In this episode, I take you on a journey through my travels as a traveling therapist and share our experiences in Joshua Tree National Park and the hidden gem of a town, 29 Palms. Our adventures range from hiking breathtaking trails to immersing ourselves in the unique desert scenery, all the while savoring our time in a desert-themed Airbnb.

 

I also reveal my new secret weapon in our travel planning toolkit - ChatGPT, an AI tool that has significantly streamlined our itinerary planning. By inputting our preferences, we've been receiving daily travel plans that help us make the most of our exploration of national parks and other destinations. I share how this innovative technology helped us navigate the picturesque landscapes of Joshua Tree.

I delve into the unexpected twists and turns of our journey, such as our last-minute diversion from Death Valley to Sequoia National Park. However, the adventure doesn't stop there. We learned to check the National Parks' websites for potential road and trail closures ahead of time. Despite some of the parks being inaccessible due to seasonal changes, we still found ways to enjoy our travels, and we're now looking forward to our upcoming winter in the Caribbean.

 

Lastly, I’m so excited to announce the launch of the Traveling Therapist membership that happened on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. To celebrate, we're hosting a free preview week in our Facebook group with guest speakers, and prizes; including one free entry into our course and three months of free membership! 

 

The Traveling Therapist membership offers monthly events, live meetups, expert training, and an exclusive Facebook group. Our initial months cover networking, remote working essentials, and mindfulness on the road. 

 

Founding members can join now at an introductory rate of just $17.99/month. Don't miss this opportunity to become part of our traveling therapist community. 

 

Learn More About:

• The Traveling Therapist Membership is OPEN for Founding members!!
• Adventures in Joshua Tree & 29 Palms
• Leveraging AI for Travel Planning
• Unanticipated Changes & Pro Tips

 

Build a thriving private practice with Alma, your private practice support system. 

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

In this episode, Meagan talks about her journey of becoming a traveling therapist and the options available to therapists beyond private practice. In 2016, she and her husband moved from Texas to Oregon to start anew. To maintain her income while traveling, she moved her Texas caseload online, which led to her realizing that she could be location independent for the rest of her career. 

 

Meagan also discusses the idea of personal branding for therapists, which involves building a profitable brand based on one's personality, values, stories, and subject matter expertise. She notes that personal branding can be a great option for therapists who want to move beyond private practice and shows how one can create a successful personal brand.

 

Takeaways:

• Therapists who want to become traveling therapists can consider moving their caseload online to be location independent.

• Group practice is not the only option for therapists who want something more beyond private practice.

• Personal branding is a viable option for therapists who want to create a profitable brand based on their subject matter expertise, personality, values, and stories.

Maegan Megginson is a licensed therapist, business coach, and creator of Next-Level Therapist, the coaching community for established therapists who're ready to take their careers to the next level. She’s also the founder of The Rest & Success Code, the charity fundraising event that inspires therapists to become deeply rested and wildly successful.

Maegan's Story

 

Maegan won the “Best at Everything Award” in the 8th grade—an accolade that solidified her persona as an overly-responsible, perfectionist people-pleaser. She carried these traits with her into private practice, creating a business that made her feel stifled, anxious, and trapped.

During an intense episode of burnout, Maegan took a month-long sabbatical that radically transformed her business.

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

As a traveling therapist, having multiple income streams can be a game-changer. It not only helps you maintain financial stability but also provides a sense of freedom to pursue your passions and interests. By diversifying your income sources, you can avoid relying solely on your therapy practice, which can be challenging when you're constantly on the move.

 

In this episode, we dive into the world of multiple income streams for traveling therapists. We'll discuss the benefits and challenges of creating multiple income streams, including the freedom and flexibility it provides, as well as the added responsibilities and time commitment.

 

Join us as we explore practical tips for getting started with multiple income streams and how it can revolutionize your private practice. 

 

Also, in this episode I introduce two new exciting products I’ve developed! Revolutionize Your Private Practice with AI AND The Traveling Therapist Membership! You can get special early access now by listening to this episode!! 

 

“You want something that really aligns with your values and your expertise.”

 

Key points:

• Opportunities to explore new passions and interests.

• Difficulty managing and maintaining multiple ventures.

• Practical tips to get started with multiple income streams if you want to do this.

• Aligning with your values and expertise.

• Decide how to deliver the information to your audience.

• Networking with other professionals.

• Opening the doors to the traveling therapist membership.

• Revolutionize your private practice with AI.

At Alma we believe when therapists have the support they need, the system gets better for everyone.

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

Ken Donaldson is an experienced counselor, coach, trainer, and educator. He specializes in helping people who’ve struggled with depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma, build healthy relationships, overcome addictive behaviors, and create positive change.

 

While building his private practice, he taught general psychology and abnormal psychology as an adjunct professor and later on became a president of the local coaching chapter for three years. Ken aimed to educate his clients, their families, and the local community about core issues and questions that bring people to therapy. 

