focus on providing support tailored to men and the Hispanic community. He talks about overcoming stigma to creating safe spaces for meaningful conversations, Hector shares insights on navigating the unique challenges these groups face in seeking mental health assistance. Key Takeaways:1. T...2024-04-1924 minA Counselors Journey To Private Practice5 Tips Make Writing Notes Easier | Episode 130Hey there, counseling enthusiasts! Welcome back to another insightful episode of A Counselors Journey To Private Practice, the go-to resource to help counselors start and grow a counseling private practice.Are you looking to enhance your counseling progress notes and streamline your practice for success in the mental health business? Join us today on A Counselors Journey To Private Practice podcast, as we share expert tips tailored for counselors in private practice. In this episode, we'll cover strategies to make writing counseling progress notes easier. In this power-packed episode, we'll explore:2024-04-1212 minA Counselors Journey To Private Practice3 Essential Keys To Efffective Productivity | Episode 1293 Keys To Effective Productivity In Your Counseling BusinessHey there, counseling enthusiasts! Welcome back to another insightful episode of A Counselors Journey To Private Practice, the go-to resource for aspiring and seasoned counselors eager to thrive in their private practice journey.Today, we're diving deep into the latest episode of our podcast where we uncover the 3 Keys to Effective Productivity in Your Counseling Business!Episode Highlights:1. Delegation: Learn how to delegate tasks efficiently in your counseling business. Free up your time to focus on what...2024-04-0527 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeMarketing And Building Authentic Relationships In Your Business | Episode 128Marketing And Building Authentic Relationships In Your BusinessHey there, counseling enthusiasts! Welcome back to another insightful episode of A Counselors Journey To Private Practice, the go-to resource to help counselors start and grow a counseling private practice.Today, we're diving deep into a topic that resonates with counselors in private practice: "Marketing And Building Authentic Relationships In Your Business."Episode Highlights:1. Get away from medical terminology.2. Learn which parts of your authentic self you are comfortable sharing.3...2024-03-2927 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeWays To Make Your Counseling Practice Affordable | Episode 127Making Counseling Accessible - Strategies for AffordabilityHey there, counseling enthusiasts! Welcome back to another insightful episode of A Counselors Journey To Private Practice, the go-to resource for aspiring and seasoned counselors eager to thrive in their private practice journey. Today, we're diving deep into a topic that resonates with counselors in private practice: "Ways To Make Your Counseling Practice Affordable."Episode Highlights:1. Sliding Scale Fee Structures.2. Pro Bono Work and Community Outreach.3. Telehealth Options.2024-03-2212 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeWhat to Avoid When Hiring Counselors for Your Counseling Business | Episode 126What to Avoid When Hiring Counselors for Your Counseling Business Welcome back to "A Counselor's Journey To Private Practice," your counseling business podcast. In today's episode, we're tackling a crucial aspect of growing your counseling business – hiring the right counselors. Join us as we unveil the pitfalls to avoid and the keys to making sound decisions when bringing new talent into your practice! Episode Focus: Navigating the Hiring Process SuccessfullyHere's a glimpse into the essential insights we'll be sharing:Take your time when hirin...2024-03-1520 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeHow Counselors Can Prepare For Healthcare Breach | Episode 125Welcome back to "A Counselor's Journey To Private Practice," your counseling business podcast. In today's episode, we're tackling a crucial topic in healthcare. How to handle a healthcare breach that can impact the money of your practice.Join us as we unveil the pitfalls to avoid and the keys to making sound decisions in your counseling business.Episode Focus: Navigating the Hiring Process SuccessfullyHere's a glimpse into the essential insights we'll be sharing:Increase the number of insurance panels that your practice is on. This...2024-03-0924 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeTraining Your Administrative Staff for Counseling Practice Success | Episode 124Training Your Administrative Staff for Counseling Practice Success Welcome back to the podcast "A Counselor's Journey To Private Practice," where we empower mental health professionals not just in the therapy room but also behind the scenes. In today's episode, we're diving into the heart of your counseling practice — the administrative staff. Join us as we uncover the strategies and keys to effectively train your administrative team for peak performance and practice success! Episode Focus: Strategies for Effective Administrative Staff TrainingHere's a glimpse into the transformative insights we...2024-03-0823 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeTransitioning from Solo to Group Counseling Practice: Episode 123Unlocking Success: Transitioning from Solo to Group Counseling PracticeWelcome back to "A Counselor's Journey To Private Practice," where we empower mental health professionals to navigate the journey of building and growing their counseling businesses. In today's episode, we focus on moving from a solo counseling practice to a thriving group counseling practice. Join us as we unlock the keys to success.Here's a glimpse into the invaluable insights we'll be sharing:Explore the importance of creating a collaborative and supportive work culture within your group counseling practice.Learn strategies fo...2024-03-0223 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeBuilding an Out-of-Network Counseling Practice | Episode 122Billing Mastery: Navigating In-Network and Out-of-Network Terrain in Counseling Practices 📊Welcome to another episode of "A Counselor's Journey To Private Practice," where we unravel the intricacies of running a successful counseling business. Today, we're diving into the realm of billing and the nuances of managing in-network and out-of-network dynamics.Here's a glimpse into what we'll explore:1. Decoding In-Network and Out-of Network Billing In Your Counseling PracticeUnpack the advantages and considerations of being an in-network provider.Uncover the flexibility of being an out-of-network provider.Explore the potential benefits, inc...2024-03-0219 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeCurrent Trends in Counseling Private Practice Businesses | Episode 121Current Trends in Counseling Private Practice BusinessesIn our latest podcast episode, we talk about the pulse of the counseling profession, dissecting the trends that are shaping the future of private practice businesses. Here's a sneak peek at the key insights:1. Telehealth Impacting Private Counseling Practices Explore the rise of telehealth services in counseling private practices.Learn how embracing virtual therapy is impacting client engagement and accessibility.2. Holistic Approaches to Mental Health Keep up with the trend of integrating holistic practices into your counseling services.Discover how...2024-03-0221 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeChat GPT And SEO For Counselors In Private Practice | Episode 120Are you using CHAT GPT in your counseling practice?This podcast episode talks about using Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT as counseling for the purpose of SEO and marketing. Enjoy the episode.Key items that your website must have for SEO:Speak to the language of the client.Use words that your client is searching for.Perform a keyword analysis on pages and post on your site. This is a great way to ensure that your website is ranking high.Give your images alt text that focuses on SEO.Connect y...2023-11-0914 min
The CouchMental Health Counselors Sharing The Mental Health Journey | Episode 5In episode 5 of the Couch Podcast, mental health counselors Jacy and Dr. Juan Santos share their stories about their ongoing mental health journey as licensed professional counselors.
