Abundant Practice Podcast

In today's Ask Abundance, the newest iteration of my Ask Allison series, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler-Poitevien, LCSW. We're talking about how to show up online in a way that actually feels like you — without oversharing, following trends you hate, or losing yourself in the process. Together, we unpack why so many therapists freeze when it comes to creating content, what ethical self-disclosure really looks like in a marketing context, and how to build a consistent online presence without turning into someone you don't recognize. We also walk through the concept of content buckets, how to share from a scar instead of a wound, and why social media isn't actually required for a full, thriving practice. If you've been putting off showing up online because it feels cringey or too personal, this conversation will help you find an approach that's grounded, authentic, and actually sustainable. A quick heads-up. The audio quality isn't what we normally aim for, and we appreciate your patience. The insights in this conversation felt too important to keep to ourselves. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Learn more about Kim Wheeler Poitevien, LCSW, & how to work with her here: https://abundancepracticebuilding.simplero.com/About. Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Tiffany McLain, LMFT, and I have a frank conversation about why filling a practice is harder right now, how big therapy tech is reshaping the industry, and why an optimized solo practice often beats chasing passive income or group practice growth. PS: You can also find this episode over on Tiffany's The Money Sessions podcast. I highly recommend exploring all the incredible content there! It's an absolute treasure trove, y'all. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

In today's Ask Abundance, the newest iteration of my Ask Allison series, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler-Poitevien, LCSW. We're talking about whether it's ethical to market your therapy practice when the world feels like it's constantly on fire. Together, we unpack why this tension is so common, what marketing actually means in moments of collective crisis, and how to show up for potential clients without feeling tone-deaf or exploitative. We also walk through different ways to think about visibility, how to stay aligned with your values, and why letting people know you're available is an essential act of service. If you're holding back on marketing because it feels selfish or wrong, this conversation will help you move forward without guilt or second-guessing. A quick heads-up. The audio quality isn't what we normally aim for, and we appreciate your patience. The insights in this conversation felt too important to keep to ourselves. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Learn more about Kim Wheeler Poitevien, LCSW, & how to work with her here: https://abundancepracticebuilding.simplero.com/About. Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Therapist and money coach Linzy Bonham joins me to explore how therapists can create stability during uncertain times, with a focus on easing financial stress and anxiety. She also shares practical strategies for managing both personal and professional finances. PS: Linzy is our Abundance Party trainer this month. If you're a member of the community, visit your dashboard in Simplero and/or the event listing in the private Facebook group for details. Learn more about Linzy at https://moneynutsandbolts.com/. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

In today's Ask Abundance episode of the podcast, the newest iteration of my Ask Allison series, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler-Poitevien, LCSW. We're talking about how to raise your fees without damaging the referral relationships that helped you build your practice. Together, we unpack why this fear is so common, what referral sources actually expect when your rates change, and how to communicate fee increases with clarity and confidence. We also walk through different ways to approach raises, how to stay aligned with your values, and why protecting your own sustainability is an essential part of ethical practice. If you're full, undercharging, and worried that raising fees will burn bridges, this conversation will help you move forward without panic or guilt. A quick heads-up. The audio quality isn't what we normally aim for, and we appreciate your patience. The insights in this conversation felt too important to keep to ourselves. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Learn more about Kim Wheeler Poitevien, LCSW, & how to work with her here: https://abundancepracticebuilding.simplero.com/About. Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Guest Samantha Schalk, LMSW, CAADC, CIMHP, shares common HIPAA compliance gaps therapists often miss, including missing written policies, skipped security risk analyses, and weak device and website security. She also offers practical guidance on preventing breaches and staying compliant through simple, ongoing check-ins and documentation. Learn more about today's guest here: https://www.guardianclinicalessentials.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/people/Guardian-Clinical-Essentials/61580153491733/ Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

In today's Ask Allison, we're talking about what it really means when the phone isn't ringing in private practice. We'll break down why this phase feels so scary and personal, why it's not a sign you're failing, and the three things that actually determine whether therapists get clients or stay stuck. I'll walk you through niching, marketing strategy overload, and the consistency mistakes that quietly keep good therapists invisible. If you're doing "all the things" and still not getting clients, this will show you exactly what's missing and how to fix it. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Allison and Abundance Community member Katy dive into a thoughtful conversation about growing a creative workshop business alongside a therapy practice. Together, they explore how Katy's collage and writing workshops evolved from jail-based volunteer work into offerings for universities and community spaces, while clarifying ethical boundaries between therapy and non-therapy work. They also dig into marketing strategies, registration flow improvements, and practical considerations like liability coverage and photo releases, as Katy continues to expand her workshops with confidence and integrity. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

In today's Ask Allison, we're breaking down exactly how to raise your rates with current clients without spiraling, procrastinating, or talking yourself out of it. We'll walk through why you didn't miss your chance, how to pick a new start date, what to say in session and in writing, and how to handle client reactions without over-accommodating or panicking. We'll also cover how to decide ahead of time who you're open to adjusting for, why it's not your job to predict clients' finances, and how rate increases are a normal part of building a sustainable practice. If you've been stuck at an old fee and dreading this conversation, this episode will make it simple, doable, and much less scary. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Your practice is full, but you're burned out. Limitless Practice helps you work less and feel better, and doors for our Spring 2026 cohort are now open: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/lp

