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Badass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive192 The Supervision Paperwork Stack: What You Actually Need on File and WhyMost supervisors worry about paperwork last. Licensing boards look at it first.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Durbin to talk about the supervision paperwork that actually matters. We move beyond forms and checklists and look at the complete documentation system every supervisor needs. From contracts and evaluations to supervision notes, hour tracking, malpractice insurance, and employment records, we break down what belongs in your supervision file and why it matters.We also discuss one of the biggest mistakes supervisors make. They wait until the end of the supervision process to organize...
2026-06-2632 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive191 The Hard Conversation FrameworkIf there is a difficult conversation you've been avoiding, this episode is for you.I know most clinicians do not avoid hard conversations because they don't care. We avoid them because we are not sure how to define the problem, connect it to a standard, and communicate it in a way that actually leads to change.In this episode, I walk you through the five-step framework I use when addressing supervisee performance concerns, professional behavior issues, and situations where expectations have become unclear. We talk about why so many supervisors get stuck in self-doubt, how...
2026-06-1921 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive190 How to Evaluate a Supervisee (Without Winging It)Most supervisors are comfortable giving feedback. Far fewer have a system for evaluating supervisees.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Stephens Durbin to unpack the difference between feedback and formal evaluation, and why that distinction matters more than most supervisors realize.We discuss what happens when concerns are discussed but never documented, why evaluation protects both supervisors and supervisees, and how to build an evaluation process that supports growth without turning supervision into a performance review.We also explore one of the biggest misconceptions in supervision. Many supervisors assume evaluations...
2026-06-1228 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive189 Joyce Miles Jacquote Presents a Primer for Working With Bisexual and Pansexual ClientsIf you work with clients, chances are you are already working with someone who is bisexual or pansexual, whether they have disclosed it to you or not. In this episode, Joyce Miles Jacquote joins me to unpack what bisexual and pansexual clients are actually navigating behind the scenes and what therapists need to understand to provide affirming, ethical care.We talk about minority stress, identity concealment, community belonging, and why bisexual and pansexual individuals often experience marginalization both outside and inside queer spaces. Joyce also walks through the mental health impacts clinicians are most likely to encounter...
2026-06-0553 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive188 The Hybrid Practice Reality CheckA hybrid practice can feel flexible and efficient, until the lack of structure starts creating problems.When therapists move between telehealth and in-person sessions without a clear system, small decisions quickly turn into ethical, logistical, and clinical challenges. Questions about HIPAA, crisis management, informed consent, and scheduling all become harder when there is no defined default.In this episode, I walk through what therapists need to consider before offering a hybrid counseling model. We look at how to decide between virtual and in-person care, where clinicians often underestimate risk, and why your policies matter more...
2026-05-2919 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive187 Alan Pruitt CPA Helps Therapists Keep More of What They EarnTaxes are not just an April problem. They are shaped by the systems and decisions you build throughout the year.In this episode, I sit down with CPA Alan Pruitt from The Therapist CPA to talk about what therapists often miss when it comes to taxes, bookkeeping, and profitability in private practice. Alan works exclusively with therapists, and he breaks down the financial concepts clinicians actually need in plain language.We explore why so many therapists feel stressed even when they are fully booked, how messy bookkeeping leads to missed deductions, and why understanding your...
2026-05-2249 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive186 Side Hustles For Therapists: Which Ones Actually Work and Which Are Just More BurnoutIf you have ever thought about adding a side hustle to your therapy practice, this episode is for you.Not every extra income stream creates freedom. Some create stability and long-term growth. Others quietly drain your time, energy, and confidence. The difference usually has less to do with the opportunity itself and more to do with whether the business model actually fits you.In this episode, I walk through five of the most common side hustles therapists ask me about, including supervision, group practice, courses and trainings, certifications, and coaching. We look at the real...
