The Connected Therapist | Private Practice, Self-Care, Marketing, Burnout, Counseling, Couples Therapy

By Jen Alley & Gillian Amaro

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Episodes: 21

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Are you feeling isolated as a therapist, trying to grow your private practice, or wrestling with imposter syndrome? Or, maybe you’re someone who loves diving into therapeutic concepts, exploring business growth strategies, and discovering ways to expand both personally and professionally. If any of that resonates, you’re in the right place. This podcast is all about helping therapists like you build emotionally and financially sustainable practices. We’re your hosts, Gillian Amaro and Jen Alley—Licensed Professional Counselors and Supervisors, each with over 15 years of experience. We’ve been there: navigating burnout, battling imposter syndrome, and facing the loneliness that often comes with running a private practice. We believe being both human and a therapist is a journey of continual learning, growth, and connection. Through this podcast, we’ll share practical tips, actionable strategies, and thought-provoking conversations to support you in creating a community, a practice, and a life you love. If you’re ready to build a practice that feels good emotionally and financially, deepen your self-awareness, or learn more about experiential therapy, this podcast is for you. We’re so glad you are here. grab your coffee—or better yet, throw on your tennies, pop in your earbuds, and let’s dive in!

Episode Date
20: You Don’t Have to Do Private Practice Alone: Linder Dwyer on Finding Community
May 31, 2025
19: Expectations Vs. Reality: What It's Really Like to Be a Therapist in Private Practice
May 22, 2025
18: The Last Session: Navigating Termination in Therapy with Care and Clarity
May 18, 2025
17: The First Session: Helping Clients Clarify Their “Why” and Begin Treatment Planning
May 08, 2025
16: How to Run a Successful Therapy Intake Call: A Step-by-Step Guide for Clinicians
May 01, 2025
15: Community: A Non-Negotiable for Therapist Resilience
Apr 24, 2025
14: Boundaries Start Within: How Therapists Can Avoid Burnout by Honoring Their Limits
Apr 17, 2025
13: Boundaries With Clients for Therapists in Private Practice
Apr 10, 2025
12: Defining Your Niche: How to Attract Your Ideal Client in Private Practice
Mar 27, 2025
11: Tax Season Survival Guide for Therapists: Systems, Deductions, and Smart Investments
Mar 20, 2025
10: Feeling Stuck in Your Goals? How to Navigate Fear, Procrastination, Perfectionism, and Self-Doubt.
Mar 13, 2025
9: Beyond the To-Do List: Goal Setting for Therapists Who Want to Thrive
Mar 06, 2025
8: Feeling Stuck As A Therapist in Your Work With a Client? 5 Ways to Reconnect & Reset.
Feb 27, 2025
7: Growing Your Therapy Practice: Practical Tips and Strategies For Getting More Clients
Feb 20, 2025
6: How to Use Contracting to Create Safety, Agency, and Treatment Plans in Therapy
Feb 14, 2025
5: Take Charge of Your Financial Future: Money & Boundaries for Therapists
Feb 10, 2025
4: Self-Compassion in Therapy: Why It’s Essential for Both You and Your Clients
Jan 30, 2025
3: Feeling Burned Out or Stressed? Tips for Self-Care and Completing the Stress Response Cycle in Difficult times.
Jan 23, 2025
2: Planning Your Year with Intentionality: Set Your Vision As a Therapist for 2025
Jan 17, 2025
1: Feeling Alone as a Therapist? Let’s Change That – Welcome to The Connected Therapist
Jan 16, 2025
The Connected Therapist Trailer: Learn, Grow, Reflect, Thrive
Jan 11, 2025