 

He self-publish the book and workbook Marry Your Self First! Say “I DO” to a Life of Passion, Power, Purpose, and Prosperity. Followed by two eBooks: We Are All Addicts: The Epidemic of Hidden Addictions and 7 Steps of Recovery and Creating the Anti-Addiction Life and Why the Hell Am I Feeling This Way? Men And The Dreaded "D" Word: The Male Depression Syndrome.

 

Equiped with long list of professional credentials, he also trained and coached organizational and corporate leadership teams to develop maximum human performance, improve stress management, build healthier workplaces, and create work-life balance.

 

Connect with Ken:

[email protected]

727-394-7325

www.KenDonaldson.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ken.donaldson

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendonaldson/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kenileed/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kendonaldsonLMHC

 

Key points:

• Learn how to reverse engineer your life to achieve your travel goals.

• Embrace additional revenue streams to help support your chosen lifestyle.

• Be prepared for unexpected challenges when pursuing your travel dr

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

Amorette O'Brien is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with anxious adolescents and their families.  She is also the creator of Girl Strong, a skill group focused on increasing feelings of connection and confidence in adolescent girls.  She is passionate about providing education and support to teens, their families, as well as other clinicians.  

 

Key Points:

1. Amorette is not only a dedicated therapist but also a passionate traveler, integrating her love for exploring new places into her professional life. 

2. Amorette has created a transformative group program specifically for girls. Through this initiative, she equips young women with essential life skills and strategies!

3. As a successful entrepreneur, Amorette is committed to sharing her knowledge and empowering fellow therapists to follow in her footsteps. 

 

Connect with Amorette:

www.girlstrong.co/calculator

www.girlstrong.co

www.instagram.com/translating_teen

 

Have you heard of Alma?

As you may know, I have a variety of resources available to therapists who want to build insurance in their private practice. I have a comprehensive membership to teach you how to build on your own. But I also refer mental health practitioners to companies like Alma who can do your billing for you if you don't want to hire billers or do it on your own. If this sounds like the kind of support you need in your insurance-based private practice, consider joining Alma to get the tools and support you need to manage and grow your private practice accept insurance, and focus on what matters most delivering high-quality care to your clients. 

 

My personal referral link is here if you want to schedule an appointment and check them out:

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

In this episode, Kym aka The Traveling Therapist shares her experiences as a traveling therapist living the digital nomad lifestyle over the last three months of her journey. She discusses the ups and downs, including a rare condition that occurred after a Caribbean cruise, the importance of adaptability, and the future of telehealth. Join Kym as she explores breathtaking destinations, attends professional events, and navigates the challenges of working remotely while traveling the world.

 

Keypoints:

1. Kym's travels as a digital nomad therapist offer valuable insights and enrich her practice through diverse experiences.

2. Adaptability and resilience are key for Kym in overcoming obstacles like rare health conditions and remote work challenges.

3. Kym discusses telehealth's growing importance and the need to stay informed as the industry evolves.

 

Have you heard of Alma?

As you may know, I have a variety of resources available to therapists who want to build insurance in their private practice. I have a comprehensive membership to teach you how to build on your own. But I also refer mental health practitioners to companies like Alma who can do your billing for you if you don't want to hire billers or do it on your own. If this sounds like the kind of support you need in your insurance-based private practice, consider joining Alma to get the tools and support you need to manage and grow your private practice accept insurance, and focus on what matters most delivering high-quality care to your clients. 

 

My personal referral link is here if you want to schedule an appointment and check them out:

https://helloalma.com/for-providers/?grsf=kimberly-wqqc1l

 

 

Connect with me:

Instagram: TheTravelingTherapist_Kym

 

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

Gabrielle Juliano-Villani is a licensed clinical social worker, consultant, coach, entrepreneur and educator based in Sarasota, Fl. She has been in the mental health field for over a decade specializing in stress, chronic health conditions, and trauma. After realizing her own burnout in 2021, she sold her thriving group practice and made it her mission to educate others on the impact stress has on our everyday lives. Gabrielle pulls from her experience as an EMDR and Polyvagal Informed therapist to utilize mind/body approaches to help others implement everyday strategies to manage stress and live their best lives. Gabrielle is an executive coach for the SBA THRIVE program, international speaker, retreat leader, and has been featured in Authority Magazine, The Daily Om, Bustle, and the Everyday Woman TV Network. When she's not working, Gabrielle is teaching Zumba, surfing, or reading a psychological thriller at the beach

 

Key Points:

1. Planning and Budgeting: Learn how to effectively plan your trips and budget for travel expenses.

2. Diversifying Income Streams: Uncover various methods to create multiple income streams, allowing you to earn more while enjoying your adventures. 

