A Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor and Owner of Catalyst Counseling, PLLC, Khara Croswaite Brindle stays busy serving at-risk teens and adults, running a group private practice serving Medicaid clients, and teaching at Red Rocks Community College. Khara was selected as a featured Alumni on University of Denver's Alumni Spotlight website and offers workshops throughout the Denver Metro area on suicide assessment, safety planning, and professional helper healing to prevent burnout. Khara maintains a bucket list of adventures she wants to experience between her career goals and enjoys staying at Bed & Breakfasts throughout Colorado to unwind!
Startup Nation, Khara was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: 5 Things to Know Before Creating an App in Private Practice. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Jo Muirhead has been practicing as a clinician for 20 years. Jo is the Owner and Chief Life Changer of Purple Co - a group private practice located in Australia. In addition to running her successful practice, she also provides private practice coaching.
Jo believes that private practice is the change we need in health care. In her words, “Private Practice is good for the client, it's good for the community, it’s good for the clinician. Every time clinicians empower someone – to heal; to accept; to grieve; to build; to trust we are doing so much more than just influencing 1 person. We are influencing a family. And when we influence families we influence communities. When we influence communities we influence cities. When we influence cites we influence the state – when we influence states we will change NATIONS.”
Startup Nation, Jo was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: How to Talk, Write, and Speak So Your Ideal Client Can Hear You. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Brad Pliner is the CEO and co-founder of TherapyNotes, LLC. He graduated with his Masters Degree in Computer Science from Drexel University. Shortly after Drexel, Brad launched Pliner Solutions, Inc., which provided custom web application development and IT consulting services, including to several clients in the healthcare industry. Later, upon recognizing a market need for a good practice management and electronic medical records solution for behavioral health, he started TherapyNotes with his wife, psychologist Debra Pliner, PhD. TherapyNotes quickly became the leading practice management software for behavioral health therapists, counselors, and psychologists.
Startup Nation, Brad was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic he is most passionate about: 5 Benefits of Using Cloud-Based EMR Software for Practices. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Laura Long is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from Greenville, South Carolina. She is also the owner and lead badass over at YourBadassTherapyPractice.com, where she helps therapists in private practice organize their business systems, streamline their marketing strategies, and fill their practices with loyal clients who are happy to pay their full fee. Laura offers free practice-building tools (and hilariously inappropriate emails) through her mailing list. She is best known for her off-the-cuff coaching style that includes colorful language, a sarcastic sense of humor, and an uncanny ability to keep it real. She shows therapists how to grow their practices...without losing their minds. Because building your private practice should be fun!
In this podcast we put Laura's 5 Step Secret Formula into action with 2 lucky winners who won the opportunity to have their Psychology Today profiles reviewed right here on The Private Practice Startup podcast.
Startup Nation, Laura was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: 5 Secrets of a Badass Directory Profile in ACTION. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Our gracious and courageous winners are:
Laura Long is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from Greenville, South Carolina. She is also the owner and lead badass over at YourBadassTherapyPractice.com, where she helps therapists in private practice organize their business systems, streamline their marketing strategies, and fill their practices with loyal clients who are happy to pay their full fee. Laura offers free practice-building tools (and hilariously inappropriate emails) through her mailing list. She is best known for her off-the-cuff coaching style that includes colorful language, a sarcastic sense of humor, and an uncanny ability to keep it real. She shows therapists how to grow their practices...without losing their minds. Because building your private practice should be fun!
Startup Nation, Laura was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: 5 Secrets of a Badass Directory Profile. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Startup Nation, Michael was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic he is most passionate about: 10 Things You Need to Know Before Signing Your Private Practice Office Lease. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Michael Feuerman is a commercial real estate broker and attorney, helping South Florida-based clients to find their ideal office and industrial space for their business location. He helps clients find the right property, and negotiate lease terms or purchase and sale contracts, as well as sell buildings when they are winding down. He has been a commercial broker since 1999. He lives in Delray Beach with his wife (also a psychotherapist!) and twin daughters. He is a Florida native, and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan Law School. He has also earned the coveted CCIM designation, as a commercial real estate expert.
