Mental Health Business Mentor

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Are you a clinician looking to find the balance between providing compassionate client care and business agility for your mental health practice? Tune in for all things YOU need to know to start or grow your practice and better serve clients across the board. Topics range from back-office fundamentals, professional networking and teletherapy to current brain science modalities, LGBTQ inclusion and more. Join your host, Margo Jacquot, PsyD, a long time veteran and business owner of The Juniper Center, one of the largest women-owned counseling practices serving Chicagoland and all of Illinois with teletherapy. Margo shares her thought leadership, lessons learned, trends in mental health and lead powerful discussions with industry and business experts, all to help more clinicians fulfill their dream of creating a thriving practice.

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July 8, 202633 min

Empowered Clinicians, Stronger Practices: The Role of Culture and Leadership with Brie Chrisman

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor , we explore the powerful connection between leadership, workplace culture, and clinician success. Our special guest, Brie Chrisman, returns to the podcast to share why building a thriving practice requires more than strong systems and sound business strategies—it requires creating an environment where clinicians feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow. Together, we discuss the leadership approaches, communication practices, and cultural foundations that help teams flourish while reducing burnout and increasing engagement. Whether you're leading a group practice or aspiring to build a stronger team, this conversation offers practical insights into how investing in your people can strengthen your culture, improve retention, and create a more sustainable practice for everyone involved. What You'll Learn: Why company culture is one of the most important factors in clinician satisfaction, retention, and long-term practice success. How effective leadership can empower clinicians to grow professionally while feeling supported personally. Common leadership mistakes that can unintentionally contribute to clinician burnout and disengagement. Practical strategies for building trust, psychological safety, and open communication within a clinical team. Actionable steps practice owners and leaders can take to begin strengthening their culture immediately. Bio: Brie Chrisman is the founder and CEO of Boss Co, an operations management company that works 100% virtually. With over 15 years of experience in the project management and operations fields, Brie has taken a different approach to making an impact on businesses. She has revolutionized the way businesses operate by introducing a solution for overwhelm for CEOs. Her commitment to a human-first approach has led her to serve CEOs in the mental health field. Connect with Brie Chrisman: https://heybossco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hey_bossco/ https://www.facebook.com/heybossco Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.com Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot: Website: thejunipercenter.com Instagram: @thejunipercenter Facebook: The Juniper Center

July 1, 202636 min

Nervous System Capacity in Business: What You Can’t Hold Will Break You with Linda Hunt

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor , we sit down with Linda Hunt to explore the often-overlooked connection between nervous system capacity and business success. As therapists and practice owners grow their caseloads, expand their teams, and take on new opportunities, it's easy to focus on strategy while overlooking the internal capacity required to sustain that growth. Linda shares how nervous system overload can impact decision-making, leadership, confidence, and resilience—and why what you can't emotionally, mentally, or physically hold will eventually create challenges in your business. Together, we discuss how clinicians can recognize when they've exceeded their capacity, build greater resilience, and create sustainable growth without relying on hustle, chronic stress, or burnout. Whether you're launching a practice, leading a team, or navigating a season of expansion, this conversation offers valuable insights into how strengthening your internal foundation can help you build a healthier, more sustainable business. What You'll Learn What nervous system capacity is, and why it plays a critical role in business growth and leadership. How chronic stress and nervous system overload can impact decision-making, confidence, and effectiveness as a practice owner. The difference between burnout and exceeding your current capacity—and why that distinction matters. Practical strategies for building resilience and expanding your ability to navigate challenges without becoming overwhelmed. Bio: Linda Hunt is the founder of SumSolutions and the author of The Money Conversation: Speak the Truth. Set the Standard. Get Paid Without Apology. Linda helps service-based entrepreneurs build the financial and operational structure that sustains their brilliance. With a background in corporate, and as an early pioneer of remote accounting services, she brings decades of financial and operational expertise — paired with a deep understanding of how structure, clarity, and nervous system capacity shape sustainable business success. From pricing and delivery to systems, boundaries, and communication, Linda’s work strengthens the business behind the service — so entrepreneurs can profit sustainably, lead with confidence, and stop second-guessing their worth. Her clients learn to hold calm, grounded money conversations — not because they’ve memorized a script, but because their business is built to support their value. Connect with Linda: https://www.sumsolutions.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaahunt/ https://www.instagram.com/sumsolutionsllc BOOK: The Money Conversation explores how pricing, financial structure, and communication intersect—and why most service professionals struggle to hold value in real time. It provides a framework for aligning how you relate to money with how your business is built to support it, so that pricing, delivery, and decision-making become clearer and more consistent. https://www.sumsolutions.com/the-money-conversation-book/ Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.com Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot: Website: thejunipercenter.com Instagram: @thejunipercenter Facebook: The Juniper Center

