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The Therapist Mom Podcast: Launch and Grow Your Private Practice

The Therapist Mom Podcast: Launch and Grow Your Private Practice

Di: Ashley Comegys
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Motherhood and private practice aren’t two separate worlds, they’re your whole world colliding every day. The Therapist Mom Podcast is your weekly reminder that you can build a practice that fits your life, not the other way around. Being a therapist and a mom isn’t about balance, it’s about building differently and refusing to play by rules that were never written for us. Hosted by Ashley Comegys, a therapist, coach, and mom of three. You’ll hear candid stories, rebellious truths, and practical strategies for designing a practice that gives you freedom, flexibility, and room to breathe. The Therapist Mom Podcast is your permission slip to build a private practice that works for your real life. Each week, you’ll get honest conversations and practical strategy around starting, growing, and running a private practice, without the hustle, guilt, or burnout. We’ll talk about boundaries, money, motherhood, and dismantling the systems that were never built for us in the first place. Because you’re not “just a mom” or “just a therapist.” You’re both, and deserve a business that recognizes and respects that. If you’re ready to build a flexible, values-aligned private practice that gives you time freedom and the autonomy you’ve been craving, you’re in the right place.© 2025 Raised To Empower All Rights Reserved. Economia Genitorialità e famiglie Gestione e leadership Igiene e vita sana Leadership Psicologia Psicologia e salute mentale Relazioni
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  • Ep 175: When to Hire Help in Your Private Practice

    Ep 175: When to Hire Help in Your Private Practice
    Oct 19 2026
    When (and How) to Get Admin Support in Your Private PracticeBuilding Systems, Trusting Tech, and Keeping Your Practice Human with Julie Durnan of JaneIf you've ever felt that little flinch when another company shows up promising to make your practice easier, you're not being cynical. You're being a good clinician. So much of the tech in our field was built by people who have never sat with a client and don't understand what's at stake when you're holding someone's mental health and their private information in your hands. We've learned to be wary, and honestly, for good reason.But wary doesn't have to mean doing it all alone. In this episode, Ashley talks with Julie Durnan, a naturopathic doctor who spent 20 years on every side of a clinic: the treatment room, the front desk, and the business behind it all. Julie built GingerDesk to give practitioners their time back, and when it was acquired by Jane in 2026 she stayed on to lead what's now Jane Admin Services. She's a founder, a builder, and a mom, and she still owns a clinic and sees patients, so everything she shares comes from the practitioner's chair first.This one is for the solo or newer practitioner who is holding all of it themselves, staring at the admin pile, wondering when they're actually allowed to get help, and trying to tell the difference between a company that truly cares and one that just says the right things. Julie's answer starts with a four-week-old baby strapped to her chest and a front desk that just quit, and it ends somewhere genuinely useful for your practice.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow to tell the difference between tech built for a bottom line and tech built by people who have actually done the workWhy about 90% of a sustainable practice is systems, not marketing, and where to beginWhen to bring in admin support, and the first tasks to hand off without losing controlHow to price your work so that getting support is actually possibleThe one intake system every new practice needs before anything elseEpisode Timestamps[00:03] The earned distrust of tech in our field, and why not every company is the same[02:14] Meet Julie Durnan: naturopathic doctor, founder of GingerDesk, now Head of Admin Services at Jane[07:16] When motherhood and business collide, and why chasing perfect balance keeps you stuck[13:58] Making peace with messy, and the glass balls versus plastic balls of practice and parenting[17:12] When and how a solo practitioner should bring in admin support[25:09] What real customer care looks like, from feature requests to support[29:17] What Jane Admin Services actually does for practitioners[35:23] The one system every new practice needsTop Takeaways on Building a Supported, Sustainable Practice1. Not All Practice Tech Is Built the Same The distrust is earned, and Julie doesn't argue with it. What makes a company different is who built it and the question they ask when they make decisions. Jane was started by a clinic owner, so the question in the room is never "how does this move a metric," it's "how does this help the clinic." When you're sizing up any tool or company, listen for whether the people building it have actually run a practice.2. Systems, Not Marketing, Keep a Practice Alive Julie opened her first clinic believing that if she marketed well and treated patients well, everything else would fall into place. Then her front desk quit three months in and every system walked out the door, because it all lived in one person's head. The lesson: most of running a practice is building repeatable systems. Start by getting what's in your head onto paper so your practice can survive one person leaving.3. Stop Chasing Balance, Build Around Priorities and Seasons Julie's reframe is to drop the idea of perfect balance and ask instead, "what do I need to protect today?" Some days that's a work sprint, some days it's your kid, some days it's a walk outside so you're actually useful to both. Make peace with messy, know your glass balls from your plastic ones, and let the rest be imperfect. Protecting one non-negotiable, for Julie it's exercise and time in nature, is what keeps the whole thing sustainable.4. Know When to Bring in Support, and How to Do It Right The best time to get admin help is earlier than you think, while systems are still simple to set up. Begin with the smallest task to build trust, then expand. Two things matter most: charge enough that outsourcing admin is warranted, which is about pricing your work fairly rather than having a huge caseload, and define your expectations before anyone starts, the role, the hours, the tasks, and the outcome you want. Most hiring regret is really an onboarding and expectations problem.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeLearn more about Jane and book a free demo HERE and use code ASHLEY1MO for a one month grace period when you sign up⭐️ You don’t have to figure this out alone. Ashley Comegys specializes in helping therapist moms build private practices ...
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    42 min
  • Ep 174: Insurance Platforms for Therapists: What They Really Cost You

