Your Group Practice

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Ryan Duckworth, founder of Hope and Wholeness Psychology Center, about his journey in expanding a successful practice from twelve clients a week to thirty-seven clinicians across multiple locations.

We discuss the importance of a clear mission, integrating compassionate care with spiritual elements, and fostering a culturally diverse team. Ryan highlights the value of branding in attract...

In this episode of Your Group Practice, we speak with Kimia Mogadam, LMHC-D Clinical Director of MyTherapyNYC, about the challenges of building a human-centered mental health practice. Kimia shares her insights on recruiting and retaining clinicians, the importance of specialized training, and how personal identity shapes therapeutic approaches. We discuss the significance of the therapist-client relationship as a path to healing a...

In this episode, we explore how to create engaging mental health conferences with Steve Turney, the founder of the Mental Health Marketing Conference. Steve shares his philosophy of balancing rich content with genuine connection, explaining why vulnerability and unexpected moments can transform a professional event into a lasting memory. We discuss storytelling as a tool for breaking down hierarchies, how marketing can serve commun...

In this episode, Carla D’Agostino-Vigil, founder of Ignite Counseling and The Mental Health Executive, shares how defining your “why,” building intentional systems, and creating supportive leadership teams can transform a group practice. We explore the hidden burdens of leadership, the importance of clinician well-being, and why no practice owner thrives alone.

Transform Your Group Practice

Actionable insights for practice owners an...

In this episode, we discuss Sam J. Peterson's journey as an Army Combat Veteran and co-founder of MindSpa, aimed at transforming American mental health care. He shares insights on the importance of improving outpatient group practices, along with his personal experiences with PTSD and innovative treatments like ketamine therapy and TMS. Sam also addresses the challenges of building MindSpa, emphasizing adaptive business models...

In this episode, I discuss group practice ownership with Gabrielle Giuliano Villani, a specialist in group practice coaching. We explore the challenges and insights for mental health practice owners, particularly those with ADHD traits, which can foster creativity but also lead to burnout. Gabrielle shares her observations on the prevalence of ADHD among practice owners and the emotional complexities of transitioning out of a pract...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Eric Arzubi, co-founder of Frontier Psychiatry, about the transformative role of telehealth in mental healthcare for underserved communities in Montana, Idaho, and Alaska. We discuss the importance of fostering a positive organizational culture in remote work, team-building initiatives, and the impact of offering stock options to enhance staff ownership and retention. Eric also shares strategies fo...