Marketing Therapy

74. If I Were Starting a Practice From Zero, This Is Exactly What I'd Do

If you've ever worried that your market is too saturated to build a thriving private practice, this episode offers a different perspective. Drawing on years of experience helping therapists grow full-fee caseloads, Anna shares exactly what she would do if she were launching a practice today—and why standing out has less to do with competition and more to do with clarity. In this episode, she walks through the three areas she would focus on during the first 90 days of practice ownership: choosing a strategic niche, creating a website that builds trust and connection, and becoming visible to the people most likely to refer clients. Whether you're just getting started or rethinking your current marketing approach, this conversation will help you focus on what actually moves the needle. Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode 1️⃣ How to choose a niche that helps you stand out without sacrificing the work you enjoy most. 2️⃣ Why a micro-niche can make it easier for ideal-fit clients and referral sources to remember and recommend you. 3️⃣ How to create a website that differentiates you in a crowded market and builds trust with potential clients. 4️⃣ The simple visibility strategy Anna would prioritize before investing time in more complex marketing tactics. Resources & Links Mentioned * Confident Copy: https://walkerstrategyco.com/cc [https://walkerstrategyco.com/cc] * Squarespace Templates: https://walkerstrategyco.com/templates [https://walkerstrategyco.com/templates] * Done-for-You Services: https://walkerstrategyco.com/services [https://walkerstrategyco.com/services] * Confident Copy Live (waitlist opening soon for the August cohort) Connect + Subscribe Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and feel free to share it with a fellow therapist who’s building their private practice. Explore more marketing support for therapists: The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com [https://walkerstrategyco.com/] About Marketing Therapy Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hosted by Anna Walker, a marketing coach, strategist, and founder of Walker Strategy Co—each episode brings you clear, grounded advice to help you attract the right-fit, full-fee clients and grow a practice you feel proud of.

73. Is DIY-ing Your Marketing (Accidentally) Holding Your Practice Back?

In this episode, Anna explores the gap between insight and action—and why so many therapists stay stuck in their marketing even when they already know what isn’t working. Drawing parallels between therapy clients and private practice owners, she invites listeners to consider whether self-sufficiency has quietly become a barrier to growth. Anna also walks through the many ways support can look in business, from free resources and templates to coaching programs and fully done-for-you services. If you’ve been wondering whether it’s time to stop white-knuckling your marketing and start getting support, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate perspective on what asking for help can actually make possible. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Why insight alone often isn’t enough to create meaningful change in your marketing 2️⃣ The difference between learning a skill yourself and recognizing when it’s time to outsource 3️⃣ How self-trust—not just strategy—impacts your willingness to ask for help 4️⃣ What therapists can learn from their own clients about support, growth, and sustainable change RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED * Confident Copy: https://walkerstrategyco.com/cc [https://walkerstrategyco.com/cc] * Done-for-you services: https://walkerstrategyco.com/services [https://walkerstrategyco.com/services] * Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com [https://walkerstrategyco.com/] CONNECT + SUBSCRIBE Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and feel free to share it with a fellow therapist who’s building their private practice. Explore more marketing support for therapists: The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com [https://walkerstrategyco.com/] ABOUT MARKETING THERAPY Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hosted by Anna Walker, a marketing coach, strategist, and founder of Walker Strategy Co—each episode brings you clear, grounded advice to help you attract the right-fit, full-fee clients and grow a practice you feel proud of.