When you think about being authentic, what comes to mind?
Being genuine.
Feeling personal freedom.
Not worrying about judgment.
On the podcast, the host speak about being "authentic" in their profession as counselors.
2 Ways to become your authentic self:
Identify your interest.
Take time to immerse yourself in everything around...2023-08-1730 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeWhy Your Counseling Website Is Not Converting | Episode 119On this episode of A Counselors Journey To Private Practice, we focus on helping counselors convert their counseling website. Why your counseling website is not converting:Need a better call to action.The website is loading too slowly.The website needs a menu that is easy for the client to use.The website lacks compatibility with mobile, tablet, and CP.The website does not have social media preferences.The website does not have resources to support the client.Key items that your website must have for SEO:Speak to t...2023-08-0622 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticePrivate Practice Money Wasters Counselors Should Keep In Mind | Episode 118Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an affordable price:https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=267474&brand=fiverrhybridAre you ready to launch your own course?Use teachable. It's a platform that I'm an affiliate...2023-06-0519 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSEO Your Website Must Have | Episode 117Key items that your website must have for SEO:Speak to the language of the client.Use words that your client is searching for.Perform a keyword analysis on pages and post on your site. This is a great way to ensure that your website is ranking high.Give your images alt text that focuses on SEO.Connect your website to your social media platforms.Work with a consultant that can help you improve your website ranking.Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HERE2023-06-0125 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeHow To Deal With Burnout In Private Practice | Episode 116The podcast episode talks about how to deal with burnout in private practice. Counselors can learn what to expect when starting a counseling business, how to manage a caseload in order to improve profits while steering clear of burnout in private practice, and how to practice self-care as mental health business owners. The podcast host, Juan Santos, talks about the importance of creativity, innovation, and spending time doing the tasks that you feel most competent in. Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREA...2023-04-0724 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeGenius Zone For Counselors In Private Practice | Episode 115The podcast episode talks about the genius zone for counselors in private practice. The podcast host, Juan Santos, talks about the importance of creativity, innovation, and spending time doing the tasks that you feel most competent in. Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. T...2023-04-0108 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeHow To Handle Slow Periods In Your Counseling Practice | Episode 114Today's episodes help counselors how to handle the slow periods in building a counseling private practice. The podcast host talked about the summer slump and slow points for mental health business owners.Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at...2023-02-2514 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeHow To Create A Thriving Counseling Practice Without Burnout | Episode 113Today's episodes help counselors how to start a counseling private practice without feeling stressed and reaching burnout.Key areas that were discussed included:Building systems in the counseling bussiness.Having a clear marking and branding plan for the counseling business.Delegating for the counseling practice.Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm...2023-01-2615 minA Counselors Journey To Private Practice15 SEO Must Do Strategies For Your Counseling Practice | Episode 112Today's episodes help counselors how to utilize SEO to start and grow a counseling private practice. Key SEO strategies that were talked about in the podcast episode:Internal link for SEO.External link for building SEO.SEO practices for images.SEO practices for titles.How to write meta descriptions for SEO.Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREStart an email list so that you can keep your clients and members in the loop. This is a must-have for business owners. Use...2022-12-3112 minA Counselors Journey To Private Practice4 Ways To Help You Stand Out In Your Counseling Business | Episode 111Today's episodes help counselors how to:Increase profits in the counseling practice.Build marketing stratiges.Level up the counseling business.Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an affordable price:https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=267474&brand=fiverrhybrid2022-11-2610 minA Counselors Journey To Private Practice4 Key Reasons Your Counseling Practice Is Not Sustainable | Episode 110Today's episodes help counselors how to stand out when building a successful counseling private practice.Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an affordable price:https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=267474&brand=fiverrhybridAre you...2022-10-2920 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeMistakes To Avoid And Actions To Take When Hiring An Intake Coordinator In Your Counseling Business | Episode 109Today's episodes help counselors how to hire an intake coordinator, what to consider when hiring an intake coordinator for your mental health business, and how to outsource in your counseling business.Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an affordable...2022-10-0344 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 4: Counselor Question: How To Build A Counseling Practice With Your Spouse 10: EpisodeToday's question is focused on how you can build a successful counseling practice with your spouse, partner, or friend.Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an affordable price:https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=267474&brand=fiverrhybrid2022-09-0918 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 4: Counselor Question: Do I Need To Have A Niche When Starting A Counseling Private Practice | Episode 9Today's question is focused on how counselors can explore the key reasons to why it may be important to have a niche when building a successful counseling private practice.Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an affordable price:2022-09-0207 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 4: Counselor Question: How Do I Market My Therapy Practice | Episode 8Today's question is focused on marketing your counseling practice. We talk about:Why marketing fails counselors at times.What counselors can focus on when marketing.Keys to marketing and branding for counselors.Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work...2022-08-2624 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 4: Counselor Question: How Can I Build A Successful Counseling Business | Episode 7Today's question is focused on what steps you can take to build a successful counseling private practice.Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an affordable price:https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=267474&brand=fiverrhybrid...2022-08-2604 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 4: Counselor Question: Do I Need A Practice Management System In My Counseling Practice| Episode 3Today's question is focused on understanding if you need a practice management system in your private practice. Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an affordable price:https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=267474&brand=fiverrhybridA...2022-08-2407 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 4: Counselor Question: How Can Counselors Get Started With Additional Streams Of Income In Their Counseling Practice | Episode 4Today's question is focused on how can counselors get started by adding passive income to their counseling practice and adding side hustles or additional streams of income to their counseling business.Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an...2022-08-2409 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 4: Counselor Question: Do I Need To Have An Ideal Client To Be Successful In Private Practice | Episode 5Today's question is focused on whether or not you need to have an ideal client to be successful in your counseling private practice.Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an affordable price:https://go.fiverr.com/visit...2022-08-2407 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 4: Counselor Question: How Can I Get Better With My No Show Fee | Episode 6Today's question is focused on how counselors in private practice can get better with sticking to their no-show or late cancellation fee.Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an affordable price:https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=267474...2022-08-2412 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 4: Counselor Question: How Can I Get More Referrals In My Counseling Practice | Episode 2Today's question is focused on how to get more referrals in your counseling private practice.Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an affordable price:https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=267474&brand=fiverrhybridAre you...2022-08-2110 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 4: Counselor Question: Should I Accept Insurance Or Only Cash In My Counseling Practice | Episode 1Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an affordable price:https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=267474&brand=fiverrhybridAre you ready to launch your own course?Use teachable. It's a platform that I'm an affiliate...2022-08-2011 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 3: Counseling Website Using Paid Ads Google and Facebook | Episode 8Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an affordable price:https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=267474&brand=fiverrhybridAre you ready to launch your own course?Use teachable. It's a platform that I'm an affiliate...2022-07-3031 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 3: Website SEO Essentials Counselors Can Use | Episode 7Tip #1Connect your social media accounts to your private practice website. That's going to boost your search engine optimization. YouTube is a fantastic way to increase your SEO, put out helpful content, and get more traffic to your website. Whenever you do your videos, you can have internal links and backlinks connected to them. When you do that, it tells the online world that you are relevant. Tip #2Next, make sure that you craft irresistible headlines. Do your due diligence and get on Google. Use resources to check how y...2022-07-2221 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 3: How Counselors Can Rank Their Website Higher | Episode 6Counselors in private practice can use the SEO tips below to increase conversions, rank higher on Google, and increase passive income as a counselor in private practice.SEO tips to rank higher for counselors:Use internal links.Use external links.Focus on both short and long-tail keywords.Write long posts that range 1 to 3k words.Hire a professional.Use a marketing schedule to build consistency.Are you interested in receiving help with your counseling business?CLICK HEREAre you ready to hire an expert...2022-07-1621 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 3: What Pages And Blog Post On Your Counseling Website Must Have: Episode 5Are you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an affordable price:https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=267474&brand=fiverrhybridAre you ready to launch your own course?Use teachable. It's a platform that I'm an affiliate for. I use and continue to trust them.https://teachable.sjv.io/c/2939662/998787/12646Are you searching...2022-07-0816 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 3: Creating A Marketing Funnel For Your Website: Episode 3It is vital that you know what a marketing funnel is and how a marketing funnel can help your counseling website.What is a marketing funnel:A marketing funnel is a marketing strategy that takes a "potential client or customer" through a series of steps with a clear end goal. The end goal could be that they purchase a course from you or start counseling in your practice.Benefits to using a marketing funnel:Develop stronger relationships with persons in the online space.Give value.Showcase your knowledge.Increase profits.2022-06-2518 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 3: Making Your Marketing Funnel More Effective And Profitable: Episode 4There are key ways that you can make your marketing funnel more effective and profitable. A funnel system is a wonderful marketing strategy that counselors in private practice can use to convert leads. This simply means that you can use the marketing system to add clients to your caseload, sell products such as books, and courses, or even get people to join a workshop that you are hosting.Below are areas that you can focus on when the goal is to improve your marketing funnel:Add in quality images.Try using video.P...2022-06-2523 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 3: Counselors Make Sure That Your About Me Page Has These Key Items | Episode 2Learn what you're about me page must-have on your counseling website. This is the page on your website that lets people build a connection with you and ultimately identify if you are a good fit for them.What counselors should have on there about me page:A professional picture.A strong impression.Connection.Details on your personal and professional life. Who is your ideal client?What does your ideal client struggle with?Your ideal client's pain points.Common ways you support your ideal clients.Less jargon and more easy-to-read words.Use stories.A...2022-05-2715 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 3: What You Must Have On Your Counseling Website | Episode 1What You Must Have On Your Counseling Website :A call to action.Consistent theme and layout.Easy to read writing.Speak to your client's pain points.A menu that is easy to navigate.An FAQ page.A contact us page.No broken links or pages that do not work.A site that loads fast.A site that can be used on all devices.Are you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate...2022-05-2726 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 3: Building A Kick Ass Counseling WebsiteYou heard it here first. Season 3 of A Counselors Journey To Private Practice is all about helping you know everything that you need to know about building a counseling website that converts.Are you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an affordable price:https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=267474&brand=fiverrhybridAre you ready to launch...2022-05-2705 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 2: Using Innovation When Creating Your Side Hustle | Episode 8As you build your side hustle consider how innovation plays a