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  • 135: Smart Ways To Repurpose Blog Content

    Today’s episode is a solo session in which I discuss Smart Ways to Repurpose Blog Content. I tried doing a Facebook Live recently on this topic, but there were technical difficulties. I knew it would be a great topic for the STC podcast, so we’re talking about taking existing content and presenting it in different ways. Join me!

     

    You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session135

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Struggling with documentation and progress notes? Meet Upheal.

    A new AI- powered, HIPPA-compliant platform that creates automated session notes and analytics for busy mental health professionals. Whether online or in

    person, Upheal captures your sessions and creates pre-drafted progress notes and insights that you can simply review and edit. And, it even creates Treatment plans with SMART goals included!
    Visit https://sellingthecouch.com/upheal and enter the promo code “COUCH25” for a special 25% off a paid plan for the first 2 months just for STC fans.

    We'd LOVE To Partner With You!

    ➡️ Want to launch your online course?

    Please check out our free 7-Day Course Creator Starter Kit For Therapists: https://sellingthecouch.com/coursekit
     ➡️ Looking to launch a successful podcast?
    Please check out our free "Using Podcasting To Grow Your Business" workshop for therapists:
    https://sellingthecouch.com/podcastingworkshop

    31 min
  • 134: Prepping for court and the challenges it brings

    My guest today is Nicol Stolar-Peterson. She spent 12 years working in the child protective services field, so she has the experience to tell us about prepping for court and the challenges it brings. We all know that making a court appearance can be anxiety-provoking for anyone. Nicol answers common questions about the subject and shares how her own anxiety prompted her to research the topic and become an expert. Join us for this valuable conversation!

    Links:

    Nicol’s resources: www.therapistcourtprep.com

    You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session134

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Struggling with documentation and progress notes? Meet Upheal.

    A new AI- powered, HIPPA-compliant platform that creates automated session notes and analytics for busy mental health professionals. Whether online or in

    person, Upheal captures your sessions and creates pre-drafted progress notes and insights that you can simply review and edit. And, it even creates Treatment plans with SMART goals included!
    Visit https://sellingthecouch.com/upheal and enter the promo code “COUCH25” for a special 25% off a paid plan for the first 2 months just for STC fans.

    We'd LOVE To Partner With You!

    ➡️ Want to launch your online course?

    Please check out our free 7-Day Course Creator Starter Kit For Therapists: https://sellingthecouch.com/coursekit
     ➡️ Looking to launch a successful podcast?
    Please check out our free "Using Podcasting To Grow Your Business" workshop for therapists:
    https://sellingthecouch.com/podcastingworkshop

    36 min
  • 133: How to Build an Authentic Brand Around Your Therapy Practice

    Today’s guest is Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a psychologist in private practice in Decatur, GA. She is the creator of the website, blog, and podcast, Therapy for Black Girls. Her practice mainly focuses on African-American women who have gone through breakups. Dr. Joy and I are discussing how she has built this therapy and brand, and how she developed it while staying authentic and true to herself and her calling.

    Links:

    Dr. Joy’s practice: www.therapyforblackgirls.com

    You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session133

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Struggling with documentation and progress notes? Meet Upheal.

    A new AI- powered, HIPPA-compliant platform that creates automated session notes and analytics for busy mental health professionals. Whether online or in

    person, Upheal captures your sessions and creates pre-drafted progress notes and insights that you can simply review and edit. And, it even creates Treatment plans with SMART goals included!
    Visit https://sellingthecouch.com/upheal and enter the promo code “COUCH25” for a special 25% off a paid plan for the first 2 months just for STC fans.

    We'd LOVE To Partner With You!

    ➡️ Want to launch your online course?

    Please check out our free 7-Day Course Creator Starter Kit For Therapists: https://sellingthecouch.com/coursekit
     ➡️ Looking to launch a successful podcast?
    Please check out our free "Using Podcasting To Grow Your Business" workshop for therapists:
    https://sellingthecouch.com/podcastingworkshop

    32 min
  • 132: How To Return To Private Practice After Having A Baby

    My guest today is Molly Papp, a therapist who works with couples and individuals in California. As the mother of a three-month old son, Molly has personal experience with today’s topic. We’re discussing how to return to private practice after having a baby. We’re covering what it looks like to plan for this leave, how to transition to and from paternity/maternity leave, and how to handle this situation best with your clients. Join us!

    Links:

    Visit Molly’s website to find her blog and all contact information: www.bellavidatherapy.com

    You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session132

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Struggling with documentation and progress notes? Meet Upheal.

