Private Practice Success Stories Jena Castro-Casbon

Are you a neurodiverse SLP thinking about starting a private practice? 
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Jennifer Corie, a Start Your Private Practice student, who started her practice in 2021 after getting her PhD. 

She talks about how she sees clients virtually, how clients find her, her specialties, and why private practice has been great for her as a neurodiverse person. 

Jennifer Corie, PhD, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is licensed in Louisiana and telehealth licensed in Florida. Jennifer has 15 years of experience in various settings with pediatric and adult clients. Jennifer started her private practice, Iceberg Therapy Services, in May 2021, and went completely full-time at her practice a year later. 

Jennifer primarily provides diagnostic autism services and consultations. She is passionate about using a neurodiversity-affirming approach. Her passion is informed by her personal experience with neurodivergence. Jennifer is a mother of two and enjoys nerdy hobbies in her "free time". 

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

The path Jennifer took to start her private practiceHow she chose the types of clients she wants to work withThe importance of finding the right work environment for youWhy self-employment is a great option for neurodivergent peopleThe income potential with a private practiceHow having a private practice has helped Jennifer as a neurodivergent SLPHow Jennifer works with her autistic clientsWhere Jennifer finds her clientsThe systems and organization plans Jennifer has for the future of her practice

I hope you enjoyed this episode with Jennifer! I love how she started her private practice so that she could have more flexibility and full control of her environment which has drastically improved her quality of life. She wasn’t able to thrive in traditional SLP settings, so she created her own private practice that had everything she needed. 

If you want to learn more about Jennifer, make sure to visit her website, and follow her on Instagram and Facebook. 

If you would like help to start your own private practice, just like we helped Jennifer, please visit www.independentclinician.com to learn more about our programs! 


Resources Mentioned: 
Visit Jennifer’s website: https://www.icebergts.com/
Follow Jennifer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IcebergTherapyServices
Follow Jennifer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iceberg_therapy_services/?hl=en


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Are you wanting to start a private practice but are worried that you are too early in your career? 
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories. I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice students, Bradi O’Rourke, who is a 25-year-old private practice owner. 

She was working for another private practice fulfilling school contracts as a contractor and then decided to start her own private practice where she does school contracts and hires contractors to fulfill the work. 

She was initially nervous to start a business early in her career but decided that it was now or never and went for it.

Bradi is 25 years old and graduated with her master's degree in communication disorders and sciences in 2021. Bradi attended Eastern Illinois University for both her bachelor's and master's degrees. 

She launched her private practice called Braxy Speech Therapy soon after receiving her ASHA CCC. Bradi is passionate about providing play-based therapy and having families involved in her therapy sessions. She also is thankful that she has been able to hire SLPs to see private clients and to contract with schools while paying them a high rate that reflects their worth. 

Bradi Plans to move to Nashville in June of 2023 and has big plans for Braxy Speech Therapy, including opening up a physical clinic space. 

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

Why Bradi decided to start a private practiceWhy you don’t need decades of experience to start a private practiceThe different ways that Bradi got her first clientsThe huge need for private practitionersWhy you can’t get stuck in analysis paralysisHow Bradi works with contractors to run her private practiceHow the Start program helped Bradi learn the ins and outs of starting a businessBradi’s plans for expanding to a physical private practice locationThe power of a well-optimized website when moving your practice to a new city 

I hope you enjoyed this episode with Bradi! I love that she knows that she has a lot to learn, and she is comfortable enough to learn as she goes. That’s such a great trait to have as a business owner!

If you want to learn more from Bradi, you can follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok! 

Want help starting your private practice just like we helped Bradi? Join The Start Your Private Practice Program today by visiting StartYourPrivatePractice.com!


Resources Mentioned: 
Visit Bradi’s website: https://www.braxyspeechtherapy.com/
Check out Bradi’s TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:Eat%20Speech%20Repeat
Follow Bradi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braxy_speech_therapy/
Follow Bradi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Braxyspeechtherapy
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Thinking about starting an adults-focused private practice?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice students, Lauren Schwabish, to talk about how she started her own private practice during the pandemic and is loving working with adults with brain injuries, aphasia, and executive functioning deficits. 

Lauren shares where she gets clients, where she sees clients, how she handles billing, and her plans to get more into consulting. 

Lauren Schwabish M.S., CCC-SLP is the owner of Neuro Speech Services, a private practice based in Northern Virginia, specializing in person-centered assessment and treatment of cognitive-communicative disorders related to stroke, brain injury, concussion, ADHD, and other neurologic and neurodegenerative conditions. 

Lauren received her Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Communicative Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds a master’s degree in communication sciences from Hunter College of the City University of New York. She is licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is a certified member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association. 

She has over 22 years of experience working in hospitals and acute rehabilitation centers and is passionate about providing meaningful and accessible health education about the brain to patients, families, and healthcare professionals. 

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

How Lauren got started in her career and why she decided to start a private practiceWhy Lauren loves being a private practice ownerHow the Start program taught her the business skills she needed to succeedThe importance of building up a referral networkThe freedom private practice gives you to do the work you’re passionate aboutThe consulting work that Lauren is doing along with her private practice workLauren’s plans for her business in the future

I hope you enjoyed this episode with Lauren! She took her decades of experience and is now fully in control of her life and her clinical practice by having her own private practice. She is an example of someone who wanted something and went for it and I hope you found her story as inspiring as I did. 