role. This episode of a counselor's journey to private practice interviews Dr. Perez. She shares her background and expertise in helping businesses tap into innovation as they build success.Are you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business? Use the link below to get started with Fiverr. I'm an affiliate of FIVERR and have used them in the past. They do great work at an affordable price:https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=267474&brand=fiverrhybrid2022-04-1628 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 2: Side Hustle Mistakes To Avoid | Episode 9Below are key mistakes to avoid when building and sustaining your side hustle:Avoid starting and stopping. If you are going to start a side hustle as a counselor, push to create and release your side hustle. Versus starting it not releasing it.Avoid the mindset that it has to be perfect. It's okay to start with what you have and adjust it as you move forward.Avoid restarting your business. You have a network and referrals that you currently utilize. When building your side hustle, reach out to who you know. Versus thinking that you...2022-04-1623 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 2: You Have To Listen To Clinician Alison Pidgeon Side Hustle Growth And Stories | Episode 7Today’s podcast interview with Alison was amazing. We talked about all of her side hustles, which were many. She has created business after business and certainly is a leader for counselors in private practice to go to. I was a student of hers in the group practice mastermind years back. Alison is the owner of Move Forward Counseling and Move Forward Assistants LLC. Check out Alison’s current side hustle Thera-Suite. https://thera-suite.com/ Key items that were discussed in the podcast interview:Focus on helping others.Do not give up.Research your market so that...2022-03-2528 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 2: Counselor Uriah Talks About Next Level Growth In His Side Hustle | Episode 6Uriah Guilford is a group practice owner and the owner of the productive therapist a virtual assistant company. Uriah is a counselor that has created lots of side hustles. He has tried creating e-books, online courses, group counseling, consultation, and more. To check out Uriah’s company productive therapist follow the link https://productivetherapist.com/Key items that were discussed in the podcast interview:Try to face the fear of putting your product out there. This means that you will more than likely have a fear. Such as fear of judgment or fear that your product is...2022-03-1830 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 2: How Counselors Can Increase Side Hustle Income | Episode 5Ways to increase your side hustle income as a mental health professional:Focus on ways to increase your fees. This can right away drive up your profits.Go back and revisit market trends. Identify what changes you can make to improve your sales funnels.Track what you are doing.Ensure that you are using marketing funnels.Explore your ROI = return on investment.Develop organic and paid avenues for online traffic development.Hire professionals. Use the link below to get started with a Fiverr professional that can help with marketing and branding. Ensure that you h...2022-02-2534 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 2: Branding Strategies For Your Side Hustle | Episode 4In this episode, we focus on branding your side hustle. Keys takeaways include:Be consistent with your font size.Have a logo.Research your target client.Identify trends using market research.Create a tagline that connects to your side hustle.Find a color that connects to your side hustle. Use it in all your products and platforms.Be authentic.Identify who your target audience is.Develop your website.Utilize tracking systems.Are you ready to hire an expert that can help you market, brand, and grow your business?Use the...2022-02-2514 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSeason 2: Branding Your Side Hustle With Marketing Coach Avivit Fisher | Episode 3Marketing Coach, Avivit Fisher shares insider knowledge to branding your side hustle. As a counselor in private practice consider what your side hustle will be and the type of brand that you want to be connected to it. As you reflect on branding, keep in mind the following key areas:Color. Font.Your WHY. Really think about why you want to start a side hustle as a counselor in private practice.Audience. Who are you speaking to? As you build your side hustle think about who you are serving. This is a vital question to comprehend be...2022-02-1023 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeNaming Your Counseling Practice | Episode 53Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Naming Your PracticeWhen I started my practice, I did something exciting; the name of my practice is Santos Counseling. If you want to check it out, you can see it here: https://www.santoscounseling.com/. Well, I went on godaddy.com, and I bought a bunch of domains. I did that because I was very indecisive; I wasn't sure what I would do. My gut wanted to go with Santos Counseling because it connects to the translation “saint.” So, there's a se...2021-02-2414 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeAllison Pow Specializes Her Private Practice In Healing From Trauma | Episode 49Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan. This episode is all about addressing the fear of jumping into private practice. Plus, we talk about what's going on with clinicians during the pandemic and the mental health struggles worldwide. About AlisonI am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) in North Carolina (License #S13244) and a National Certified Counselor (Certification #226055). I have worked providing clinical counseling services in both outpatient and inpatient settings since 2007, with an emphasis on trauma work and crisis intervention....2021-02-1522 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeRebecca Toner Is A Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur | Episode 48Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan. Rebecca Toner Is A Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur | Episode 48 About Rebecca Toner Rebecca Toner, MA, LPC is a group private practice owner, clinical supervisor, EMDR consultant-in-training, and host of the Supportive SuperVision Podcast. She specializes in trauma work and combines both her clinical practice of EMDR and her clinical supervision/consultation practice with an Internal Family Systems model. She’s a multi-passionate entrepreneur whose mission is to help heal as many lives as possible through direct clinical practice, supervision, and EMDR consul...2021-02-1234 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeChris Naugle Is America's #1 Money Mentor | Episode 47Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.When it comes to money, therapists can be timid. Luckily, Chris Naugle joins the show to talk all about money! About Chris NaugleChris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America's #1 Money Mentor. His success includes managing over 30 million dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and tens of millions in real estate business, with over 200 transactions and an HGTV pilot show since 2014. In 20 years, Chris has built and own...2021-02-1036 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeTherapists Are You Ready To Find Your Ideal Client | Episode 46Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Free Lunch Coffee is offering a 15% discount to the loyal listeners of this podcast. Use coupon code ‘Santos’ at check