2026-05-1528 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive185 How To Know If You Are Actually Ready To SuperviseClinical supervisor readiness is often framed as a confidence issue, but that is not what we see in practice. Most clinicians who consider supervision already have the experience. What they lack is a clear, repeatable structure for how supervision actually works. In this episode, Dr. Ashley Stephens Durbin and I explore the gap between being ready and being prepared, and why waiting for certainty often keeps clinicians stuck longer than necessary.We also break down the difference between counseling and supervision. Supervision is not simply an extension of clinical work. It is an evaluative role that requires...
2026-05-0832 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive184 The 2025 Practice Grant: Interview with Svetlana Kutikova and Isaiah RodriguezPrivate practice is not just about seeing clients. Without consistent referrals and a clear niche, it becomes unpredictable and difficult to sustain.In this episode, I introduce two clinicians from our 2025 Practice Grant, Svetlana Kutikova and Isaiah Rodriguez. Svetlana is building her caseload in a group practice. Isaiah is expanding into supervision as a way to grow his business. Both are navigating what it actually looks like to build something real after licensure.We talk about the early-stage challenges that do not get normalized enough. Inconsistent schedules. Low caseloads. The pressure...
2026-05-0137 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive183 Supervision: How Therapists Can Turn Expertise Into Income (Ethically)Supervision is not just an extra income stream. Without structure, it becomes an ethical and professional risk.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Stephens Durbin to walk through what it actually looks like to build supervision as an ethical form of income. We unpack the fears clinicians have about liability, confidence, and business setup, and we clarify what supervision requires beyond strong clinical skills.We talk about the difference between seeing supervision as a “side hustle” and understanding it as a structured professional role. You will hear how supervisors move from uncertainty and...
2026-04-241h 01Badass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive182 The Difference Between a Therapist and a Clinical LeaderSupervision is not just a continuation of clinical work. Without a shift in mindset, it becomes overwhelming and risky.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Stephens Durbin to talk about what it really means to step into clinical leadership in supervision. We unpack the identity shift that happens when clinicians move into supervisory roles, and why so many feel unprepared for the responsibility that comes with it.We talk about the weight supervisors feel. Liability, authority, and decision-making that impacts not just one client, but many. This is where clinicians often get...
2026-04-1729 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive181 Why Great Leaders Don't Avoid Tough ConversationsAvoiding hard conversations in supervision does not preserve the relationship. It weakens it.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Stephens Durbin to talk about what really gets in the way of addressing issues with supervisees. We walk through the fear, the hesitation, and the common patterns supervisors fall into when something feels off but they are not sure how to say it.We talk about the difference between a hard conversation and a harmful one. Avoiding the conversation altogether creates risk. Waiting until frustration builds leads to reactions that feel like punishment...
2026-04-1034 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive180 Anchored Growth: How Therapists Build Sustainable Online Income with Jenny MelroseMore clients will not fix a broken business model. It will just exhaust it faster.In this episode, I sit down with business strategist Jenny Melrose to walk through what actually creates sustainable income in a therapy practice. We unpack why so many clinicians hit a ceiling, even with a full caseload, and how to shift from volume-based growth to a structure that supports your life.We introduce the CAFE framework, capacity, alignment, focus, and execution, and apply it directly to real therapy practice scenarios. You will hear how therapists move from constant overload to...
2026-04-0355 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive179 Raise Your Effective Hourly RateIf you have ever finished a long week, looked at your calendar, and thought, “I should have made more than this,” this episode is for you.Making more money in private practice is not always about raising your fee. Often it is about protecting the time you are already selling. When sessions run long, cancellations slide, and consultations spill over, your effective hourly rate quietly drops. And you feel it by the end of the month.In this episode, I walk through how to calculate what you are actually earning and where the leaks usually show...
2026-03-2720 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive178 Spring 2026 Paperwork Shape UpSpring cleaning is not just for closets. It is for your paperwork.In this episode, I walk you through a Spring 2026 paperwork shape up and show you exactly what to fix, what to update, and what to stop ignoring. This is not about panic. It is about systems. When your documentation is clean and current, compliance becomes steady instead of stressful.We start with the core clinical paperwork every counselor should review. Informed consent. Practice policies. Release of information. HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. Then we move into the newer pressure points, including House Bill 4224...
