The Practice of Therapy Podcast is here for therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and mental health professionals who want to build, grow, and scale a successful private practice. Hosted by Gordon Brewer, licensed therapist and creator of The Practice of Therapy, this podcast provides practical tools, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to help clinicians with both the business and clinical skills they need at every stage of their practice journey. Whether you’re just starting a counseling private practice, looking to streamline your systems, or ready to expand and thrive, you’ll find valuable insights on marketing, money management, client care, ethics, and the business side of therapy. Each episode features conversations with leading experts and experienced practitioners who share proven advice to help you create a sustainable and profitable practice while maintaining balance and self-care. Part of the PsychCraft Network of Podcasts, The Practice of Therapy Podcast is your go-to resource for learning how to successfully navigate the challenges of private practice and take your clinical work and business to the next level.
I can hardly believe we’ve reached 400 episodes of The Practice of Therapy Podcast!
When I started this show back in 2017, my goal was simple: to share resources, lessons, and encouragement for therapists building their practices. Over the years, I’ve learned so much (often the hard way), and I’ve been blessed by the many incredible guests and colleagues who have shared their wisdom here.
In this special milestone episode, I’ve inv...
Running a private practice is rewarding, but the financial side can feel overwhelming.
That is why I am excited to have Kristin Meador, CPA on the show today. Kristin is not only a Certified Public Accountant but also a Profit First Professional who works closely with therapy practice owners across the country. She is here to take the stress out of your numbers and show you how to build a more profitable and sustainable practice.
I...
Have you ever tried to calm yourself down during a panic attack - only to find that the very tools you’ve been taught suddenly don’t work? That was the turning point for Caitlin Rose, a performance neuroscience coach and founder of Build Resilience. Her own struggle with trauma and anxiety led her to uncover a hidden truth: it’s not just about regulation, it’s about capacity.
In this episode of The Practice of Therapy Podcast, Cait...
What if the key to filling your private practice isn’t more credentials, certifications, or complicated marketing strategies— but a few simple tweaks to your Psychology Today profile?
In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon sits down with Aaron Price, founder of Therapy Profile Pro, to uncover the hidden power of Psychology Today. With nearly 60% of therapy seekers finding their clinician through this platform, y...
Dr. Stephanie Thrower | Why Every Private Practice Needs an AI Strategy (Yes, Even Yours) | TPOT 396
Have you been wondering how AI fits into the world of therapy and private practice?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stephanie Thrower—a psychologist, career coach, and AI educator—who’s using tech to help therapists expand their impact, streamline their work, and step into new possibilities beyond one-on-one sessions.
We’re talking practical tools, smart marketing strategies, and how to use AI without losing your voice (or yo...
Most of us didn’t get into therapy because we dreamed of being business owners. We wanted to help people. We wanted to do meaningful work. But somewhere along the way, we realized that to have the freedom and flexibility we crave, we’d need to go into private practice —and that meant running a business.
Which meant dealing with money.
Enter: panic.
Linzy Bonham, a former trauma therapist turned financial coach and educator, knows t...
When it comes to leading a private practice, most people focus on strategy, logistics, and profitability. But what if the secret to becoming a better therapist, leader, and human being isn’t outside of you, but inside?
In this episode, Gordon Brewer sat down with Rachel Bentley of Next Level Private Practice to explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS)—or "parts work"—has completely transformed the way she leads, supervises, and sh...
Think compliance is just about HIPAA? Think again.
In this episode, Gordon sits down with Dr. Tiana Kelly—licensed professional counselor, compliance expert, and co-founder of Private Practice by Design—to unpack what compliance really looks like in a modern private practice. From late notes and misgendering mistakes to the growing use of AI and how to document for maintenance clients, Tiana breaks it all down in a refreshingly hon...
Ready to Build a Private Practice People Actually Want to Work In?
If you've ever wondered what it really takes to build a group practice with heart, soul, and systems that don’t make your team want to scream into a pillow, this episode is for you.
Gordon sits down with the brilliant (and refreshingly honest) Tara Vossenkemper, founder, leadership nerd, and culture whisperer, to talk about the magic behind creating a practice cultu...
