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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I interview Jonathan Bell MSW, LCSW. Jonathan Bell (he/him) is a licensed clinical social worker, queer therapist, and owner of his solo practice based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He specializes in working with folks who are survivors of religious trauma and are exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity. If given the opportunity, he won't stop talking about all things attachment theory, EMDR, private practice ownership, and burnout as a mental health provider, just to name a few of his soap boxes. Jonathan is a proud born and raised North Carolinian despite how difficult it can be to be a queer person living in the South. When he's not in the therapy office or spiraling over how to keep being a therapist in this current hellscape, you can find him running, eating good food, spending time with his partner and his beloved dog Wanda, and ideally sitting on a beach somewhere.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to Jonathan and his practice
• The challenges and rewards of solo private practice
• The impact of networking and meeting like-minded professionals
• Strategies for visibility and marketing as a therapist
• The power of persistence and niche marketing
• The significance of consistent messaging and branding
• Legal and ethical considerations for new practice ideas
• Innovative ideas: Therapist matchmaking and referral services
• The importance of vetting and quality control in referrals
• Turning ideas into viable business models
• The value of intensive therapy and quick results

Connect with Carolyn:

• Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
• Instagram: @futuretemplateparent

Connect with Jonathon:

• Website: jbellcounseling.com
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-bell1/

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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I reflect on the rapid advancements in AI and their implications for therapists, content creators, and practice owners. I discuss ethical concerns, data privacy, the pressure to produce content, how AI challenges the core values of human connection in therapy - and how intensives can be protective as AI encroaches on the therapy space.

Topics covered:

• AI's rapid growth
• Data privacy concerns and slipping control over information
• Reflecting on content creation and ethical boundaries
• Contemplating the storage and security of AI-generated data
• The influence of AI on practice marketing and visibility and AI's role in changing how clients find therapists
• The importance of authenticity and human connection
• Therapists' ethical responsibility and self-regulation
• The challenge of balancing accessibility and ethical practice
• The importance of self-auditing and mindful AI use

Connect with Carolyn:

• Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
• Instagram: @futuretemplateparent

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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I share the detailed breakdown of my $8k - $9k pricing strategy for EMDR intensives, including the value-added touches that justify higher prices and how to communicate this value to clients. I discuss my investment in advanced training, providing an excellent client experience, and the importance of aligning pricing with the full scope of service.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to Pricing EMDR Intensives
• Training and Certification Investments
• Additional Costs: Liability and Coordination
• Pre-Intensive Preparation and Client Care
• Enhancing Client Experience with Personal Touches
• Client Hospitality and Comfort Measures
• Sensory and Modalities Flexibility
• Follow-Up and Provider Communication
• Tools for Client Communication and Record-Keeping
• Using Technology for Secure and Efficient Communication
• Follow-Up and Maintaining Client Relationships
• The Power of High Pricing in Building Trust

Connect with Carolyn:

• Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
• Instagram: @futuretemplateparent

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