The Traveling Therapist Podcast Kym Tolson

In this captivating episode of the Traveling Therapist podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ciji Blue, a seasoned therapist and military contractor living in Sicily, to delve into the intricacies of transitioning from a traditional therapy role to embracing a globe-trotting lifestyle. Dr. Blue shares her personal and professional journey, detailing her initial move from community mental health in North Carolina to working with military families abroad, which kickstarted her decade-long adventure across various continents. The conversation explores the unique challenges and adjustments expats face, particularly when moving with a military spouse, and how these experiences shape both personal and professional growth.
 
Dr. Blue discusses the logistical and emotional aspects of living overseas, such as dealing with local infrastructure issues, cultural adjustments, and the profound sense of community found in expat environments. She provides insights into the professional pathways for therapists wishing to work internationally, emphasizing the importance of understanding local regulations and leveraging opportunities with contracting companies that cater to military and expat communities. The podcast sheds light on the crucial support systems necessary for expats and military families to thrive in foreign countries, highlighting Dr. Blue's role in facilitating these transitions through her coaching and therapeutic work.
 
Key points: 
Dr. Ciji Blue outlines her transformative journey from community mental health in the U.S. to supporting military and expat communities globally.
The discussion reveals the critical need for expats to navigate cultural and logistical challenges to achieve personal and professional fulfillment abroad.
Dr. Blue offers valuable advice for therapists interested in working internationally, including how to navigate licensing and employment opportunities across different countries.



About Dr. Ciji Blue:
 
Dr. Ciji L. Blue is a licensed psychotherapist who nourishes her soul with pure adventure, travel, and curiosity. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Dr. Ciji has lived and practiced across three continents since 2014, and visited over 30+ countries. From volunteering with Syrian refugees to bringing culturally competent care to expats in Tokyo, Dr. Ciji welcomes the chance to learn. In her various roles, Dr. Ciji helps expats with cross cultural adjustment issues and international military families and service members adjust to their new normal. Dr. Ciji hopes to continue to break societal expectations while highlighting the expansive field of social work. 
 
Connect with Dr. Ciji:
https://thetravellingsocialworker.com
www.introspectivebhc.com

In this episode, I sit down with Nicole McCance, a renowned business coach for therapists, to delve into the transformative journey from being a traditional therapist to a globe-trotting professional managing a group practice. Nicole shares her compelling story, revealing how the birth of her twins catalyzed her shift from a solo practitioner to creating a multimillion-dollar group practice that operates seamlessly without her constant oversight. The discussion pivots to practical strategies for therapists looking to scale their businesses, emphasizing the importance of automation and effective systematization to ensure a practice can thrive independently of its founder.
Nicole also unpacks the details of her Clinic Growth Map program, which has helped over 700 therapists achieve remarkable success. She offers actionable advice on how to prepare a therapy business not just for operational efficiency but for potential future sale, ensuring it can provide sustained revenue with minimal direct involvement. This episode is rich with guidance on harnessing digital marketing, leveraging AI, and building a practice culture that aligns with personal freedom and professional growth.
Key points:
Discover how Nicole McCance transitioned from a solo practice to leading a thriving group therapy business, paving the way for therapists to achieve independence and financial freedom.
Learn about the Clinic Growth Map program, which equips therapists with the tools to automate, scale, and potentially sell their practices while maintaining a high quality of life.
Gain insights into creating a successful therapy practice that supports a traveling lifestyle, emphasizing systematization, staff training, and maintaining a strong company culture through virtual platforms.



About Nicole McCance:
 
Nicole is a Psychologist (retired) turned Business Coach for therapists scaling to a group practice.  She expanded her private practice to 55 therapists and multiple 7 figures in 3 years (with toddler twins at home). Nicole sold her clinic in the 4th year and then retired as a Psychologist in her 5th year. She now teaches therapists how to help more people, make more money and have more freedom following her proven method. Catch her top-rated business podcast every week, The Business Savvy Therapist or her strategies on instagram nicole.mccancemethod
 
Free masterclass: https://mccancemethod.com/webinar-free-masterclass-from-solo-to-superteam/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-business-savvy-therapist/id1681659688
Instagram: @nicole.mccancemethod
Website: https://mccancemethod.com/ 
 
 
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In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I have a delightful chat with Christine Wong, a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Los Angeles. Christine opens up about her journey from being a traditional therapist to becoming a traveling therapist within the diverse landscapes of California. We dive into her passion for exploring California’s scenic gems, her innovative approach to integrating travel with her private practice, and her fascinating dissertation work focused on self-care for Chinese Americans. Join us as we explore how Christine balances her professional responsibilities with her love for travel, and the unique ways she enriches her practice through her experiences.
Key Points: Hybrid Therapy Practice: Christine shares her approach to maintaining a hybrid therapy practice, offering both telehealth and in-person sessions, and how she incorporates travel into her work routine without compromising on client care.
Walk-and-Talk Therapy: We delve into the concept of walk-and-talk therapy, where Christine meets clients in serene, secluded parks, combining the therapeutic process with the benefits of being outdoors. She discusses how this method can provide a refreshing alternative to the traditional office setting.
Dissertation on Self-Care: Christine provides insights into her dissertation, which examines self-care practices among Chinese Americans. She highlights the cultural nuances and historical contexts that shape these practices and the importance of addressing these unique challenges within the community.



About Christine Kay Wong: 
 
After a decade in the real estate industry representing homeowners in the San Gabriel Valley and Greater Los Angeles, Christine Kay Wong shifted gears to align her career with her core values. She took a leap of faith to pursue a degree in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University, and is now a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Strategic Coach. Christine is dedicated to helping individuals and families embrace self-care and wellness, addressing challenges such as childhood traumas, grief, cultural stressors, and corporate burnout.
 
