Love, Happiness, and Success For Therapists

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Hey, fellow therapists! 🌟 Welcome to 'Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists,' the podcast that's here to help you level up your career and life. As therapists, we're the ones who create a space for others to grow and connect, but I believe it's high time we started doing the same for ourselves. The world needs us! But without care and support, opportunities to grow, and a commitment to your own well-being, we become depleted... even burned out. Therapists need to be recognized, and deserve love and care too! I'm your host, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, fellow therapist, and founder of Growing Self Counseling and Coaching, and I'm thrilled to be your guide on this journey. We've chosen a profession that's both demanding and incredibly rewarding. We're the healers, the empathetic hearts, the change-makers who make the world a better place. But let's be real—the world often forgets to give us the support and care we need. Well, that's about to change! Every week, join me as we dive into topics that matter to you and your clients. You'll get real-world strategies that will not only supercharge your therapy practice but also help you create the love and happiness you've been craving while achieving the success you've always envisioned. 'Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists,' is here to be your trusted ally, and partner in your personal and professional growth. I'm bringing you a treasure trove of enlightening podcasts, and invaluable resources that will nourish your mind, heart, and soul. You've dedicated yourself to helping others; now it's time to receive the support and strategies you deserve. Get ready to soar, my friends! 🌱💕

  1. 6d ago

    Can a Therapist Be a Life Coach? The Blurred Line You May Already Be Crossing | E111

    Can a therapist be a life coach? Absolutely. But there’s something I desperately want therapists to understand before they start coaching: Coaching may be unregulated. You are not. If you think calling your work “coaching” means the rules of being a therapist no longer apply, please listen to this episode. I’m a psychologist, LMFT, clinical supervisor, and Board Certified Coach. And somehow, I made it through two graduate programs without anyone teaching me about coaching psychology. When I finally discovered it, I realized just how much I didn’t know. Because coaching is not therapy with a different label. And if you’re a therapist who coaches, there are ethical and professional lines you can cross without even realizing they’re there.  You’ll learn: Why calling it “coaching” doesn’t necessarily protect you The biggest mistake therapists make when they start coaching Why your license and professional obligations follow you into coaching Why being an excellent therapist doesn’t automatically make you a competent coach How training, credentialing, informed consent, and documentation can help you build a more defensible coaching practice And I want to be clear: I’m not trying to scare you away from coaching. Quite the opposite. Learning how to coach changed the way I work. I believe coaching can open an incredible new chapter for therapists who want to help growth-oriented clients, expand their skills, and create a more energizing, sustainable career. But we need to do it right. If you’re coaching already, or even thinking about it, listen to this before you take another coaching client. Want to learn more? Join me for a casual (and free) conversation for therapists exploring professional coaching. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self

  2. Sep 23

    The Brutal Truth About Growing a Therapy Practice (And The Skills You Need To Succeed) | E110

    You built the practice. Clients came. You were good at what you did. And then suddenly… nothing worked anymore. The decisions got bigger. The problems got messier. You started second-guessing yourself. And somewhere in the back of your mind came the terrifying thought: Maybe I’m just not cut out for this. You’re not imagining it. There is a ceiling—and almost nobody warns therapists that it’s coming. In this episode, I’m talking with business strategist, CPA, and Planning to Scale author Courtney De Ronde about the moment your clinical instincts stop being enough to run a growing business (and what has to replace them). I know this feeling personally. I built a 60-person practice and still reached a point where I wanted to give up. Getting business coaching changed the way I understood the problem. Because sometimes the problem isn’t you. You’ve simply reached the edge of what instinct can do. You’ll learn: Why successful therapists can suddenly feel completely incompetent as business owners The hidden identity shift that happens when you become a leader Why hiring more people can actually make your problems worse The business skills therapists were never taught (and why they matter as you grow) How to know what your business can actually handle before you take the next step If running your practice has gotten harder instead of easier, listen to this before you decide you’re the problem. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self