out. freelunchcoffee.comIdentify your ideal client – who do you want to work with? Even on the most exhausting day, would you work with that client again tomorrow? If we don't have our ideal client, we find ourselves burnt out, overwhelmed, and exhausted. We all resonate with someone. Perhaps you have a specific expertise. For me, I love to work wi...2021-02-0520 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeKatherine Keller Top 5 Shifts Therapists Need To Make in the Private Practice | Episode 45Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Get Clarity On Your WhyIf we get clarity on our "why," then we will find our motivation. Keep clear on your personal "why." It will be a huge catalyst to determine which direction you want to go in the business. When our purpose is too broad, it will become background noise. For instance, some therapists will say that they do what they do to change lives. However, there isn't a lot of emotion behind it. That's why it's time to take a...2021-01-2230 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeCreative Ways To Save Time While Writing Powerful Progress Notes | Episode 44Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Are you overwhelmed with your progress notes?There are some black and white strategies that you can implement today. That way, you will feel proud of what you're doing, and your notes will check all the boxes. First, have a check box for your progress notes. That way, the process will be fast, and you spend less time writing things down. Think about the time it takes to write down "decreased appetite" versus the time it takes to check a box. I...2021-01-1512 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeCreating A 2021 Counseling Practice Marketing Plan | Episode 43Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Congrats on making it to 2021!Today is all about building a successful practice, making more money, and supporting those you serve. Life is all about being excited, so it's time to get jazzed about who you serve. Hopefully, you are eager to look at your marketing plan for 2021. The first area we need to look at is preparation. When it comes to preparation, I want us to acknowledge who we are serving. Who is your ideal client? When it comes to m...2021-01-0816 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeJason Phillips Is Growing An Audience On Instagram As A Coach and Clinician | Episode 42Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Jason Phillips is a husband, mentor, psychotherapist, lecturer, and life coach who advocates relentlessly for prosperity and wellness to strengthen individuals, couples, families, and communities worldwide. He has over ten years of experience in the mental health and coaching profession and is considered an expert in evidence-based treatment and strategic goal setting to foster success. Jason loves personal development, and he loves to push himself. He always had people in life who helped him get to where he needed to go. These people s...2021-01-0126 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeHelping Therapists Know When To Hire A Virtual Assistant | Episode 41Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.When should you hire your first assistant? If you hire people that are smarter than you, then your business is going to grow. Also, think about your ability to do things. As a therapist, there are tons of things to do. We need to support our clients, answer the phones, set up our website, SEO, respond to emails, create content, manage our social media, and a bunch of other stuff. At some point, you need to take a step back and say, "I d...2020-12-2519 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeInside Look At Launching Your Counseling Practice With Danielle Taylor | Episode 40Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Danielle Blessing Taylor is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist in DC, MD, VA, and PA who has been providing therapy since 2010 and has built her ever-growing private practice which was created in 2015. In addition to specializing in Telehealth, she also specializes in helping individuals, families, and couples to cultivate healthy relationships. She helps people to make sense of their past and create healthy changes for a happier life within themselves and in relationships with others.Danielle dives deep into what it takes...2020-12-1834 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeWebsite Facelift Part 3 of 3 | Episode 39Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.This episode is all about SEO. First, check how fast your website is loading. Make sure that your website is loading at a sufficient speed. Get on your phone right now and load your website. How long does it take to load it? Does it make you feel like you want to wait, or does it make you feel like you want to do something else? Our clients have expectations of the online space, and it's no different than our own. Next, connect w...2020-12-1122 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeWebsite Facelift Part 2 of 3 | Episode 38Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.If you haven't already, give part one a listen: Website Facelift Part 1 of 3 | Episode 37. It's all about giving your homepage a facelift.For today, we are going to look at pages on your website. Your clients should land your website, have a beautiful experience, and know that you are the right therapist for them. Plus, before a client shows up, they should have a good idea about their therapist. So, here are some key pages that you need on your website:...2020-12-0417 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeWebsite Facelift Part 1 of 3 | Episode 37Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Your website is where people get to see who you are. It’s time that your website has a facelift. This episode is all about your homepage and getting conversions. Here are some changes we need to think about when it comes to optimizing your homepage:1. Images and videos. It’s essential to have clean images and clean videos. If you have a picture on your homepage, it should look like a professional picture. It needs to look like something that you in...2020-11-2722 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeThe Start-Up Costs For Launching A Counseling Practice | Episode 36Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.What is the cost of running a private practice? You need an idea of what the startup cost looks like. First, is there a specific number to start a counseling practice? The answer is: it depends. Here are some essential items that you are going to have to figure out when starting your private practice:1. Your place of practice. There are different avenues you can go down. People might want their own office suite with a waiting roo...2020-11-2034 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeCassandra Is A Conscious Coach Building Her Brand On Social Media | Episode 35Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Cassandra Peterson-Solano is a licensed social worker and spiritual enthusiast. When she's not running around with her four kids or drinking kombucha with her sweet husband, Cassandra is all about helping people who are single or unhappy in their relationships FIND THE LOVE THEY WANT with psychological intervention + spiritual healing. Cassandra says that even if you see clients once or twice a week, it will help you understand that you can generate income independently. A few years ago, Cassandra had a women's circle i...2020-11-1340 minA Counselors Journey To Private Practice14 Day Trial Of Self-Care For Your Private Practice | Episode 34Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.14 Day Trial Of Self-Care For Your Private Practice | Episode 34Have you ever felt mentally exhausted? I want you to highlight the question: am I practicing self-care?When is the last time you took a break? When is the last time you took your whole lunch?Self-care directly highlights your success. If you have a high level of self-care, you will be more present. You will be able to look at your marketing plan and know w...2020-11-0609 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeActions To Build A Solid Referral System In Private Practice | Episode 33Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan. Actions To Build A Solid Referral System In Private Practice There are five actions you can take ASAP to build solid referrals and success in your private practice. 