Episode #697: 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 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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Episode #691: Transitioning From Academia To Private Practice, feat. Dr. Sumi Raghavan

Today’s guest, Dr. Sumi Raghavan, PHD, joins me to talk about her powerful transition from academia to full-time private practice. She shares the motivations behind her decision, the challenges she faced along the way, and the key moments that shaped her journey.

We dive into what it was like to balance academic responsibilities while building a trauma-focused, cross-cultural therapy practice—and what ultimately led her to go all-in. Our conversation covers everything from strat…

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Episode #689: Networking Mindset

In today's podcast, Abundance Community member Adina and I dive into the art of professional networking—how to build genuine relationships while still being intentional about referrals. We talk about keeping connections warm through small, thoughtful gestures and the balance between giving and receiving in referral dynamics. Adina also shares where she’s at with her SEO and website performance, and we explore ways to strengthen her marketing by tuning into the exact search terms potential clie…

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Episode #687: Marketing ADHD

In today's podcast, Abundance Community member Ashley and I explore the growth of her Tampa-based private practice, where she’s managing 50 clients and feeling the strain of 32 weekly sessions. We talk through burnout, fee adjustments, and the impact of charging $80 per session in a high-cost area. Ashley shares her interest in refining her ADHD niche, especially with medication-resistant adults, and we discuss balancing strategy work with deeper emotional processing. We also look at ways to b…

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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 #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 #667: 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 back in June. In it, we cover topics like launching a bare-bones private practice with limited financial resources, starting a group practice, marketing a nearly full practice, and dealing with writer's block. 

Watch the entire Ask Allison Live recording on our YouTube channel!

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Episode #664: How To Market Non-Traditional Therapy

Feel like you’re always explaining your non-traditional therapy? You’re not alone.

In today’s Ask Allison, I talk about why you don’t need to justify your approach to everyone—and how to connect with the clients it’s actually for.

Instead of leading with your method, speak to their experience. Talk about the stuckness, the frustration, the sense that talk therapy didn’t go deep enough. That’s what makes people feel seen—and curious.

You don’t need to explain everything. You just need to sho…

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Episode #659: Making Meh Marketing Better

Abundance Community member Shannah and I dive into the challenges of feeling stuck in a niche and marketing rut. We explore her passion for supporting individuals—especially educators—experiencing burnout and anxiety, and how to refine her niche to highlight her expertise in working with parents across various life stages. We also talk through her goal of becoming more visible as an expert in her field, and the hurdles of showing up on social media. From faceless reels to Canva hacks, we look …

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Episode #656: Does It Take More Work To Get Clients Now

In today's Ask Allison, I’m answering a question that’s on a lot of therapists’ minds in 2025: Do I have to offer more services or hustle harder to keep my practice full?
 
Spoiler: more isn’t always better. In fact, trying to do it all might be what’s keeping you stuck.
 
We’re talking about what’s actually working in this market, why clarity beats complexity, and the marketing strategies every therapist needs to focus on right now.
 
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