Brave and Well: Conversations helping mental health professionals build a sustainable, profitable & values-aligned business
Welcome to Brave and Well! On this podcast, host Vanessa Newton LCSW-S teaches mental health professionals how to build sustainable, profitable and values-aligned businesses. You’ll hear about decolonizing the business side of private practice and supporting the entrepreneur in the therapist. We’ll also invite fellow therapists and healers to share their stories. New episodes release on Tuesdays. Produced by Softer Sounds.
Podcasting since 2022 • 35 episodes
Brave and Well: Conversations helping mental health professionals build a sustainable, profitable & values-aligned business
Latest Episodes
Demystifying Insurance: Answering Your Billing Questions with Jeremy Zug of Practice Solutions
Dealing with insurance can be one of the most confusing—and costly—parts of running a mental health practice. From clawbacks and claim denials to underpayments and long look-back periods, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.That’s why we invit...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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51:12
The Hidden Keys to a Profitable Practice with Brie Chrisman of Boss Co
Welcome back to Brave and Well! In this episode, I’m joined by operations expert Brie Chrisman for a powerful conversation on why the behind-the-scenes structure of your practice is just as important as the client work you do.Brie is the...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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59:12
Mapping Your Client Journey: How to Create a Seamless Intake Process & Answer Client Questions with Confidence
Have you ever taken on a new client, then gotten into your first session and realized it wasn’t a good fit?In this episode, we’re exploring the client journey from the moment someone starts looking for a therapist to their first session ...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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30:48
3 Things I’d Do Differently If I Was Starting My Therapy Business Now
I’ve been a working therapist for a over decade, and in that time I’ve worked in schools, private practice, group practice, therapy tech (at my company Social Note), and as a clinical supervisor.Across those positions, I’ve learned a lot...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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27:36
5 Creative Ways to Market Your Therapy Practice
Lately it feels harder than ever to market yourself and stand out as a private practice therapist. Doesn’t it?I’m hearing this from many of my Brave & Well clients, and I want to help!So today I’m sharing five ways to creative...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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31:01