Unlocking the Potential of Group Practice: An Interview with Therapist Hunter Bickers

In this episode, the host interviews therapist Hunter Bickers, who shares his experiences working at Water's Edge Counseling. The discussion touches on Bickers' journey into the field of therapy. They delve into the importance of individual and group supervision and the crucial balance between autonomy and support in a group practice setting. Bickers appreciates the familial culture, combined with the ability to manage his routine independently, and he offers advice for future group practice owners, emphasizing the importance of knowing your team, providing resources and creating a supportive culture.

00:04 Introduction

00:04 The Challenges and Rewards of Accepting Insurance

02:15 Welcome to the Wise Practice Podcast

02:30 Interview with Hunter, a Therapist at Water's Edge Counseling

03:40 The Hiring Process and Transition to Water's Edge Counseling

12:56 The Importance of Supervision and Benefits in a Group Practice

15:32 Advice for Group Practice Owners

21:45 The Culture and Work-Life Balance at Water's Edge Counseling

23:17 Conclusion and Legal Disclaimer

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Inside the Operations of Water's Edge Counseling and Whitney Owens Consulting: A Conversation with Marketing Director Sarah Labrot

Stay tuned for an insightful conversation with Sarah Labrot, the Marketing Director of Water's Edge Counseling and Whitney Owens Consulting. Sarah talks about the importance of effective marketing for private practices, along with her journey leading her to view faith-based organizations differently. Sarah's extensive experience in advertising, full stack development, and her association with the church has made her an instrumental part of their team. She elaborates on several essential aspects she takes care of, such as maintaining an active social media presence, up-to-date websites, community outreach, and raising awareness about their initiatives. She also encourages others to seek help and not go it alone when starting a business. Get valuable insights on hiring for your practice, an introduction to the Wise Practice community, and hear their plans for their next summit.

• 00:04 Introduction to the Video
• 00:04 The Challenges of Going In-Network with Insurance
• 00:23 The Benefits of Joining Alma's Insurance Program
• 06:12 Introduction to the Podcast Series
• 06:45 Interview with Sarah Labrot, Marketing Director
• 07:06 Sarah's Journey and Role in Water's Edge Counseling
• 10:30 The Importance of Community Outreach and Marketing
• 23:56 The Role of a Marketing Director in a Consulting Business
• 28:53 The Impact of Faith in Business and Personal Life
• 36:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

• Alma - Your private practice support system. Alma offers clinicians the opportunity to join their insurance program, providing benefits such as getting credentialed within 45 days and enhanced reimbursement rates with major payers.

• Sign Up for Whitney's Lent Devotional Series
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Building Your Team: The Role of an Office Manager in a Counseling Practice

In this episode, Whitney Owens discusses the role of office management in practice. The guest, Lisa, shares her experiences working at WaterSedge Counseling, beginning as an assistant answering calls and ending as an office manager. She also discusses how God's presence helped her transition into this unfamiliar role. The host praises Lisa's skills and affirms the importance of character when hiring an assistant. They also discuss the balance of work-life with flexible work-from-home hours, and the critical role of active listening for a successful conversion rate in client calls.

• 00:04 Introduction to Alma's Insurance Program
• 01:55 Podcast Introduction and Personal Reflections
• 03:37 Success Story and Encouragement for Practice Owners
• 05:28 Challenges of Being a Group Practice Owner
• 05:50 Announcement of the Upcoming Retreat
• 10:59 Introduction to the Interview with Lisa Gardner
• 11:14 Discussion on Hiring and Staff Roles in Practice
• 11:44 Interview with Lisa Gardner: Office Manager
• 21:47 The Role of an Office Manager in a Therapy Practice
• 22:32 Time Tracking Techniques for Efficiency
• 23:39 Transitioning into an Office Management Role
• 26:07 The Importance of Character in Hiring
• 27:20 When to Move Someone to Full Time
• 29:08 The Benefits of Being a Salaried Employee
• 30:23 How to Secure a High-Performing Employee
• 34:14 The Art of Converting Calls into Clients
• 39:16 Tips for Practice Owners to Be Better Bosses
• 41:01 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
• 41:47 Podcast Credits and Legal Disclaimer

• Alma - Your private practice support system. Alma offers clinicians the opportunity to join their insurance program, providing benefits such as getting credentialed within 45 days and enhanced reimbursement rates with major payers.

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The Wise Practice Podcast - Discussing Money Mindset and Faith

The Wise Practice Podcast, hosted by Whitney Owens, welcomes guest speaker Lisa Marie Robinson, also known as the Sassy Wealth Coach, for a conversation revolving around money and mindset. The discussion also explores the importance of adopting a positive mindset about money, changing money beliefs, and money scarcity. They highlight that money is a tool, not inherently good or evil, which lets us make strategic decisions about its allocation. Ultimately, they talk about how money and faith intersect, emphasizing the power of community in supporting each other's needs.