    Ep 174: Insurance Platforms for Therapists: What They Really Cost You
    Oct 12 2026
    Navigating Therapy Practice Platforms: The Hidden Costs and Real Choices for Therapist MomsThis episode of The Therapist Mom Podcast is packed with actionable insights to help you make empowered, informed decisions about using therapy practice platforms like Headway, Alma, Grow Therapy, and Rula. If you’ve been feeling stuck in the overwhelm of private practice logistics, second-guessing your platform choices, or wondering if you’re missing better options for building a sustainable practice, you’re in the right place.As someone who’s navigated this path since earning my LCSW back in 2015—and made plenty of “learn as you go” decisions—I know how heavy the pressure can feel when you’re trying to grow a career and a family at the same time. You deserve honest, non-judgmental guidance about what these platforms truly offer (and what they don’t), so you can run your practice your way—and fully own your choices. Let’s dig into what today’s shifts in practice management mean for you, your paycheck, and your peace of mind.What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. Why Providers Turn to Therapy Platforms:Learn why therapy platforms seem appealing (especially for moms and those craving more control and time freedom), and the nuanced realities behind their promises.2. The True Costs and Risks of Platform Dependency:This episode breaks down the recently announced Headway marketplace fee, explores the bigger business model behind these platforms, and helps you rethink what these costs mean for your own financial goals and practice autonomy.3. Catalyzing Change Without Shame or Guilt:Discover how to make empowered, shame-free choices about which tools you use, and get practical steps for reclaiming control—whether you stay on a platform or build something on your own terms.Episode Timestamps00:02: The vital importance of ownership, autonomy, and nuance in building your private practice as a mom.02:07: Headway’s new marketplace service fee and why it’s causing such a stir for therapists.03:54: Navigating shame, judgment, and real-life reasons why so many providers choose these platforms.06:37: What therapy platforms actually do for you: credentialing, billing, marketing—and the limitations.09:35: Real talk on the harm of shaming colleagues for their platform choices and how support—not shame—moves us forward.14:46: Running the numbers: A breakdown of the true financial impact of Headway’s marketplace fee.17:39: Venture-backed business models, changing contracts, and the critical risks of relying on platforms for your caseload.20:12: Strategic steps you can take now—whether you want to stay on a platform or build your own credentialing foundation.Top Takeaways on Navigating Therapy Practice Platforms1. You Deserve Choices—Not ShameLet’s break this down: Every therapist mom’s life context is different. Many turn to platforms like Headway because the idea of handling credentialing, billing, and non-stop marketing feels overwhelming or simply isn’t possible in their current season. That doesn’t make you less professional or less committed. The real issue isn’t with those who use platforms—it’s with systems that don’t make alternative paths clear or accessible. Shame has no place here; instead, let’s get curious and strategic about what works for your reality 03:54.2. Know the True Cost—And Stay InformedHere’s how you can start implementing this TODAY:Step 1: Run the math for any platform you’re considering or already using—$10 a session adds up to thousands each year.Step 2: Check if your profile is listed in platform marketplaces without your knowledge and adjust your settings to direct clients to you personally, if possible 15:16.Step 3: Stay informed about sudden platform changes. The real concern isn’t just one fee—it’s the business model where your reliance on their referrals puts your income and autonomy in their hands.3. Planning for Freedom—Without PanicWe all make mistakes, but let’s save you the headache. Here’s what NOT to do:Mistake 1: Don’t assume using a platform is your only path, or that you’re “stuck” forever—credentialing is hard, but absolutely doable with support and learning 22:30.Mistake 2: Don’t let shame or peer judgment keep you from making the best choice for your family or business right now.Mistake 3: Reacting in panic (rage-quitting a platform overnight) rather than planning a thoughtful, stepwise transition if that’s where you want to go.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeFree CEU on Credentialing Your Own Practice: Practical guidance on the credentialing process, hosted by Kim Tolson and others.Kim Tolson’s Bill Like a Boss Course & Membership: Step-by-step support for learning how to credential for your own private practice.⭐️ You don’t have to figure this out alone. Ashley Comegys specializes in helping therapist moms build private practices that allow them the time freedom, flexibility and ...
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    26 min
  • Ep 173: Why Every Therapist Needs Perinatal Mental Health Training