1. Identify your ideal client. Think about your ideal client in as much detail as you can. Write down their name, and write down their presenting concern. For instance, his name is Juan and he can’t sleep. Then, write down how long Juan has been exhibiting this behavior. Also, write down Juan’s...2020-10-3013 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeCarla Found Purpose and Happiness In Building A Counseling Practice | Episode 32Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Carla Kucinski works with adults ages 18 and older, focusing on trauma, chronic illness, depression, and anxiety. Carla has also worked with clients who are experiencing common concerns such as self-esteem, burnout, life transitions, relationship concerns, and women's issues. She especially enjoys working with college students.Take a step back and evaluate your life. Do you have a stressful job? Are you taking on more responsibilities than you can handle? Carla realized her job was stressing her out. In fact, it was literally making...2020-10-2338 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeBuilding Referrals While Serving Clients With Your Local Chiropractor | Episode 31Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Today we interview clinician Dr. Amanda Szabo-Huff, a chiropractic practice in North Carolina, who owns Good Health Greensboro Chiropractic & Wellness.Dr. Amanda Szabo-Huff shares her journey in building Good Health Greensboro Chiropractic & Wellness so that counselors in private practice can learn the importance of communication and relationship building to improve the counseling business.How does chiropractic work help with stress?Stress happens in the prefrontal cortex of our brains. That part of the brain mediates how we...2020-10-1628 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeInsider Secrets On Using Psychology Today In Private Practice | Episode 30Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Today, we are diving into your Psychology Today directory. I want you to know that the recommendations below are focused on the directory of Psychology Today. There are other directories similar to it. GoodTherapy.org or Theravive.com. The knowledge you gain here can be applied there as well.Take the Transform Your Psychology Today Course for FREE CLICK HERE1. Have a professional image. Invest now so that you can enjoy t...2020-10-0918 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeChad Helps Business Owners Feel Confident With Taxes | Episode 29Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan. In this episode, Chad explains why you should set up an LLC. There are two things you need to consider:Taxes – will you have to pay taxes twice? Legal Entity Construction – how are you protected?A Sole Proprietorship - you don't have to fill out any paperwork, and you just start working. The downside of this is that you are entirely liable. If you buy a truck and injure someone, then they can come after your personal assets. You have no protec...2020-10-0226 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeDanielle Taylor Loves Growing A Telehealth Counseling Practice and You Can Too | Episode 28Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Danielle Blessing Taylor is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist in DC, MD, VA, and PA who has been providing therapy since 2010 and has built her ever-growing private practice which was created in 2015. In addition to specializing in Telehealth, she also specializes in helping individuals, families, and couples to cultivate healthy relationships. She helps people to make sense of their past and create healthy changes for a happier life within themselves and in relationships with others.When growing a telehealth practice, make sure...2020-09-2519 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeAdding Blogging To Your Counseling Private Practice | Episode 27Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Today is all about marketing, but I want to give you a different approach to marketing. You want to market, but you're not sure how or what to look for. So I want to introduce you to an idea. We are going to put a lot of ambition behind this. You are lending me your ears because you are ready to grow and move your practice forward. I will start with an idea and walk you through a process that you can implement today.2020-09-1818 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeJennifer Sneeden Helps Counselors Get Fully Booked While Staying Authentic | Episode 26Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Marketing doesn’t need to be icky. Through marketing, you can impact people by creating from a place of service. This is the ultimate message because it’s never about “how can I get clients?” Instead, it’s about “how can I serve clients?” Be who you are and be your genuine self. Please share your message, knowing that other people will hear it and connect with it.Jennifer Sneeden explains how to get your phone to ring during COVID. COVID is the most significa...2020-09-1135 minA Counselors Journey To Private Practice5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started My Counseling Practice | Episode 25Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started My Counseling Practice 1. Boundaries. Make sure you have boundaries in your personal life and your professional life. Your family calendar should not be mixed with your business calendar. The mixture will emotionally and mentally drain you; it will not let you think clearly in one area. For instance, when you write a blog for your business, you start thinking about what you're doing later with your family. The blurred line does not allow f...2020-09-0428 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeGordon Brewer Shares Inside Secrets To Having A Successful Counseling Practice | Episode 24Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.This episode is all about going From $0 to $50,000 in private practice. Here are some tips that will get you there smoothly:Call People - reach out to your community. Call all counselor's in your area and let them know that you're starting a private practice. Break bread and get coffee with those counselors. That way, you can have some referrals moving forward.Get Business Cards - Make sure you put a picture of yourself on the business...2020-08-2830 minA Counselors Journey To Private Practice10 Actions To Go From 0 To 50 Thousand In Your Counseling Private Practice | Episode 23Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.In this episode, we cover Actions To Take To Go From 0 To 50 Thousand In Your Counseling Private Practice. Here are the key takeaways:Referral partners. Build relationships that support your counseling in private practice. If you work with kids, then your referring