• 00:04 Introduction to Insurance Challenges and Solutions
• 01:54 Welcome to the Podcast and Community Building
• 02:18 Announcement of a New Devotional Series
• 03:28 Details of the Devotional Series
• 05:03 Introduction to the Sassy Wealth Coach
• 06:19 Lisa Marie Robinson's Background and Mission
• 08:08 Discussion on Money Mindset and Stories
• 11:24 The Importance of Community and Giving
• 13:26 Changing Money Stories and Mindsets
• 20:09 Impact of Family and Childhood on Money Mindset
• 22:36 Understanding Our Money Beliefs
• 23:59 Reframing Our Thoughts About Money
• 24:44 Expressing Gratitude for Money
• 25:45 The Role of Money in Our Lives
• 27:02 Changing Our Beliefs About Money
• 27:24 Breaking the Taboo Around Money
• 27:43 Announcing the Cash and Sass Podcast
• 28:53 Balancing Saving and Spending
• 30:29 Creating a Money Plan
• 31:46 Investing in Your Business
• 38:54 Overcoming Money Scarcity
• 39:27 The Journey to Financial Success
• 41:23 Connecting with the Sassy Wealth Coach
• 41:50 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

• Alma - Your private practice support system. Alma offers clinicians the opportunity to join their insurance program, providing benefits such as getting credentialed within 45 days and enhanced reimbursement rates with major payers.

• Social Media Handles

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesassywealthcoach

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• Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/groups/sassywealthmakers

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Holding your Goals Loosely with Melissa Wesner

This episode of the Wise Practice Podcast features a discussion between the host and esteemed guest, Melissa Wesner. The podcast centers on the struggles of goal-setting within an entrepreneurial context and brings an insightful perspective on setting goals in a consciously relaxed, spiritually-centered manner. In this spirit, they propose that the attachment to the outcome of our goals is possibly detrimental and advocate for a community-based approach to goal setting. This approach cultivates a supportive environment essential for personal growth and transformation, with reference to Ecclesiastes four. The podcast concludes with details of an upcoming retreat in Costa Rica for entrepreneurs and the launch of Melissa's new podcast.

• 00:05 Introduction to Insurance Challenges and Solutions
• 01:54 Welcome to the Podcast and Guest Introduction
• 03:00 Melissa's Journey and Experiences
• 05:00 The Importance of Goal Setting
• 20:47 The Concept of Non-Striving and Mindfulness
• 25:34 Introducing the Costa Rica Retreat
• 28:16 Launching the Dreaming and Doing Podcast
• 29:17 Podcast Closing Remarks

• Alma - Your private practice support system. Alma offers clinicians the opportunity to join their insurance program, providing benefits such as getting credentialed within 45 days and enhanced reimbursement rates with major payers.

• Social Media Handles

• Podcast: @melissa_wesner_

• Facebook: @lifespring_md

• Facebook: @lifespringcounselingservices

• 6-day Retreat in Costa Rica for Small Business Owners: COSTARICA2024 good until March 31 - $200 the retreat

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• FREE Big Dreams Journal Prompt Exercise to help you gain clarity as you think about your biggest dreams.

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The Balance between Prosperity Gospel and Poverty Gospel in Therapy Practice

Welcome to the Wise Practice Podcast. In this episode, we will be talking about the Poverty gospel and the prosperity gospel. Your mindset makes a difference in how you run your business and practice therapy. Whitney and Jamal discuss the importance of commitment, both financial and emotional, from therapy clients and how it correlates with their transformation journey. Jones also shares his interest in supporting fellow therapists with his entrepreneurial coaching platform called, Purpose Driven Therapist.

• 02:35 Reflections on Personal and Business Goals
• 04:47 Invitation to Collaborate and Grow Together
• 05:12 Discussion on Private Practice Goals
• 06:34 Invitation to Consult and Improve Your Practice
• 07:51 Introduction to the Interview with Jamal Jones
• 09:53 Exploring the Prosperity Gospel and Poverty Gospel
• 10:14 Jamal's Personal Journey and Influence of Faith
• 17:28 Transition from Traditional Therapy Model to Therapy Packages
• 19:00 Advice on Setting Fees and Income Goals
• 20:58 Experience with Raising Rates and Client Retention
• 22:17 Changing the Payment Model: Introduction to Therapy Packages
• 22:43 The Challenges of Traditional Therapy Sessions
• 23:22 Introducing the New Therapy Packages and Their Value
• 24:12 The Importance of Valuing Transformation Over Time
• 24:57 The Shift in Mindset: Trading Dollars for Hours
• 25:28 Client Reactions to the New Package Model
• 28:38 Learning from Mistakes: The Importance of Deposits
• 29:37 The Power of Vulnerability in Business
• 30:18 The Role of Faith in Mental Health Entrepreneurship
• 31:24 The Importance of Appropriate Fees and Practice Policies
• 35:34 The Value of Client Commitment in Therapy
• 39:09 The Role of Coaching in Helping Therapists with Mindset
• 41:46 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
• 44:42 Podcast Closing and Legal Disclaimer

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The podcast features Marcken Volmy, a licensed mental health counselor, EMDR consultant, and author of 'Trauma Stories.' Mark shares his personal journey from trauma to healing and explains the importance of therapists addressing their own personal growth and healing to better help their clients. He discusses how trauma influences both personal and professional relationships and shares his approach to helping people process unresolved issues and build resilience. The podcast also touches upon the challenges and responsibilities of group practice owners and the necessary work they need to do for their mental health and the wellness of their team.