  3. Sep 16

    LGBTQ Affirmative Therapy: The Client You Never Knew You Had | E109

    What if one of your clients was trying to tell you she was gay… and neither of you knew it yet? Women are coming out as lesbians in their 40s, 50s, and beyond…and some are finding other women safer to talk to than their therapists. Not because their therapists are homophobic. Because even well-intentioned, LGBTQ-affirming clinicians can completely misunderstand what’s happening. In this episode, psychotherapist Miriam Grace (who came out herself just before 50) reveals what therapists can get dangerously wrong when a woman begins questioning her sexuality in midlife. We’re talking menopause. Marriage. Grief. Identity. Minority stress. And the surprisingly harmful thing therapists can do when we’re desperate to help a client “figure it out.” You’ll learn: Why a “midlife crisis” may actually be a midlife reckoning How menopause can collide with identity, sexuality, and long-suppressed needs The subtle mistake that can make an affirming therapist feel unsafe Why trying to “figure out” a client’s sexuality can actually increase pressure How your need for certainty can get in the way of good therapy How to help a client navigate coming out, grief, and identity when she doesn’t know the answer yet And then Miriam says something I did not expect: You may not need another certification. You may need to stop needing the answer. If you work with adult women, this is one of those episodes that may make you think back to a former client and wonder: Oh no. Did I miss this? Because sometimes the most affirming thing we can do isn’t help a client find the answer. It’s become a safe enough place for her to discover it herself. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self

  4. Sep 9

    Live From APA: When Helping Hurts: The Scope Mistake Therapists Don’t See Coming | E108

    Some of the most damaging experiences clients have in therapy happen with therapists who genuinely wanted to help them…. But wound up harming them. Because they didn’t know what they didn’t know.  Sit with that one for a second. I was talking with psychologist Dr. Brianna Ector at APA 2026 when she told me how often clients come to her after being traumatized by kind, well-intentioned therapists who simply weren't competent to work with the issues or populations in front of them. I stopped her. “Wait. We need to record this.” Because every therapist needs to hear what she said next. Your scope of practice doesn't announce itself with flashing red lights. And sometimes, the most ethical answer isn't simply to refer out. It's to get competent. In this episode, you'll learn: How well-meaning therapists can unintentionally harm clients How to recognize when you've reached the edge of your competence When to refer (and when to expand your skills instead) The scope-of-practice mistake therapists make when working with couples How to refer without making a client feel rejected or stigmatized Why humility and continuing education are essential to ethical practice You don't need to know everything. You do need to know when you don't know enough. If you've ever wondered, “Am I actually qualified to help this person?” — this episode is for you. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self

  5. Sep 2

    Live From APA: Is It Kink…Or Abuse? The Warning Signs Therapists Miss | E107

    Content advisory: This episode discusses sexual violence and homicide. What if your client told you exactly what was happening and you didn’t recognize the danger? A client describes choking. Pain. Humiliation. Control. And suddenly you’re wondering: Is this consensual kink… or abuse? Being a kink aware therapist requires more than being affirming and nonjudgmental. You also need to recognize coercion. And that distinction can be frighteningly subtle. In this live conversation from the APA Convention, I’m sitting down with forensic researcher, trainer, and consultant AJ Greer, whose work focuses on sexual violence, domestic violence, sexual sadism, psychopathy, and extreme offending. The big takeaway? The difference isn’t necessarily the behavior. It’s consent. And coercion can make genuine consent impossible. Listen to learn: How to distinguish consensual kink from abuse The subtle signs of coercive control therapists can miss Why strangulation should raise serious concerns How boundary-pushing can hide behind plausible deniability The questions that can reveal whether someone could safely say no Why being kink-affirming is important, but isn’t enough If this is a distinction you’re not completely confident you could make, this is a conversation worth hearing. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self

  6. Aug 26

    Live from APA: The Problem With Pretty In Therapy | E106

    Think you can tell how your client is doing just by looking at them? Think again. What if one of your biggest clinical blind spots is sitting right in front of you and you don’t even know you’re looking at it? You’ve probably done serious work around bias. Race. Gender. Class. Ability. Culture. But have you ever deliberately examined the way a client’s face, body, clothes, grooming, attractiveness, even how “put together” they look changes what you assume about them? Because it does. And here’s the part that should make every therapist sit up a little straighter: The client who looks like they’re doing great may be the client you’re most likely to underestimate. In this special Live From APA conversation, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Allycin Powell-Hicks, author of The Problem with Pretty: Beauty, Bias and the Surprising Science of Good Looks, to talk about a form of implicit bias hiding in plain sight: appearance bias in therapy. But this conversation isn't really about beauty. It’s about assessment. Judgment. Attention. And the frightening ease with which “what I see” can quietly become “what I believe.” In this episode you’ll learn: The hidden appearance bias most therapists have never examined Why “she looks fine” can be a dangerous assumption Which clients may be easier to underestimate than you realize What to pay attention to instead of what your eyes are telling you If you consider yourself a thoughtful, culturally responsive, bias-aware therapist, this episode may challenge you most. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self