partner is probably a pediatrician.Focus on 1 to 3 social media platforms. At the beginning of building your private practice, take time to narrow your efforts versus spreading yourself thin in every social media platform.Pick...2020-08-2218 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeHow To Market A Counseling Private Practice With Curiosity | Episode 22Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.In this episode, we cover Ways To Market Your Counseling Private Practice. Here are the key takeaways:Consistency and repurposing. Always think ahead. If you do a video, take the content and create an infographic. If you have a Facebook business page, be consistent when you are marketing. Stick to a schedule. Use average Joe Terms. Focus your marketing on using average joe terms. Instead of “I utilize CBT to address cognitive distortions” transition to “I help people that wa...2020-08-1517 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeChecklist To Starting An Amazing Private Counseling Practice | Episode 21Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.In this episode, we cover 10 Checklist To Starting A Private Practice. Here are 10 key take-aways:Mission. What is the mission of the business? What does your business look like in 6 months? Or in 10 years? Create a mission statement that connects to the foundation of the business.Create a business plan. I like to think of a business plan similar to a treatment plan that is set for the client. Insurance. Take time t...2020-08-0827 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeRebekah Walker Is The Expert In Immigration Assessments With Children | Episode 20Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Rebekah is a private practice owner in Texas where she specializes in supporting families and children. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and member of the Association for Play Therapy. Rebekah has over 10 years of experience giving her unique insight when working with children and teens. She has served as a director of a therapeutic foster care agency, with CPS, immigration evaluations, and her clinical role as a clinician. Rebekah wants everyone to get started in her immigration course. As an affiliate for...2020-08-0130 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeLearn All About Building A Rural Counseling Practice With Brianna Toomes | Episode 19Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Today we interview clinician Brianna Toomes who has a private practice in North Carolina. Learn how Brianna got started in private practice and what she did to overcome challenges and build a successful counseling business. To connect with Brianna visit: https://irenictherapy.com/Key areas to focus on when building a counseling private practice:Relationship building. Create relationships with referral partners in the community. This is a great way to expand your counseling practice while building...2020-07-2519 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeSetting Fees and Rates In A Counseling Private Practice | Episode 18Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.In this episode, we cover Setting Fees and Rates In Counseling Private Practice. Here are 6 key take-aways:1. Focus on your market. Take time to search online and do a careful study of your market. This process is referred to as, Market Research. The goal is to identify what fees and rates are around your area.2. Have a long term plan. Focus on what your fees are today and what they will be 5 years from now...2020-07-2018 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeMistakes To Avoid In Your Counseling Website | Episode 17Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.In this episode, we cover Mistakes To Avoid In Your Counseling Website. Here are 10 key take-aways:Do not have inconsistent colors or font. Pages and posts on your website should be consistent. This gives users that land on your website a great experience. Do not write a blog post or create a page without focusing on keywords. When writing pages or posts, take time to identify what your potential clients are searching for. Use the found k...2020-07-1111 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeNicole Liloia Teaches Professionals To Create Additional Income While Doing Less | Episode 16Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Nicole Liloia has a rich business background aimed to help professionals move forward in their business ventures. Nicole uses her skills and knowledge to help clinicians and working professionals to identify ways to create passive income. She has a Masters in Social Work, has been on Forbes, Huffington Post, and more. In the podcast, Nicole shares her professional experience and insights so that counselors and working professionals can use the skills and knowledge they have in creative ways.Creative ways to start the...2020-07-0324 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeAlison Is The Ninja That Helps Counselors Go From Solo To Group Private Practice | Episode 15Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Alison is a clinician in Pennsylvania, called Move Foward Counseling. In the interview, Alison shares the importance of understanding methods that work when making the transition from a solo practice to group practice. Alison is the owner of Move Foward Counseling and Move Forward Assistants LLC. Key changes to take on when transitioning a solo practice to a group counseling private practice:Change the language from "I" to "We". When clinicians operate a solo counseling practice, the focus is on...2020-06-2724 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeTaylor Krumroy Went From Community Agency To Private Practice | Episode 14Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Taylor is a clinician in Greensboro, North Carolina that has an awesome counseling practice right next to the most amazing biscuits. He is the owner of Krumroy Group. In the interview, Taylor shares the importance of building relationships, marketing effectively, and taking time to find your focus while building a private practice. Taylor shares how he started from a solo practice and now is growing slowly to add more clinicians to his private practice.Key takeaways from the episode that you can apply...2020-06-2033 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeCecilia Helps Counselors Write Immigration Evaluations | Episode 13Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Cecilia wants everyone to get started in her immigration courses. As an affiliate for Cecilia, I want to share with you two courses that you can get started with. The first one is for the Mastering Hardship Waiver Evaluations (which covers extreme hardship and cancellation cases):https://www.immigrationevaluationinstitute.com/courses/hardship-waivers/?ref=4The second link is for the Mastering Asylum Evaluations (which covers asylum, VAWA, U visas, and T visas):https://www.immigrationevaluationinstitute.com/courses/asylum-evaluations/?ref=42020-06-1331 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeVanessa Lech Builds Multiple Streams of Income In Her Counseling Journey | Episode 12Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan. Today we interview clinician, Vanessa Lech who owns a private practice. She is an innovative clinician who has branched out into creating a podcast, "Unraveled", creating products from an anger management therapy card game to authoring books such as her latest, "Burn Out Self Care for Behavioral Health Clinicians" (http://TherapistAssets.com/)To connect with or learn more about Vanessa, please visit: https://linktr.ee/govanessalechLearn