    A new AI- powered, HIPPA-compliant platform that creates automated session notes and analytics for busy mental health professionals. Whether online or in

    person, Upheal captures your sessions and creates pre-drafted progress notes and insights that you can simply review and edit. And, it even creates Treatment plans with SMART goals included!
    Visit https://sellingthecouch.com/upheal and enter the promo code “COUCH25” for a special 25% off a paid plan for the first 2 months just for STC fans.

    We'd LOVE To Partner With You!

    ➡️ Want to launch your online course?

    Please check out our free 7-Day Course Creator Starter Kit For Therapists: https://sellingthecouch.com/coursekit
     ➡️ Looking to launch a successful podcast?
    Please check out our free "Using Podcasting To Grow Your Business" workshop for therapists:
    https://sellingthecouch.com/podcastingworkshop

    31 min
  • 131: Five Ways to Authentically Connect with Referral Sources

    Today’s show is a solo episode with yours truly, and we are discussing Five Ways to Authentically Connect with Referral Sources. We all know that these connections are important for our practices, and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned personally. Join me!

    Links:

    www.speakpipe.com

    www.bonjoro.com

    You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session131

    Mentioned in this episode:

    We'd LOVE To Partner With You!

    ➡️ Want to launch your online course?

    Please check out our free 7-Day Course Creator Starter Kit For Therapists: https://sellingthecouch.com/coursekit
     ➡️ Looking to launch a successful podcast?
    Please check out our free "Using Podcasting To Grow Your Business" workshop for therapists:
    https://sellingthecouch.com/podcastingworkshop

    Struggling with documentation and progress notes? Meet Upheal.

    A new AI- powered, HIPPA-compliant platform that creates automated session notes and analytics for busy mental health professionals. Whether online or in

    person, Upheal captures your sessions and creates pre-drafted progress notes and insights that you can simply review and edit. And, it even creates Treatment plans with SMART goals included!
    Visit https://sellingthecouch.com/upheal and enter the promo code “COUCH25” for a special 25% off a paid plan for the first 2 months just for STC fans.

    23 min
  • 130: Keeping Your Email HIPAA Compliant

    Today’s topic is email correspondence with clients, specifically, the parameters to follow in staying secure. My guest is Anabeli Fernandez of Hushmail, and we’re diving deep into the world of email. Anabeli takes terms and concepts that can be confusing and explains them in an easy-to-understand way. Join us to learn more!

    Links:

    Find out more about Hushmail at www.hushmail.com

    Today’s Awesome Sponsor: TheraNest

    TheraNest helps behavioral health professionals manage their practice with ease and efficiency.

    Get 21 days free trial and 20% off the monthly fee for the first 3 months: http://sellingthecouch.com/theranest

    You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session130

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Struggling with documentation and progress notes? Meet Upheal.

    A new AI- powered, HIPPA-compliant platform that creates automated session notes and analytics for busy mental health professionals. Whether online or in

    person, Upheal captures your sessions and creates pre-drafted progress notes and insights that you can simply review and edit. And, it even creates Treatment plans with SMART goals included!
    Visit https://sellingthecouch.com/upheal and enter the promo code “COUCH25” for a special 25% off a paid plan for the first 2 months just for STC fans.

    We'd LOVE To Partner With You!

    ➡️ Want to launch your online course?

    Please check out our free 7-Day Course Creator Starter Kit For Therapists: https://sellingthecouch.com/coursekit
     ➡️ Looking to launch a successful podcast?
    Please check out our free "Using Podcasting To Grow Your Business" workshop for therapists:
    https://sellingthecouch.com/podcastingworkshop

    30 min
  • 129:Marketing Strategies That Come from a Place of Service

    Today’s guest is Allison Puryear, LCSW, CEDS, and she’s here to talk about a topic that many find full of panic, anxiety, and struggle. We’re talking about the idea of marketing; how do we market in a way that is kind, authentic, and from a place of service? Allison has a great framework for creating marketing strategies that are kind and graceful. I hope you’ll join us for this conversation and take advantage of Allison’s tips for terrific marketing!

    Resources:

    Visit Allison’s website: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com

    Visit Allison’s website for her monthly subscription group and find e-courses, scripts, templates, and MORE!  www.abundanceparty.com

      Today’s Awesome Sponsor: TheraNest

    TheraNest helps behavioral health professionals manage their practice with ease and efficiency.

