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The Practice of Therapy Podcast

This podcast is here for therapists, counselors, social workers, psychotherapists, and mental health clinicians in their practice journeys.

Podcast · By Gordon Brewer, MEd, LMFT: Therapist | Consultant | Writer | Speaker · English · Official site

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Sep 7, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    Working With High-Risk Teens in Private Practice | Katie K. May | TPOT 448 (opens the original)

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    Working with high-risk teens can feel overwhelming, especially when self-harm, suicidal thoughts, emotional dysregulation, or repeated hospitalizations are part of the picture. So how can therapists provide both compassion and structure without letting fear drive the treatment? In this episode, Gordon talks with Katie K. May about working effectively with high-risk teens and their families. Katie shares why validation matters, how therapists can provide strong clinical leadership, and why caregi

  2. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    Why Rapport Matters More Than Ever in Private Practice | Nora Anger | TPOT 447 (opens the original)

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    Building rapport isn't just about helping clients feel comfortable. It can play a major role in whether they trust you, open up, and keep coming back. In this episode, I sit down with Nora Anger, LPC, to talk about building stronger therapeutic relationships in private practice. We discuss what clients really want from their therapists, common reasons they leave therapy, thoughtful self-disclosure, creating safety and trust, and how to balance compassion with challenging clients when they need i

  3. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    Is Your Private Practice Too Dependent on You? | TaVona Denise | TPOT 446 (opens the original)

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    What happens to your private practice when you step away? In this episode, Gordon talks with TaVona Denise about what her Private Practice Vitality Report revealed about owner dependency, burnout, delegation, and the systems that keep a practice running. They explore why hiring more staff doesn't always create more freedom, how to tell if your practice still depends too heavily on you, and the simple 30-day question that can uncover exactly where your systems need work. If you want to build a pr

  4. Episode · Aug 17, 2026

    The Systems Your Private Practice Needs to Run Smoothly | Lisa Permar | TPOT 445 (opens the original)

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    A private practice can look successful on the outside and still feel exhausting behind the scenes. Clients are showing up, revenue is coming in, and everything appears to be working, but the owner may still be answering every question, fixing every exception, following up on loose ends, and carrying far too much of the practice in their own head. In this episode, Gordon talks with Lisa Permar about the small, repeated friction points that quietly drain a practice owner's time, attention, and ene

  5. Episode · Aug 10, 2026

    Private Practice Money Mistakes That Could Be Costing You | Margo Masri | TPOT 444 (opens the original)

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    Your private practice may look profitable on paper, but does the money actually feel available? In this episode, Gordon talks with Margo Masri, founder of Heartfelt CFO and Tax Services, about the financial decisions that can quietly create cash flow problems for private practice owners. They explore the risks of over-hiring, ignoring taxes, taking on office space too soon, and trying to grow without fully understanding the costs involved. Margo also shares why practice owners need to know what

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