The Abundant Practice Podcast & Blog Spot!

Guest Marisol Colette, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Somatic Experiencing™ (SE), Organic Intelligence® (OI) Practitioner and Style Expert, joins Allison to explore how dressing with intention can build self trust and confidence for therapists transitioning into entrepreneurship. They discuss how clothing choices can help differentiate private practice work from agency roles, build trust with clients, and strengthen personal branding through professional attire and headshots. They als…

In today’s Ask Allison episode of the podcast, we’re talking about whether you really need a website when money is tight and tech feels overwhelming—and why, in today’s landscape, skipping one often slows everything down. We’ll explore why relying solely on referrals can quietly limit your growth, how clients actually make decisions when comparing providers, and why visibility matters more than perfection. We’ll also talk honestly about the discomfort of building a site and why a simple, imper…

Allison and guest Dr. Cecily Moore, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC, sit down to explore professional well-being and workload management for helping professionals. They unpack the myth of endless strength, examine burnout among marginalized clinicians, and discuss how educational systems and clinical training contribute to chronic overwork. The conversation wraps with a thoughtful look at different types of rest and how rest can function as resistance to constant busyness, particularly for Black women nav…

Allison and Abundance Community member Iya dive into an energizing conversation about growing a thriving therapy practice while keeping life balanced. Together, they explore raising and confidently communicating rates, attracting more aligned clients through smart, sustainable marketing, and building momentum without burnout. The session also looks ahead to what’s possible next — from scaling her practice to future course creation — as Iya steps more fully into the next phase of her career.

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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 earlier this month. In it, we cover topics like creating group offerings without burnout, marketing workshops for children and parents, building a private practice after leaving agency or government work, niching and messaging for premium-fee practices, networking and referral relations…

Allison and Abundance Community member Daniel discuss his next steps toward licensure and building a private practice, with a focus on women’s mental health. The conversation explores clarifying his niche, choosing aligned marketing strategies, and taking ownership of networking and outreach. We also dive into reaching specific audiences through public speaking and social media, along with early considerations around office space and long-term professional goals.

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Allison and Abundance Community member Alli discuss refining Alli’s therapy practice niche and YouTube content to better reach high-powered women seeking intensive healing work. The conversation explores how to clearly communicate the value of intensive therapy for professionals experiencing panic and anxiety rooted in unresolved childhood trauma. We also dive into messaging and elevator pitches that highlight the efficiency and depth of intensive work, helping ambitious clients understand how…