The Practice of Therapy Podcast with Gordon Brewer

Today's episode is one I've really been looking forward to because we're diving into something that's transforming the way we think about mental health treatment: low-dose ketamine therapy. My guest, Dr. Sharon Niv, is the co-founder of Joyous, a public benefit company helping make this kind of care more accessible and affordable than ever before.

Sharon brings a fascinating background in cognitive psychology, meditation, and techn...

I'm so glad to welcome Julie Herres back to the podcast! Julie is the founder of GreenOak Accounting, the host of the Therapy for Your Money Podcast, and the author of Profit First for Therapists. This time, she's joining me to talk about her brand-new Profit First for Therapists Workbook — a hands-on companion to her original book that helps you actually implement the Profit First system in your practice.

In this episode, we dig i...

What if private practice wasn't the end goal but the launchpad?

In this episode, Gordon talks with Carly Hill, LCSW, business strategist and host of The Thriving Therapreneur Podcast, about how therapists can outgrow the office by adding coaching, creating digital offers, and building freedom-based businesses.

Carly shares her journey from burnout to building a seven-figure coaching brand and breaks down exactly how clinicians can ...

Ops expert Brie Chrisman (CEO, BosCo) shares how to increase profit in private practice without adding more clients, clinicians, or ad spend—by tightening expenses, streamlining workflows, delegating $20 tasks, and optimizing client onboarding.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why "profit = revenue − expenses" (and why most owners only push the revenue side)
• How to reclaim 21+ hours/year with simple email templates
• The $20 vs. $...

I am thrilled to share this week's episode with you because it's not just any guest joining me—it's my dear friend, Uriah Guilford. Uriah and I have traveled together, dreamed together, and collaborated on countless projects over the years. He's one of the most creative people I know, and today we're diving into something that's changing the way therapists run their practices: AI and the future of intake.

If you've ever wondered ho...

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...

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...