June 24, 202631 min

Less Time Charting, More Time Helping: How Mentalyc Supports Modern Clinicians with Maria Szandrach

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor , we explore how technology is reshaping the way therapists manage documentation, treatment planning, and clinical workflows. Our guest, Maria Szandrach, introduces Mentalyc, an AI-powered platform designed specifically for mental health professionals, and shares how it helps clinicians spend less time on paperwork and more time focused on client care. We discuss how the platform supports the creation of progress notes and treatment plans, reduces administrative burden, and provides valuable clinical insights while maintaining a strong commitment to privacy and compliance. Whether you're curious about integrating AI into your practice or looking for ways to improve efficiency and reduce documentation fatigue, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at how technology can support both clinicians and the clients they serve. What You'll Learn: How Mentalyc uses AI to support therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals with clinical documentation. Why documentation is one of the leading contributors to clinician stress and burnout—and how technology can help. The importance of maintaining HIPAA compliance, security, and ethical standards when incorporating AI into clinical work. What the future of clinical documentation may look like as technology continues to evolve within the mental health field. Bio: Maria is an experienced entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience and an MSc degree from London Business School. She co-founded Mentalyc as her third startup (the previous ones were solving problems in the Mental Health and Insurance industries). As a teenager, Maria went to therapy for an eating disorder. She switched therapists 5 times before she eventually recovered. She devoted her career to making therapy more effective and efficient. Nowadays, Maria spends most of her days talking to clinicians, other entrepreneurs, and decision-makers in various mental health organizations. As an ex-patient, she deeply values therapeutic relationships and therapy as such. She aims at making clinical work more rewarding and less stressful, the connection between clients and clinicians less disturbed, and the intuitively applied interventions recognized for their therapeutic impact. Please visit https://www.mentalyc.com/ and use this discount code: MHBM50OFF. It will give 50% off the first month for new clients, after the free 14-day trial. Connect with Maria Szandrach: https://www.facebook.com/Mentalyc https://www.instagram.com/mentalyc_inc/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentalyc/ Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.com Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot: Website: thejunipercenter.com Instagram: @thejunipercenter Facebook: The Juniper Center

May 27, 202626 min

From Clinician to Speaker: Sharing Your Expertise Beyond the Therapy Room with Carrie Severson

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor podcast, we explore how therapists and helping professionals can expand their impact by turning their expertise into meaningful speaking opportunities. Our guest, Carrie Severson, shares how clinicians can identify their unique “zone of genius,” build confidence in their voice, and begin sharing their knowledge beyond the therapy room. We discuss mindset shifts, practical steps, and visibility strategies that turn lived experience and clinical insight into workshops, presentations, and speaking engagements that connect with audiences. Whether you’re curious about public speaking or ready to take the stage on bigger stages, this conversation will encourage you to see your expertise as something worth sharing. What You'll Learn: How to identify your unique “zone of genius” and turn it into meaningful speaking opportunities. Why therapists and helping professionals are uniquely positioned to educate, inspire, and lead through public speaking. Common fears clinicians experience around visibility and how to move through them with confidence. Practical steps for getting started with workshops, presentations, podcasts, and speaking engagements. Bio: Carrie Severson—author of Unapologetically Enough and The Enoughness Method, a keynote speaker, and recovering from burnout. As someone who experienced burnout firsthand as a business leader and again as a family caregiver, Carrie helps professionals retrain their nervous systems, recover their energy, and rediscover joy at work and home as a keynote speaker and trainer. She’s the host of the podcast I Saved You, Now Do the Dishes and the author of Unapologetically Enough. Her written work has appeared in Huff Post, Redbook, and SheKnows.com. She’s been a burnout expert featured in the Miami Herald as well. When she isn’t on the road delivering keynotes on burnout recovery, she hangs out with her husband and their bloodhound, Huckleberry, in Phoenix, Arizona. Connect with Carrie Severson: http://www.carrieseverson.com/ https://www.facebook.com/carrieseverson.storyteller https://www.instagram.com/authorcarrieseverson/ Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.com Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot: Website: thejunipercenter.com Instagram: @thejunipercenter Facebook: The Juniper Center

May 20, 202633 min

From Stuck to Sustainable: Navigating Internal Resistance in Clinical and Business Work with Kam Knight