• 01:57 Introduction and Guest Presentation
• 02:30 Getting to Know Mark and Volmi
• 04:00 Mark's Journey into EMDR
• 04:08 The Power of EMDR in Practice
• 07:40 The Impact of Trauma on Business Owners
• 13:14 The Importance of Personal Healing in Business
• 22:05 The Challenges of Group Practice Ownership
• 25:00 The Role of Trauma in Leadership
• 28:28 The Importance of Impact Over Numbers
• 28:55 The Struggles of Growing a Practice
• 32:42 The Importance of Investing in Your Team
• 34:24 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

• Alma - Your private practice support system. Alma offers clinicians the opportunity to join their insurance program, providing benefits such as getting credentialed within 45 days and enhanced reimbursement rates with major payers.

• Bedrock Counseling

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• Facebook is @bedrockcounseling

• Trauma Stories: Discovering Strength Through Our Vulnerabilities

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Embracing Risk and Grace in Your Practice

In this episode, Whitney shares strategies for building a thriving private practice. She speaks to her experiences in building her own practice, encouraging others to overcome their fears and take risks to grow their business. She discusses the fear many therapists have of raising their rates and underscores the necessity of taking risks, having faith, and persisting through failures. Whitney also excitedly speaks about the summit she organized in 2023 and the deposit she made for another one in 2024. She asks her listeners to write down their goals for 2024 and urges them to stop being afraid and step forward towards what they believe. She wraps up the episode by encouraging her listeners to reach out and share their journeys and plans.

• 00:05 Introduction to Building a Thriving Private Practice
• 02:02 Welcome to the Wisest Practice Podcast
• 03:18 The Importance of Taking Risks in Your Practice
• 08:16 Learning from Mistakes and Failures
• 09:32 The Role of Faith in Taking Risks
• 11:40 The Power of Trying New Things
• 13:29 Overcoming Fear of Raising Rates
• 16:48 Planning for the Future
• 17:55 Finding Support and Community
• 19:05 Conclusion: Stepping Out in Faith
• 19:35 Podcast Closing Remarks

• Alma - Your private practice support system. Alma offers clinicians the opportunity to join their insurance program, providing benefits such as getting credentialed within 45 days and enhanced reimbursement rates with major payers.

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In this episode Whitney reflects on her journey and experiences with money, highlighting the fear and necessity of making strategic financial risks and investments to grow businesses. Does God have anything to say about business and money? Using Biblical passages, she underscores the importance of having a healthy relationship with money and seeing it as a tool to do God's work in the world. She concludes by encouraging listeners to reflect on their feelings about money and look for opportunities to give, reinforcing the idea that giving can lead to more significant personal and business growth.

00:04 Introduction

00:04 Building a Thriving Private Practice with Alma

01:27 Welcome to the Wise Practice Podcast

01:40 Money Mindset and Lessons from 2023

02:01 Biblical Perspectives on Money

02:18 Personal Experiences and Money Mindset

03:14 Bible Verses and Money

04:42 Money as a Tool in Business

06:01 Letting Go of Money

08:11 Investing in Your Business

10:09 Money Mindset and Business Growth

18:50 Investing in Business Coaching

25:56 Final Thoughts on Money and Faith

27:15 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

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Navigating Toxic Relationships: Lessons from 2023

In this episode of the Wise Practice Podcast, Whitney Owens shares her experiences with toxic relationships and offers insight on how to navigate such situations, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, acceptance, and healthy boundaries. She argues that despite the pain these relationships cause, they can serve as opportunities for growth, help therapists better understand their clients, and teach us how to express love in the face of adversity, mirroring Christ's love and forgiveness. Owens advocates for an optimistic perspective on toxic relationships, viewing them as learning experiences that can improve personal development and strengthen faith. "Learn to love greater by how you love unhealthy people...that is who we are in this world."

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00:04 Introduction to Building a Thriving Private Practice 01:27 Welcome to the Wise Practice Podcast 01:54 Addressing Toxic Relationships 02:27 The Importance of Good Relationships 06:08 The State of the Church and Toxic Relationships 08:34 Understanding Toxic Relationships 11:28 Navigating Toxic Relationships 16:18 The Role of Faith in Dealing with Toxic Relationships 22:05 Learning from Toxic Relationships 25:25 Conclusion: Embracing the Journey

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• Learn More about Whitney Owens Consulting

• Connect with Whitney Ownes on Instagram

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• Check the podcasts on the PsychCraft Network: PsychCraftnetwork.com

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