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In today's Ask Allison, we’re tackling a big question: Is it too early to think about private practice?

Short answer: absolutely not. If you’re working toward licensure, this is the perfect time to start laying the groundwork—before you’re buried in business logistics.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through what to skip for now, what to focus on instead, and how to start building your future practice with confidence.

Abundance Community member Veltimar shares how she’s built her therapy niche around supporting over-giving women—especially eldest daughters—who struggle with stress and anxiety caused by blurred boundaries and family expectations. The conversation dives into common client patterns and behaviors, such as taking on too much responsibility or reaching a breaking point under pressure. We also discuss the process of shifting from an insurance-based practice to a private-pay model, covering financi…

Guest Kelly McCullough joins me in today’s episode to share practical tips for building a thriving private-pay group practice and to walk us through her journey from solo practitioner to group practice owner. She opens up about managing a clinical caseload, navigating marketing and networking, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. We also dig into the realities of group practice ownership—from mindset and financial hurdles to leadership, community support, and the strategies that have h…

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 back in September. In it, we cover topics like marketing strategies for therapists, transitioning off therapy platforms, networking and relationship building, niching and messaging, and practical tips for marketing and practice management.

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Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey joins me to dig into the fast-evolving world of AI in healthcare—and what it means for therapists right now. We talk through key ethical considerations, documentation practices, and communication protocols for using AI in clinical settings, with a focus on staying grounded in client care.

Maelisa also shares updates on HIPAA compliance and recent state-level legislation impacting AI use in mental health, highlighting the therapist’s role in oversight and the importance o…

In this Ask Allison, we’re digging into online scheduling—whether it helps or hurts your practice, and how to make it work for you, not against you.

We’ll talk about the hidden perks, the potential pitfalls (especially if your calendar’s wide open), and the smart tweaks that give you control without the back-and-forth emails.

Because when used intentionally, online scheduling can protect your time, reduce no-shows, and make life easier for everyone—including you.