You're Not Doing It Wrong: What Every Parent Needs to Hear Before Starting Therapy with Nicole Casey

In this episode, Luba sits down with Nicole Casey, speech language pathologist, clinic owner, and the creator of the Child Led SLP community, for a conversation that is equal parts clinical insight and personal honesty. Nicole unpacks what "child led" therapy actually means, clearing up the common misconception that it equals no structure or goals, and explaining how following a child's lead leads to deeper generalization outside of sessions. The two also get into what parents really need emotionally before strategies can even land, why finding the right therapist fit matters, and how Nicole accidentally went viral on Instagram, built a 100K following, and pulled off a 15,000-person summit while running a clinic and raising two kids. It's a refreshing reminder that you can grow a business and a platform without losing the heart of why you started.Nicole's links:https://childled.orghttps://alignedrubricframework.com(00:01:27) Child-Led Communication Development in Speech Therapy(00:07:49) Building a Supportive Therapy Team for Children(00:10:18) Empowering Parents through Non-Judgmental Support(00:24:02) Speech Therapy Community Thrives Online During Pandemic(00:29:15) From Clinic Owner to Movement Builder(00:35:34) Purposeful Connection Through Compassionate Entrepreneurship(00:38:52) Building Business Success Through Compassionate Growth