2026-03-2044 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive177 From Leaks to Leverage: What to Fix vs. What You ChangeMost therapists do not burn out because they are bad at boundaries. They burn out because they are trying to fix structural problems with personal effort. In this episode, I break down the difference between leaks you can patch and systems that need to be rebuilt.We talk about what capacity ceilings in private practice really are, how inconsistent policies quietly drain income and energy, and why trying to “work harder” is often a sign you are forcing something that needs redesign. This conversation is about learning to tell the difference between what you can fix this mont...
2026-03-1218 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive176 Turn January Calls Into Booked ClientsJanuary and September can feel like a wave. The calls increase. The emails stack up. And for a moment, it feels like momentum.But calls are not the goal. Kept first sessions are the goal.In this episode, I walk you through how to turn inquiries into actual booked clients without pressure tactics, without sales scripts that feel inauthentic, and without overcompromising your boundaries. Most therapists were never trained in sales. What we were trained in is structure, clarity, and expectation setting. And that is exactly what increases your show rate.We talk...
2026-03-0624 min
The Not-Boring Tech WriterA peek behind the curtain: 2025 clips episodeIn this episode, I share clips from my conversations with Liz Argall, Dennis Dawson, Sarah Walker, Ryan Macklin, Nick Graziade, Janine Chan, and Kate Pond. The clips include outtakes, sound check moments, and segments we cut for time from our 2025 interviews.—This episode is different from our usual format. Instead of a single guest interview, I'm sharing clips that we cut from this year's episodes or captured during our pre-recording sound checks. Most of these clips didn't make it into the final episodes due to time constraints, but they contain insights and moments I di...
2025-12-2535 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive165 HIPAA, VAs, And What To Delegate NowIf the idea of hiring help in your practice immediately brings up fear about HIPAA, confidentiality, or losing control, this episode will bring a lot of clarity. Dr. Kate Walker breaks down exactly what therapists can delegate right now, what you should never hand off blindly, and how to protect your license while still getting critical tasks off your plate.Kate walks through real-world examples of delegation—from marketing and intake calls to email management and SOP creation—while explaining how HIPAA actually works in practice (not the scary myths most of us carry around). You’ll hear w...
2025-12-1920 min
Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health ProfessionMental Motherhood #9: Finally, They’re Gone! (ft. Kate Walker, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S)This week we’re talking to the inspirational Kate Walker about being in that dreamed about phase of motherhood: they’re independent adults and you’ve got an adorable grandbaby! Quite frankly, it sounds like Kate’s doing it right. She’s sharing how this stage of motherhood still really connects with counseling work: constant awareness of countertransference and boundaries!Want more Jonnie? Check out our prior episode with her: Ep. #35: Being the Outer Nesting Doll and the Adventure of Supervising (ft. Kate Walker, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S)Kate’s training website: https://katewalkertraining.com/ Kate’s Podcast: http...
2025-11-1252 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive154 Navigating Difficult Conversations with Clinical Supervisors: A Guide for Pre-Licensed TherapistsWhen supervision goes sideways, what's a pre-licensed therapist to do? In this candid conversation, Dr. Kate Walker and Jennifer Marie Fairchild pull back the curtain on one of the most anxiety-producing challenges facing associates and interns—addressing problematic supervision.Many therapists-in-training find themselves frozen when faced with supervision red flags, trapped between speaking up and risking their relationship with someone who holds power over their career. This episode offers practical, actionable strategies for having these difficult conversations with confidence and professionalism.We tackle the supervision power dynamic head-on, reminding associates that while these strategies empower yo...
2025-10-0325 minThe Not-Boring Tech WriterYoga wisdom for technical writers with Sarah WalkerIn this episode, I talk with Sarah Walker, a technical writer and yoga instructor, about how yoga principles like establishing foundations, respecting people’s time, and embracing practice over perfection can transform your approach to technical writing and help you create more mindful, user-centered documentation.—Sarah and I discuss her path into technical writing, which began with yoga instructor training where she discovered how much she enjoyed breaking down complex processes into foundational steps. This experience taught her that effective instruction—whether for yoga poses or technical procedures—requires understanding your audience's needs and building from cor...
