Meet Team Abundance
Hi, I'm Allison Puryear 👋 (It rhymes with “career”—which feels appropriate, honestly.)
If you’ve been within 10 feet of me, you probably already know: I’m wildly passionate about helping therapists build full, sustainable, aligned private practices. Just as passionate as I am about helping therapy clients change their lives.
But I didn’t come into private practice effortlessly—or even confidently.
After nearly burning out in toxic agency jobs, I started a small part-time practice to remind myself that I didn’t actually hate therapy. When my family made a cross-country move to support my spouse’s career, I decided to go all in.
Armed with marketing books and whatever advice I could pull from other private practice therapists, I launched a full-time practice in a city where I knew no one — and was told the market was “totally saturated. There were moments of panic. Impostor syndrome. The familiar therapist fear of not being liked, not being good enough, or (gasp) being seen as a businessperson.
But I did what we encourage our clients to do: I felt the fear, I moved through it, and I showed up anyway.
Within 6 months, I was full. I made more in five months than I ever had working two agency jobs. And more importantly, I was doing meaningful work that didn’t break me.
After another cross-country move, this time with a toddler in tow, I built my third successful practice—again in a “saturated market.” Spoiler: it grew even faster than the last.
That’s when I realized: this isn’t magic. It’s a system.
When you have clarity, confidence, and a strategy that actually fits you, practice-building doesn’t have to be a struggle.
So I started Abundance Practice Building — to help other therapists do the same. Because when therapists reach their goals, change ripples out in every direction. And being part of that? It lights me up.
In the spirit of vulnerability (my favorite and most uncomfortable growth tool), I’ll say this clearly: Helping therapists build their practices is my calling. And I’m giddy to share it with you.
“Taking my practice full time is working & I am so deeply grateful to Allison & this group for showing it was possible & giving me such concrete tools, guidance, & inspiration… I know I would not be celebrating this win if I hadn’t found this group. Wishing abundance to you all.”
Jen B.
Abundance Community Member
“When Allison released [her] eCourse, I immediately invested in it. Since then, I've found it to be an invaluable tool. Think of it like a Rolodex for private practice. If you're thinking about investing in it, please don't think twice about it. Allison truly over-delivers. And the time/money you save in having these templates and scripts right in front of you is so worth it. ”
Melvin Varghese, PhD
Abundance Community Member
“It was really helpful to work with you. I really appreciate your time and expertise. You have such a welcoming and positive presence that it made it a lot of fun too. You opened me up to different ideas that will help me moving forward.”
Tim R.
Abundance Community Member
Meet Team Abundance
KIM WHEELER POITEVIEN, LCSW (SHE/HER)
Kim completed an intensive coaching program with Allison a few years ago & has since grown her solo practice into a private-pay group practice serving kids who have experienced discrimination, grief, & loss.
She’s a great private practice consultant because she’s been there. She struggled with niche at one point. She worried about the viability of private pay in her area & with her ideal clients. She wanted to market confidently but not in a salesy way. She, too, worried about failing & letting her family down. She also knows what’s possible when you put one foot in front of the other with marketing best practices & you listen to the guidance of a team that knows what they’re doing.
When you work with Kim, there’s space for your fear & there’s also the expectation that while it’s scary, you’ll get the things done that move you toward your goals.
LINDSAY MELKA, LPC (SHE/HER)
Lindsay is one of Allison’s former 1:1 consultees from way back in the day, & she’s been a consultant at Abundance for years. At this point, they basically share a consulting brain.
Lindsay’s private-pay practice focuses on people who are anxious, have low self esteem, & are socially awkward.
She’s a great consultant because she knows what works. She has guided hundreds of therapists to full practices through Party+ & Limitless Practice in her calm, steady way. She’s great at taking your disparate ideas & scattered thoughts & coalescing them into a niche, a plan, & a full practice.
Lindsay has heard, & felt, pretty much every private practice fear you can experience, & she’s a pro at walking you through those insecurities while also helping you do what needs to be done to fill your practice.
Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph.D. (SHE/HER)
Rebecca is the first person many of our students in Party+ & Limitless Practice speak with. The first thing people notice about Rebecca is her energy— she's the most fun person to be around. She's great at helping therapists think bigger about their life & their practice. She's a master at assessing whether these programs are a good fit for each person she speaks to (& gives great referrals if not).
LESLIE SPRINGS (SHE/HER)
Leslie spent over a decade in corporate sales & marketing before being poached/hired/saved at Abundance. As our Commercial Director, she’s probably the reason you found Abundance.
Leslie eats, sleeps, & breathes marketing & design. She geeks out about Inc. articles & can take one look at your website or social, identify what’s not working, & problem solve how to make it work for you.
She’s brutally honest in the most cheerful, loving way.
HALEY CLEMENT (SHE/HER)
Haley is our resident problem solver. She’s your likely point of contact anytime you reach out via email or the HelpDesk. Haley is Allison’s role model for assertiveness & shares the duty of keeping the wheels on this bus with Leslie. She always has the client experience in mind & can predict exactly what questions we’ll get from people (& keeps us less confusing, in general).
Haley deeply values respect, communication, timeliness, & boundaries. It makes her perfect for her job.
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