Episode #688: Deciding Whether To Take Insurance Or Go Private Pay
Abundant Practice Podcast
In today’s Ask Allison, we’re diving into whether starting with insurance is a smart move—or if you should go private pay from day one. We’ll walk through the trade-offs, the numbers that matter, and how to choose the path that actually works for your life—not just what Instagram says you "should" do. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to make this decision with clarity, confidence, and zero guilt. Sponsored by Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free Links You’ll Love: Is your practice full but you're miserable? Join our Fall 2025 Limitless...
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Episode #687: Marketing ADHD
Abundant Practice Podcast
In today's podcast, 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 build referral networks, incorporate EMDR, and create a more sustainable, values-aligned practice. Sponsored...
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Episode #686: When You Need A Full Practice ASAP
Abundant Practice Podcast
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 yourself up to leave your 9–5 with confidence. Sponsored by Use promo code...
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Episode #685: Shifting Niches
Abundant Practice Podcast
In today's podcast, 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. Sponsored by Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free Links You’ll Love: Grab our FREE tools to grow your...
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Episode #684: How To Handle Referrals At All Stages Of Your Practice
Abundant Practice Podcast
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. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to create a referral system that protects...
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Episode #683: Why Authentic Websites Work Better, feat. Ellie Miller
Abundant Practice Podcast
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 potential clients. We touch on the challenges of being real online—from video presence to self-disclosure to staying...
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Episode #682: Taking Group Practice Clients With You When You Leave
Abundant Practice Podcast
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. Sponsored by Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free Grab our free tools to grow your practice—weekly worksheets, the Tasky Checklist,...
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Episode #681: Narrowing Your Niche
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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 highlighting the version of perfectionism that leads people to seek therapy when the weight of it all becomes too much to carry alone. Sponsored by : Use...
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Episode #680: Why Is Choosing A Niche So Hard
Abundant Practice Podcast
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. Sponsored by Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free Grab our free tools to grow your...
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Episode #679: Why Are We STILL Missing ADHD In Women, feat. Dr. Jennifer Dall
Abundant Practice Podcast
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 to stay curious, listen closely to their clients’ experiences, and offer accommodations and strategies that actually work in real life. Sponsored by : Use promo code Abundant for 2...
info_outlineIn 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 build referral networks, incorporate EMDR, and create a more sustainable, values-aligned practice.
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