Compassionate Climb

Compassionate Climb
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In this show we discuss the challenges of being successful in business while maintaining your integrity and staying true to yourself. Join me while I interview other professionals and share insights from life and experience.

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 134: Caty Miller spends 10 hours a week managing her group practice

    Caty Miller, therapist, group practice owner, and business coach, discusses how she launched her group practice while still completing her counseling internship and grew it into a thriving six-clinician practice. Caty shares the lessons she's learned about financial planning, hiring, marketing, and creating systems that allow her to spend approximately 10 hours per week managing her business. Together, they challenge the idea that success requires constant expansion, explore the importance of transparency and intentional growth, and discuss why therapists shouldn't feel guilty about wanting to earn a comfortable income. Whether you're considering transitioning from solo to group practice or looking for ways to create more freedom in your existing business, this conversation is packed with practical insights and encouragement. Key Takeaways: Start before you feel completely ready: Caty launched her group practice during her counseling internship and achieved profitability in her first year. Bigger isn't always better: A successful group practice doesn't need 15, 20, or 30 clinicians to be profitable and provide financial and personal freedom. Plan for the unexpected: Budget for expenses to be at least 30% higher than anticipated and establish a financial runway while building your caseload. Transparency builds stronger teams: Open communication about compensation, billing, expectations, and practice operations helps create a culture where clinicians want to stay. Systems create freedom: Streamlining intake, billing, payments, and administrative processes can dramatically reduce the time required to manage your practice. Be intentional with marketing: Choose three marketing strategies that align with your strengths rather than trying to be everywhere at once. Hire for the right fit: Being patient during the hiring process can save significant time, money, and frustration. Understand your business: Even when delegating responsibilities, practice owners should understand the fundamentals of billing, claims, and daily operations. Profitability and ethics can coexist: Therapists deserve to earn a sustainable income while providing high-quality, ethical care. Connect with Caty: Instagram: @therapistbizschool

    Episode 134: Caty Miller spends 10 hours a week managing her group practice

  2. Jun 5

    Episode 133: Shawn Hondorp is exploring her creative freedom

    Shawn Hondorp, clinical psychologist and host of The Innovative Therapist Podcast shares her remarkable journey from academia and conventional clinical work to building innovative, community-centered practices including the retreat experiences she now designs to foster deep connection and healing. Shawn opens up about the pivotal moments that pushed her to rethink her career, how she learned to trust her intuition as a guide, and why creativity isn't just a nice-to-have-it's central to her work and her wellbeing. She also discusses how dance and play have been transformative in her work and life. Whether you're a clinician feeling stuck, an entrepreneur navigating self-doubt, or someone craving more play and authenticity in your life, this conversation is full of honest insight and practical wisdom. Shawn's Links: Website Podcast Instagram

    Episode 133: Shawn Hondorp is exploring her creative freedom

  3. May 15

    Episode 132: Jennifer Vazquez overcame imposter syndrome and self-sabotage

    Jennifer "Taz" Vazquez, therapist, hypnotherapist, certified life coach, fitness instructor, speaker, and veteran shares how she overcame depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and low self-esteem and built a successful career rooted in service and healing. We discuss the connection between trauma, identity, and achievement, and how high performers often struggle silently with feelings of inadequacy despite external success. Taz opens up about transitioning from military life into mental health work, balancing multiple professional passions, and learning how to stop merely surviving and start truly thriving. We dive into practical and out-of-the-box approaches to creating aligned income streams, using your unique gifts and interests to build a sustainable and fulfilling career. From tapping techniques and life coaching tools to redefining success beyond finances, this episode is filled with insight, encouragement, and actionable wisdom for anyone navigating personal growth, entrepreneurship, or major life transitions. Taz's Links: Website Facebook Instagram

    Episode 132: Jennifer Vazquez overcame imposter syndrome and self-sabotage

  4. May 8

    Episode 131: Charity O'Reilly has built a transformative intensive therapy practice

    Charity O'Reilly, trauma therapist, author, and founder of O'Reilly Trauma Healing discussed her innovative intensive therapy model and how clinicians can explore this transformative approach in their own work. She shares the evolution of her practice, the development of her 5-day IFS-informed EMDR intensive model, and her decision to offer intensives on her healing-centered property. Charity also discusses pricing, marketing, identifying appropriate client fit, and the realities of building a sustainable and impactful therapy practice. Charity's Links: Website Course Instagram Book Practice Expansion Retreat Therapist Evolution Summit

