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Episode #734: What Content To Create For Your Private Practice

In today's Ask Abundance, the newest iteration of my Ask Allison series, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler-Poitevien, LCSW. We're talking about how to show up online in a way that actually feels like you — without oversharing, following trends you hate, or losing yourself in the process. Together, we unpack why so many therapists freeze when it comes to creating content, what ethical self-disclosure really looks like in a marketing context, and how to build a consistent online pre…

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Episode #733: Why Does Building A Practice Feel So Hard Right Now?

Tiffany McLain, LMFT, and I have a frank conversation about why filling a practice is harder right now, how big therapy tech is reshaping the industry, and why an optimized solo practice often beats chasing passive income or group practice growth.

PS: You can also find this episode over on Tiffany's The Money Sessions podcast. I highly recommend exploring all the incredible content there! It's an absolute treasure trove, y'all.

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Episode #732: How To Market When The World Is On Fire

In today's Ask Abundance, the newest iteration of my Ask Allison series, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler-Poitevien, LCSW. We're talking about whether it's ethical to market your therapy practice when the world feels like it's constantly on fire. Together, we unpack why this tension is so common, what marketing actually means in moments of collective crisis, and how to show up for potential clients without feeling tone-deaf or exploitative. We also walk through different ways t…

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Episode #731: Creating Stability In Uncertain Times, feat. Linzy Bonham

Therapist and money coach Linzy Bonham of Money Nuts & Bolts explores how therapists create stability during uncertain times, with a focus on easing financial stress and anxiety. She discusses self-awareness and money stories, and how intentional financial choices support professional well-being. She also shares practical strategies for managing both personal and business finances.

PS: Linzy is our Abundance Party trainer this month! If you're a member of the Abundance Community, email the He…

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Episode #730: How To Raise Fees Without Upsetting Referral Sources

In today’s Ask Abundance episode of the podcast, the newest iteration of my Ask Allison series, I’m joined by Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler-Poitevien, LCSW. We’re talking about how to raise your fees without damaging the referral relationships that helped you build your practice. Together, we unpack why this fear is so common, what referral sources actually expect when your rates change, and how to communicate fee increases with clarity and confidence. We also walk through different ways …

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Episode #729: Daily HIPAA Breaches, feat. Samantha Schalk

Guest Samantha Schalk, LMSW, CAADC, CIMHP, shares common HIPAA compliance gaps therapists often miss, including missing written policies, skipped security risk analyses, and weak device and website security. She also offers practical guidance on preventing breaches and staying compliant through simple, ongoing check-ins and documentation.

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Episode #728: Why Can’t I Get Clients

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…

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Episode #727: Workshops, Ethics, & Marketing

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…

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Episode #726: Stop Putting Off Fee Increase

In today’s Ask Allison, we’re breaking down exactly how to raise your rates with current clients without spiraling, procrastinating, or talking yourself out of it. We’ll walk through why you didn’t miss your chance, how to pick a new start date, what to say in session and in writing, and how to handle client reactions without over-accommodating or panicking. We’ll also cover how to decide ahead of time who you’re open to adjusting for, why it’s not your job to predict clients’ finances, and …

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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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