2025-09-0451 min
The Walker WebcastKate Moore, Chief Investment Officer at Citi WealthOn this episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured the timely and insightful remarks of Kate Moore, Chief Investment Officer at Citi Wealth, live from the Walker & Dunlop Summer Conference.
Kate unpacked what’s driving investor paralysis, how consumer behavior is shifting, what higher-for-longer rates mean for portfolios, and why corporate confidence is faltering behind closed doors. She also gives her take on the labor market, tax reform, and how the Fed’s future could reshape the macroeconomic landscape.
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2025-08-071h 02Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession35. Being the Outer Nesting Doll and the Adventure of Supervising (ft. Kate Walker, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S)This week Jazmin wants to normalize the “summer slump”. It’s a real challenge for lots of mental health professionals in private and group practice and it’s not about you! Seasonal impacts are a little-discussed reality of this profession, particularly when you’re working outside of an agency or treatment center setting. Our recommendation, don’t take it personally, don't make big changes to how you do things during this time of year, and definitely don't Give a Mouse a Cookie!Check out The Couch Next Door podcast! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285228/about We love Candice Fraser and you...
2025-07-231h 25Badass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive142 From Presentation to CE: How to Monetize Your ExpertiseDreaming of sharing your expertise beyond one-on-one client work? Creating continuing education courses could be your next revenue stream—and it's far simpler than you might think.Dr. Kate Walker demystifies the process of becoming a CE provider in this practical coaching session. Contrary to popular belief, Texas practitioners don't need special approval or certification to offer continuing education. "If you want to be a CE provider, good news is you already are," Dr. Walker explains, clearing away common misconceptions about regulatory requirements.The session walks through a three-part framework for successful CE creation: presenting yo...
2025-07-1138 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive119 How to Utilize Ethical SEO for Your Counseling PracticeUnlock the secret to ethically boosting your online presence with expert guidance from Dr. Kate Walker and Jennifer Marie Fairchild. This episode is your roadmap to mastering SEO strategies tailored for counselors, ensuring that you can ethically grow your practice without compromising your professional integrity. Discover practical tactics to enhance your website's visibility using tools like Google Search Console and learn how to attract the right clients by harnessing the power of relevant keywords.Join us as we reveal the importance of ethical advertising in counseling, as outlined by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and the...
2025-01-311h 23Badass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive114 What Are Good Side Hustles for Therapists? Insights to Boost Your PracticeCould the stress of relying solely on client income be affecting your clinical decisions and overall well-being? Join me, Dr. Kate Walker, as we explore the transformative power of side hustles for therapists and solopreneurs. This episode unpacks the financial pressures of the gig economy and how diversifying your income can lead to a healthier work-life balance. From substitute teaching to securing a W-2 job, discover practical ways to alleviate financial anxiety, ensuring you make informed clinical decisions while maintaining your mental health. Together, we tackle the ethical considerations and explore how additional income streams can enhance both your...
2024-12-2722 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive113 How to Streamline Your Private Practice Forms for 2025Ensure your counseling practice's paperwork is as polished as your professional skills. Join me, Dr. Kate Walker, as we embark on a journey to refine your intake paperwork and consent forms with the precision and care akin to planning a personal milestone like my daughter's graduation. Discover the vital steps to keep your documentation up-to-date, the importance of annual reviews in light of frequent updates from the Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC), and how to navigate their website for rule changes. I’ll share the tips and tools you need, including free resources from Texas Counselors Creating Badass Businesses, an...
2024-12-2031 minBadass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive112 Navigating Taxes for a Private Practice Therapist: Year-End Finance TipsEver wondered how to transform your financial chaos into order as a private practice counselor? Join me, Dr. Kate Walker, as I unravel the secrets to financial mastery, just in time for the year's end. From my own learning curves with the IRS to the surprising benefits of tax write-offs, discover how to correct financial missteps with grace and keep your business budget in check. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned entrepreneur, I’ll shed light on maintaining a dedicated business account, leveraging business credit cards wisely, and the pivotal role of tax professionals in your journey. Plus, fo...
2024-12-1326 min