Ep 102: Breaking Free from Supposed To's: Building an Aligned Therapy Practice with Valery Krieg

On today’s episode, I sit down with Valery Krieg, therapist, business coach, and founder of Practice With Valery. Valery’s journey from public health to private practice ownership is packed with valuable insights, and she’s here to share her expertise on building a thriving, sustainable therapy business—without the overwhelm.We talk about the reality of starting and scaling a private practice, why traditional marketing advice often falls flat for therapists, and how to attract ideal clients without relying on cookie-cutter strategies. Valery shares the key to future-proofing your practice so it weathers any storm, making sure your business stays strong no matter what comes your way. If you're ready to take control of your practice—on your own terms—this episode is for you.Don’t miss Valery’s Savvy Practice Summit this March 10-12th. It’s the ultimate FREE virtual event designed to take you from broke to booked. Join 24 Experts in Marketing, Business, and Entrepreneurship Spill the REAL Secret to More Money—and Less Stress—in Private Practice. Register Here: https://savvypracticesummit.com/registration?am_id=ashley9657Grab Valery’s Practice Profit Calculator here: https://practicewithvalery.com/calculator. This FREE all-in-one tool makes it easy to find the perfect fee—one that respects your clients and creates a steady income for your practice. Learn more about Valery and her work at www.practicewithvalery.com and on the following channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicewithvalery/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@practicewithvaleryYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@practicewithvaleryIf you find today's episode helpful or inspiring, be sure to share it with your therapist friends, subscribe to the show, and leave your five star rating and review.Grab your FREE copy of Comprehensive Connecting: Effective Scripts That Expand Your Networking Community & Actually Fill Your Online PracticeIn this guide you will get:Tips and tricks for building relationships that will lead to referrals in your practiceReal life examples of messages used to connect with referral sourcesCustomizable “Plug and send” scripts for your specific practice and needsDownload your guide here https://bit.ly/CompConnecting Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisedtoempower⭐️ Follow on Instagram @Raisedtoempower⭐️ Grab your FREE networking guide for therapists HERE ⭐️ Learn more about how I can help support you and your practice, and ways we can work together at www.raisedtoempower.com💻 This episode is sponsored by Jane — the all-in-one practice management software I use and love. Book you FREE Live Demo Here and when you’re ready to sign up use code ASHLEY1MO for a 1 month grace period 🎧 Support the Show: Love The Therapist Mom Podcast? Follow, rate, and share it with another therapist mom who needs to hear it.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, supervision, or legal advice.Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.