The Entrepreneurial Therapist Podcast

EP 179: Being Safe as a Therapist Online


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What does showing up online really mean for you as a therapist? In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that’s rarely discussed but absolutely crucial—your safety as a therapist in the digital age. As the first generation of mental health professionals navigating public visibility through social media, podcasts, and SEO, we face risks that influencers, travel bloggers, and even accountants simply don’t. I’ll share personal stories, cautionary advice, and actionable steps to help you grow your online presence while protecting your well-being, family, and private life.

This isn’t about fear-mongering—it's about being informed and intentional. If you’re growing your practice, dreaming of expanding your reach, or just starting to show up online, this is an essential episode that blends heart and strategy.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

  • 3:54 - Why therapists must reject influencer-style advice

  • 4:32 - How certain diagnoses create risk when visibility increases

  • 6:45 - The protection you lose when leaving agency work

  • 8:30 - Simple tools to scrub your private info from Google

  • 10:20 - The power and paradox of being SEO-savvy

  • 11:12 - One rule Danielle follows about video content at home

  • 12:29 - The deeply personal decision about sharing your kids online

  • 15:40 - What an elevator ride with a high-level speaker taught her about real-life risks

 

If this episode opened your eyes to the hidden risks of online visibility—or if it simply reminded you to take that next safety step—don’t keep it to yourself. Share it with a fellow therapist, hit subscribe, and leave a quick review so more professionals can hear this message. 

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