In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy is joined by Liane Wood, RP, a seasoned entrepreneur and registered psychotherapist. They discuss the transition from clinician to CEO, focusing on the mindset and identity shifts required. Liane shares her journey from running insurance brokerages to becoming a psychotherapist and eventually helping others build thriving private practices. The conversation covers the importance of systems, niching, and value-based pricing, as well as overcoming perfectionism and burnout.

Takeaways

• Transitioning from clinician to CEO requires significant mindset shifts.
• Building systems in practice saves time, energy, money, and stress.
• Niching helps therapists attract the right clients.
• Value-based pricing focuses on transformation rather than time.
• Overcoming perfectionism is crucial for business growth.
• Delegation is key to scaling a practice.
• Balancing working in and on the practice prevents burnout.
• Shifting from fear to excitement can drive business vision.
• Therapists can be both compassionate clinicians and confident business owners.
• Successful therapists integrate strategic planning into their practice.

Chapters

· 00:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

· 00:00:00 Liane's Journey from Insurance to Therapy

· 00:00:00 The Importance of Systems and Niching

· 00:00:00 Value-Based Pricing and Overcoming Perfectionism

· 00:00:01 Balancing Practice Work and Preventing Burnout

· 00:00:01 Leadership and Vision in Therapy

· 00:00:01 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

More About Liane:

Liane Wood is a registered psychotherapist, private practice mentor, and the host of The Build Your Private Practice Podcast. With a background as the former CEO of an insurance brokerage, Liane brings a unique blend of business strategy and clinical insight to her work. She supports mental health therapists in building profitable, sustainable private practices that align with their lives—not just their caseloads. Through her podcast and programs, Liane helps therapists step confidently into the role of business owner, with clarity, integrity, and impact.

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