The Essential Teletherapist

Ellie Richter
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The Essential Teletherapist Podcast, hosted by Ellie Richter, gives speech-language pathologists and private practice owners practical, clinician-centered guidance for delivering effective virtual speech therapy. Learn strategies for engaging clients on video, streamlining scheduling and documentation, and building a sustainable telepractice. Each episode offers real examples, expert conversations, and actionable tips to help you grow your confidence and skills in online therapy.

  1. 12/03/2025

    Expanding Access to Services Through Teletherapy

    Ellie talks with Glory Lichon of Glowbright Therapy about how she built a teletherapy practice that serves early intervention families across multiple states. Glory shares her transition from school based burnout to becoming a teletherapy SLP and CEO, and how she created systems that allow her team to provide high quality parent coaching through a virtual model.They discuss why early intervention teletherapy is an effective primary service delivery model, how online parent coaching strengthens progress at home, and what clinicians need to understand about the possibilities of telepractice. Glory also offers insight on nervous system regulation, sustainable leadership, and the mindset shifts that helped her grow beyond direct service.This episode is for any SLP exploring teletherapy, navigating burnout, or interested in creating a values aligned telepractice that expands access to care while preserving wellbeing. Glow Bright Therapy Website Elevate Beyond Boundaries Website Glory Lichon on Instagram

    Expanding Access to Services Through Teletherapy

  2. 11/26/2025

    How Therapist Entrepreneurs Can Expand Services With Remote Work

    In this episode, Ellie reconnects with Brittany from Little Moose Speech Therapy to talk honestly about life after leaving traditional employment. Brittany shares how working for herself opened the door to writing her first children’s book, A Tale of Empathy, building a playful and effective presence on Instagram, and creating new income streams through parent consults and creative community events. Together they explore what it is really like to work remotely as speech language pathologists, how they stay connected with colleagues, and how ADHD, patience, and boundaries shape the way they do business. If you are a therapist who wants more flexibility, sustainability, and room for real life in your work, this candid conversation will give you both validation and practical encouragement. Website Instagram Purchase A Tail of Empathy

    How Therapist Entrepreneurs Can Expand Services With Remote Work

  3. 11/17/2025

    Teletherapy for Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Successful Online Speech Therapy

    This episode is for the parents out there who are starting virtual therapy with their kids. In this episode you'll learn how online speech therapy works, what to expect in teletherapy sessions, and simple ways parents can support their child at home. Website: https://theessentialteletherapist.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialteletherapist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566987832697 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEssentialTeletherapist

  4. 11/08/2025

    How To Get Started With Teletherapy As An SLP: Building A Flexible Virtual Career Path

    In this episode Ellie sits down with speech language pathologist and creator Stacy Crouse to talk about what it really looks like to build a sustainable teletherapy career and a thriving Teachers Pay Teachers store. Stacy shares how she moved from a pediatric clinic into online speech therapy long before twenty twenty, why flexibility at home with her kids shaped every career decision, and how she started designing digital materials in PowerPoint to better serve K - 12 students. You will hear practical ideas for using technology in speech therapy, from platforms for virtual sessions to iPad apps and YouTube videos for idioms multiple meaning words and R therapy. They also explore how teletherapy can help SLPs feel more grounded and present, what makes a student a good fit for virtual speech therapy, and ways to start small with one or two online clients before fully committing. If you are a school based SLP, teletherapist, or therapist entrepreneur who wants to use technology to make sessions easier while protecting your energy at home, this conversation will give you real life examples and encouragement you can use right away. 🎧 Tune in for inspiration, laughs, and real-world insight into life as a virtual SLP. Find Stacy here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacycrouse.slp/?hl=en Website: https://www.stacycrouse.com/ TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/stacy-crouse

    How To Get Started With Teletherapy As An SLP: Building A Flexible Virtual Career Path

