I am an LMFT in Santa Barbara, CA with over a decade of experience in mental health and business development. After five years in private practice, I moved and opened two more successful practices in new cities! I’m also an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University and Antioch University. Now, I call Santa Barbara home. In my off time, I love playing with my toddler and spending time with my husband.
One of the big hurdles to clear when making the leap into private practice is researching, choosing, and signing up for your own health insurance. If you’re coming from a group practice that offered group health insurance, it can be a daunting task not only to navigate the options but to add that line-item to…
In my most recent episode of The Private Practice Pro Podcast, I speak with Andrew Riesen, the CEO of Heard, a financial back-office for therapists breaking out on their own. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the financial aspects of starting your own practice, this episode is for you. Andrew’s experience as a financial accountant,…
Click here to learn Maddie’s best tips and advice on creating digital courses, engaging with clients online, and using social media to grow your practice. In my most recent episode of The Private Practice Pro Podcast, I speak with Maddie Spear, LCSW, Owner of Flourish Wellness PLLC, about all things social media, content creation, and…
The legal side of healthcare can often feel out of reach to those of us who don’t have the time or expertise needed to decipher pages and pages of technical language. When it comes to translating that into our daily lives, staying informed on advancements within provider/patient relationships, and what changes to look for, often…
Building a thriving private practice (or any business) doesn’t happen overnight… and you certainly can’t do it alone! Aside from a genuine passion for the business you’re starting, you’ll need lots of support to get it up and running. Support from your partner, family, and other therapists who want to grow and succeed just like…
Being a human AND a therapist is challenging! Despite having our own issues to deal with, our purpose is still to help others. That’s where congruence is key. Whether you’re an associate therapist or decades into your career, it’s important to find congruence between your therapist self and your human self. But what does that…
Lacy Warne, LMFT left the blazer behind in pursuit of widespread, authentic connection. But don’t worry – if you love your blazer, we won’t judge. Kelley and Lacy share their own self-made barriers to success: from decision paralysis to plateaus in passion. How personal and professional triumph over them becomes the most powerful asset in…
If there’s one thing I can guarantee, it is that you will never regret surrounding yourself with intelligent, entrepreneurial, and clinically-gifted therapists who value ethics. Marketing trends are volatile and sometimes unpredictable, but therapy still remains highly based on the concept of mentorship. So, it’s no wonder why having a diverse network of therapists whose experience is available to draw from is vital
What if trying something new didn’t have to be so intimidating? Would you start today? In this episode, Kelley talks with Kaitlyn Kenealy and Elizabeth Nelson about the power of diving in – to writing that book, to starting that business, to building that following – regardless of how unprepared or unqualified you think you…
“Fear doesn’t mean you stop.” In this galvanizing episode, Nicole McCance shares the means and the methods she identified to transcend beyond a cycle of professional and personal fatigue and into a new quality of life. From mindset to implementation, host and guest leave no stone unturned as they discuss not only the why, but…
