Fearless Practice
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The Fearless Practice Podcast is for anyone who is either thinking of starting a private practice or who needs help with growing their practice in Canada. Julia Smith takes you on her journey from starting as a counsellor to totally killin’ it and growing her own practice in Halifax. After starting in 2016, she battled to find resources and help that related specifically to building a private practice in Canada. Today, she's sharing her tips as well as her not-to-be-repeated mistakes for fellow clinicians, therapists, social workers, and psychologists interested in starting and growing their own practice in Canada.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Fearless Practice Podcast is for anyone who is either thinking of starting a private practice or who needs help with growing their practice in Canada. Julia Smith takes you on her journey from starting as a counsellor to totally killin’ it and growing her own practice in Halifax. After starting in 2016, she battled to find resources and help that related specifically to building a private practice in Canada. Today, she's sharing her tips as well as her not-to-be-repeated mistakes for fellow clinicians, therapists, social workers, and psychologists interested in starting and growing their own practice in Canada.
Language:
English
Website:
https://fearlesspractice.ca
Episodes
How to Get Continuing Education Credits: CECs | Ep 66
3/29/2023
Are you up to date with your CECs? Do you need some extra help? Do you want to know a great, quick, and professional way to get them while meeting other exceptional Canadian therapists?
CECs are important for all Canadian therapists to have, whether you work for someone else or if you run your own Canadian private practice. They help you to stay up to date with new research, develop yourself as a skilled therapist, and can even be assets when it comes to marketing your practice.
Whether...
Duration:00:14:18
The Do’s and Don’ts of Canadian Private Practice | Ep 65
3/22/2023
As a therapist – especially in private practice – there is much to know and to make sure to do in your everyday schedule, besides seeing clients. It can feel like a lot, so this is a quick, simple, and informative episode that you can keep on hand to make sure that you are staying within the guidelines while working towards your goals.
The don’ts
Avoid waitlists:
Once you get busy enough that you have the option of starting a waitlist, that’s great! It shows that you are succeeding within...
Duration:00:20:15
How to Enjoy Private Practice in the Winter | Ep 64
3/15/2023
Does the change of seasons also create a change in your energy levels? Do you sometimes find it difficult to maintain a faster working pace in the colder months? Is there a way to work slowly and still effectively?
In these colder months when your energy levels can shift, it could be best for you and for your work to also adjust your pace, allowing you to continue doing great work without burning yourself out.
In this Episode:
Why private practice can feel more difficult in the winter
My...
Duration:00:15:36
New Psychology Today Feature: Updated Endorsements! | Ep 63
3/8/2023
Are you looking for ethical and effective ways to market yourself? Is there a fellow counsellor in your field that you want to recommend? Have you heard about the new Psychology Today feature?
Even though the endorsement feature on Psychology Today has been around for some time, they recently revamped it, allowing you to clearly showcase your endorsements and recommendations on your profile to potential clients. It’s a great, free marketing tool that benefits all therapists!
In this...
Duration:00:10:51
Marketing Your Private Practice on Podcasts | Ep 62
3/1/2023
You might feel uncertain as to where to begin when it comes to marketing yourself on podcasts – it’s something new! Even if you are a little nervous, it’s easier, more lucrative – and more fun – than you might think.
Being a guest and talking on someone else's podcasts or even starting one for your Canadian private practice are great, creative, and versatile ways for you to showcase your practice. Podcasting can offer you tools for connecting with your ideal clients, like dynamic marketing...
Duration:00:13:02
How to Provide Inter-Provincial Online Counselling | Ep 61
2/22/2023
Have you been considering expanding your Canadian private practice? Can you counsel people who live in other provinces besides yours? What are the protocols?
Online counselling is here to stay, and many counselling therapists and clients alike prefer this system with its flexibility and the autonomy it can provide them. However, there are some important regulations to be aware of when it comes to online counselling, especially when you want to broaden your reach and work with more...
Duration:00:12:03
Adding Insurance Companies to Your Canadian Private Practice | Ep 60
2/15/2023
Do you want to take insurance in your Canadian private practice? Are you feeling frustrated with managing your direct billing? What is the best way for small business owners to handle their energy and time when it comes to collecting payment?
Once you have your license number, it is much easier to be recognized by Canadian insurance companies as a provider. Unfortunately, a lot of plans don’t recognize Counselling Therapists or Psychotherapists yet. Although, this is slowly changing day by...
Duration:00:20:33
John Hubert: Regulation and Why It Is Vital for Canadian Counsellors | Ep 59
2/8/2023
Why is self-regulation necessary for Canadian counsellors? What would it take to maintain a bottom-up approach to regulation? Is it possible to join a regulatory body to maintain efficacy and ethics across your profession?
Regulation might seem like a daunting world, but in reality, it is the tool that helps Canadian private practice owners to keep doing the best work that they can in the knowledge that they are being ethical and putting their clients best interests first. You can also...
Duration:00:39:03
Why You Can’t Use Testimonials in Canadian Private Practice | Ep 58
2/1/2023
We all know that testimonials are the gold standard for marketing. People trust and value the opinions of others, and so they will often look for endorsements or referrals when they are deciding on who to work with or which services or products to buy.
However in private practice, it is highly unethical to ask clients for testimonials. So, how can you connect with your ideal clients and market your Canadian private practice in an ethical yet effective way?
In this podcast episode, I...