Want to know more about Kate and Katie? Click here to read more. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
ThePodcastingGuy.com was founded by Tim Hallowell. Tim started his own podcast with a group of friends in 2014 while working at a radio station and that’s where his obsession began. Podcast post-production can be a stressful and time consuming process, so why not leave that up to the expert so you can focus on what you love most. He offers a wide variety of podcasting services from startup to post-production. Use use the code "Startup" to save 25% off any of his Podcast "Jump-Start" Packages.
Startup Nation, Tim was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic he is most passionate about: 5 Tips for Building your Private Practice Through Podcasting. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Melvin Varghese, PhD is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Philadelphia, PA where he works with entrepreneurs and start ups.
He’s also the founder of the top ranked Selling The Couch podcast, which helps aspiring and current private practitioners build successful practices, create multiple income streams, and build a business focused on family and self care.
In 2015, Melvin founded The Healthcasters, a course and community for health, wellness, and fitness podcasters.
This community has grown to over 90 podcasters and has launched podcasts covering a range of topics from autism to maternal mental health to parenting.
Melvin also regularly hosts free webinars to teach how to use podcasting to grow our business and influence.
Startup Nation, Melvin was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic he is most passionate about: Using A Podcast To Grow Your Practice. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Susan Block has a successful marriage and family therapy practice in South Florida. She is extremely passionate about her work with couples and individuals. Her greatest passion is assisting couples in building a strong and solid foundation in their relationship. Susan also works with individuals who desire personal growth and want to take control over their lives. Susan customizes sessions to fit her clients' specific needs offering Home-Based Marriage and Couples Counseling in South Florida.
Susan earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University in 1997 and completed her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 2004. She is also an active member of The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
Susan is a former elementary school teacher with over 15 years experience. Susan realized early in her teaching career that her real passion was counseling in a private practice setting. While teaching full time, she went back to grad school, became a licensed therapist and opened up her practice. Susan has successfully transitioned out of teaching and couldn't be happier with her decision. Susan believes therapy is her calling and wants others who desire a career change to GO FOR IT!
Startup Nation, Susan was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: How to Transition from Full Time Work to Full Time Private Practice. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Joe is a speaker, mental health counselor, business consultant and podcaster. Joe has the #1 podcast for counselors, Practice of the Practice. With interviews with Pat Flynn, John Lee Dumas, Chris Ducker, Rob Bell, Glennon Doyle Melton and JV Crum III, Joe is a rising star in the speaking world! Joe is a writer for PsychCentral, has been featured on the Huffington Post, Bustle, and Yahoo News. He is a keynote speaker, author of five books, and is a top-consultant.
We've partnered with Joe to get you a deal on his conference this summer. His conference, Slow Down School is all about slowing down so you can focus on growing your practice. He and Kelly Higdon will walk you through how to attract your ideal client and how to build your ideal life.
If you go to practiceofthepractice.com/startup, you'll get $100 off the conference and we'll also give you a complimentary laser focused 30 minute coaching session with us as a bonus! This five-day conference is going to be amazing, it's right on the waters of Lake Michigan, it'll be business building, wine tasting, and joining a cohort of others that are taking their big ideas to the next level, again that's practiceofthepractice.com/startup
Startup Nation, Joe was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic he is most passionate about: Slow Down to Spark Innovation. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Allison Puryear is an LCSW with a nearly diagnosable obsession with business development. She has started practices in three different cities and wants you to know that building a private practice is shockingly doable when you have a plan and support.
Startup Nation, Allison was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: Non-Counseling Ways Counselors Can Increase Income. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Perry Rosenbloom is the CEO & Founder of Brighter Vision, the worldwide leader in custom therapist website design.