As the dedicated owner of Momentum Mindfulness Family Counseling, Christine passionately guides her clients toward empowerment and healing. She is currently immersed in her dissertation on self-care in generational trauma. Outside of her professional pursuits, Christine enjoys long walks, audiobooks, and progressive house music. She also loves tennis, ping pong, and exploring the California coast, finding joy and inspiration in hearing stories of vulnerability and resilience. Additionally, Christine delights in diverse dining experiences in the San Gabriel Valley, enriching her appreciation for various cuisines.
 
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In the latest episode of the Traveling Therapist Podcast, Kym Tolson reconnects with Steven Mollura, a returning guest whose journey encapsulates the dynamic lifestyle of a traveling therapist. Steven dives into the transitions he has navigated from apartment living to van life and back to having a stable home base while still embarking on adventures. He shares his experiences and lessons learned from living on the road, the logistics of maintaining a mobile practice, and his plans for an exploratory trip to Japan aimed at expanding his counseling services internationally.
 
Key Points:
Steven Mollura has transitioned from van life back to having a home base, continuing to integrate travel with his professional life as a therapist.
He discusses the challenges and exhilarations of mobile living, including the logistics of maintaining a therapy practice on the go.
Steven is planning a trip to Japan to potentially expand his therapy services internationally, reflecting on the preparatory steps and research involved in practicing overseas.
 
About Steven Mollura:
 
Steven is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in sexual health, fear and self-sabotage, and empowerment. He offers honest and open therapeutic support to help clients face the fears holding them back from the lives they want. He loves helping clients heal the shame, hurt, and anxiety around past trauma, unhealthy relationships, and toxic upbringings. Therapy with Steven involves deep collaboration to gain insight into personality, gain courage, work towards beneficial behavior changes, and reach goals.
 
Steven has worked in a variety of settings with a wide array of populations including psychiatric hospitals, substance treatment, palliative care, and private practice. He is a US Army Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He also specializes in working with pissed-off men who can run towards gunfire but can’t tell their dad they love him. He is licensed in Pennsylvania and Florida and is offering telehealth counseling sessions only at this time.

For more information check out Steven’s website at www.prosperitycc.com
 
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In this episode of the Traveling Therapist podcast, Kym chats with Yudit Maros, a therapist who has creatively merged her passion for travel with her professional life. Yudit shares her journey from traditional therapy to pioneering her own therapeutic modality known as Authenticity Therapy. She details how this approach, which emphasizes the integration of inner child work and self-love practices, came to life through extensive research and is now taught globally. Yudit also discusses the logistics and inspiration behind organizing therapeutic retreats in picturesque locations like southern Italy, providing a dual experience of external exploration and profound internal healing.
 
**Key Points:**
1. Yudit Maros developed Authenticity Therapy after a decade of research, creating a therapeutic model that combines inner child work and self-love practices, now shared through international retreats and workshops.
2. The episode dives into how therapists can blend personal passions such as travel with their professional endeavors to enrich both their personal lives and therapeutic practice.
3. Yudit emphasizes the importance of therapists undergoing their own healing and self-discovery processes to effectively help their clients, illustrating this through her retreats that provide both professional development and personal rejuvenation.



About Yudit Maros:
 
Yudit is a psychotherapist in private practice, an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, and the author of Apple of My I: The Four Practices of Self-Love. She is the originator of Authenticity Therapy, a new synthesis and integration in the field of psychotherapy, based on seven years of research about what helps people get well in therapy. It is a body-centered approach that focuses on one's ability to self-parent in a caring way. 
 
She also lead continuing education retreats for therapists, in the US and worldwide.
Yudith travel while she teach how to stay at home within yourself, in a delicious inner connection with your Inner Child. She like to have it all!
 
Her favorite place is the South of Italy, where she regularly teach an experiential introduction to Authenticity Therapy. Beautiful places in the US, Costa Rica, France, and Hungary are some other places where she travel and teach Certification courses in Authenticity Therapy.
 
Website: www.yuditmaros.com

You will find my retreats posted at Authenticity Therapy Retreats and CEU's for Mental Health Professionals on Facebook.
 
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In this episode of the Traveling Therapist podcast, Kym Tolson chats with Colleen Kelly, a therapist whose career has taken her from American Indian reservations to the heart of Paris. Colleen shares her unique journey of integrating her therapy practice with her love for travel, detailing how she transitioned into roles that blend mental health, marketing, and technology. Throughout the conversation, she provides a wealth of insight into the challenges and rewards of moving a therapy practice across continents and explores innovative ways therapists can expand their professional roles.
 
Colleen's personal story illustrates the potential for therapists to diversify their careers beyond traditional settings. She discusses the importance of adaptability, the use of digital platforms to enhance practice, and practical tips for therapists considering an international move, including the critical role of immigration lawyers and leveraging technology in mental health.
 
Key Points:
Colleen Kelly discusses her transition from working on American Indian reservations to establishing a life and career in Paris, highlighting the broad opportunities available to therapists.
She delves into how her career has expanded into marketing and technology, showcasing the evolving nature of mental health professions.
Colleen offers valuable advice for therapists considering a move abroad, such as the importance of legal guidance and embracing digital advancements in therapy.



Connect with Colleen Kelly:
Director International Marketing and Technology Development 
HapTech Holdings
www.haptechholdings.com
www.colleenkellymft.com
www.startagainassociates.com
www.asgardsoberexperience.com
(33) 06 07 11 97 23
colleenkellymft@mac.com
 
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