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The Essential Teletherapist
by Ellie Richter
The Essential Teletherapist Podcast, hosted by Ellie Richter, gives speech-language pathologists and private practice owners practical, clinician-centered guidance for delivering effective virtual speech therapy. Learn strategies for engaging clients on video, streamlining scheduling and documentation, and building a sustainable telepractice. Each episode offers real examples, expert conversations, and actionable tips to help you grow your confidence and skills in online therapy.
Episodes
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Expanding Access to Services Through Teletherapy
Ellie talks with Glory Lichon of Glowbright Therapy about how she built a teletherapy practice that serves early intervention families across multiple states. Glory shares her transition from school based burnout to becoming a teletherapy SLP and CEO, and how she created systems that allow her…
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How Therapist Entrepreneurs Can Expand Services With Remote Work
In this episode, Ellie reconnects with Brittany from Little Moose Speech Therapy to talk honestly about life after leaving traditional employment. Brittany shares how working for herself opened the door to writing her first children’s book, A Tale of Empathy, building a playful and effective...
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Teletherapy for Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Successful Online Speech Therapy
This episode is for the parents out there who are starting virtual therapy with their kids. In this episode you'll learn how online speech therapy works, what to expect in teletherapy sessions, and simple ways parents can support their child at home. Website…
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How To Get Started With Teletherapy As An SLP: Building A Flexible Virtual Career Path
In this episode Ellie sits down with speech language pathologist and creator Stacy Crouse to talk about what it really looks like to build a sustainable teletherapy career and a thriving Teachers Pay Teachers store. Stacy shares how she moved from a pediatric clinic into online speech therapy…
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Motivation, Mindset, and Middle School Speech Therapy
In this episode, Ellie talks with New York based SLP and creator of Speech Time Fun, SLP Elevate, and the Secondary SLP Roadmap, Hallie Sherman. They discuss how to confidently serve upper elementary, middle school, and high school speech students, why older learners need explicit teaching…
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Teletherapy as an SLP: Tools, Expectations, & Buy In
In this episode, Ellie talks with seasoned SLP and founder of SadieBella Therapy Services, Val Hanigan, about providing high quality teletherapy in complex areas including pediatric feeding, apraxia, oral facial myology, stroke recovery, and AAC. Val shares how she translates hands-on clinical…
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Redefining Success as an SLP: Lifestyle, Teletherapy, and Opportunities in Virtual Care
In this episode, Ellie talks with speech language pathologist Karen Astin Schroeder about her path into virtual speech therapy and accent reduction. Karen shares how telepractice gave her the flexibility she needed, why lifestyle should be part of every SLP’s definition of success, and how saying...
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Speech Therapist to Virtual Assistant: Delegation, Systems, and Balance
What if you didn’t have to do everything yourself? In this episode, Ellie talks with speech language pathologist and virtual assistant Jenna Cairo about how she built a thriving VA business while working full time in the schools and parenting two young children. Jenna shares how she went from...
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Pediatric Feeding Therapy in a Digital World
In this episode, Ellie chats with Jodie Wallis, a pediatric feeding therapist, about her journey supporting medically complex children. They explore the transition to teletherapy, coaching and empowering parents, using props and visuals in virtual sessions, navigating tricky insurance waters, and...
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Unlocking Creativity in Teletherapy with Everyday Objects
In this mini episode of The Essential Teletherapist Podcast, I share practical, creative ways SLPs can use everyday household objects to boost engagement in virtual sessions. From paper towel puppets to scavenger hunts, I share reminders that great therapy doesn’t require fancy tools—just a…
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Step Into Virtual School Contracting: A Practical Guide for Teletherapists
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...
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A Journey Through 20 Years of SLP Friendship
In this episode of The Essential Teletherapist Podcast, join me for a heartfelt conversation with my long-time friend, Ali Manahan, owner of Word Play Speech Therapy LLC. We explore our two-decade journey together—from students to private practice owners—and share the ups and downs of building...
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Spark & Sustain: 3 Strategies to Increase Engagement
In this episode of The Essential Teletherapist Podcast, we dive into three key strategies to boost engagement in virtual sessions: make it personal, make it efficient, and make it interactive. From tailoring activities to client interests, keeping sessions structured, and using interactive tools,...
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Crafting Your Future With Intention
In this episode of The Essential Teletherapist Podcast, I sit down with Brittany Brennan, owner of Seedlings Speech Therapy LLC, to discuss the power of taking intentional breaks, reflecting on our growth, and aligning future goals with our values. Brittany and I explore how pausing can fuel...
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Top 3 Myths About Teletherapy - BUSTED!
In this episode of The Essential Teletherapist Podcast, we're busting some common myths about teletherapy that might be holding you back. From doubts about its effectiveness to fears about the tech, we'll dive into research-backed insights and personal experiences that show teletherapy is more...
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Virtual Voices: How Teletherapy Transformed Our Practice
In this episode of The Essential Teletherapist Podcast, Ellie Richter and Brittany Musholt, owner of Little Moose Speech Therapy LLC, discuss the evolving world of telepractice, especially in light of the pandemic. They dive into the challenges and rewards of virtual speech therapy, the tools…
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Becoming The Essential Teletherapist
Welcome to the very first episode of The Essential Teletherapist Podcast! Today, I’m thrilled to share my journey into teletherapy, a path that began unexpectedly during the early days of the pandemic and ultimately transformed my career and private practice. In this episode, we explore what it...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Essential Teletherapist Podcast, hosted by Ellie Richter, gives speech-language pathologists and private practice owners practical, clinician-centered guidance for delivering effective virtual speech therapy. Learn strategies for engaging clients on video, streamlining scheduling and documentation, and building a sustainable telepractice. Each episode offers real examples, expert conversations, and actionable tips to help you grow your confidence and skills in online therapy.
HOSTED BY
Ellie Richter
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The Essential Teletherapist Podcast, hosted by Ellie Richter, gives speech-language pathologists and private practice owners practical, clinician-centered guidance for delivering effective virtual speech therapy. Learn strategies for engaging clients on video, streamlining scheduling and...
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The Essential Teletherapist is created and hosted by Ellie Richter.
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