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Ethical Marketing for Therapists: How Paid Ads Can Fill Your Caseload

Ethical Marketing for Therapists: How Paid Ads Can Fill Your Caseload

Update: 2025-09-15
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Think paid ads are too salesy or off-brand for your therapy practice? Think again. In this episode, marketing strategist Britt Holmes from Merit Media joins us to break down how therapists can use ethical, effective advertising to attract ideal clients—without the overwhelm or discomfort.

We explore the mindset shifts, strategy tweaks, and simple systems that help therapists grow their practices sustainably and in alignment with their values. Whether you’ve tried ads before or are simply curious if they could work for you, this episode offers a clear and actionable roadmap.

Connect with Britt:

Learn more about Britt Holmes and Merit Media at https://www.meritmedia.com/therapy 

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In This Episode, We Cover:

  • Why many therapists feel uncomfortable with paid ads—and how to reframe that

  • The biggest mistake therapists make when running ad campaigns

  • How to start small and use your budget effectively

  • A real-life success story from a therapist who filled her caseload with ads

  • What to address on your website before launching an ad campaign

 

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Ethical Marketing for Therapists: How Paid Ads Can Fill Your Caseload

Ethical Marketing for Therapists: How Paid Ads Can Fill Your Caseload

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