Between Sessions with Berries

Berries

You’re the one everyone turns to for support. But who supports you? From endless documentation and emotional exhaustion to keeping up with clinical demands, mental health professionals are facing burnout like never before. You’ve tried better systems, stricter boundaries, even thought about leaving, but it still feels overwhelming. That’s why Berries, your AI assistant built for clinicians, created In Between Sessions, a podcast made to help you do more of what matters: caring for your clients and caring for yourself. Each week, we feature candid interviews with therapists, psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and mental health innovators who share what’s working in the real world, not just what looks good on paper. You’ll hear practical strategies for documentation, conversations about burnout and balance, and ways AI can support your workflow without replacing your clinical voice. Hosted by Kym Tolson, clinical consultant and longtime therapist, this show is brought to you by Berries to help clinicians like you thrive in today’s mental health landscape. Ready for less overwhelm and more clarity in your week? Hit follow and join us each Wednesday for Between Sessions, your weekly dose of support, strategy, and solidarity from the front lines of mental health care. Curious about how Berries can help you? Try it for free with 20 sessions on us! See firsthand how our AI assistant can help you streamline your notes and reclaim more time for what you love. Get started at https://heyberries.com 

  1. Breaking the Scarcity Mindset and Scaling Beyond One-to-One with Kimberly Parker

    1 DAY AGO

    Breaking the Scarcity Mindset and Scaling Beyond One-to-One with Kimberly Parker

    Most mental health professionals enter the field knowing the work will be heavy. What they don't always expect is being handed a narrative that says financial struggle comes with the territory. For too many clinicians, that story becomes the ceiling. In this episode of Between Sessions with Berries, Kym sits down with Kimberly Parker, LPC-LCDC, CEO of Revive to Thrive Wellness Center, doctoral candidate, clinical supervisor, and speaker, to talk about what it actually looks like to reject that narrative and build something bigger. Kimberly shares how she moved from a packed caseload to a diversified practice, why she's passionate about cultural humility in the therapy room, and how she's learned to protect her energy while holding multiple professional roles. In This Episode, We Cover: Why "just see more clients" is doing more harm than good for new clinicians.How surrounding yourself with the right people shifts your money mindset.What pushed Kimberly out of the one-to-one model, and what she built instead.The difference between cultural humility and cultural competency.How she monetized her love of teaching into a continuing education business.The self-care structure she created after burnout and an autoimmune diagnosis.What mental health professionals should know about AI and responsible use.Connect with Kimberly Parker: Website: https://revive2thrivewc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyparker_lpc/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R2TWC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-parker-ma/ ______________ Join the Berries Community - A dedicated space for mental health clinicians to connect, share insights, and grow together. Look for Berries AI Official Community on Facebook at www.heyberries.com/community Brought to You By Berries: Ready to stop dreading your notes? Berries is your AI assistant for mental health professionals. Save time, stay compliant, and get back to the work you love. Learn more at heyberries.com.

    29 min
  2. Building a Therapy Brand Online Without Losing Your Voice with Michael Fulwiler

    31 MAR

    Building a Therapy Brand Online Without Losing Your Voice with Michael Fulwiler

    Most mental health professionals were never taught how to market themselves. They graduate with clinical skills and almost no guidance on how to show up online, attract the right clients, or build a brand that actually reflects who they are. In this episode, Kym sits down with Michael Fulwiler, marketing strategist, copywriter, and founder of Fullwiler Media and the Therapy Marketer newsletter. With over a decade of experience in mental health marketing, including nearly nine years at the Gottman Institute, Michael breaks down what content marketing actually means for private practice and why most mental health professionals are skipping the most important step before they ever write a single post. In This Episode, We Cover: Why content marketing is a value exchange and how it builds trust before a client ever books.The two-part niche formula most mental health professionals overlook.How to pull content ideas directly from patterns you already see in your practice.What content pillars are, and why sticking to two or three topics strengthens your brand.Where to draw the line between personal and professional when sharing online.What AI can and cannot do for your content marketing.Why SEO is not dead and what generative engine optimization means for your practice.How to build an email list and why it outlasts any social media platform.Connect with Michael Fulwiler: Website: https://michaelfulwiler.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelfulwiler/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfulwiler/ ______________ Join the Berries Community - A dedicated space for mental health clinicians to connect, share insights, and grow together. Look for Berries AI Official Community on Facebook at www.heyberries.com/community Brought to You By Berries: Ready to stop dreading your notes? Berries is your AI assistant for mental health professionals. Save time, stay compliant, and get back to the work you love. Learn more at heyberries.com.