If you want to learn more about how we help SLPs and OTs start their own private practices, just like we helped Lauren, head over to https://independentclinician.com/learn-with-jena/.
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Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.

Resources Mentioned: 
Visit Lauren’s website: https://www.neurospeechservices.com/
Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurospeechservices/

Where We Can Connect: 
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Should your private practice accept insurance? 
This is something that a lot of SLPs and OTs wonder about when they open their private practice. There are many things to consider, and in this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Lauren Hastings to dive into the topic. 

Lauren Hastings is a speech-language pathologist, private practitioner, doctoral student, advocate, and educator. Basically, Lauren is a multi-passionate person who I've gotten to know over the years because we're both committed to helping SLPs be successful in private practice. 

Lauren is very knowledgeable about insurance and third-party payer sources, and we get into a lively discussion about whether or not private practices should take insurance, higher credentials, and more. 

If you’ve been thinking about becoming an insurance provider in your private practice, this is a must-listen episode! 

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

The importance of mentors and a community when starting a private practiceLauren’s private practice journeyTips for streamlining your systems in your private practiceHow boundaries help prevent burnoutWhat to consider when you are thinking about accepting insuranceWhy insurance is a great idea for most peopleWhat getting credentialed means and the process of doing itThe biggest mistake people make when applying for credentialingLaurens plans for the future of her business and why it’s okay to pivot

I hope you enjoyed this episode with Lauren. I love how committed she is to helping private practitioners navigate the insurance world and making it less overwhelming and scary. I also love that she isn’t afraid to pivot and grow. 

To learn more about how we can help you start, grow and scale your private practice, please visit IndependentClinician.com. 

Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.

Resources Mentioned: 
Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sassyslp/?hl=en
Follow Lauren on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHastingsSLP/
Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-hastings-m-s-ccc-slp-96942b36/

Where We Can Connect: 
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/

Networking is a great way to attract clients to you, and it can be a huge factor in the success of your private practice. 
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with LeslieAnn Williams to talk about her private practice journey. She talks about her background growing up in Trinidad, her goal of growing her private practice to the full-time level, and the importance of networking when it comes to attracting clients.

LeslieAnn is the owner and clinician at Integra Speech LLC, a mobile outpatient practice in Maryland. She serves adults with disorders and diseases of the nervous system and has a particular interest in stroke recovery, dementia care, and voice therapy for persons with Parkinson’s Disease. 

If you've been thinking about starting your private practice and you want to hear how one of the students in the Start Your Private Practice program has done it, this is a must-listen episode!

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

How LeslieAnn got started as a speech therapistWhy she decided to join the Start programThe best way to grow a caseload as a specialty providerThe power of nurturing and cultivating relationshipsThe benefits of opening an adult private practiceHow LeslieAnn started her private practice with the end in mind Why you can’t compare your journey to others The importance of community when you’re starting and growing a private practice

I hope you enjoyed this conversation! I love how determined LeslieAnn is to have a private practice that allows her to have more control over her life so she can have more flexibility and freedom that will allow her to spend more time with her family. LeslieAnn is the perfect example of someone who has a dream and is going for it.

Want help to start your private practice - just like we've helped LeslieAnn? Let's get you set up and started. Please visit StartYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more.

Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.


Resources Mentioned: 
Visit the Integra Speech website: https://www.integraspeech.com/
Follow LeslieAnn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrowneyedslp/
Follow LeslieAnn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075937217454

Where We Can Connect: 
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/

Ever wished that you could hear directly from people who have gone from being regular SLPs or OTS to successful private practitioners after going through the Start Your Private Practice Program? 
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m introducing you to three amazing Start Your Private Practice alums. They are Farwa Husain, Teresa Ochoa, and Claudia Davisson, and they all three came from different backgrounds. 
One was a school-based SLP or OT who couldn't wait to get out. One took time off from the profession to raise her kids and then came back and started a private practice working just three days a week, and another started her private practice small and on the side of her job as a school SLP, but actually retired early and has grown her private practice with school contracts and also contractors. 
All three of these students had the same fears, doubts, and hesitations that you do, but they decided to go for it and join the Start Your Private Practice program to create a new future for themselves and their families

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

The stories of these three studentsHow private practice helps you create changeThe freedom you can get from starting a private practiceHow a private practice can help you take back control of your life and financesThe benefits of having school contractsHow having a private practice can impact the lives of your familyThe hardest part of starting a private practiceThe benefits of having a support system when starting outWhy you don’t need to worry about competition in your areaTheir favorite parts of the program

I hope you found this episode helpful! I love how these students took a chance on themselves and have found so much success.  We don’t learn about starting a private practice in grad school, and I am so happy to offer this program so that you can get the help and support you need to start your private practice and take back control of your life and finances! 

Making the decision to start a private practice is a big decision - but it could also be the best decision. I can’t wait to help you start your private practice. To join the Start Your Private Practice Program, visit www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com

Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.

Resources Mentioned: 
Join the Start Your Private Practice Program

Where We Can Connect: 
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/