HHW Therapists 32 - How to Build a Therapy Website That Actually Gets Private Pay Clients

HHW Therapists 37 - From Solo to $2M (And Almost Burned It Down)

Amanda sits down with Dr. Anahita Banoo Lake-Khosravi, a Denver-based psychologist who built a group practice from scratch, scaled to nine therapists and over two million dollars in revenue, and recently sold it. In this conversation, Anahita gets real about what it actually takes to scale a group practice with intention, why so many practice owners end up wanting to burn it all down, and how the work of stepping into a leadership role surfaces personal stuff no one warns you about. She and Amanda dig into pay structure pitfalls, the mindset work that separates people who get results from those who don't, and why what you decide to do today doesn't have to be what you're doing five years from now. They also talk about what it means to build a business as a woman of color and how representation in this space goes way deeper than just optics. About Anahita: Anahita is a psychologist, former group practice owner, and mom of three. She built and scaled her group practice to $2 million in three years before selling it. She now coaches other therapists to scale a group practice to increase profit while decreasing their workload. She believes wholeheartedly that therapists deserve to make a shit ton of money, because let's be real, who better to be making a lot of money than therapists, without feeling bad about it or without feeling like they have to work 60 hour weeks in order to deserve it. In her free time, she loves to lift weights, go outside, and spend time with her family. Connect with Anahita: * Instagram: @dranahitabanoo * Freedom First Group Practice Accelerator [https://dranahitabanoo.com/freedom-first-group-practice] Connect with Amanda: * Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching * Check out the Amanda KB Coaching [https://amandakbcoaching.com/] website Register for the Therapist Scaling Intensive Workshop [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapist-scaling-intensive] - a half-day, hands-on virtual workshop for therapists who want to scale beyond private pay therapy sessions. Use code HHWPOD100 as a podcast listener to get $100 off at checkout. Apply here [https://amandakbcoaching.com/mastermind] for the next round of the Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy Mastermind - a 6-month hybrid, high-level mastermind with high-touch 1:1 coaching for therapists who are ready to stop relying on trading hours for dollars (even premium ones) and scale beyond the therapy room. Resources & Links: * This episode is sponsored by: * Alma - learn more here [https://helloalma.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice&utm_content=amandabuduris] * Jane [https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/hhwpod] - use code: AMANDA2MO for a 2-month grace period * Therapy Intensives Academy [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapy-intensives-academy] - use code HHWPOD250 as a podcast listener to get $250 off at checkout. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Love the show? Leave a review for a chance to win a free coaching session with me each month. Apple Podcasts only allows one official review, so if you want extra entries, use the form below. Comments on Spotify episodes also count as entries! → Submit extra reviews here [https://link.crmdonebetter.com/widget/form/Zaz8TdXKkHgaPcqS4RZS] Just a quick heads up, everything I share in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It's not legal advice, financial advice, or tax advice. Every practice and every state has its own rules. So if you're wondering how something applies to your situation, make sure to check in with an attorney, accountant, or another qualified professional who can give you guidance based on your specific circumstances.

HHW Therapists 36 - Big Tech in Mental Health: The Honest Pros and Cons

In this episode, Amanda tackles one of the most divisive topics in private practice: venture-backed mental health platforms like BetterHelp, Talkspace, Headway, Alma, and Grow Therapy. Pushing back on the all-or-nothing takes, she breaks down the legitimate criticisms (low pay rates, shifting reimbursement structures, and competitive pressure on private pay practices) while being honest about her own privilege in building a premium fee practice. Amanda shares her experience credentialing with Alma early on, why it served a strategic purpose, and how she's navigating her sponsorship relationship with them transparently amid recent Aetna reimbursement changes. She closes with a call for therapists to stop demonizing each other's choices and remember that burnout and inaccessible care are systemic issues bigger than any one company. Connect with Amanda: * Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching * Check out the Amanda KB Coaching [https://amandakbcoaching.com/] website Register for the Therapist Scaling Intensive Workshop [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapist-scaling-intensive]: A half-day, hands-on virtual workshop for therapists who want to scale beyond private pay therapy sessions Resources & Links: * This episode is sponsored by: * Alma - learn more here [https://helloalma.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice&utm_content=amandabuduris] * Jane [https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/hhwpod] - use code: AMANDA2MO for a 2-month grace period * SEO for Therapists Email Membership [https://amandakbcoaching.com/seo-for-therapists-membership] * Therapy Intensives Academy [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapy-intensives-academy] * Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy Mastermind [https://amandakbcoaching.com/mastermind] * Free Training: 3 Steps to Booking Your First Therapy Intensive [https://www.amanda-kb-coaching.com/ewo-registration-organic] * Free Guide: 3 Steps to Double Your Income [https://www.amanda-kb-coaching.com/vsl-opt-in] * SEO Freebie [https://www.amanda-kb-coaching.com/seo-freebie] Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Love the show? Leave a review for a chance to win a free coaching session with me each month. Apple Podcasts only allows one official review, so if you want extra entries, use the form below. Comments on Spotify episodes also count as entries! → Submit extra reviews here [https://link.crmdonebetter.com/widget/form/Zaz8TdXKkHgaPcqS4RZS] Just a quick heads up, everything I share in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It's not legal advice, financial advice, or tax advice. Every practice and every state has its own rules. So if you're wondering how something applies to your situation, make sure to check in with an attorney, accountant, or another qualified professional who can give you guidance based on your specific circumstances.

