The Essential Teletherapist

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 team to provide high quality parent coaching through a virtual model. They discuss why early intervention teletherapy is an effective primary service delivery model, how online parent coaching strengthens progress at home, and what clinicians need to understand about the possibilities of telepractice. Glory also offers insight on nervous system regulation, sustainable leadership, and the mindset shifts that helped her grow beyond direct service. This episode is for any SLP exploring teletherapy, navigating burnout, or interested in creating a values aligned telepractice that expands access to care while preserving wellbeing. Glow Bright Therapy Website [https://www.glowbrighttherapy.com/] Elevate Beyond Boundaries Website [https://www.elevatebeyondboundaries.com/] Glory Lichon on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/glorylichon/]

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 presence on Instagram, and creating new income streams through parent consults and creative community events. Together they explore what it is really like to work remotely as speech language pathologists, how they stay connected with colleagues, and how ADHD, patience, and boundaries shape the way they do business. If you are a therapist who wants more flexibility, sustainability, and room for real life in your work, this candid conversation will give you both validation and practical encouragement. Website [https://www.littlemoosespeechtherapyllc.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/littlemoosespeechtherapy/] Purchase A Tail of Empathy [https://www.littlemoosespeechtherapyllc.com/my-books]

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: https://theessentialteletherapist.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialteletherapist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566987832697 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEssentialTeletherapist

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 long before twenty twenty, why flexibility at home with her kids shaped every career decision, and how she started designing digital materials in PowerPoint to better serve K - 12 students. You will hear practical ideas for using technology in speech therapy, from platforms for virtual sessions to iPad apps and YouTube videos for idioms multiple meaning words and R therapy. They also explore how teletherapy can help SLPs feel more grounded and present, what makes a student a good fit for virtual speech therapy, and ways to start small with one or two online clients before fully committing. If you are a school based SLP, teletherapist, or therapist entrepreneur who wants to use technology to make sessions easier while protecting your energy at home, this conversation will give you real life examples and encouragement you can use right away. 🎧 Tune in for inspiration, laughs, and real-world insight into life as a virtual SLP. Find Stacy here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacycrouse.slp/?hl=en Website: https://www.stacycrouse.com/ TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/stacy-crouse

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 instead of endless testing, and how Hallie transitioned from a school based role into a flexible business that supports SLPs worldwide. You will hear practical insight on burnout, mindset, exploring non clinical and non traditional SLP paths, and simple ways to test a new niche or setting without overhauling your whole career. This conversation is for any speech language pathologist who feels stuck, is curious about working with older students, or wants to rediscover their motivation for the field. Hallie shares how she turned her passion for helping busy SLPs into a thriving brand, from self-publishing her children’s book Ella Bella Just Can’t Tell Ya [https://www.amazon.com/Ella-Bella-Just-Cant-Tell/dp/1075306191/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=spetimfun-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=74c54bd353c8fb2639c954f03316d044&creativeASIN=1075306191]to releasing her upcoming professional guide Secondary SLP Roadmap [https://www.amazon.com/Secondary-SLP-Roadmap-Motivating-Students/dp/1394301715/ref=books_amazonstores_desktop_mfs_aufs_ap_sc_dsk_0?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=m6DRi&content-id=amzn1.sym.299f645c-0a78-440a-94a2-fb482e7cb326&pf_rd_p=299f645c-0a78-440a-94a2-fb482e7cb326&pf_rd_r=135-2173424-4505725&pd_rd_wg=V7vLX&pd_rd_r=b1ad31d0-d96a-46ed-9a50-7b86ca4f17ec]. 🎧 Follow Hallie on Instagram @SpeechTimeFun [https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun/] and find her resources at SpeechTimeFun.com [https://speechtimefun.com/]. Her books are available on her website and Amazon! 💫 Don’t forget to hit FOLLOW and those five stars, it helps other SLPs like you find our content!