In this episode of The Essential Teletherapist, Ellie sits down with Elise Mitchell, a virtual school contracting expert and teletherapy advocate who has supported more than sixteen thousand therapists through her trainings and resources. Together, they explore what it really looks like to step into virtual school contracting as a speech language pathologist, including how Elise made the shift into teletherapy, why she chose direct contracts with districts, and what she wishes more SLPs knew before they start.

Elise and Ellie break down the key skills needed to succeed with online school contracts, from demonstrating your value to administrators and confidently setting rates, to managing expectations and staying grounded in your role as a contracted teletherapist. They discuss practical strategies for networking through virtual coffees, nurturing professional relationships, and using persistence in a way that feels aligned with your values rather than salesy or pushy.

Whether you are curious about leaving an employee role, already providing virtual school based speech therapy, or simply exploring teletherapy as a flexible career path, this conversation offers clear, realistic guidance. You will walk away with next steps for pursuing virtual school contracts, a better understanding of the mindset shift from employee to contractor, and encouragement to see yourself as a professional partner to the schools you serve.

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