HHW Therapists 35 - The Problem With Scaling for the Sake of Scaling

In this episode, Amanda sits down with Steph Orosco to talk about what it really means to build a business that supports both your goals and your well-being. Together, they explore why scaling for the sake of scaling can leave therapists feeling disconnected from the very businesses they worked so hard to create, and how getting clear on what you actually want is often the first step toward sustainable growth. Steph shares insights on CEO mindset, the importance of support and delegation, and the perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies that often keep therapists stuck doing everything themselves. They also discuss why alignment matters just as much as strategy, and how creating success on your own terms can completely change your experience of running a business. Connect with Steph: * The Strategic Hiring Audit ($99): Make your next right hire to scale [https://scalingwithheart.com/strategic-hire-audit] * Instagram: @scalingwithheart Connect with Amanda: * Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching * Check out the Amanda KB Coaching [https://amandakbcoaching.com/] website Register for the Therapist Scaling Intensive Workshop [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapist-scaling-intensive]: A half-day, hands-on virtual workshop for therapists who want to scale beyond private pay therapy sessions Resources & Links: * This episode is sponsored by: * Alma - learn more here [https://helloalma.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice&utm_content=amandabuduris] * Jane [https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/hhwpod] - use code: AMANDA2MO for a 2-month grace period * SEO for Therapists Email Membership [https://amandakbcoaching.com/seo-for-therapists-membership] * Therapy Intensives Academy [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapy-intensives-academy] * Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy Mastermind [https://amandakbcoaching.com/mastermind] * Free Training: 3 Steps to Booking Your First Therapy Intensive [https://www.amanda-kb-coaching.com/ewo-registration-organic] * Free Guide: 3 Steps to Double Your Income [https://www.amanda-kb-coaching.com/vsl-opt-in] * SEO Freebie [https://www.amanda-kb-coaching.com/seo-freebie] Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Love the show? Leave a review for a chance to win a free coaching session with me each month. Apple Podcasts only allows one official review, so if you want extra entries, use the form below. Comments on Spotify episodes also count as entries! → Submit extra reviews here [https://link.crmdonebetter.com/widget/form/Zaz8TdXKkHgaPcqS4RZS] Just a quick heads up, everything I share in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It's not legal advice, financial advice, or tax advice. Every practice and every state has its own rules. So if you're wondering how something applies to your situation, make sure to check in with an attorney, accountant, or another qualified professional who can give you guidance based on your specific circumstances.

