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Episode #725: Hiring A Therapist In Your Practice
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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Episode #724: How To Pop Out Of A Private Practice Plateau
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…
Episode #723: Confidence, Clothing, And The Leap Of Faith In Entrepreneurship, feat. Marisol Colette
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…
Episode #722: Building A Private Practice Website Doesn't Have To Suck
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…
Episode #721: Before the Breakdown: Helping Professionals and the Myth of Endless Strength, feat. Dr. Cecily Moore
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…
Episode #720: How Do You Identify Your Ideal Client
Episode #719: Decreasing From 70 Hours/Week
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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Episode #718: Ask Allison Live
My live Ask Allison recording sessions are a great way to get free, conversational support. Today’s podcast episode—sponsored by our friends at TherapyNotes®—features a clip from one of those sessions, recorded earlier this month. In it, we cover topics like creating group offerings without burnout, marketing workshops for children and parents, building a private practice after leaving agency or government work, niching and messaging for premium-fee practices, networking and referral relations…
Episode #717: Making 2026 Better Than 2025
Episode #716: Moving From Group Practice To Your Own Practice
Allison and Abundance Community member Daniel discuss his next steps toward licensure and building a private practice, with a focus on women’s mental health. The conversation explores clarifying his niche, choosing aligned marketing strategies, and taking ownership of networking and outreach. We also dive into reaching specific audiences through public speaking and social media, along with early considerations around office space and long-term professional goals.
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