    Get 21 days free trial and 20% off the monthly fee for the first 3 months: http://sellingthecouch.com/theranest

    You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session129

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Struggling with documentation and progress notes? Meet Upheal.

    A new AI- powered, HIPPA-compliant platform that creates automated session notes and analytics for busy mental health professionals. Whether online or in

    person, Upheal captures your sessions and creates pre-drafted progress notes and insights that you can simply review and edit. And, it even creates Treatment plans with SMART goals included!
    Visit https://sellingthecouch.com/upheal and enter the promo code “COUCH25” for a special 25% off a paid plan for the first 2 months just for STC fans.

    We'd LOVE To Partner With You!

    ➡️ Want to launch your online course?

    Please check out our free 7-Day Course Creator Starter Kit For Therapists: https://sellingthecouch.com/coursekit
     ➡️ Looking to launch a successful podcast?
    Please check out our free "Using Podcasting To Grow Your Business" workshop for therapists:
    https://sellingthecouch.com/podcastingworkshop

    41 min
  • 128: Using Your Passion for a Specific Population to Expand Your Practice

    My guest today is Laura Vaillancourt, LHMC, a geriatric mental health specialist in Olympia, WA. Laura is doing amazing things in serving the elderly, providing a variety of services including case management and assessments. Part of her work includes consulting with other geriatric caregivers and facilities. Our conversation gives an opportunity to think about what can grow and evolve when you focus on serving a population for which you have a genuine passion.

    Today’s Awesome Sponsor: TheraNest

    TheraNest helps behavioral health professionals manage their practice with ease and efficiency.

    Get 21 days free trial and 20% off the monthly fee for the first 3 months: http://sellingthecouch.com/theranest

    You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session128

    Mentioned in this episode:

    We'd LOVE To Partner With You!

    ➡️ Want to launch your online course?

    Please check out our free 7-Day Course Creator Starter Kit For Therapists: https://sellingthecouch.com/coursekit
     ➡️ Looking to launch a successful podcast?
    Please check out our free "Using Podcasting To Grow Your Business" workshop for therapists:
    https://sellingthecouch.com/podcastingworkshop

    If you like what you hear, subscribe to the show!

    Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the show where ever you listen to your podcast. This will keep you up to date on all the latest releases and news going on in the STC world!

    39 min
  • 127: Success Tips for Transitioning to Group Therapy with Sue Marriott

    My guest today is Sue Marriott, LCSW, in Austin, Texas. She has run multiple therapy groups, even some long-term groups that have run for over a decade! Sue shares her inspiration, marketing techniques, and what it takes to make the switch to group therapy, along with her favorite tips for making group therapy successful! Join us!

    Today’s Awesome Sponsor: TheraNest

    You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session127

     

    Mentioned in this episode:

    If you like what you hear, subscribe to the show!

    Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the show where ever you listen to your podcast. This will keep you up to date on all the latest releases and news going on in the STC world!

    We'd LOVE To Partner With You!

    ➡️ Want to launch your online course?

    Please check out our free 7-Day Course Creator Starter Kit For Therapists: https://sellingthecouch.com/coursekit
     ➡️ Looking to launch a successful podcast?
    Please check out our free "Using Podcasting To Grow Your Business" workshop for therapists:
    https://sellingthecouch.com/podcastingworkshop

    33 min
  • 126: My Struggle to Find a Niche

    I’m going solo today to have an honest conversation about My Struggle with Finding a Niche. It’s been a difficult path that stills feel a little raw and emotional for me as I’ve taken the leap back into private practice this year. Join me now as I share some thoughts and tips I’ve picked up along the way.

    Resources:

    Selling The Couch

    Today’s Awesome Sponsor: Brighter Vision

    You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session126

    Mentioned in this episode:

    We'd LOVE To Partner With You!

    ➡️ Want to launch your online course?

    Please check out our free 7-Day Course Creator Starter Kit For Therapists: https://sellingthecouch.com/coursekit
     ➡️ Looking to launch a successful podcast?
    Please check out our free "Using Podcasting To Grow Your Business" workshop for therapists:
    https://sellingthecouch.com/podcastingworkshop

    If you like what you hear, subscribe to the show!

    Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the show where ever you listen to your podcast. This will keep you up to date on all the latest releases and news going on in the STC world!

    33 min

About Selling the Couch

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With 1.81 million+ downloads, Selling the Couch is an Apple Top Career podcast for current and future mental health private practitioners who think differently. Psychologist Melvin Varghese interviews successful therapists in private practice about how they built their businesses as well as top entrepreneurs, business/marketing, and social media experts.*

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