The Connected Therapist | Private Practice, Self-Care, Marketing, Burnout, Counseling, Couples Therapy22 Mai 2025

19: Expectations Vs. Reality: What It's Really Like to Be a Therapist in Private Practice

So many therapists dream of private practice — the flexibility, autonomy, and freedom to do meaningful work on your own terms. But what’s the truth behind the dream?

In today’s episode, we are breaking down the real-life expectations vs. reality of running your own therapy practice.

Whether you're just starting out, building your caseload, struggling with the business aspects of your practice, or wondering if private practice is right for you, this episode will give you a look at:

The myth of total flexibility — and what “freedom” really looks like
How income works in private practice (and what people often miss)
Why burnout doesn’t magically disappear when you’re your own boss
Marketing truths: clients won’t just come because you build a website
The emotional and practical skills needed to build a sustainable practice

Private practice can be deeply fulfilling — but it’s not effortless. This episode will help you make more informed, empowered choices about your career path.

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20: You Don’t Have to Do Private Practice Alone: Linder Dwyer on Finding Community

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31 Mai 202513min

18: The Last Session: Navigating Termination in Therapy with Care and Clarity

In this episode, we're diving into one of the most important — and often overlooked — parts of the therapeutic process: the termination session. Whether therapy is ending because goals have been met o...

18 Mai 202522min

17: The First Session: Helping Clients Clarify Their “Why” and Begin Treatment Planning

In this episode, we dive into the essential elements of a first therapy session—how to build connection, uncover your client’s deeper "why" for seeking therapy, and begin contracting to co-create a st...

8 Mai 202526min

16: How to Run a Successful Therapy Intake Call: A Step-by-Step Guide for Clinicians

In this episode, we dive into one of the most important but often overlooked parts of building a thriving therapy practice: the intake call. Whether you're a new clinician or a seasoned therapist refi...

1 Mai 202516min

15: Community: A Non-Negotiable for Therapist Resilience

Loneliness has officially been declared an epidemic due to its significant impact on both mental and physical health—and therapists are not immune. In fact, despite being in a profession centered on c...

24 Apr 202531min

14: Boundaries Start Within: How Therapists Can Avoid Burnout by Honoring Their Limits

As therapists, we're trained to hold space for others—but what about holding space for ourselves? In this episode, we explore the deeply human practice of setting boundaries with ourselves—not from a ...

17 Apr 202542min

13: Boundaries With Clients for Therapists in Private Practice

In this episode, we explore one of the most important and often tricky parts of being a therapist: setting and holding boundaries with clients. We’ll talk about the difference between internal boundar...

10 Apr 202532min