Duration:00:13:16
Heather Peters: Accounting in Canada for Private Practice | Ep 57
1/25/2023
Why should you invest in a business accountant? Have you used online accounting services in the past that have ultimately cost you more money and time?
Numbers can be tricky, even for someone experienced, and especially for someone new. If you are running a Canadian private practice, consider hiring someone professional to take care of your numbers so that you can focus on what you do best: your clinical work!
In this podcast episode, I discuss everything accounting with Heather Peters for...
Duration:00:33:59
Why You Should Create a Private Practice Podcast | Ep 56
1/18/2023
Do you want to explore different ways to market your Canadian private practice while diving into new skills? What are some unique ways to promote your Canadian private practice?
Whether you want to diversify your marketing efforts, develop new interpersonal and business skills, expand your network, and increase connection with your client base, podcasting is a powerful and creative tool that you can utilize!
I discuss my personal experiences with podcasting for my Canadian private practice...
Duration:00:19:53
Allison Puryear: Marketing Skills for Canadian Private Practices | Ep 55
1/11/2023
How can you become a great boss for your employees? What does it take to truly connect through copy? What is needed to launch multiple successful private practices, even in different provinces?
You can be intentional with your Canadian private practice, and create it to suit you, your temperament, and your skills. Simultaneously, you don’t have to keep growing and growing until you reach the moon! Your business is a way for you to serve the needs of your community while supporting yourself...
Duration:00:40:26
When Should I Hire a VA for My Canadian Private Practice? Live Consultation With Danik Bernier | Ep 54
1/4/2023
Are you at a crossroads in your Canadian private practice? What does your practice need to help it grow? What do you need help with to do your best work?
Regardless of the level that you are at within your private practice, or however seasoned you are as a therapist, things like impostor syndrome can trip anyone up. However, it doesn’t have to stay this way. Whether it’s about raising your rates or hiring a virtual assistant, these limiting beliefs can keep you stuck until you rise to meet...
Duration:00:42:04
How to Give Bonuses and Wage Increases to Your Staff | Ep 53
12/28/2022
As the end of the year comes around and it’s time for celebrations, seeing loved ones, and appreciating those around us, you may be considering giving bonuses to your staff!
Are you considering giving gifts or a financial bonus? Which is better? How can you factor inflation into your decision-making process? Managing a Canadian private practice is a difficult process, but one way to make everything run smoother is to take care of your employees and show your appreciation for all the hard...
Duration:00:15:01
Bank Audits and Retirement: Wrapping up the 2022 Financial Year | Ep 52
12/21/2022
2022 is almost over, and 2023 is right around the corner! As the year draws to a close, how do you consolidate your finances? What are the goals that you have set for yourself? Have you been thinking about planning for retirement?
Whether you are reassessing where your money has gone in your Canadian private practice, to where you want to spend less or more, or redirect a new stream of income, now is the time to look at the books.
In This Episode:
How to save money on transactions Pick...
Duration:00:24:54
Lisa Simone Richards: PR Essentials for Canadian Private Practices | Ep 51
12/14/2022
Have you been struggling with getting your Canadian private practice in front of more people? Are you looking for a way to dramatically boost your revenue? Do you want to light a fire beneath your visibility?
If you agreed with these questions, then definitely listen to this episode, because it’s for you! In this podcast episode, I discuss everything to do with PR with Lisa Simone Richards.
From the value of engaging with different media forms, to how to increase the visibility of your...
Duration:00:37:10
Ashleah Wilson: The Power of Storytelling in Marketing | Ep 50
12/7/2022
What is the story that you want to tell about your Canadian private practice? What do you stand for in life and private practice? Why are you a therapist, and how do you reflect this reason to your clients?
Marketing might seem like another item on the admin to-do list for your Canadian private practice, but it is so much more. Your marketing is the practice of telling the story of you, your therapy, and how your private practice serves your community.
In this podcast episode, I discuss...
Duration:00:44:50
Growing Pains I Experienced in My Canadian Private Practice - Year 6 | Ep 49
11/30/2022
What has your year of private practice looked like? Which lessons have you learned, or are currently learning?
Starting and running a Canadian private practice is a journey of continual growth and education. As you develop, so does your practice! And what impacts you in your personal life may also influence the unfolding of your business.
In this annual episode, I take a little dive into what my year has been like, what I’ve learned, and what my focus will be for the next one!
What I did...
Duration:00:26:06
Lindsey Thomson: The Need for Tax Free Therapy in Canada | Ep 48
11/23/2022
Why is there a need for tax free therapy? What is happening with the Excise Tax bill? How can you add your voice to the campaign of adding psychotherapy and counselling therapy to the list of GST/ HST exempt healthcare practitioners?
The CCPA is a great organization to join as a Canadian private practice owner. Whether you are solo or in a group, it is always beneficial for therapists to work together and help each other in the process of providing help for others. Over and above that, join...
Duration:00:35:34
How to Create Your Canadian Practice Paperwork Packet | Ep 47
11/16/2022
Are you concerned that you may have missed important details on your consent forms? Have you been spending hours figuring out which questions you should ask in your paperwork packets to comply with ethical laws? Does admin work in general make you anxious?
I’ve been there! In fact, I spent almost a year drafting up a Canadian practice paperwork packet that is suitable, editable, and concise.
You can change, edit, and modify it to suit your private practice like a glove, and it’s available...
Duration:00:17:42