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In this episode of Off the Chair, host Dr. Colleen Long sits down with Shalene Kite, LPC, DBT LBC, RYT, founder of DBT of South Jersey and Rebel Mente, to talk about how she transformed her DBT practice into a thriving business that challenges clinician burnout and empowers therapists to build freedom through aligned entrepreneurship.

From building a team of more than twenty clinicians to launching a national training brand, Shalene shares how she turned her skills as a therapist business coach into a movement for mental health professionals who want to lead without losing themselves. She explains how her background in dialectical behavior therapy and yoga shaped her approach to leadership, balance, and passive income for therapists who crave a more sustainable future.

This episode dives deep into what it means to grow a purpose-driven DBT practice, create systems that prevent clinician burnout, and redefine success beyond the therapy chair. Shalene’s story reminds every listener that passive income for therapists is not just a dream but a strategy that works when led with clarity and heart.

Key Topics Covered

• How Shalene rebuilt her DBT practice after experiencing clinician burnout and found a more grounded way to lead
• What it takes to build passive income for therapists while staying true to your mission and your clients
• How a therapist business coach helps clinicians systemize, delegate, and grow without overwhelm
• The mindset shifts that protect therapists from clinician burnout and promote balance in business and life
• How to diversify income through training, consulting, and creative offers that extend your impact
• The connection between a thriving DBT practice, emotional resilience, and long-term sustainability
• Why working with a therapist business coach can transform how you think about leadership and legacy

If you have ever wondered how to move from clinician to CEO, recover from clinician burnout, and create passive income for therapists that reflects your values and purpose, this episode is your roadmap.

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Colleen Long, Psy.D.

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Jennifer Politis, PhD, LPC

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Erika Bugaj, MA, MSW, LICSW

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Shalene Kite, LPC, DBT, LBC, RYT

Website: http://rebelmente.com

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