3. Balancing Work and Leisure: Master the art of work-life balance as a Traveling Therapist, striking the perfect harmony between professional responsibilities and personal enjoyment. 

 

Connect with Gabrielle:

https://gabriellejulianovillani.com/

https://www.medicareconsultingfortherapists.com/

youtube.com/gabriellejulianovillani 

tiktok.com/@gabriellejulianovillani

instagram.com/gjvconsulting 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/createanabundantgrouppractice

http

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

On this episode of the Traveling Therapist podcast, I dive into alternative workspaces for therapists on the go, digital nomads, or those looking for a change of scenery. Based on a listener request from Bridget H, I discuss how to find reliable places to work outside your home, including working in your car without killing your battery. I also touch on the importance of wifi for remote work and how to manage HIPAA privacy considerations while traveling. I share my recent experience with a problematic wifi situation and the importance of verifying internet connectivity before booking accommodations. This episode is packed with valuable insights and advice for those working remotely and maintaining a successful practice while on the move. Thanks for listening!

 

Key Points: 

1. Exploring alternative workspaces: advice for Traveling Therapists seeking alternative work environments while on the road.

2. Importance of reliable internet: The episode underscores the need to verify adequate wifi before committing to a location and how to do so. 

3. Privacy in remote work: The episode highlights the significance of maintaining HIPAA privacy standards while working remotely and what that looks like. 

4. Overcoming technical challenges: Tips on how to troubleshoot common technical issues that arise during remote work sessions and ways to protect against potential problems

 

Have you heard of Alma?

As you may know, I have a variety of resources available to therapists who want to build insurance in their private practice. I have a comprehensive membership to teach you how to build on your own. But I also refer mental health practitioners to companies like Alma who can do your billing for you if you don't want to hire billers or do it on your own. If this sounds like the kind of support you need in your insurance-based private practice, consider joining Alma to get the tools and support you need to manage and grow your private practice accept insurance, and focus on what matters most delivering high-quality care to yo

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

Rashidah Fido have ten years of social work experience in a number of diversified settings such as a maternity ward, youth crime prevention and child and adolescent mental health. 

 

She is a mental health accredited social worker, and have engaged in professional development in traditional talk therapies such as Action and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Learn to Play progarm and expressive therapies of sandplay and sandtray. Also, conduct social work supervision at all sites as well as online for early year social work practitioners (ie those that have up to 3 years of social work experience). 

 

Rashidah began her own small business, Lionhearted Counselling, in August 2022. Lionhearted's Counselling focus is to integrate creativity into the therapy room. She work with children and young people from the ages of 9 to 21 and travel to the areas of Ballarat, Creswick and Maryborough. 

 

The aim is to also travel out to do pop ups in different towns to advertise her business this summer and potentially workshops related to school attendance etc. 

 

Connect with Rashidah:

https://lionheartedcounselling.com/

 

Learn More About: 

• Unleashing Creativity: How Play Therapy Inspires Healing in Rural Victoria, Australia

• Travel Considerations: Taking into consideration the extreme weather in Australia from the winter floods, to bush fires, to dodging kangaroos at night

• Rural Adventures: Navigating Cultural Diversity and Community Engagement

 

Have you heard of Alma?

As you may know, I have a variety of resources available to therapists who want to build insurance in their private practice. I have a comprehensive membership to teach you how to build on your own. But I also refer mental health practitioners to companies like Alma who can do your billing for you if you don't want to hire billers or do it on your

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

Jessica Tappana is an LCSW, a group practice owner, and the founder of Simplified SEO Consulting. She understands the complexities of owning a group practice and believes that therapists do their best work when they have a steady stream of their ideal clients. After building her own practice using Search Engine Optimization as her only marketing tool Jessica began helping other private practice owners get their websites ranked on Google and founded Simplified SEO Consulting. Her small team has helped hundreds of other private practice owners reach more clients needing their services by teaching them to optimize their own websites as well as done-for-you services. Jessica is passionate about helping therapists grow their practices so they can do their best clinical work and loves to talk about SEO, answer questions, and support other mental health professionals. One of Jessica's favorite parts of all of her jobs is that so much of it can be done while traveling the world. She is currently preparing for a 4-month world cruise next year, where she will get to see the world while still being able to log in to work!

 

Learn More About:

• Unraveling the Intricacies of Planning a World Cruise Adventure 

• Homeschooling Beyond Borders: Mastering the Art of Homeschooling While Sailing the Globe with Your Children

• The Secrets to Keeping Your Thriving Businesses on Autopilot While You Jet Off to Adventure

Connect with Jessica:

Webpage: https://simplifiedseoconsulting.com/

DIY Courses: https://simplifiedseoconsulting.com/online-seo-courses/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedSEOConsulting/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplifiedseo/

Link to the Spring Break Blog Writing Workshop for Therapists happening in Steinhatchee, FL: https://simplifiedseo

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym