Megan Walsh joins Allison in today's episode to discuss the issue of therapists feeling creatively disconnected and share strategies for therapists wanting to reconnect with their creativity. Together, they explore how therapists often lose their creative connection due to overthinking, comparison, and a lack of alignment with their unique selves. In this episode, Megan suggests different activities a therapist can do to evoke joy and thus gain some clarity about both personal and...

What bad practice advice pisses you off? Allison shares her least favorite "tips" in this week's Ask Allison episode of the podcast.  To check out our free resources, including weekly worksheets & our Tasky Checklist for getting started in private practice, visit https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Learn how to fill your practice with the Abundance Party! Join today & get 75% off your first month with promo code...

Abundance Community member Martha and Allison discuss Martha's ideal clients: driven, relationship-focused individuals who struggle with feelings of inadequacy and unmet potential. Together, they brainstorm how to attract these clients and how Martha can incorporate her other interests, including Buddhism and meditation, into her marketing.  Want individualized support & group calls with Allison? Join Party+! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3rrsqK2. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Use...

Worried about raising your fee? You’re not alone. Here’s how to be less scared & how to do it. To check out our free resources, including weekly worksheets & our Tasky Checklist for getting started in private practice, visit https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Learn how to fill your practice with the Abundance Party! Join today & get 75% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty  Sponsored...

Abundance Community member Helen and Allison discuss marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of relationship building through networking and social media. Together, they explore the challenges of catering to a diverse clientele, including those who are neurodivergent, LGBTQI+, and/or have experienced spiritual and religious trauma. They explore the unique experiences of Helen's clients and the potential challenges they face and strategize on navigating holidays and maintaining a...

We love a private practice owner who’s building intentionally.  To check out our free resources, including weekly worksheets & our Tasky Checklist for getting started in private practice, visit https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Learn how to fill your practice with the Abundance Party! Join today & get 75% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty Sponsored by: TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2...

Connor McClenahan joins Allison in today's episode to discuss the stresses and challenges faced by therapists, particularly in the last few years. Together, they explore how many therapists often create their own stressors and demands, which can lead to a loss of agency and feelings of burnout. Connor and Allison also highlight the importance of finding joy outside of work and re-centering oneself.  To learn more about today's guest, visit https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/blog. ...

 I discuss whether social media is necessary on today’s Ask Allison. Check it out whether you love or hate social media.   To check out our free resources, including weekly worksheets & our Tasky Checklist for getting started in private practice, visit https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Learn how to fill your practice with the Abundance Party! Join today & get 75% off your first month with promo code...

Abundance Community member Ann & Allison discuss Ann's transition from an insurance-based practice to a cash-based practice. Together they explore the importance of online visibility for therapists & examine the effectiveness of Ann's website while also going over her struggle to attract visitors. They also highlight the importance of consistent & effective marketing in maintaining a steady flow of clients. Want individualized support & group calls with Allison? Join Party+!...

You found an office you love. Here’s how to make sure you aren’t going to hate it (or your landlord) by the end of your lease.   Sponsored by: TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free To check out our free resources, including weekly worksheets & our Tasky Checklist for getting started in private practice, visit https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Learn how to fill your practice with the Abundance Party! Join today & get 75% off your first...

Abundance Community member Kimberly and Allison discuss Kimberly's professional niche, which involves working with trans and non-binary teens and adults, focusing on transition support and trauma work. They struggle with how to effectively describe this niche on Kimberly's website and emphasize the importance of language sensitivity.  Sponsored by: TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free Want individualized support & group calls with Allison? Join Party+! Learn...

If you’re full & burned out, you’re not alone. Here’s what to do about it.   Sponsored by: TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free To check out our free resources, including weekly worksheets & our Tasky Checklist for getting started in private practice, visit https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Learn how to fill your practice with the Abundance Party! Join today & get 75% off your first month with promo code...

In today's episode, Allison & Abundance Community member Weronica [sic] discuss the latter's concerns about her psychotherapy practice, specifically her fees and the number of clients she is seeing. They acknowledge the potential stress and emotional responses triggered by financial matters and agreed on the need to separate the numbers from personal feelings.  Sponsored by: TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free Want individualized support & group calls with...

Who says a small windowless office has to feel like a closet? Make it what you want with these tips.   Sponsored by: TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free To check out our free resources, including weekly worksheets & our Tasky Checklist for getting started in private practice, visit https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Learn how to fill your practice with the Abundance Party! Join today & get 75% off your first month with promo code...

In today's episode, Allison & Abundance Community member Chelyan explore how to identify your niche for adolescents, who to network with when you work with adolescents, & who to speak to & where on your website (child vs guardian). They also discuss Chelyan's plans to move out of state & transition from solo to group practice.  Sponsored by: TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free Want individualized support & group calls with Allison? Join Party+!...

Different areas have different challenges. Here are considerations for therapists in small, rural towns. Sponsored by: TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free To check out our free resources, including weekly worksheets & our Tasky Checklist for getting started in private practice, visit https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Learn how to fill your practice with the Abundance Party! Join today & get 75% off your first month with promo code...

Kate Walker joins Allison in today's episode to explore why wanting to be a better supervisor than you had isn’t going to make you a better supervisor & how to mitigate your liability as a supervisor. Sponsored by: TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free To learn more about today's guest, visit https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/blog. Attention Abundance Community members: Kate Walker is our March trainer. For details on the live training via Zoom, check out...

If you’ve ever not upheld a no show or late cancellation fee, you need to watch this.  Sponsored by: TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free To check out our free resources, including weekly worksheets & our Tasky Checklist for getting started in private practice, visit https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Learn how to fill your practice with the Abundance Party! Join today & get 75% off your first month with promo code...

In today's episode, Allison chats with Abundance Community member Rae about her plans to move out of state and transition from solo to group practice. They also discuss the potential challenges of adjusting to new policies and work cultures and explore the importance of finding easy systems for business ownership. Sponsored by: TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free Want individualized support & group calls with Allison? Join Party+! Learn more...

Most therapists haven’t been great at boundaries their whole life. It makes sense if you struggle with saying "yes" when you want to say "no" in your practice. We address that in today's Ask Allison episode of the pdocast. Sponsored by: TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free Want 1:1 coaching, group Q&A calls with Allison, & lifetime access to our resource library? Join Party+! Learn more here: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/partyplus  Is your...

In today's episode, Allison & Abundance Community member Ann discuss different ways to message your offers, marketing strategies to help therapists find you, & leveraging what has worked in the past in new ways. Sponsored by: TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free Want individualized support & group calls with Allison? Join Party+! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3rrsqK2.

What kind of experience should you have before venturing into private practice? We tackle that in today's Ask Allison episode of the podcast. Sponsored by: TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free To check out our free resources, including weekly worksheets & our Tasky Checklist, visit https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Learn how to fill your practice with the Abundance Party! Join today & get 75% off your first month with promo code...

In today's episode, Allison & Abundance Community member Katie explore the differences between counseling & coaching & discuss package creation as well as accessibility.  Sponsored by: TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free Want individualized support & group calls with Allison? Join Party+! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3rrsqK2.  

Being full is a great thing, but managing a full practice while you continue to get calls is tricky. Here are some of Allison's suggestions.   Sponsored by: TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free To check out our free resources, including weekly worksheets & our Tasky Checklist, visit https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Learn how to fill your practice with the Abundance Party! Join today & get 75% off your first month with promo code...