Parenthood

You're a therapist and a parent of young kids & you feel like you're failing at both. You're not alone & there is a way through. In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Rebecca Smith. Between us we've raised four kids in private practice. We're getting into what actually makes this work, why it mostly comes down to your fee and your schedule, & why you have more control over this than you think. 

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You just found out you're pregnant & your second emotion is panic about your practice. Nobody tells you about the business side of this & there is a lot to figure out. In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Rebecca Smith. Four kids between us, both in private practice. We know some things & we're sharing all of it, what we did right, what we'd do differently, & how to actually protect your income & your clients without losing your mind. 

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Rachel Hulstein-Lowe, LICSW joins the podcast to talk about gender diversity and what it actually looks like to show up as an affirming, competent therapist right now. The conversation gets into why so many clinicians are afraid of getting it wrong, how that fear often leads to unnecessary referrals out, and what it takes to build real confidence working with LGBTQIA clients. Rachel shares both her professional experience and her personal perspective as a parent, along with practical ways to d…

Today’s guest, J. Timothy Davis, Ph.D. joins me to explore his work with boys who are often labeled as “challenging”—and why that label doesn’t tell the whole story. Drawing on his clinical expertise and his experience as a volunteer firefighter, Tim shares how he blends multiple therapeutic approaches to connect with and support these boys.

We talk about the growing pressures boys face in elementary school—academic demands, reduced opportunities for physical activity, the influence of screen…

Allison and Abundance Community member Sophia discuss Sophia's upcoming maternity leave and the challenges she might face in returning to her practice. Allison emphasizes the importance of setting clear expectations with clients, maintaining open communication, and being flexible with scheduling. They also explore the potential impact of Sophia's leave on her work, including the slower pace of client acquisition. This episode is also available to stream on our YouTube channel!

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Allison and Abundance Community member Anna explore Anna's struggles in finding clients due to the possessive nature of other centers in her area and her preference for working with clients in their late twenties and thirties. They also brainstorm strategies for working with adults with attention issues, focusing on public speaking and potential talks at schools. Lastly, the two discuss Anna's upcoming maternity leave and how to manage her practice during this time, including how best to commu…

Allison and trainer/Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler Poitevien discuss the challenges and strategies of balancing private practice and motherhood, with a focus on maintaining professionalism and work-life balance. Together, they explore the importance of setting boundaries, outsourcing tasks, and understanding client needs to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

PSST: Kim is a valued part of the Abundance team and has been a consultant with us for years now, helping therapists who fe…

Are you pregnant and wondering if you should start your private practice now or wait? Allison shares her two cents in today's Ask Allison episode of the podcast, also available to stream on our Youtube channel!