    Episode 131: Charity O'Reilly has built a transformative intensive therapy practice

  5. Mar 13

    Episode 130: Charity Chaffee built a teen-focused practice

    Charity Chaffee, owner of the private practice, Raising Vibrance Counseling & Consulting, and the organization Teens Uncharted, shares how she found her calling unexpectedly. Originally trained as a biology and environmental studies teacher, she realized her passion was supporting teens in a deeper, more personal way. She believes every young person deserves support outside of their family in a space that feels safe, specialized, and truly understanding. She has now built a community that provides ongoing mentorship and resources for clinicians supporting teens and their families including the podcast Teens: No Cap, downloadable guides, and the first national professional community dedicated entirely to advancing teen-focused care. Tune in to learn about her unique approach to teen therapy, operating her business, and maintaining work-life balance. Key Takeaways: Teens are their own specialty.All clinicians can benefit from developing the skills to connect with teens.Specializing in one population doesn't limit the work, it enriches it.There is no "right" schedule in private practice.Passion protects against burnoutCharity's Links: Facebook Instagram

    Episode 130: Charity Chaffee built a teen-focused practice

  6. Feb 6

    Episode 129: Amanda Hunter shares her growth journey

    Amanda Hunter, owner of Everlasting Wellness is back to discuss the evolution of her group practice. We explore the importance of hiring full-time staff, the challenges of providing employee benefits, and the significance of productivity and accountability in a mental health practice. Amanda shares insights on implementing a bonus structure, and the value of consulting. The conversation also delves into defining leadership roles and the critical importance of workplace culture and transparency in fostering a supportive environment for employees. Key Takeaways: -Hiring full-time staff can significantly improved practice efficiency.-Employee benefits can be costly but are essential for retention.-Productivity metrics are crucial for accountability in a practice.-A well-structured bonus system can motivate staff and improve performance.-Consulting can be invaluable for navigating business growth.-Defining clear leadership roles is essential for operational success.-Workplace culture and transparency foster trust and commitment among staff. Amanda's Links: Website Facebook Instagram

    Episode 129: Amanda Hunter shares her growth journey

  7. Jan 30

    Episode 128: Jenny Hughes navigates vicarious trauma and resilience

    Jenny Hughes is a psychologist specializing in trauma. She discusses the concepts of vicarious trauma and resilience, sharing her career journey and the founding of the Brave Trauma Therapist Collective. The conversation delves into the importance of recognizing vicarious trauma, the development of the BRAVE method, and practical strategies for mental health professionals and the general public to navigate their emotional well-being. She emphasizes the significance of community support and the need to identify and celebrate small moments of joy, referred to as 'glimmers', in challenging times. Key Takeaways: Vicarious trauma is a normal experience for helpers.The BRAVE method helps address vicarious trauma.Naming vicarious trauma is the first step to managing it.Vicarious resilience can be accessed through empathic engagement.Community support is crucial for mental health professionals.Glimmers of hope can be found in everyday moments.Self-care is essential but should be part of a larger structural change.The journey of healing is not linear and requires patience.Jenny's Links: Website Facehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thebravevicarioustraumacommunitybook Instagram YouTube

    Episode 128: Jenny Hughes navigates vicarious trauma and resilience

  8. Jan 23

    Episode 127: Julia Nepini shares what she learned about leadership, capacity, and the cost of growth

    In this solo episode, I reflect on my experiences as a leader in 2025, discussing the lessons learned about leadership, capacity, and the costs associated with growth. I share my journey from clinician to leader to CEO, emphasizing the importance of delegation, team empowerment, and maintaining a balance between accessibility and effectiveness. I also address the challenges of capacity and burnout, and candidly discuss the financial realities of business growth, including the impact of staffing and operational changes. Key Takeaways: Leadership requires vulnerability and authenticity.Comparing ourselves to others can be misleading.Delegation is essential for growth and scaling.Effective leaders inspire and empower their teams.Accessibility must be balanced with effectiveness.Energy and time are limited resources.Burnout can result from overextending oneself.Financial growth does not always equate to profitability.Julia's Links: Website Free Consult Facebook Instagram

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In this show we discuss the challenges of being successful in business while maintaining your integrity and staying true to yourself. Join me while I interview other professionals and share insights from life and experience.

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  • Creator
    Compassionate Climb
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    138
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Compassionate Climb
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