  7. Aug 19

    Live From APA: Inside the Room Where Psychology Becomes Policy | E105

    Do you work with domestic violence or intimate partner violence survivors? Then what just happened at the APA Council could eventually impact you and your clients. I sat down live at APA 2026 with Dr. Shannon Goecke-Watson, PsyD, LP, Minnesota’s representative to the APA Council of Representatives and Chair of the APA Rural Health Caucus, to find out what actually happens inside APA Council. And honestly? I didn’t realize how much influence these psychologists have. Think of APA Council representatives almost like the state representatives of psychology. They debate and vote on policy, work with APA’s advocacy office, and even go to Capitol Hill to meet with members of the House and Senate. Shannon just helped move forward an APA resolution addressing intimate partner violence and gender-based violence, created in collaboration with APA advocacy to support work around the Violence Against Women Act. You’ll hear: What actually happens at APA Council How APA resolutions can make their way from psychologists to Capitol Hill What Shannon and other APA representatives discuss with members of Congress The new IPV and gender-based violence resolution Shannon helped advance Why therapists may have more power to influence public policy than we realize What clinicians still need to understand about domestic violence, IPV, and competent care This is how psychology moves beyond the therapy room and starts changing systems. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self  If you or someone you’re working with needs immediate support: National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788.

  8. Aug 12

    “Do You Take Insurance?” How to Talk to Clients About Self Pay Therapy | LHSFT Classic

    Ever had a dream client vanish the second you said, “I don’t take insurance”?  In this rerun episode of Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists, I’m breaking down one of the most frustrating, deflating, and pivotal conversations we have in private practice: ⁠⁠how to talk to therapy clients about insurance⁠⁠ and self-pay therapy (without spiraling, apologizing, or selling yourself short). I walk you through exactly how to handle that record-scratch moment with clarity, confidence, and integrity—so you can stop losing ideal clients and start owning your value. We’ll explore why the insurance model was never built for growth work, how to frame your services outside of the medical model, and how self-pay therapy and coaching can be transformational for both you and your clients. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, this conversation will help you rethink the way you show up, speak up, and set yourself up for long-term success. You'll learn: The Insurance Dilemma Empowering Therapists: Navigating Insurance Questions Why Don’t Some Therapists Take Insurance? The Disconnect Between Client Needs and Insurance Ethical Considerations and Challenges Are Self Pay Therapy Clients More Motivated? (Yes. Here's why.) How to Stop Feeling Guilty For Charging Self Pay Rates How to Communicate Your Value Can I Build a Practice Without Taking Insurance? How to Become a Certified Coach as a Therapist Clarity and Confidence in Practice If you’re longing for a practice that aligns with your passion for growth work—it might be time for a new approach. In my ⁠⁠ BCC-Accredited Coaching Certification for Therapists⁠⁠, I guide licensed clinicians just like you to: Ethically expand beyond the limitations of the insurance model Work confidently with self-pay clients who are motivated and ready to change Learn the language, structure, and mindset of transformational coaching psychology Build a sustainable practice doing the work you actually want to do with your dream clients. This program rewards up to 50 CE hours. Come learn how to create a thriving, ethical, and fulfilling practice from someone who’s walked this road. And hey—if we haven’t connected on LinkedIn yet, let’s do so! I’d love to follow your journey, cheer you on, and swap notes on what’s working (and what’s not) in our evolving world of therapy and coaching. Come say hi and ⁠⁠connect with me right here⁠⁠. Xoxo, ⁠⁠Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby⁠⁠ ⁠Growing Self⁠ P.S. If this episode made you nod, scribble notes, or rethink your client scripts, share it with a fellow therapist or drop it in your favorite consultation group. Let’s rise together. 💛

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Hey, fellow therapists! 🌟 Welcome to 'Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists,' the podcast that's here to help you level up your career and life. As therapists, we're the ones who create a space for others to grow and connect, but I believe it's high time we started doing the same for ourselves. The world needs us! But without care and support, opportunities to grow, and a commitment to your own well-being, we become depleted... even burned out. Therapists need to be recognized, and deserve love and care too! I'm your host, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, fellow therapist, and founder of Growing Self Counseling and Coaching, and I'm thrilled to be your guide on this journey. We've chosen a profession that's both demanding and incredibly rewarding. We're the healers, the empathetic hearts, the change-makers who make the world a better place. But let's be real—the world often forgets to give us the support and care we need. Well, that's about to change! Every week, join me as we dive into topics that matter to you and your clients. You'll get real-world strategies that will not only supercharge your therapy practice but also help you create the love and happiness you've been craving while achieving the success you've always envisioned. 'Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists,' is here to be your trusted ally, and partner in your personal and professional growth. I'm bringing you a treasure trove of enlightening podcasts, and invaluable resources that will nourish your mind, heart, and soul. You've dedicated yourself to helping others; now it's time to receive the support and strategies you deserve. Get ready to soar, my friends! 🌱💕

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