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Holding Space For Therapists
by Dr. Cassidy Freitas
This podcast is for all the therapists out there, the healers and holders of space, who are hoping to build or grow a modern private practice. Dr. Cassidy Freitas and her guests hold your hand as you navigate owning a business as a clinician and support you in building a profitable, sustainable, and meaningful private practice, all with a modern twist!
Episodes
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Getting Found: Visibility for Therapists with Kristie Plantinga
The way clients find therapists is changing, and fast! AI tools, big tech companies with massive ad budgets, shifting search algorithms...it's A LOT. And if what used to work just, isn't anymore, this episode is going to help you understand why AND what you can actually do about it. I brought in...
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How to Make Private Pay Therapy an Easy Choice (For You and Clients) with Christine Li of Mentaya
In this episode I sit down with Christine Li, founder of Mentaya, an incredible resource for private pay therapists and their clients! We unpack the superbill out-of-network benefits process and discuss the challenges that both clinicians and their clients can face. Christine provides an answer…
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Future Proofing your Private Practice Marketing Plan with Kristie Plantinga
In this episode I sit down with Kristie Plantinga, founder of TherapieSEO and Best Therapists Directory to explore the future of marketing for therapists. With AI becoming more mainstream, I've had a lot of questions about how the marketing landscape for therapists is changing. In this episode...
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Pursuing a Career in Mental Health with Dr. Ann Garland
Today I am so excited to welcome Ann Garland, Ph.D. on to the podcast to talk about pursuing a career in mental health. Dr. Ann Garland is a professor at both USD and UCSD and has taught across disciplines to support students in all areas of mental health. Dr. Garland is also the author of…
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How to Co-Write a Book with Dr. Rebecca Williams
Is there a book brewing in your heart, and yet you find yourself staring at a blank page with that dreaded blinking cursor... Sound familiar? You're not alone! The process of writing a book is overwhelming! Today, we're talking all about how to co-write a book with published author, psychologist,...
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SEO for Therapists with Kristie Plantinga
SEO-what?! Let's demystify SEO (search engine optimization) together and find out how you can start utilizing this mysterious (but not so mysterious after this episode) SEO stuff to rank high on your ideal client's google search! My guest, Kristie Plantinga, is the founder of TherapieSEO, an SEO...
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Instagram Reels for Therapists with Kelly McKenna
The doors to my digital courses for therapists are officially open! This includes The Crafted Practice, The Established Therapist Toolkit and Podcasting for Therapists. You can learn more and join here. The doors only open 3 times a year, so if you're ready, let's do this! I'm REELY glad you're...
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Embracing Therapreneurship and Diversifying your Income Along the Way with Dr. Christie Kederian
In today's episode we are exploring ways that YOU, as a therapist, can begin to embrace that inner entrepreneur. I've invited Dr. Christie Kederian onto the podcast to share how you can begin to develop your "CEO-rientation" as a "therapreneur" as well as creative ways that a therapist can begin…
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Podcast Appearances: Your New Marketing Super Power Tool with Dr. Michaela Buccianeri
Have you been wondering how you could become a guest on a podcast as a therapist? Occasionally, someone might come to you directly and ASK, but other times you might need to pitch yourself as a potential guest. If that feels a bit scary and you're a bit unsure of where to even start, this is the...
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Managing Money in Private Practice with Therapist & Money Coach Linzy Bonham
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by money management as a therapist, today's episode is for you! It's understandable. There's all the nitty gritty logistics of managing money like preparing for taxes, budgeting, opening a business bank account, and tracking your expenses. There's also all the...
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Maternity Leave and Private Practice with Mary Bech Somich
In this episode I am joined by fellow private practice owner and new mama, Mary Beth Somich from @yourjourneythrough! Mary Beth just recently had her first baby and today we're talking about her transition into motherhood as a business owner and therapist. We explore how she disclosed her…
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Setting Your Fee with Josie Rosario, LMSW
For many therapists in private practice, we start setting our fee based on outside data...what are other therapists charging in my area?? Or, what are clients going to be willing to pay for my services?? While this information can be helpful, we also have to be able to first and foremost look...
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Perfectionism and Private Practice with Dr. Jen Douglas
...any other recovering perfectionists here? I know I am! Perfectionism has had a way of coming up in many different aspects of my life...education, motherhood, etc. But, I have also found it to be incredibly prevalent when it comes to my work as a therapist and my life as an entrepreneur. As we...
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Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Kelly Vincent
Imposter Syndrome is bound to come up at different stages of our careers as therapists. It definitely has a tendency to come up when we're new therapists and just starting out, but these feelings and fears can show up even further down the road. Maybe you're starting your private practice or…
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Money Mindset Blocks with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW, Financial Therapist
Do you struggle with your mindset around money as a therapist? Do you find it hard to feel confident in your rates and financial management of your practice? If so, this episode will be for you! Each of us has a story and a history when it comes to our relationship with money. We see this often...
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Protecting Your Private Practice Business with Attorney Kate Santon
In this episode I am joined by my attorney Kate Santon! In our conversation we talk about the important steps you can take as a business owner to protect your business. This can be scary and overwhelming since many therapists did not learn any of this in school, but I'm hoping this episode will...