Ever feel like you're stuck between a full caseload and a full calendar of doctor’s appointments - for your parents?
You're not alone.
In this episode of The Practice of Therapy Podcast, Marissa Wells joins Gordon to talk about what it really looks like to juggle private practice while caring for aging family members.
She’s not here to preach “perfect balance”—because let’s face it, that doesn’t exist. Instead, Marissa shares her...
Ever feel like you're crushing it in session but completely lost when it comes to your practice’s finances?
You’re not alone—and you're definitely not broken. In this episode of The Practice of Therapy, Andrea Rotondo is here to pull back the curtain on the real reason so many therapists avoid their numbers (spoiler: it’s not laziness), and how to stop letting fear and overwhelm run the show.
If QuickBooks makes you want to cry, if...
Ever find yourself staring at the ceiling at 8 PM wondering, “Was that the right intervention?” Or maybe you’re drowning in admin work, questioning if private practice is really the freedom-filled dream everyone said it would be?
In this episode, Gordon sits down with Marie from Private Practice Skills—a therapist, creator, and all-around wise human who gets the real behind-the-scenes of therapy life. We’re diving into the kind of ...
🎧 Ready to Grow Your Practice Without Losing Your Soul? This Episode’s for You.
In this episode, Gordon sits down with Gary Katz—psychotherapist, group practice owner, and intimacy expert—who’s scaling his business across state lines without sacrificing connection, clinical quality, or his sanity.
Gary opens up about what it really takes to grow a group practice that feels good, not just on paper, but in your body, your calendar, ...
Let’s talk about grief. (I know—what a fun little opener, right?)
But hang in there, because Edy Nathan doesn’t talk about grief the way most people do. There’s no clinical detachment or textbook jargon here. Edy speaks from the kind of deep, personal knowing that only comes from living it.
She lost her partner at 27—a heartbreak that didn’t just shatter her world, but reshaped it completely. Instead of stuffing it down or soldieri...
What if your private practice could be a place where people stop trying to fix themselves—and start actually feeling what’s going on inside?
In this powerful episode, Kerry Thomas pulls back the curtain on her 25-year journey in mental health, sharing how a personal wake-up call challenged everything she thought she knew about therapy, medication, and what it really means to heal.
We talk about the connection between nutrition and...
Let’s be honest: when someone says “Let’s talk tax law,” most of us want to fake a Wi-Fi outage and run for cover.
But when Julie Herres joins The Practice of Therapy Podcast, you actually want to lean in. Somehow, she manages to make the ever-shifting sands of tax policy sound (dare we say it?) friendly — like a conversation over coffee with a really smart friend who also color-codes her spreadsheets.
So, what’s happening with tax...
What if the path to healing trauma isn’t just through talk therapy, but through carefully guided psychedelic experiences?
In this episode of The Practice of Therapy Podcast, I sit down with Dori, an experienced therapist and psychedelic facilitator, who shares her deeply informed perspective on the nuanced, responsible, and transformational use of medicines like ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin mushrooms. Dori doesn’t just follow tre...
Are you ready to discover a powerful new way to support your clients—and yourself?
In this episode of The Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon sits down with Tamar Blue, founder of MentalHappy, a revolutionary platform that empowers therapists, coaches, and mental health advocates to create secure, community-driven support groups online. Whether you're a provider looking to scale your services or someone seeking a safe space to heal...
What Happens When the Work Finds You?
Steve Bisson didn’t plan to become a go-to therapist for first responders—but sometimes, purpose arrives without a roadmap. In this episode, Steve shares how a chance encounter on a crisis team back in 1999 set off a chain of events that led to a passionate, purpose-filled career. From riding along in police cruisers to launching a podcast that speaks directly to the hearts of firefighters, par...
What if the two most important questions in your practice— 'Is this financially viable?' and 'Am I doing the work I love?' — didn’t have to compete?
In this eye-opening episode, Jeremy dives deep into the strategic crossroads every private practice owner faces, especially when considering whether to take insurance, stay private pay, or explore a hybrid model. He breaks down the real numbers, state-by-state reimbursement differences...
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