    Ep 173: Why Every Therapist Needs Perinatal Mental Health Training
    Oct 5 2026
    Why Every Therapist Working With Parents Needs Perinatal Mental Health TrainingPerinatal Mental Health Training for Therapists Who Work With ParentsPregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood are not ordinary life stages with a baby added on top. Anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, identity shifts, relationship strain. All of it can look and behave differently during the perinatal period. And yet most of us walked out of grad school having never heard the word perinatal.If you see parents in your practice, and almost all of us do, this episode is for you. Even if you would never call yourself a perinatal specialist.I sat down with Melissa Medjuck and Kate Borsato, co-founders of The Perinatal Collective, a team of more than 20 therapists supporting families across Canada. We talk about what makes this stage clinically distinct, why the standard interventions often do not land with new parents, and the gaps most training programs leave us to fill on our own. I will be honest, I did not get this training in grad school either. I came to it after my first baby, and I think back on clients I saw before that certification and wish I had known what I know now. That is exactly why this conversation matters.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy the perinatal period is clinically different from anxiety or depression at any other life stageWhat a generalist therapist can miss or misread when a new parent is in the roomWhy intrusive thoughts and postpartum OCD are so common, and how to tell them apart from actual riskHow untreated perinatal struggles show up years later in your clientsWhy you do not need full certification to support parents well, and where to startEpisode Timestamps00:00: Introduction—why honest, strategic perinatal mental health conversations matter for all therapists00:47: Guest intros and the Perinatal Collective’s mission to ensure no parent waits for care05:35: The shocking lack of perinatal education in most counseling and social work training12:11: What makes pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood fundamentally different clinically14:04: The influence of systems—childcare, gender roles, finances—and why mental health never exists in a vacuum23:29: Why every therapist (not just perinatal specialists) needs basic training to support parents29:00: The danger of missing (or mishandling) issues like intrusive thoughts or dad’s postpartum depression33:31: Creating the Perinatal Mental Health Conference—filling the gap with relevant, nuanced, real-world educationTop Takeaways on Perinatal Mental Health Training1. The perinatal period is clinically distinct, not just new-parent stressWhen a client is building a family, every dimension of life shifts at once. Hormones, sleep, identity, relationships, the body itself. On top of that, the stakes feel impossibly high, so an ordinary worry can balloon into something that runs all day. Kate names it well: this is the before-and-after pivot of a person's life. If you treat it like regular anxiety that happens to coincide with a baby, you will miss what is actually going on.2. Most of us got nothing on this in grad schoolKate, Melissa, and I all said the same thing. Nobody mentioned perinatal mental health in our training. The good news is you do not have to go get fully certified to help. A few courses, some focused learning, or a conference can teach you what presents differently and where your usual interventions fall flat. Telling a new parent to rest and ask for help is lovely in theory and often useless in their actual reality. Learning the nuance is what makes you useful.3. Intrusive thoughts and postpartum OCD are common and misunderstoodAround 50% of moms report intrusive thoughts about intentionally harming their child, and nearly all parents have intrusive thoughts about their child being hurt. These are anxiety-based, not dangerous, but when a provider does not know the difference, they can mishandle a disclosure badly and shut a parent down for good. Knowing how to sit with a scary thought, ask direct questions, and tell an intrusive thought apart from genuine risk is some of the most important work you can do here.4. You do not have to specialize, but you do have to know when to referPerinatal struggles do not disappear on their own. Clients show up years later still carrying what started in pregnancy or postpartum. Dads and non-birthing parents experience postpartum depression too, which surprises a lot of providers. The goal of this episode is not to send you running for a certification. It is awareness: recognize when something perinatal is in the room, and either build the skills or refer to someone who has them.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodePerinatal Mental Health Conference (virtual, November 4 to 6, 2026, 55+ sessions): https://perinatalcollective.com/conference — use code EMPOWER15 for 15% off registrationThe Abundant Therapist Mastermind: https://perinatalcollective.com/the-abundant-therapist-mastermindThe ...
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    42 min
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