  5. 11/02/2025

    Motivation, Mindset, and Middle School Speech Therapy

    In this episode, Ellie talks with New York based SLP and creator of Speech Time Fun, SLP Elevate, and the Secondary SLP Roadmap, Hallie Sherman. They discuss how to confidently serve upper elementary, middle school, and high school speech students, why older learners need explicit teaching instead of endless testing, and how Hallie transitioned from a school based role into a flexible business that supports SLPs worldwide. You will hear practical insight on burnout, mindset, exploring non clinical and non traditional SLP paths, and simple ways to test a new niche or setting without overhauling your whole career. This conversation is for any speech language pathologist who feels stuck, is curious about working with older students, or wants to rediscover their motivation for the field. Hallie shares how she turned her passion for helping busy SLPs into a thriving brand, from self-publishing her children’s book Ella Bella Just Can’t Tell Ya to releasing her upcoming professional guide Secondary SLP Roadmap. 🎧 Follow Hallie on Instagram @SpeechTimeFun and find her resources at SpeechTimeFun.com. Her books are available on her website and Amazon! 💫 Don’t forget to hit FOLLOW and those five stars, it helps other SLPs like you find our content!

    Motivation, Mindset, and Middle School Speech Therapy

  6. 08/30/2025

    Teletherapy as an SLP: Tools, Expectations, & Buy In

    In this episode, Ellie talks with seasoned SLP and founder of SadieBella Therapy Services, Val Hanigan, about providing high quality teletherapy in complex areas including pediatric feeding, apraxia, oral facial myology, stroke recovery, and AAC. Val shares how she translates hands-on clinical work into a virtual model by focusing on functional outcomes and caregiver coaching. She discusses building family buy-in, setting clear expectations, and giving caregivers permission to pause when life is overwhelming. You will also hear Val’s personal story of sustaining a medical crisis, turning to teletherapy out of necessity, and ultimately building a career that supports chronic illness, body needs, and family life. The conversation covers virtual supervision, pacing, scheduling, and what new clinicians should consider as they move into online care. Perfect for SLPs exploring teletherapy, supporting medically complex clients, or seeking a more sustainable path in the field. Connect with Val here: WebsiteFacebookInstagram

    Teletherapy as an SLP: Tools, Expectations, & Buy In

  7. 07/18/2025

    Redefining Success as an SLP: Lifestyle, Teletherapy, and Opportunities in Virtual Care

    In this episode, Ellie talks with speech language pathologist Karen Astin Schroeder about her path into virtual speech therapy and accent reduction. Karen shares how telepractice gave her the flexibility she needed, why lifestyle should be part of every SLP’s definition of success, and how saying yes to the right opportunities shaped her career. She discusses the support systems that helped her grow, the range of skills she built through diverse clinical experiences, and the practical considerations that make teletherapy both accessible and sustainable for clinicians. This conversation is grounded, encouraging, and especially helpful for SLPs exploring a shift to telepractice, accent modification, or a more flexible career model in the field. If you’re craving inspiration, this one’s for you. Website: https://astinova.com/ Instagram: www.astinova.comhttps://www.instagram.com/astinovaslp/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astinovakids/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/astinovaslp/

    Redefining Success as an SLP: Lifestyle, Teletherapy, and Opportunities in Virtual Care

  8. 07/15/2025

    Speech Therapist to Virtual Assistant: Delegation, Systems, and Balance

    What if you didn’t have to do everything yourself? In this episode, Ellie talks with speech language pathologist and virtual assistant Jenna Cairo about how she built a thriving VA business while working full time in the schools and parenting two young children. Jenna shares how she went from searching LinkedIn for flexible side jobs to launching her own virtual assistant services for SLPs and quickly growing to 14 clients in just a few months. She explains what it looks like to specialize as an SLP virtual assistant for private practice owners and telepractice clinicians, including concrete examples of the tasks she takes off their plates: scheduling and systems, mileage tracking, social media content, Canva marketing, billing follow up, and practice operations. Jenna and Ellie also talk about the mindset shifts needed to delegate, how to know when you are ready to hire a VA, and how even a few hours a month can reduce overwhelm for school based and private practice SLPs. This conversation is especially helpful for speech therapists who feel stretched thin, are curious about bringing on a virtual assistant, or are considering starting their own SLP focused VA side business. Connect with Jenna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennacairova/ Visit her website to learn more! www.jennacairova.com

    Speech Therapist to Virtual Assistant: Delegation, Systems, and Balance
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The Essential Teletherapist Podcast, hosted by Ellie Richter, gives speech-language pathologists and private practice owners practical, clinician-centered guidance for delivering effective virtual speech therapy. Learn strategies for engaging clients on video, streamlining scheduling and documentation, and building a sustainable telepractice. Each episode offers real examples, expert conversations, and actionable tips to help you grow your confidence and skills in online therapy.

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