Allison and Limitless Practice grad Elizabeth explore the realities of transitioning into self-employment and running a growing group practice. Together, they dig into client management, hiring and leadership challenges, and what it really takes to prepare for expansion. The conversation covers building strong intake systems, setting clear expectations and boundaries with staff, and developing the leadership skills needed to support both clients and clinicians as the practice grows. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Your practice is full, but you're burned out. Limitless Practice helps you work less and feel better, and doors for our Spring 2026 cohort are now open: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/lp Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

In today's Ask Allison, we're talking about why so many virtual, private-pay therapists get stuck just shy of full and what actually helps you break through that plateau. We'll explore why this usually isn't a skill issue, but a structure and consistency issue, from marketing and messaging to referrals and consults. We'll cover why "almost full" can drag on for months, how therapist-y language hurts conversions, and what boring but effective systems help you get full and stay full. If you've been hovering near capacity and feeling frustrated, this episode will help you create momentum that lasts. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Guest Marisol Colette, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Somatic Experiencing™ (SE), Organic Intelligence® (OI) Practitioner and Style Expert, joins Allison to explore how dressing with intention can build self trust and confidence for therapists transitioning into entrepreneurship. They discuss how clothing choices can help differentiate private practice work from agency roles, build trust with clients, and strengthen personal branding through professional attire and headshots. They also address the challenges of body image and life transitions that can affect our relationship with clothing, with Marisol sharing her journey from working for free to building a successful fashion therapy practice and how intentional dressing supported her professional growth and transformation. Learn more about today's guest here: https://solreflection.com/ & https://www.youtube.com/@solreflection1 Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

In today's Ask Allison episode of the podcast, we're talking about whether you really need a website when money is tight and tech feels overwhelming—and why, in today's landscape, skipping one often slows everything down. We'll explore why relying solely on referrals can quietly limit your growth, how clients actually make decisions when comparing providers, and why visibility matters more than perfection. We'll also talk honestly about the discomfort of building a site and why a simple, imperfect website is often enough to get started. If you've been avoiding a website because it feels intimidating, unnecessary, or out of reach, this conversation will help you reframe it as a practical, sustainable step forward. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Allison and guest Dr. Cecily Moore, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC, sit down to explore professional well-being and workload management for helping professionals. They unpack the myth of endless strength, examine burnout among marginalized clinicians, and discuss how educational systems and clinical training contribute to chronic overwork. The conversation wraps with a thoughtful look at different types of rest and how rest can function as resistance to constant busyness, particularly for Black women navigating harmful work narratives. Learn more about today's guest here: https://www.drcecilymoore.com/ Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

In today's Ask Allison, we're talking about how to identify your ideal client—and why, for many therapists, that client often looks a lot like a past version of themselves. We'll explore why you don't need complicated market research or perfect niche language to get clear, and how reflecting on your own lived experience can actually lead to stronger clinical work and more aligned referrals. We'll cover how to notice which clients energize you, why shared experience can be a clinical and marketing advantage, and how this clarity helps you speak directly to the people you're best equipped to help. If defining your ideal client has felt overwhelming, performative, or forced, this episode will help you simplify the process and build a practice that feels authentic, sustainable, and genuinely connected. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Allison and Abundance Community member Iya dive into an energizing conversation about growing a thriving therapy practice while keeping life balanced. Together, they explore raising and confidently communicating rates, attracting more aligned clients through smart, sustainable marketing, and building momentum without burnout. The session also looks ahead to what's possible next — from scaling her practice to future course creation — as Iya steps more fully into the next phase of her career. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

My live Ask Allison recording sessions are a great way to get free, conversational support. Today's podcast episode—sponsored by our friends at TherapyNotes®—features a clip from one of those sessions, recorded earlier this month. In it, we cover topics like creating group offerings without burnout, marketing workshops for children and parents, building a private practice after leaving agency or government work, niching and messaging for premium-fee practices, networking and referral relationships, SEO and website strategy, the role of Psychology Today, and how long to give marketing efforts time to work before reassessing. Watch the entire Ask Allison Live recording on our YouTube channel! Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. New year, new approach to building your practice. Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

In today's Ask Allison, we're talking about how to reevaluate your practice as a new year approaches—and where to focus if you want real, sustainable change. We'll cover key areas like your schedule, client population, fees, systems, and goals, so you can see what's aligned, what's draining you, and what might need to shift. If you're feeling ready for change but unsure where to start, this episode is for you. You'll learn how to reflect honestly on what's working, identify changes you can actually control, and create a clear, manageable plan for building a practice that supports your energy, values, and life—not just your to-do list. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links Your practice is full. Now make it limitless. Join the Limitless Practice waitlist and learn how to work less, earn more, and finally run your practice on your terms: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/limitlesswaitlist Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Allison and Abundance Community member Daniel discuss his next steps toward licensure and building a private practice, with a focus on women's mental health. The conversation explores clarifying his niche, choosing aligned marketing strategies, and taking ownership of networking and outreach. We also dive into reaching specific audiences through public speaking and social media, along with early considerations around office space and long-term professional goals. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

In today's Ask Allison, we're digging into how to evaluate group practice expenses—and whether what you're paying is actually worth it. We'll walk through how to assess return on investment, compare your rent or percentage to the real cost of going solo, and understand the tradeoffs that come with group practice support and infrastructure. If you're trying to decide whether your group practice expense makes sense, should be renegotiated, or is a sign it's time to branch out on your own, this episode is for you. You'll learn how to evaluate the numbers clearly, ask better questions, and make decisions grounded in reality—not guesswork. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty