Abundant Practice Podcast

Hosted by Allison Puryear

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I want you to quit your agency job, & start your life! Stop circling the drain in agencies & have more free time, income, & freedom in private practice. In this podcast, we answer your private practice questions & work through the places that most therapists get stuck. In the Abundance Party, my membership program, I take you through step by step. I'll show you how to work half the hours, make 3x the income, & see the clients you do great work with. Head to https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party to learn more. Get our free private practice checklist, worksheets, & more at www.abundancepracticebuilding.com Need more help getting started? Please email our team help@abundancepracticebuilding.com for further support.

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August 15, 202611 min

Episode #784: Fix the Schedule You Built in Survival Mode

In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Rebecca Smith & we're chatting about filling your practice & hating your schedule. Turns out you're more stuck in your head than in your actual situation, it's codependency not logistics, & there's absolutely a way to fix it without blowing everything up. We get into what that actually looks like & why so many full therapists stay stuck way longer than they need to. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com . Need help filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $69/mo!). Included are courses, monthly trainings with industry experts, monthly group calls with me and opportunities to snag a free 30-minute 1:1, scripts, templates, and so much more: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party Your practice is full or nearly full, and you're miserable. Check out Limitless Practice. Waitlist members get early access before doors open to everyone else on August 17-21. Just 10 spots. Whatever's holding you back (getting off insurance panels, changing your niche, raising your rates, etc.), you'll get a personalized strategy to work through it, plus weekly group calls and monthly 1:1s with Allison: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/limitlesswaitlist Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/worksheet_opt .

August 12, 202628 min

Episode #783: Private Practice While Grieving

I chat with Abundance Party member Zack about reorienting his practice while grieving the loss of his father, covering when to raise rates versus focus on networking, why discovery call no-shows are becoming more common, using AI search tools to get found by ideal clients, and why personal relationships will always beat VC-backed platforms on referrals. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. For only $345, you'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party Your practice is full or nearly full, and you're miserable. Check out Limitless Practice. Waitlist members get early access before doors open to everyone else on August 17-21. Just 10 spots. Whatever's holding you back (getting off insurance panels, changing your niche, raising your rates, etc.), you'll get a personalized strategy to work through it, plus weekly group calls and monthly 1:1s with Allison: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/limitlesswaitlist Still struggling to explain what you do and who you help? My $27 Know Your Niche course helps you get crystal clear on your ideal client so your marketing finally clicks, your referrals improve, and growing your practice feels a whole lot easier: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/niche

August 8, 202611 min

Episode #782: See Fewer Clients Without Making Less Money

In today's Ask Abundance, me and Rebecca Smith, Ph.D. are talking about what to do when you're seeing 32 clients a week and can feel yourself burning out. Rebecca's been there too, and she walks through the exact math that got her from 35 sessions a week down to 20 without losing income. We get into raising your rates, why more clients stay private pay than you'd think, and the number that actually makes reducing your caseload realistic. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. THIS WEEK ONLY: Snag 6 months of the Party for $299 (instead of $414). You'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party Your practice is full or nearly full, and you're miserable. Check out Limitless Practice. Waitlist members get early access before doors open to everyone else on August 17-21. Just 10 spots. Whatever's holding you back (getting off insurance panels, changing your niche, raising your rates, etc.), you'll get a personalized strategy to work through it, plus weekly group calls and monthly 1:1s with Allison: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/limitlesswaitlist Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/worksheet_opt .

August 5, 202630 min

Episode #781: Being a Virtual Nomad Therapist, feat. Dr. Ann Krajewski

In today's episode, I chat with Dr. Ann Krajewski , PsyD, about building a private practice while living abroad. We bust the big myths: that it's illegal, that malpractice insurance won't cover you, that virtual practices can't be profitable, that living abroad is expensive, & that time zones make everything too complicated. Ann's actually done this, in Morocco, Thailand (where she gave birth for way less than most people's deductible), & beyond, & she talks about how seeing way fewer clients can still mean living really well. Consider this your permission slip to start fantasizing about running your practice from somewhere with an olive grove. PS: Abundance Party members, Ann is our expert trainer for August! Find details on her August 19th training in your portal or in the private Facebook group. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. THIS WEEK ONLY: Snag 6 months of the Party for $299 (instead of $414). You'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party Your practice is full or nearly full, and you're miserable. Check out Limitless Practice. Waitlist members get early access before doors open to everyone else on August 17-21. Just 10 spots. Whatever's holding you back (getting off insurance panels, changing your niche, raising your rates, etc.), you'll get a personalized strategy to work through it, plus weekly group calls and monthly 1:1s with Allison: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/limitlesswaitlist

August 1, 202612 min

Episode #780: Do You Need an Office?