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor , we explore the often unseen force that can quietly shape both clinical work and business growth: internal resistance. Our guest, Kam Knight, shares how fear, self-doubt, perfectionism, and avoidance can show up for therapists in ways that impact decision-making, confidence, creativity, and sustainability. Together, we discuss how clinicians can begin recognizing these patterns with greater awareness and compassion, while also learning practical ways to move through them without burning themselves out. This conversation offers a grounded and honest look at what it means to shift from feeling stuck to building a more aligned, sustainable practice and professional life. What You'll Learn: How internal resistance can show up in both clinical work and private practice growth. The connection between fear, perfectionism, avoidance, and professional stagnation. Why therapists often experience resistance during periods of growth, change, or visibility. Practical tools for recognizing and working through self-limiting patterns with greater awareness and compassion. Bio: Kam Knight is a coach, international speaker, and bestselling author of a dozen books in the area of mental, emotional, and physical performance. He is known for bringing fresh solutions and insights that are a rare departure from traditional ideas. Because of his fresh perspective, his books have become the gold standard for their respective topics, which have helped over 500,000 people. When he is not coaching or writing, he is traveling, having traveled to over 100 countries around the world. Connect with Kam Knight: https://kamknight.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ikamknight/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ikamknight/ Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.com Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot: Website: thejunipercenter.com Instagram: @thejunipercenter Facebook: The Juniper Center

May 13, 202634 min

Burnout Recovery: How to Reset, Rebuild, and Sustain Your Well-Being with Carrie Severson

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor , we take an honest look at burnout—how it develops, how it impacts clinicians, and what it truly takes to recover. Our guest, Carrie Severson, shares their personal journey through burnout and the pivotal moments that led to meaningful change. Together, we explore practical tools for resetting your nervous system, rebuilding sustainable routines, and cultivating resilience that lasts. This conversation offers both reflection and actionable insight for therapists who are ready to move beyond survival mode and reconnect with their work in a healthier, more grounded way. What You'll Learn: How to recognize the early warning signs of burnout before it becomes overwhelming. What burnout can look like emotionally, physically, and professionally for clinicians. The key steps involved in resetting your nervous system and daily routines. Practical tools to help you rebuild energy, boundaries, and sustainable work habits. Bio: Carrie Severson—author of Unapologetically Enough and The Enoughness Method, a keynote speaker, and recovering from burnout. As someone who experienced burnout firsthand as a business leader and again as a family caregiver, Carrie helps professionals retrain their nervous systems, recover their energy, and rediscover joy at work and home as a keynote speaker and trainer. She’s the host of the podcast I Saved You, Now Do the Dishes and the author of Unapologetically Enough. Her written work has appeared in Huff Post, Redbook, and SheKnows.com. She’s been a burnout expert featured in the Miami Herald as well. When she isn’t on the road delivering keynotes on burnout recovery, she hangs out with her husband and their bloodhound, Huckleberry, in Phoenix, Arizona. Connect with Carrie Severson: http://www.carrieseverson.com/ https://www.facebook.com/carrieseverson.storyteller https://www.instagram.com/authorcarrieseverson/ Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.com Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot: Website: thejunipercenter.com Instagram: @thejunipercenter Facebook: The Juniper Center

April 8, 202629 min

Profitable Without Burnout: Building a Practice That Supports You and Your Team with Brie Chrisman

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor , we explore what it really takes to build a profitable practice without sacrificing your well-being or the health of your team. Our guest, Brie Chrisman, shares how practice owners can move away from hustle-driven growth and instead create systems that support both financial stability and clinician sustainability. We discuss the importance of thoughtful leadership, aligned business models, and intentional boundaries that protect against burnout. You’ll walk away with practical insights on how to grow your practice in a way that feels ethical, balanced, and truly supportive for everyone involved. What You'll Learn: What “true profitability” looks like when it includes both financial health and clinician well-being. Why burnout often becomes the hidden cost of growth—and how to avoid it. How to structure your practice in a way that supports both you and your therapists. The role of leadership, boundaries, and culture in creating a sustainable work environment. Bio: Brie Chrisman is the founder and CEO of Boss Co, an operations management company that works 100% virtually. With over 15 years of experience in the project management and operations fields, Brie has taken a different approach to making an impact on businesses. She has revolutionized the way businesses operate by introducing the solution for overwhelm for CEOs. Her commitment to a human-first approach has led her to serve CEOs in the mental health field. Connect with Brie Chrisman: https://heybossco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hey_bossco/ https://www.facebook.com/heybossco Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.com Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot: Website: thejunipercenter.com Instagram: @thejunipercenter Facebook: The Juniper Center

March 25, 202631 min

Building Trust Early: Rethinking Informed Consent in Private Practice with Scott Stolarick