His connection to therapy and therapists runs deep: His mother-in-law owns a private practice in Jacksonville, FL, his father-in-law is in recovery and just received his 30 year chip, his Uncle (who he never met) died at a very young age due to drug use, and the heroin epidemic has hit his hometown very hard.
With so many connections to therapy and therapists, he is immensely proud to be able to help support them in their work and enable them to be successful business owners.
Startup Nation, Perry Rosenbloom was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic he is most passionate about: 4 Tips to Grow Your Private Practice Using Marketing Automation. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Juan Ortega has over 20 years of business experience that includes executive level positions in marketing, sales and leadership. For the past 5 years Juan has focused his attention on helping business owners overcome their most difficult challenges in all types of industries both in North and South America.
The 5 steps to Massive Business Results is essentially the the five key ingredients necessary for accelerating your results in business and your life. It encompasses the key teachings of what Juan and ActionCOACH have been teaching all around the world for the past 22 years.
Startup Nation, Juan Ortega was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic he is most passionate about: 5 Steps to Massive Business Results. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
President/CEO and Founder of the Fairwinds Group in Fort Lauderdale, with Andy is the visionary behind the development of the Auberge Beach Residence and Spa Project on the beach in Fort Lauderdale.
Andy also is the Founder and President of Operation Lift Hope, a 501.c.3 Non-Profit Corporation focused on ending homelessness for our Veterans and families with young children in the Fort Lauderdale area of Broward County.
With Corporate Senior Management experience for over 40 years in a number of Fortune 100 Companies under his belt, Andy started out by receiving his Masters degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University, and his Bachelor of Arts from Florida State University.
Startup Nation, it was an honor to have Kate’s dad, Andy Mitchell, on our podcast this week! Andy totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic he is most passionate about: Entrepreneurial Success - It's Not About You. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Dr. Eva Brown, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in South Florida, works collaboratively with her clients to help enhance overall relationship attunement and communication. She is known as a couples and intimacy specialist, as her practice is mostly dedicated to teaching couples how increasing emotional vulnerability can lead to long-lasting intimacy and connection. Dr. Eva works hard with each of her couples to find solutions that align with each of thier therapeutic goals. Even in the case of heart breaking betrayal, she will guide and reassure you, with a heart centered presence, towards healing and repair. Her approach is research informed, solution oriented, and collaborative. She also hosts one on one couples intensives on the weekends as well as larger scale 2 night/3 day annual couples retreats that you don't want to miss! Dr. Eva's newest research endeavors on "How our Family of Origins Inform our Relationship with Money and Fee Discomfort in Private Practice" is launching this year 2017 at local workshops throughout South Florida! For more information, please call Dr. Eva anytime for a free 10 minute consult over the phone.
Startup Nation, Dr. Eva Brown was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: What is Your Money Mindset? For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
GreenpointMed was founded by Justin Gaines in 2016. Justin earned an MBA in Finance while studying in Manhattan and became a senior project manager, specializing in process implementation and improvements. In 2015, after relocating to South Fl from NYC, Justin founded GreenpointMed to help healthcare providers run more efficient practices.
Startup Nation, Justin Gaines was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic he is most passionate about: 3 Tips for Applying to Insurance Panels. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Karen Lemieux is a licensed clinical social worker, Reiki Master and Kundalini Yoga Teacher. Karen's work empowers clients to remember and align with their innate capacity for healing and wholeness. We are engineered for balance, harmony and optimal health. The healer, lies within. Karen acts as a guide facilitating clients to go within, to access their own highest wisdom that results in inspired action activating the mechanisms of balance and harmony that bring about the desired outcome for healing.
Startup Nation, she was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: Dancing Your Way to Your True Calling. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Samara is a Sunny California native with a bright infectious smile. Her natural ability to connect with people and her strong entrepreneurial spirit led her to start her first business in college and has carried over to her unique career in social work.