    41 min
  3. Why Therapists Stay Stuck in the Cycle of Overworking with Nicole Liloia

    24 MAR

    Why Therapists Stay Stuck in the Cycle of Overworking with Nicole Liloia

    Feeling stuck in the cycle of overworking, under-earning, and wondering if there’s a better way to run your therapy practice? Many mental health professionals hit a point where burnout feels inevitable, especially when traditional models don’t support flexibility or financial growth. In this episode, Nicole Liloia, social worker turned business strategist, shares how she broke out of burnout and built a sustainable, multi-income stream business. She walks through practical strategies to increase profitability, simplify systems, and rethink how mental health professionals approach documentation, marketing, and scaling without sacrificing their lives. In This Episode, We Cover: Identifying the real reasons therapists stay stuck in overworking cycles.Increasing profitability before adding new income streams.Avoiding the myth of passive income in therapy businesses.Using niche clarity and market research to create offers that sell.Simplifying systems to reduce burnout and improve efficiency.Building visibility through proactive marketing strategies.Leveraging AI tools to support documentation, marketing, and planning.Connect with Nicole Liloia: Website: https://nicoleliloia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleliloia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liloia.nicole/ ______________ Join the Berries Community - A dedicated space for mental health clinicians to connect, share insights, and grow together. Look for Berries AI Official Community on Facebook at www.heyberries.com/community Brought to You By Berries: Ready to stop dreading your notes? Berries is your AI assistant for mental health professionals. Save time, stay compliant, and get back to the work you love. Learn more at heyberries.com.

    38 min
  4. The Mindset Shifts Therapists Need to Succeed in Private Practice with Nancy Cowden

    17 MAR

    The Mindset Shifts Therapists Need to Succeed in Private Practice with Nancy Cowden

    Thinking about starting a private practice but feeling stuck in fear or uncertainty? Many mental health professionals dream of working independently, yet worry about finding clients, setting the right fees, or marketing themselves without feeling salesy. In this episode, Kym sits down with Nancy Cowden, LMFT, business coach, founder of The Prosperous Therapist, and author of The Prosperous Private Practice. Nancy shares the mindset shifts that help mental health professionals move from employee to entrepreneur. From pricing your services with confidence to niching down and creating authentic marketing that actually attracts ideal clients, this conversation offers guidance for building a sustainable private practice that supports both your clients and your lifestyle. In This Episode, We Cover: The biggest mindset barriers that hold mental health professionals back from private practice.Why many clinicians set their fees based on fear instead of real business numbers.How to calculate a sustainable therapy fee that supports your life and practice.Why niching down helps attract better clients instead of limiting your caseload.How to create marketing that connects emotionally with your ideal client.The importance of seeing yourself as both a clinician and an entrepreneur.How AI tools can support marketing, messaging, and practice growth.Connect with Nancy Cowden: Free Book: https://theprosperousprivatepractice.com/book Website: https://theprosperoustherapist.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/theprosperoustherapist Facebook Group: Solo Practice Success: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nancycowdencoaching ______________ Join the Berries Community - A dedicated space for mental health clinicians to connect, share insights, and grow together. Look for Berries AI Official Community on Facebook at www.heyberries.com/community Brought to You By Berries: Ready to stop dreading your notes? Berries is your AI assistant for mental health professionals. Save time, stay compliant, and get back to the work you love. Learn more at heyberries.com.

    28 min

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You’re the one everyone turns to for support. But who supports you? From endless documentation and emotional exhaustion to keeping up with clinical demands, mental health professionals are facing burnout like never before. You’ve tried better systems, stricter boundaries, even thought about leaving, but it still feels overwhelming. That’s why Berries, your AI assistant built for clinicians, created In Between Sessions, a podcast made to help you do more of what matters: caring for your clients and caring for yourself. Each week, we feature candid interviews with therapists, psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and mental health innovators who share what’s working in the real world, not just what looks good on paper. You’ll hear practical strategies for documentation, conversations about burnout and balance, and ways AI can support your workflow without replacing your clinical voice. Hosted by Kym Tolson, clinical consultant and longtime therapist, this show is brought to you by Berries to help clinicians like you thrive in today’s mental health landscape. Ready for less overwhelm and more clarity in your week? Hit follow and join us each Wednesday for Between Sessions, your weekly dose of support, strategy, and solidarity from the front lines of mental health care. Curious about how Berries can help you? Try it for free with 20 sessions on us! See firsthand how our AI assistant can help you streamline your notes and reclaim more time for what you love. Get started at https://heyberries.com 

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