HHW Therapists 34 - How One Therapist Built a $6,000 Intensive Model

In this episode, Amanda sits down with Dr. Carolyn Solo to talk about how therapy intensives helped her build a practice that better supports her life, family, and nervous system. Carolyn shares her journey from a traditional therapy model to an intensive focused practice, including how parenting a neurodivergent child influenced the way she thought about time, energy, and sustainability. Together, they explore the realities of marketing and pricing EMDR intensives, overcoming fears around charging premium fees, and using networking, SEO, and community support to fill an intensive practice. They also discuss why therapists often stay stuck in models that no longer fit and how creating a business around your actual needs can completely change your experience of the work. Connect with Carolyn: * Instagram: @futuretemplateparent and @integritas_intensive_emdr * EMDR Intensive Client Workbook [https://stan.store/futuretemplateparent/p/get-the-emdr-intensive-client-workbook-today] * Future Template Parent Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-template-parent-emdr-intensive-tips-for-emdr/id1690348053] * Websites: https://www.futuretemplateparent.com/ [https://www.futuretemplateparent.com/] and https://www.integritaswellnessllc.com/ [https://www.integritaswellnessllc.com/] Connect with Amanda: * Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching * Check out the Amanda KB Coaching [https://amandakbcoaching.com/] website Resources & Links: * This episode is sponsored by: * Alma - learn more here [https://helloalma.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice&utm_content=amandabuduris] * Jane [https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/hhwpod] - use code: AMANDA2MO for a 2-month grace period * SEO for Therapists Email Membership [https://amandakbcoaching.com/seo-for-therapists-membership] * Therapy Intensives Academy [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapy-intensives-academy] * Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy Mastermind [https://amandakbcoaching.com/mastermind] * Free Training: 3 Steps to Booking Your First Therapy Intensive [https://www.amanda-kb-coaching.com/ewo-registration-organic] * Free Guide: 3 Steps to Double Your Income [https://www.amanda-kb-coaching.com/vsl-opt-in] * SEO Freebie [https://www.amanda-kb-coaching.com/seo-freebie] Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Love the show? Leave a review for a chance to win a free coaching session with me each month. Apple Podcasts only allows one official review, so if you want extra entries, use the form below. Comments on Spotify episodes also count as entries! → Submit extra reviews here [https://link.crmdonebetter.com/widget/form/Zaz8TdXKkHgaPcqS4RZS] Just a quick heads up, everything I share in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It's not legal advice, financial advice, or tax advice. Every practice and every state has its own rules. So if you're wondering how something applies to your situation, make sure to check in with an attorney, accountant, or another qualified professional who can give you guidance based on your specific circumstances.

HHW Therapists 33 - Building a Therapy Practice That Gives You Dopamine Hits

In this episode, Amanda sits down with Tiffany Paul, LCSW, to talk about building a therapy practice that actually supports your nervous system instead of overwhelming it. Tiffany shares her journey from community mental health burnout and chronic pain to creating a thriving private pay practice centered around ketamine-assisted EMDR intensives. Together, they explore why highly sensitive therapists often do better with depth work than high volume caseloads, how therapy intensives can feel more sustainable and clinically effective, and the role SEO and niche messaging played in quickly filling Tiffany's practice. They also unpack the difference between "fixing" clients versus co regulating with them, and why creating a practice that genuinely fits you can completely change your relationship with the work. Connect with Tiffany: * The EMDR Clinician's Roadmap to Ketamine-Assisted Practice [https://tiffany-paul.mykajabi.com/lead-magnet-roadmap-to-kap] * KAP Curious! A Webinar for EMDR Therapists [https://tiffany-paul.mykajabi.com/webinar-registration] * Instagram: @emdrwithtiffany * Website: https://www.tiffanypaulpsychotherapy.com/ [https://www.tiffanypaulpsychotherapy.com/] Connect with Amanda: * Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching * Check out the Amanda KB Coaching [https://amandakbcoaching.com/] website Resources & Links: * This episode is sponsored by: * Alma - learn more here [https://helloalma.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice&utm_content=amandabuduris] * Jane [https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/hhwpod] - use code: AMANDA2MO for a 2-month grace period * SEO for Therapists Email Membership [https://amandakbcoaching.com/seo-for-therapists-membership] * Therapy Intensives Academy [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapy-intensives-academy] * Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy Mastermind [https://amandakbcoaching.com/mastermind] * Free Training: 3 Steps to Booking Your First Therapy Intensive [https://www.amanda-kb-coaching.com/ewo-registration-organic] * Free Guide: 3 Steps to Double Your Income [https://www.amanda-kb-coaching.com/vsl-opt-in] * SEO Freebie [https://www.amanda-kb-coaching.com/seo-freebie] Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Love the show? Leave a review for a chance to win a free coaching session with me each month. Apple Podcasts only allows one official review, so if you want extra entries, use the form below. Comments on Spotify episodes also count as entries! → Submit extra reviews here [https://link.crmdonebetter.com/widget/form/Zaz8TdXKkHgaPcqS4RZS] Just a quick heads up, everything I share in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It's not legal advice, financial advice, or tax advice. Every practice and every state has its own rules. So if you're wondering how something applies to your situation, make sure to check in with an attorney, accountant, or another qualified professional who can give you guidance based on your specific circumstances.