In today's Ask Abundance, me and Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph.D. are talking about whether an in-person office is actually worth it. Rebecca went from "I'm never leaving my house" to signing an office lease, and started seeing new referrals almost right away. We get into what changed, why it worked, and the one part of having an office she genuinely didn't see coming. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com . Need help filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345 -or- $69/mo with a 6-month minimum commitment!). Included are courses, monthly trainings with industry experts, monthly group calls with me and opportunities to snag a free 30-minute 1:1, scripts, templates, and so much more: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party Still struggling to explain what you do and who you help? My $27 Know Your Niche course helps you get crystal clear on your ideal client so your marketing finally clicks, your referrals improve, and growing your practice feels a whole lot easier: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/niche Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/worksheet_opt .

July 29, 202626 min

Episode #779: Tween/Teen Niches

In today's episode, I chat with Abundance Party member Stephanie, a school counselor of 16 years who's transitioning into private practice across two states. She loves working with tweens & teens navigating friendship drama, but was getting jumbled trying to niche down without losing the variety she loves. We talk through her niche, why she shouldn't undercharge just because she's on the cheaper side of a state line, & how to talk directly to teens (& their parents) on her website. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. For only $345, you'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party Still struggling to explain what you do and who you help? My $27 Know Your Niche course helps you get crystal clear on your ideal client so your marketing finally clicks, your referrals improve, and growing your practice feels a whole lot easier: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/niche

July 25, 202610 min

Episode #778: Do You Really Need Social Media to Fill Your Practice?

Rebecca Smith joins me today to answer a listener question: why do I say social media isn't necessary for marketing, but Abundance Practice Building still has an Instagram presence? We get into who social media actually works for, why a huge following doesn't guarantee a full caseload, why the same content can flop on TikTok & take off on Instagram, & how platforms like YouTube can help people choose you even when they're not bringing in new clients directly. Grab today's free worksheet, Common Marketing Strategies for Therapists, via the links below. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com . Need help filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345!). Included are courses, monthly trainings with industry experts, monthly group calls with me and opportunities to snag a free 30-minute 1:1, scripts, templates, and so much more: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/worksheet_opt .

July 22, 202628 min

Episode #777: Raised Rates, Need More Clients

In today's episode of the Abundant Practice Podcast, I chat with Abundance Party member Rachel about why raising her rate backfired, and it wasn't the number that was the problem. Rachel built part of her practice around clients who kept finding her by accident, at the expense of the ones she'd clone ten times over if she could. We talk about how to tell the difference between a real niche and a topic that just happens to bring people to your door, why "financial therapy" was filling her calendar with the wrong clients, and how to get specific enough about your ideal client's breaking point that the right people stop hesitating and book. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. For only $345, you'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party

July 18, 202613 min

Episode #776: Choose Your Hard: Agency Burnout or Building Your Practice

On today's Ask Abundance, Rebecca Smith (Limitless Practice grad) & I get into something I see people struggle with constantly: knowing whether you're actually ready to leave your agency job, or just desperate to escape it. This week's question: "I've been at my agency job for four years & I can't tell if I'm staying because it's smart or because I'm scared to leave." Emotional readiness & financial readiness are two totally different conversations, & waiting to feel ready is how people stay stuck for years. We talk through choosing your hard, what real financial preparedness looks like in 2026, & why building on the side, even though it's more than full time work, is still the smartest path for most people. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345!). Included are courses, monthly trainings with industry experts, monthly group calls with me, scripts, templates, and so much more: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/worksheet_opt .

July 15, 202625 min

Episode #775: Medicaid & Medicare May Be Better Than You Think, feat. Gabrielle Juliano-Villani

In today's episode of the podcast, I speak with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani , LCSW, about taking Medicaid & Medicare in private practice, & why it's not as terrifying (or as poorly paying) as you might think. We bust some big misconceptions: the rates are actually decent in a lot of states, the clients are great (let's stop blaming a population for systemic issues), & compliance is very doable with good systems in place. We also cover what community mental health got wrong, the extra codes you may be able to bill, & why these clients might be exactly who fills that 10am Wednesday spot you've been staring at. If you've written off Medicaid & Medicare, this conversation might open your eyes. Learn more at medicareconsultingfortherapists.com , instagram.com/gjvconsulting , and gabriellejulianovillani.com . Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. For only $345, you'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party