Brave and Well: Conversations helping mental health professionals build a sustainable, profitable & values-aligned business

Vanessa Newton
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Welcome to Brave and Well! On this podcast, host Vanessa Newton LCSW-S teaches mental health professionals how to build sustainable, profitable and values-aligned businesses. You’ll hear about decolonizing the business side of private practice and supporting the entrepreneur in the therapist. We’ll also invite fellow therapists and healers to share their stories. New episodes release on Tuesdays. Produced by Softer Sounds.

  1. 09/03/2024

    Mapping Your Client Journey: How to Create a Seamless Intake Process & Answer Client Questions with Confidence

    Have you ever taken on a new client, then gotten into your first session and realized it wasn’t a good fit? In this episode, we’re exploring the client journey from the moment someone starts looking for a therapist to their first session in your (virtual) office. Tune in to learn the key steps you can take to create a seamless and welcoming intake process. In less than 30 minutes, I’ll walk you through how to: Identify what your client needsBuild a welcoming intake processAnswer client questions clearly & confidentlyStreamline your operations to boost retention& Continuously improve your process over time  Mentioned in the episode: Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticePrivate Practice CircleGroup Practice CircleMore from Brave & Well: Follow Brave and Well on InstagramSign up for the Brave and Well newsletterWork with me! Get my workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticeSign up for From Therapist to CEO & get 10% off with the code PODCASTGet templates, tools and more in the Brave & Well shop!

    31 min

  2. 08/20/2024

    3 Things I’d Do Differently If I Was Starting My Therapy Business Now

    I’ve been a working therapist for a over decade, and in that time I’ve worked in schools, private practice, group practice, therapy tech (at my company Social Note), and as a clinical supervisor. Across those positions, I’ve learned a lot about building a therapy business that supports you and your clients. So in today’s episode I’m sharing what I’d do differently if I was getting started right now — including one of my biggest business regrets from my early years. Tune in to learn from my successes and my mistakes. You’ll hear about: Why fall is my favorite season in private practiceThe power of retreats, workshops & support groupsHow to hit the ground running with relationship-buildingThe importance of establishing (& sticking to) your nicheThe money shift that made a big impact for my business  Mentioned in the episode: Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticePrivate Practice CircleGroup Practice CircleMore from Brave & Well: Follow Brave and Well on InstagramSign up for the Brave and Well newsletterWork with me! Get my workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticeSign up for From Therapist to CEO & get 10% off with the code PODCASTGet templates, tools and more in the Brave & Well shop!

    28 min

  3. 08/13/2024

    5 Creative Ways to Market Your Therapy Practice

    Lately it feels harder than ever to market yourself and stand out as a private practice therapist. Doesn’t it? I’m hearing this from many of my Brave & Well clients, and I want to help! So today I’m sharing five ways to creatively market your practice, so you can continue to do the work that you love without burning yourself out in this era of Therapy Tech. In this episode, I walk you through how to leverage your assets, creatively maximize your specialties, generate revenue, and meet your clients where they’re at in the process. Tune in for practical advice covering: Why I’m focusing on SEO strategy over social media strategyEasy passive income ideasWays to implement & set up package pricingHow to use pay-over-time merchants to support clientsWhy I’m setting up intensives, modality-specific pricing, and flexible formatsHow to create a learning library or subscription model for easy, recurring incomeNew ways LinkedIn can help grow your business And if you enjoy this episode, please share it with your therapist friends, and leave us a five-star rating and review!   Mentioned in the episode: Episode 25: SEO, AI & Digital Marketing for Therapists with Kristie PlantingaKlarnaKambria Evans & the EMDR Intensive Design KitSquarespace memberships  More from Brave & Well: Follow Brave and Well on InstagramSign up for the Brave and Well newsletter  Work with me! Get my workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticeSign up for From Therapist to CEO & get 10% off with the code PODCASTGet templates, tools and more in the Brave & Well shop!

    31 min

  4. 07/02/2024

    How I Saved My Group Practice (& Myself)

    Welcome back to Brave and Well Podcast! Today I’m returning to the mic to share where I’ve been for the past few months… including how I brought my group practice (and myself) back from the brink of many challenges this spring. Tune in to hear about: What happens when a business faces financial challengesWhy I decided to get help from outside my regular support networkHow it feels to downsize your admin team & take tasks backFilling the holes in your offerings to raise revenueWays I changed our hiring practices & compensation structuresPracticing transparency with your teamHow to create KPIs that help everyone improveWhere my group practice is at now  Mentioned in the episode: Brave & Well Episode 10: The CEO Mindset — How to build & maintain an empowered team in your practice with Brandy MabraA CEO Only Does Three Things by Trey TaylorMore from Brave & Well: Follow Brave and Well on InstagramSign up for the Brave and Well newsletterWork with me! Get my workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticeSign up for From Therapist to CEO & get 10% off with the code PODCASTGet templates, tools and more in the Brave & Well shop!

    36 min

  5. 03/19/2024

    What It’s Like to Co-Own a Business with Your Partner — with my husband Bryan Newton

    This week on the Brave & Well podcast, I am joined by none other than my husband, Bryan Newton! Bryan joins me to share his story and to talk about how we co-founded a small tech company as parents of small children. Together we explore the realities of running multiple businesses, raising a family, and pivoting time and time again. Tune in as we explore: Bryan’s journey into software engineeringWhy we started our company togetherWhat it’s like to be founders of color without VC-funding or generational wealthWhat’s next for us  More from Vanessa & Bryan: Learn about SocialNoteFollow Brave and Well on InstagramSign up for the Brave and Well newsletterWork with Vanessa! Get my workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticeSign up for From Therapist to CEO

    53 min

  6. 03/05/2024

    Finding Joy in Your Work & Life with Kasey Compton

    Today on Brave & Well, I’m joined by Kasey Compton, a group practice owner, small business consultant and author of the upcoming book, In Search of You. Together we explore how Kasey found more joy in the present by reflecting on things she learned as a child. We also discuss Kasey’s journey as a writer, group-practice owner, and high-achieving mom — including how she found self-love and transformed her relationship with her children since writing her first book. Tune in as we explore: Self-reflection and different modes of therapyEmbracing your inner child to cultivate joy and self-loveThe pressure on women to look forwardBeing present and finding joy inside yourselfMore from Kasey: Visit her websitePre-order In Search of YouFollow Kasey on InstagramConnect on FacebookMore from Brave & Well: Follow Brave and Well on InstagramSign up for the Brave and Well newsletterWork with me! Get my workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticeSign up for From Therapist to CEO!

    31 min

  7. 02/20/2024

    What Being a Latina Therapist Means To Me

    Welcome back to the Brave & Well podcast! In today’s episode, I’m sharing even more vulnerably than I usually do and talking about my experience as a Latina, first-gen, Mexican American woman, mother, and therapist. Tune in as I explore: Decolonizing mental healthOvercoming fear and bias as a therapistCentering people (including myself) over profitMaking room for unexpected challengesThe importance of integrating personal identity into the business spaceMore from Brave & Well: Follow Brave and Well on InstagramSign up for the Brave and Well newsletterWork with me! Get my workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticeSign up for From Therapist to CEO & get 10% off with the code PODCASTGet templates, tools and more in the Brave & Well shop!

    21 min

  8. 02/06/2024

    SEO, AI & Digital Marketing for Therapists with Kristie Plantinga

    Welcome back to Brave & Well! Today, I’m having an information-packed talk about SEO, Google and AI with Kristie Plantinga. Kristie is a mental health nerd, writer, and marketer living in Colorado. She is the founder of TherapieSEO—a marketing agency serving therapists and coaches—and Best Therapists—a therapist directory that vets therapists so therapy-seekers can focus on fit, not quality. Together, we dive deep into the world of digital marketing for therapists and mental health professionals. Kristie sheds light on the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, emphasizing the importance of SEO, long-term brand building, and adapting to emerging platforms. Tune in as we explore: What SEO isNotable SEO changes in 2024Using tech creatively to automate menial tasksDiscerning when it’s best to hire marketing helpThe value of a quality websiteThe growing effectiveness of online directoriesStaying true to your brandMore from Kristie: Visit the Therapie SEO WebsiteFollow Kristie on InstagramMore from Brave & Well: Follow Brave and Well on InstagramSign up for the Brave and Well newsletterWork with me! Get my workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticeSign up for From Therapist to CEO & get 10% off with the code PODCASTGet templates, tools and more in the Brave & Well shop!

    45 min
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Welcome to Brave and Well! On this podcast, host Vanessa Newton LCSW-S teaches mental health professionals how to build sustainable, profitable and values-aligned businesses. You’ll hear about decolonizing the business side of private practice and supporting the entrepreneur in the therapist. We’ll also invite fellow therapists and healers to share their stories. New episodes release on Tuesdays. Produced by Softer Sounds.

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