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Episode #686: When You Need A Full Practice ASAP

In today’s Ask Allison, we’re breaking down the smartest way to grow a part-time practice without burning out. You’ll learn the four steps that matter most: calculate your income target, choose a niche that speaks to client pain, build a website that makes clients feel instantly understood, and network where your ideal clients already turn for support.
 
By the end, you’ll know exactly how to focus your time and energy so you can grow with clarity, protect your bandwidth, and set yours…

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Episode #685: Shifting Niches

In today's podcast, Abundance Community member Megan and I dive into her plans to niche her practice around ADHD and eating disorders, especially for high-functioning adults who may be late-diagnosed. We talk through website messaging, fee setting, and session structure—all while keeping her growth goals aligned with ethical practice. We also explore the role of self-disclosure in marketing, weighing how sharing personal experiences can strengthen connection while protecting boundaries.

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Episode #684: How To Handle Referrals At All Stages Of Your Practice

Overwhelmed by referrals?
 
In today’s Ask Allison, we’re unpacking the truth about building a referral network that actually lasts. You’ll learn why depending on a single referral source is like building your practice on quicksand, how to diversify so you’re consistently attracting your best-fit clients, and what to do when you’re full but the calls don’t stop. We’ll also get into the tricky part—when to refer out—and how to make those calls with confidence instead of guilt.
 

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Episode #683: Why Authentic Websites Work Better, feat. Ellie Miller

Ellie Miller, LCSW-C joins me in today’s episode to talk about showing up authentically in your marketing and why it matters for therapists. We dig into simple, effective ways to uncover your natural writing voice—like gathering feedback from loved ones and paying attention to how you communicate casually. Ellie also shares tips for building a brand voice cheat sheet, using AI tools like ChatGPT with intention, and steering clear of the overly academic language that can create distance with po…

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Episode #682: Taking Group Practice Clients With You When You Leave

Leaving a group practice and wondering if you can take your clients with you? In today’s Ask Allison, we’re breaking down the legal and ethical gray areas around client ownership, what non-compete clauses really mean, and how to handle transitions in a way that protects you and your clients. By the end, you’ll know what steps to take before you leave, how to keep your integrity intact, and how to make this move with confidence.

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Episode #681: Narrowing Your Niche

In today's podcast, Allison chats Abundance Community member with Cheryl to explore the niche of moral perfectionists—those caught between wanting to do more in today’s political climate and feeling paralyzed about where to start. They talk through how guilt, overwhelm, anxiety, and depression often show up for this group, even when many don’t see their struggles as “therapy-worthy.” Cheryl and Allison dig into how therapists can communicate this niche effectively, especially by …

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Episode #680: Why Is Choosing A Niche So Hard?

Struggling to commit to a niche?

In today’s Ask Allison, I’m sharing why your niche doesn’t have to be perfect—or permanent. You’ll learn how to approach niching without the pressure, why it’s more like dating than marriage, and what to do if you’re battling indecision or imposter syndrome. By the end, you’ll know how to choose a “good enough” niche for right now, move forward with confidence, and give yourself permission to pivot as your practice grows.

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Episode #679: Why Are We STILL Missing ADHD In Women, feat. Dr. Jennifer Dall

In today’s episode, Allison sits down with Dr. Jennifer Dall to talk about the often-overlooked signs of ADHD in women and why so many are diagnosed later in life. They unpack how ADHD can show up differently as we age, especially when it intersects with things like eating disorders and the hormonal shifts that come with perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Jennifer Dall shares insights on why traditional diagnostic criteria can miss adult women and why therapists need …

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Episode #678: How To Get Private Pay Clients

Want a full caseload of self-pay clients?
 
In today’s Ask Allison, I’m breaking down the three-part formula: a clear niche, consistent authentic marketing, and a great client experience. You’ll learn why your niche doesn’t have to box you in, which two marketing strategies are non-negotiable, and how to choose three more that you’ll actually stick with. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to position yourself as the therapist for your ideal clients—and the simple, repeatable marketing…

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Episode #677: Outsourcing In Your Private Practice, feat. Nikki Lacherza-Drew

In today’s episode, Nikki Lacherza-Drew, PsyD, founder of Couch Side Coordinators, joins me to talk about why outsourcing is essential for a sustainable private practice. We get into the fears that can hold therapists back—like losing control or worrying about the cost—and how letting go of certain tasks can actually increase your income and free up time for the work you love. Nikki shares her own journey, the most common areas therapists need help with (think SEO a…

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