72. Building Trust on Your Website: Images, Testimonials, & More (Alumni Check-In Session #5)

In this fifth alumni check-in episode of Marketing Therapy, Anna answers two thoughtful questions from Confident Copy alumni about the “other” elements of a therapy website — the things beyond the copy itself that still deeply influence connection, trust, and conversion. From colleague endorsements to website imagery, this episode explores how therapists can make intentional choices that support both credibility and emotional resonance online. Anna breaks down how to ethically and strategically use colleague testimonials, where to place them for maximum impact, and why Google Business Profile matters more than ever for visibility in both Google and AI search results. She also shares a grounded framework for choosing website imagery that helps clients envision hope, healing, and transformation — instead of reinforcing the pain they’re already carrying. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ How to use colleague endorsements on your website in a way that builds trust and credibility 2️⃣ Why Google Business Profile reviews matter more than website testimonials for SEO and AI visibility 3️⃣ How to choose website imagery that emotionally connects with ideal clients 4️⃣ The difference between traditional stock imagery and environmental imagery — and when to use each RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED * Confident Copy: https://walkerstrategyco.com/cc [https://walkerstrategyco.com/cc] * Done-for-you services: https://walkerstrategyco.com/services [https://walkerstrategyco.com/services] * The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com [https://walkerstrategyco.com/] CONNECT + SUBSCRIBE Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and feel free to share it with a fellow therapist who’s building their private practice. Explore more marketing support for therapists: The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com [https://walkerstrategyco.com/] ABOUT MARKETING THERAPY Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hosted by Anna Walker, a marketing coach, strategist, and founder of Walker Strategy Co—each episode brings you clear, grounded advice to help you attract the right-fit, full-fee clients and grow a practice you feel proud of.

71. How Long to Stick With a Marketing Strategy: A 2-Part Framework

How long should you actually stick with a marketing strategy before deciding it’s not working? In this episode, Anna breaks down one of the most common (and emotionally loaded) questions therapists ask when growing a private practice. If you’ve ever felt discouraged because your efforts aren’t producing immediate results, this conversation will help you approach your marketing with more clarity, patience, and confidence. Anna explores why marketing timelines have changed, what today’s slower buying cycle means for therapists, and how to evaluate your strategies without reacting purely from burnout or frustration. You’ll leave with a practical framework for knowing when to stay the course, when to optimize, and when it may actually be time to pivot. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 1️⃣ Why therapists are experiencing slower marketing results than they did a few years ago 2️⃣ How to evaluate whether a strategy truly isn’t working—or simply needs more time 3️⃣ The difference between measurable and relationship-based marketing strategies 4️⃣ Why patience and consistency are competitive advantages in today’s private practice landscape RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED * The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com [https://walkerstrategyco.com/] * Previous episode on the Trust Recession: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-therapy/id1746207241 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-therapy/id1746207241] * Summer Slump Playbook Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-therapy/id1746207241 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-therapy/id1746207241] * “Does Psychology Today Still Work?” episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-therapy/id1746207241 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-therapy/id1746207241] CONNECT + SUBSCRIBE Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and feel free to share it with a fellow therapist who’s building their private practice. Explore more marketing support for therapists: The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com [https://walkerstrategyco.com/] ABOUT MARKETING THERAPY Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hosted by Anna Walker, a marketing coach, strategist, and founder of Walker Strategy Co—each episode brings you clear, grounded advice to help you attract the right-fit, full-fee clients and grow a practice you feel proud of.

70. The Pre-Summer Slump Playbook (Part 2): Your Diagnosis

If things feel off in your marketing heading into summer, this episode will help you stop spiraling and start diagnosing what your practice actually needs. In part two of the Summer Slump Playbook series, Anna walks through how to determine whether your issue is visibility, conversion, or something else entirely—so you can stop throwing energy at the wrong problem. Instead of overhauling everything or jumping to “more” marketing, this episode will help you use real data to make grounded, strategic decisions about your next steps. You’ll learn how to assess what’s working, what’s underperforming, and where to focus first so you can move through a slower season with more clarity and confidence. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: 1️⃣ The three marketing scenarios therapists commonly face when inquiries slow down—and how to identify which one you’re in 2️⃣ How to determine whether your issue is website traffic or website conversion 3️⃣ What to audit on your website if people are visiting but not reaching out 4️⃣ Why optimizing what’s already working is often more effective than constantly adding new marketing strategies Resources & Links Mentioned: * Confident Copy: https://walkerstrategyco.com/cc [https://walkerstrategyco.com/cc] * Squarespace Templates: https://walkerstrategyco.com/templates [https://walkerstrategyco.com/templates] * The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com [https://walkerstrategyco.com/] Connect + Subscribe Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and feel free to share it with a fellow therapist who’s building their private practice. Explore more marketing support for therapists: https://walkerstrategyco.com [https://walkerstrategyco.com/] About Marketing Therapy Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hosted by Anna Walker, a marketing strategist and founder of Walker Strategy Co, each episode brings you clear, grounded advice to help you attract the right-fit, full-fee clients and grow a practice you feel proud of.