How to Plan for Results in Your Private Practice (Even if You Hate Planning!)

Planning can feel overwhelming when you’re running a private practice. Between client sessions, family life, and everything else on your plate, it’s easy for your business plan to slip to the bottom of the list—or disappear altogether. In this episode, I share how I learned to plan for results (and actually achieve them, mostly!) in my own practice, even with ADHD, busy schedules, and a million distractions. If you’ve ever bought the pretty planner, written out your goals, and then felt guilty for not sticking to it, this one’s for you. I’ll talk about how I shifted from winging it and burning out, to carving out intentional time for my business, finding planning methods that worked for me, and learning to focus on the “one thing” that actually moves the needle. You’ll also hear stories from inside Practice Momentum, where different women use planning in totally different ways—because no two therapists are the same. By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical, flexible strategies for planning in a way that feels authentic to you. You’ll also hear how I use tools like brain dumps, Google Calendar, journaling, and even oracle cards to connect back to my goals and why they matter. Your quick win action step: Choose one small block of time this week (even 30 minutes) and dedicate it to working on your business, not in it. Protect it, make it sacred, and use it to take one step toward a goal that matters to you. If you’d like help creating a business that feels aligned and gets results, explore Practice Momentum, my high-touch 12-month coaching program designed for women in private practice. Also check out: Booked & Better Monthly Tools The Ultimate Private Practice Community Website Wellness Check Timestamps: 00:22 – Why planning workshops matter 03:40 – The common trap of overestimating goals 05:18 – Why plans get pushed aside for clients and family 07:01 – The scarcity mindset around blocking time 09:27 – My breaking point with burnout and bulk-billing 12:07 – The difference between a brain dump and a real plan 17:39 – Why planners don’t work if you don’t know what to plan 19:56 – Tailoring planning styles for different women in Momentum 22:28 – How I use novelty and creativity in planning 25:20 – Journaling with oracle cards to set daily intentions 29:54 – My 45-day $100k experiment 34:12 – Why focusing on the “one thing” first changes everything 39:39 – Connecting to your why 41:54 – Identity and beliefs vs business strategy 44:50 – Dropping the mask and showing up authentically 47:57 – Embracing imperfection and progress over perfection 52:40 – Why pleasing everyone isn’t possible (and that’s okay) private practice planning, therapist goal setting, counselling business growth, psychology private practice tips, social workers private practice, play therapy business planning, therapy planning strategies, therapist productivity tips, business planning for counsellors, therapy practice success, ADHD business planning, therapy mindset support, private practice coaching, practice momentum program, therapist income growth, therapy business strategies, therapist goal planning, therapist authenticity, therapy productivity hacks, counselling business tips