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Branding and Website Design for Therapists with Monica Kovach
In this episode I share my conversation with Monica Kovach, former Art Therapist and Counselor turned Web Designer. Monica shares why a website is so important when it comes to marketing, what our websites communicate to clients, how we can incorporate our personality into our branding, and…
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An Intimate Look at Digital Marketing Through Instagram with Stephanie Essenfeld @therapyuntangled
In this episode I share my conversation with Stephanie of @therapyuntangled. We discuss the steps she took to build meaningful content through digital marketing on instagram that has filled her private practice with her dream clients. We explore ways to connect with your audience and the…
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Beginning to Prepare for Maternity Leave
In this part 2 conversation with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, we discuss steps she took and that I am currently taking to prepare for maternity leave. You can continue to follow Miriam's work by visiting her website here or on social media @miriamkirmayer. --- To learn more about Dr. Cassidy's…
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Building a Strong Referral Network with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer
In this part 1 of my conversation with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, we discuss steps therapists can take to build a strong referral network to support your business and to know where to send clients or community members when needed. We also discuss the experience of comparison to other therapists who…
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Hiring a Virtual Assistant with my VA Taylor Anderson
In this episode I'm sharing the best business decision I made in 2019, hiring a virtual assistant! I sit down with my VA Taylor to discuss her journey into becoming a VA, the roles a VA can take on for a therapist in private practice, costs, helpful systems for communication, and where you can…
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From Agency to Private Practice with Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT @lizlistens
In this episode I share my conversation with Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT @lizlistens. Liz shares her story of making the transition from agency work to private practice on a low budget! We explore the fears and blocks that can come up for clinicians who are interested in taking the leap into private...
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Time Management with Mary Beth Somich, LPC
In this episode I share my conversation with Modern Therapist Academy student Mary Beth Somich, LPC @yourjourneythrough. where we explore all things time management as a modern therapist! We talk about creating your ideal schedule and making it work, boundaries, carving out space for…
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Cultural Sensitivity and Micro Aggressions in our Field with Narissa Harris, LMFT
In this episode I share my conversation with cultural consultant Narissa Harris, LMFT @bloomintoyourbestself. I first connected with Narissa when she reached out to me on social media. She appreciated my posts and wanted to share them with people in her life, but found a lack of inclusive...
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Private Practice Growth with @mindfulmft Vienna Pharaon, LMFT
In this episode I sit down with Vienna Pharaon, LMFT to discuss growth in private practice and her experience scaling her business. We discuss her private practice journey, the importance of defining growth for ourselves, the mindset shifts she had to navigate, and the role of social media in her...
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Setting Boundaries to Start Your Business with Allison Maglica, LMFT
In this week's BONUS episode, I share a conversation with one of my coaching clients, Allison Maglica. Allison took time off from seeing clients to care for her son, and is in the process of stepping back into the work of a therapist. She recently signed up for the The Crafted Practice, and opted...
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The Magic of Copywriting to Connect with your Ideal Client with Dr. Michaela Bucchianeri
In this episode I share my conversation with the Queen of copywriting for healers and helpers, Dr. Michaela Bucchianeri. This episode is so much more than an episode about copywriting though, we explore the ways you can use your voice and words to connect with your ideal client so that you look…
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Private Practice and Parenthood with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
In this episode with Psychologist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, we explore our experiences as mothers and business owners. We share the struggles, values, and resolutions we've discovered in our journeys into private practice as parents. Dr. Tracy and I also discuss something that therapists in private...
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Humans and Healers with Lisa Olivera, LMFT
The doors to Modern Therapist Academy are officially open! This is my comprehensive digital course to support therapists in building or growing profitable, sustainable, and meaningful private practices (all with a modern twist!) Enrollment will be open for two weeks, when the doors close for the...
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Diversifying Your Income with Sahar Martinez, LMFT
In this episode I share my conversation with Sahar Martinez, LMFT. We discuss the different ways in which we, as therapists, can diversify our income. One of the biggest fears I hear from therapists who are thinking of stepping into private practice often reflect their personal values of security...
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Instagram for Therapists with @sitwithwhit Whitney Goodman
In this episode I sit down with Whitney Goodman, LMFT (you may know her as @sitwithwhit on Instagram!) We talk about the ways in which therapists are showing up on social media and the role it has had in scaling her business. We explore the ethical/legal considerations, the process we go through...
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Dr. Jenn Hardy Part 1: Shifting the Insurance Narrative and Setting Up Shop in a Rural Community
In this Part 1 episode with Dr. Jenn Hardy, we talk about her journey to setting up her private practice in a rural community and her decision to take insurance. Want to hear more from Dr. Jenn? Check out part 2 of our conversation: Stepping Into Social Media or you can also find her at...
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Dr. Jenn Hardy Part 2: Stepping Into Social Media
In this Part 2 episode with Dr. Jenn Hardy we explore her decision to step into social media as a therapist, we unpack the term "insta-therapy," and discuss boundaries as therapists in the digital space. To continue to follow Dr. Jenn, you can find her at www.drjennhardy.com or on instagram...
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Introduction to the Podcast!
In this episode you get to know your host Dr. Cassidy. We explore what it means to be a "modern therapist," and she shares what you can expect in future episodes! Let's connect with each other! Be sure to join our private instagram community @holdingspacefortherapists. Interested in hearing more...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is for all the therapists out there, the healers and holders of space, who are hoping to build or grow a modern private practice. Dr. Cassidy Freitas and her guests hold your hand as you navigate owning a business as a clinician and support you in building a profitable, sustainable, and meaningful private practice, all with a modern twist!
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Dr. Cassidy Freitas
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