After a decade of building a pro-insurance group in Maryland, Samara launched Perfected Practice in 2014. Through her mentorship and live events she has become known for her wealth of knowledge and dynamic presentation style encouraging mental health professionals to build the practices they really want…without the frustration and the guesswork.
This mother of three and clinical social worker turned entrepreneur is an innovative and inspiring leader committed to helping women entrepreneurs grow.
Startup Nation, Samara Stone was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: 3 Ways to Grow a Successful Pro-Insurance Private Practice. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Yolanda Harper, LCSW is the owner of Harper Therapy in the Tampa Bay, Fl area. She helps people who have experienced trauma and other earth shattering events find hope, growth, and healing. She is also passionate about helping entrepreneurs and clinicians who are tired of perfecting, performing, and hustling for worthiness to find their authentic self, use their voice, and step into their power to build the business they were intended to own.
Startup Nation, Yolanda Harper was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: Ending Your Hustle Game: 5 Steps to Build Your Business Through Audacious Authenticity and Contagious Courage. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Dr. Simone Alicia is The Self Esteem Doctor and Certified Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner. Her success comes from providing high-energy presentations and results-oriented private sessions for both personal and professional development. Dr. Simone's mission is to reduce stress and improve overall success with the power of self-esteem.
Startup Nation, Simone Alicia was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: 3 Steps to Creating and Delivering an Amazing Signature Speech. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Lisa is a Marketing Consultant and owner of Woz Marketing; a marketing company dedicated to helping private practice owners enroll more clients through online marketing strategies. Lisa is driven by her passion to help mental health professionals overcome varying marketing challenges private practice owners face. Lisa has been in the marketing arena for over 25 years. Having worked with several big business clients in a corporate setting, she has realigned her niche to focus on private practice owners by helping them develop and implement creative marketing strategies designed to grow their client base.
Startup Nation, Lisa Wozniak was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: 3 Things to Be Successful in Social Media Marketing. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Dr. Gena Bofshever, a leading South Florida Chiropractor and dedicated health and wellness advocate has influenced the industry since 2009. Gena is a graduate of the State University of New York at Binghamton with a doctorate in Chiropractic from Life University.
The owner of Dr. Gena Chiropractic, Dr. Gena's vivacious spirit coupled with a staunch commitment to the well being of her clients has made her a stand-out force in the community, earning her the Opencare Patients Choice Award in 2015. From prenatal and pediatric care, to family wellness and beyond, Dr. Gena believes your health is in your hands, but her hands are here to help.
Startup Nation, Dr. Gena Bofshever was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: 3 Secrets to Stellar Success That Keep Your Clients Coming Back. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Alexia McLeod, LCSW is the owner and founder of Therapeutic Center for Hope. She graduated with her Advanced Standing Masters Degree at the tender age of 21 and was determined to excel and has become a trailblazer in empowering others through her practice and service. She served on the Ethics Committee for Tenet Hospitals from 2005- 2013. Alexia, along with Dr. Elizabeth King, successfully launched the national expansion of Suits, Stilettos and Lipstick in West Palm Beach. She is a member of the Florida Adoption Council. Alexia is actively involved with the National Association of Divorced Professionals. She has been featured in the Palm Beach Post for her dedication, passion and leadership.
Alexia is a motivational speaker who has graced the stage with world renown Tony Gaskins, Jr. She as also been the keynote speaker for American Business Women Association (ABWA), National Association of Divorce Professionals (NADP), Caron Renaissance, Christ Fellowship, Cambridge School and many more. She has received rewards from Suits, Stilettos and Lipstick, Tenet hospitals, Christ Fellowship, Berean School, Cambridge, and been recognized within the community for her hard work and ability to connect, give back, and receive positive results through therapeutic practice and humanitarianism.
Startup Nation, Alexia McLeod was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: 4 Ways to Bust Through Your Private Practice Fears. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.