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor , we explore how informed consent can be more than just a required form—it can be a powerful foundation for trust, safety, and connection. Our guest, Scott Stolarick, shares how private practices can approach informed consent in a way that truly supports client comfort, clarity, and empowerment from the very first interaction. We discuss practical strategies for turning what is often seen as a procedural step into a meaningful conversation that sets the tone for the therapeutic relationship. This episode invites clinicians to rethink how they introduce their work, build rapport early, and create a more transparent, client-centered experience from day one. What You'll Learn: Why informed consent is more than a form—and how it can set the tone for the entire therapeutic relationship. How to present informed consent in a way that increases client comfort, clarity, and trust from the very beginning. Common mistakes clinicians make when approaching informed consent—and how to avoid them. Practical ways to turn informed consent into a collaborative, client-centered conversation. Bio: Scott is a licensed, trauma-informed psychotherapist who has been practicing in the state of Illinois for 33 years. He is an experienced administrator and clinical supervisor as well as a seasoned clinician. Scott has Management and Leadership Certifications from the University of Notre Dame and Cornell University. Scott is currently the owner of Mosaic Pathway Counseling in Gurnee, Illinois. Throughout the years, Scott has provided successful treatment planning for depression, anxiety, anger management, sexual abuse (victims and perpetrators), sexual addiction, substance abuse, marital discord, and family conflict, just to name a few. He is also a polished public speaker and has provided a variety of clinical workshops at the local and state levels. Connect with Scott Stolarick: https://www.mosaicpathwaycounseling.org/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553074873323 https://www.linkedin.com/company/mosaic-pathway-counseling/ Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.com Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot: Website: thejunipercenter.com Instagram: @thejunipercenter Facebook: The Juniper Center

February 11, 202630 min

Nurture, Don’t Hustle: A Therapist-Friendly Approach to Email List Building with Amy Hager

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore a more sustainable approach to email list building—one that honors your personality, energy, and values as a mental health professional. Our guest, Amy Hagar, shares how choosing a single platform, nurturing genuine connections, and letting go of constant hustle can actually lead to stronger engagement and long-term growth. We discuss why email can be a supportive, relationship-based tool rather than another overwhelming marketing task. This conversation is for therapists who want their outreach to feel human, ethical, and aligned with the work they do every day. What You'll Learn: Why email list building can be more effective—and less draining—than trying to be everywhere at once. How to choose one platform that fits your personality and capacity as a therapist. Ways to nurture your email list that feel relational, ethical, and aligned with clinical values. What sustainable consistency looks like for mental health professionals. Bio: Amy Hager leads sales strategy, partnerships, and community at Joyful Business Revolution™, bringing a deeply relational, clarity-driven approach to growth. A marketer and community builder at heart, Amy works closely with founders and leadership teams to translate strategic messaging into aligned action—supporting decision-making, momentum, and sustainable revenue without pressure or performative tactics. As Lead Coach inside the Joy Fueled™ Program, Amy partners with clients over time as their businesses and messages continue to evolve. She is known for her ability to create trust, ask the right questions at the right moment, and help leaders move forward with confidence rather than overwhelm. Connect with Natasha: https://www.facebook.com/amy.hager.58 https://www.facebook.com/JoyfulBusinessRevolution https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-hager-cae-iom/ Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.com Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot: Website: thejunipercenter.com Instagram: @thejunipercenter Facebook: The Juniper Center

January 28, 202638 min

Healing in Motion: Exploring Mind-Body Integration Through The Flow Method and Body Decode with Tara-Meyer Robson

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Tara-Meyer Robson, the creator of The Flow Method and Body Decode Method, to explore how mental and physical health are deeply interconnected—and why the body plays such a critical role in healing. Our guest shares how these methodologies were developed, how they’re being used by practitioners around the world, and what happens when clinicians learn to listen to the body as part of the therapeutic process. We discuss practical ways therapists can expand their clinical lens beyond symptoms and diagnoses to support more integrated, sustainable change. This conversation invites mental health professionals to rethink healing as something that unfolds in motion, awareness, and connection between mind and body. Resources: Science of Consciousness Paper: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TENPVlGPfKpVDMIi2dvl9FrvyjgSMqVP/view?usp=sharing Master's Level Documentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OdUC5E5BDmH2JIjBu8OnNvT7K5rZLWYv/view?usp=sharing What You'll Learn: The core principles behind The Flow Method and Body Decode Method, and how they were developed. Why the body holds important information that can guide therapeutic insight and intervention. How practitioners around the world are integrating these methodologies into their clinical work. Practical ways mental health professionals can expand their approach without abandoning existing modalities. Bio: Tara Meyer-Robson is an award-winning author and the creator of The Flow Method and Body Decode Method—two groundbreaking, science-backed methodologies that reveal the unconscious beliefs driving both mental and physical symptoms. Her work bridges the gap between psychology, neuroscience, and mind-body medicine, giving practitioners a clear, structured framework to uncover root causes and accelerate healing. Tara has trained therapists, coaches, and healers worldwide to achieve stunning client results in a fraction of the usual time. Known for her engaging style and live “body decoding” demonstrations, she leaves professional audiences inspired and equipped with practical tools they can use immediately. Connect with Tara-Meyer Robson: https://www.facebook.com/tarameyerrobson https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarameyerrobson/ https://www.instagram.com/tarameyerrobson/ Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.com Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot: Website: thejunipercenter.com Instagram: @thejunipercenter Facebook: The Juniper Center

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