The Abundant Practice Podcast & Blog Spot!

In today’s Ask Allison, we’re talking about what it really means when the phone isn’t ringing in private practice. We’ll break down why this phase feels so scary and personal, why it’s not a sign you’re failing, and the three things that actually determine whether therapists get clients or stay stuck. I’ll walk you through niching, marketing strategy overload, and the consistency mistakes that quietly keep good therapists invisible. If you’re doing “all the things” and still not getting client…

Allison and Abundance Community member Katy dive into a thoughtful conversation about growing a creative workshop business alongside a therapy practice. Together, they explore how Katy’s collage and writing workshops evolved from jail-based volunteer work into offerings for universities and community spaces, while clarifying ethical boundaries between therapy and non-therapy work. They also dig into marketing strategies, registration flow improvements, and practical considerations like liabili…

Allison and Limitless Practice grad Elizabeth explore the realities of transitioning into self-employment and running a growing group practice. Together, they dig into client management, hiring and leadership challenges, and what it really takes to prepare for expansion. The conversation covers building strong intake systems, setting clear expectations and boundaries with staff, and developing the leadership skills needed to support both clients and clinicians as the practice grows.

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In today’s Ask Allison, we’re talking about why so many virtual, private-pay therapists get stuck just shy of full and what actually helps you break through that plateau. We’ll explore why this usually isn’t a skill issue, but a structure and consistency issue, from marketing and messaging to referrals and consults. We’ll cover why “almost full” can drag on for months, how therapist-y language hurts conversions, and what boring but effective systems help you get full and stay full. If you’ve b…

Guest Marisol Colette, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Somatic Experiencing™ (SE), Organic Intelligence® (OI) Practitioner and Style Expert, joins Allison to explore how dressing with intention can build self trust and confidence for therapists transitioning into entrepreneurship. They discuss how clothing choices can help differentiate private practice work from agency roles, build trust with clients, and strengthen personal branding through professional attire and headshots. They als…

In today’s Ask Allison episode of the podcast, we’re talking about whether you really need a website when money is tight and tech feels overwhelming—and why, in today’s landscape, skipping one often slows everything down. We’ll explore why relying solely on referrals can quietly limit your growth, how clients actually make decisions when comparing providers, and why visibility matters more than perfection. We’ll also talk honestly about the discomfort of building a site and why a simple, imper…

Allison and guest Dr. Cecily Moore, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC, sit down to explore professional well-being and workload management for helping professionals. They unpack the myth of endless strength, examine burnout among marginalized clinicians, and discuss how educational systems and clinical training contribute to chronic overwork. The conversation wraps with a thoughtful look at different types of rest and how rest can function as resistance to constant busyness, particularly for Black women nav…

Allison and Abundance Community member Iya dive into an energizing conversation about growing a thriving therapy practice while keeping life balanced. Together, they explore raising and confidently communicating rates, attracting more aligned clients through smart, sustainable marketing, and building momentum without burnout. The session also looks ahead to what’s possible next — from scaling her practice to future course creation — as Iya steps more fully into the next phase of her career.

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