Private Practice Elevation with Daniel Fava

Private Practice Elevation with Daniel Fava

Daniel Fava from Create My Therapist Website is on a quest to uncover the best website and online marketing strategies so you can grow a successful private practice and do the work you love. Discover how you can build an effective website for your therapy practice, attract the right clients through content marketing and blogging tips, develop passive streams of income and attract more of your ideal clients just by being your amazing self. Other topics for discussion include SEO (search engine optimization) for private practice, finding your niche, website design, conversion tactics, outsourcing and more to help you create an impact and grow your income with your therapy, counseling, healing or physical therapy business.

Episodes

January 19, 2026 • 50 mins

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to grow quickly, show up on every social platform, or chase bigger numbers just for the sake of it? If so, this episode is for you. 

In this episode of the Private Practice Elevation Podcast, Daniel Fava welcomes back psychologist and entrepreneur Melvin Varghese for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about building a private practice (or any type of busi...

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In this episode of the Private Practice Elevation Podcast, you'll discover how the evolving world of SEO and AI is changing the way therapy practices grow online. 

Daniel Fava sits down with Chris Morin of Moonraker AI to explore actionable SEO strategies, the future of search, and how to prepare your private practice website for the age of AI-powered discovery.

Therapists are often overwhelme...

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Is it possible to grow a thriving therapy practice while taking insurance?

If you've ever wondered whether insurance billing is worth the headache, or how to do it right, this episode is for you.

Today's guest, Jeremy Zug, co-founder of Practice Solutions, breaks down what private practice owners need to know about billing in order to be successful. 

With over a decade in the heal...

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If you've ever tried Google Ads and felt like you were just lighting your money on fire, you're not alone. 

This week, Daniel sits down with John Sanders, founder of RevKey—a digital advertising agency that works exclusively with therapists and mental health professionals—to unpack why so many private practices struggle to make Google Ads work, and what you can do differently.

In their convers...

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Your homepage isn't just a digital introduction to your private practice — it's one of the most powerful tools you have to build trust and convert visitors into clients. 

In this solo episode, Daniel shares his top tips for creating a homepage that doesn't just look good, but actually works hard for your business.

He breaks down exactly what makes a homepage successful, from layout and copy to...

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If you've ever felt frustrated by missed client inquiries or uncertain about whether your marketing is actually working, you're not alone. 

Many practice owners rely on spreadsheets, sticky notes, and scattered inboxes to manage new leads — and the result is lost revenue, inconsistent follow-up, and plenty of sleepless nights.

In today's episode, I'm joined by Brent Stutzman, founder of TheraS...

If you've ever felt unsure about what SEO really is — or why your website isn't getting the traffic or clients you expected — this episode is for you. 

Daniel pulls back the curtain on the most common misunderstandings therapists have about SEO and shares what's actually working in today's digital landscape.

This episode was born out of behind-the-scenes conversations with our Lead SEO Special...

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In this episode of the Private Practice Elevation Podcast, we're joined by Michael Diettrich-Chastain, founder of Arc Integrated — a leadership development consultancy that helps teams and leaders around the world create cultures of engagement, sustainability, and purpose.

Michael brings a unique background that blends psychology, therapy, and organizational development. 

He's worked in everyt...

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If you've ever thought, "Just build me a website," and assumed it was a straightforward process, this episode is for you!

Daniel is joined by Paula Allera, Private Practice Elevation's own project manager, for a behind-the-scenes look at what really goes into website project management. 

With a background in web design, development, and digital marketing, Paula brings a rare blend of technical...

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Many therapists in private practice want to run a solid, ethical business—but the idea of "compliance" can feel confusing, overwhelming, or even downright scary.

Between HIPAA requirements, proper documentation, and ever-changing policies, it's tough to know what you don't know… and easy to put it off for another day.

In this episode of the Private Practice Elevation Podcast, Daniel Fava sits ...

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Optimizing Operations: Building a Strong Foundation for Private Practice Growth

Running a private practice often means wearing multiple hats—therapist, admin, marketer, and CEO. Without the right systems in place, the behind-the-scenes responsibilities can quickly become overwhelming, leading to burnout and limited growth. 

This episode of Private Practice Elevation explores how creating stron...

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Therapists spend years building relationships with their clients—but what happens if a therapist suddenly can't show up anymore due to illness, injury, or even death? 

This episode of the Private Practice Elevation Podcast tackles a topic that's often overlooked but absolutely vital: how to prepare your practice and protect your clients in case of an emergency. 

While many therapists focus on ...

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In this episode of The Private Practice Elevation Podcast, we're going to talk about your website content and specifically, what content and pages need to be on your website in order for it to be successful.

Most therapists would agree that they need a website to market their private practice online and help them gain clients.

The problem is tha...

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In this episode of The Private Practice Elevation Podcast, you're going to learn how to write copy for your website that speaks directly to your ideal client.

I'm sure you know that the copy on your website has the power to connect with your ideal client.

And when a potential client feels connected, and that you understand their challenges on a deep level, they're more likely to take that next step and actually become a client of y...

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In this episode of The Private Practice Elevation Podcast you're going to learn 7 simple things you can do to help you get more conversions from your website.

Your private practice website exists to help you grow your business, right?

The problem is that many websites are not built with conversions in mind.

If you've built your own private practice website or you've gotten your first website up just so you can let clients know you ...

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Many therapists in private practice feel overwhelmed by all the marketing options available today. 

Between managing a full caseload, trying to keep up with social media trends, and maintaining a personal life, blogging often ends up at the bottom of the priority list—or gets abandoned altogether. 

And with the rise of video, reels, and short-form content, it's easy to wonder: Is blogging even...

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In this episode, listeners will discover how one psychologist's frustration with practice management sparked the creation of Zanda—a platform designed to streamline operations and reduce burnout for mental health professionals. 

Whether you're a solo practitioner or building a group practice, this conversation offers fresh insight into using technology to simplify the business side of therapy.

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Growing a private practice can be incredibly rewarding—but it can also feel really lonely. 

When you're the one making all the decisions, managing a team, and trying to grow your business, it's easy to feel isolated and overwhelmed. 

And without a trusted community to lean on, progress often feels slow, confusing, and more challenging than it needs to be.

In this episode of the Pr...

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In this episode of the Private Practice Elevation podcast, Daniel Fava shares a behind-the-scenes snippet from a live coaching call inside his SEO Basecamp program. 

The conversation kicks off with a thoughtful question from a member about staying on top of SEO trends without getting lost in constant updates and shiny new strategies.

Brian, a private practice owner, asks: "How do you stay up-t...

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