how Vanessa got started in private practice and what she did to overcome challenges and...2020-06-0627 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeHow Counselors Can Survive The Summer Slump In Private Practice | Episode 10Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Today we focus on surviving the summer in private practice. The episode covered the following recommendations to follow during the summer as a way to build success in your counseling private practice:Engage in building SEO. As a goal, you can work to create 10 to 15 blog post or video post during the summer focused on key services that are provided in your counseling practice.Connect with referrals to see what they are doing during the summer. Evaluate if you can support their c...2020-05-3030 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeMichelle Helps Counselors Build Confidence and Courage In Private Practice | Episode 11Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Today we interview Michelle Hardman who is the owner of Primed Practice. Michelle has a diverse background with a beautiful mixture of corporate knowledge and clinical experience. Michelle shares her background work as the creator of the Primed Planner and is a Certified Daring Way Facilitator. During the interview, Michelle dives into the fundamental building blocks of starting and growing a practice.As promised during the interview, here is a promo Code: PLANNEDJOURNEY It’s good for a free download of The Pri...2020-05-3029 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeDr. María Jiménez Has Built 2 Counseling Practices and It's Because She Says YES | Episode 09Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Today we interview clinician Dr. María E. Jiménez who owns, Dynamic Psychometrics, a private practice in Florida. Learn how Dr. María E. Jiménez got started in private practice and what she did to overcome challenges and build a successful counseling business. Dr. María E. Jiménez has created two counseling practices, utilized her background to diversify her income, and says YES to new opportunities.The concept of saying YES in building a counseling private practice can create...2020-05-2122 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeHow To Use Psychology Today To Grow A Counseling Practice With Jeff Beers | Episode 08Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Today we interview clinician Jeff Beers who has a private practice in North Carolina. Learn how Jeff got started in private practice and what he did to overcome challenges and build a successful counseling business. Counselors learn how to focus on creating a Psychology Today profile that speaks the language of the ideal client. Ways Counselors Can Grow A Counseling Practice With Psychology:Have a great profile picture.Have photos of your offices. This way the potential client has an id...2020-05-2128 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeHow Communication and Relationship Building Grow A Business | Episode 07Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Today we interview clinician Dr. Amanda Szabo-Huff who owns, Good Health Greensboro Chiropractic & Wellness, a chiropractic practice in North Carolina. Dr. Amanda Szabo-Huff shares her journey in building Good Health Greensboro Chiropractic & Wellness so that counselors in private practice can learn the importance of communication and relationship building as a way to improve the counseling business. Learn how Dr. Amanda Szabo-Huff and her husband Dr. David Huff operate Good Health Greensboro Chiropractic & Wellness. She has a background in organizational communication, relationship bu...2020-05-2136 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeProviding In-Home Counseling in Private Practice | Episode 06Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan.Today we interview clinician Dr. George Ramos who has a private practice in New York, In-Home Mental Wellness Counseling. Learn how George got started in private practice and what he did to overcome challenges and build a successful counseling business. George has a special focus on creating a private counseling practice that meets clients in their homes. In-home counseling as George shared in the podcast interview can help reduce overhead costs. Providing counseling to persons in their homes eliminates the need to...2020-05-2124 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeWorking With Autism Spectrum Families In Your Counseling Practice | Episode 05Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan. Today we interview clinician Janeen Herskovitz who has a counseling practice helping Autism spectrum families In Florida.This episode was very special to me. Janeen serves individuals and families that are connected to Autism. My sister is on the Autism spectrum. Her name is Diane and she rocks! She can literally tell you everything about DISNEY! Growing up we would have family road trips. She would sing every Disney song. My brothers and I would complain. But she was daddy's girl...2020-05-1626 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeBuilding A Faith-Based Practice With Whitney | Episode 03Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan. Today we interview clinician Whitney Owens.This episode encourages counselors in their journey of private practice to explore niche building. The concept of building a niche is focused on encouraging counselors in private practice to identify one key area that they can become an expert in. In my journey of private practice, I have niched my practice in writing immigration evaluations. Today, Whitney Owen shares her niche which focuses on building a faith-based practice.As a counselor, take time...2020-05-1232 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeHow Products Can Transform Your Counseling Practice | Episode 02Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan. In this episode of a counselor journey to private practice, we dive into why every counselor should consider having a free product. I like to think about a product as a marketing tool that you can use to validate your clinical skills and the services that you provide.Typically, people in business use business cards. Though, I agree with the concept. I find that an ebook or a course gives those that you serve a much better idea of your counseling background. 2020-05-1229 minA Counselors Journey To Private PracticeStructuring Your Counseling Practice During COVID | Episode 04Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan. During COVID your counseling practice may have experienced challenges with marketing and referrals. You may have noticed a reduction in those that you serve or a struggle to build consistency with the impact of COVID.During this podcast episode, I share strategies that you can implement to help your counseling private practice during COVID.1. Take time to market with a focus on COVID.2. Explore changing your business to telehealth.3. Practice self-care.4. Understand the needs of those that you s...2020-05-1227 min
A Counselors Journey To Private PracticeA Counselors Journey To Private Practice | Episode 01Welcome to A Counselors Journey To Private Practice. I'm your host, Juan. This is the first episode and I'm excited to be here with you. To be sharing space with you in your journey of growing, marketing, and scaling a counseling private practice. This episode is all about connecting with you and sharing who I am.I hope that we build a relationship and that this podcast can become a place that you trust in your journey of private practice. I also hope that we have fun! I have a pr...2020-05-1216 min