The Practice of Therapy Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

If you're ready to embrace growth, learn from real-world trial and error, and discover how to align your practice with your core values, this episode of The Practice of Therapy Podcast is a must-listen. Dr. Carlos Garcia takes us behind the scenes of his inspiring journey from navigating the unknown as a new practice owner to building a thriving, value-driven business. With insights on everything from mastering financial metrics to fostering a human-centered approach, Dr. Garcia’s story is packed with actionable takeaways and a refreshing dose of authenticity. Tune in to learn how to turn challenges into opportunities and create a practice that truly reflects your vision!

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

• Read the full show notes here
• Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free
• The Practice of Therapy Collaborative
• The PsychCraft Network
• The Practice of Therapy Community
• Mental Health Wear TN
• Tampa Counseling and Wellness
• Tampa Counseling and Wellness on Instagram
• Tampa Counseling and Wellness on Facebook
• Dr. Garcia on LinkedIn
• Follow Dr. Garcia on Instagram

Meet Dr. Carlos Garcia

Dr. Carlos Garcia is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Coach, Author and Speaker who is dedicated to helping individuals unleash their full potential through high performance counseling, coaching and consulting. He is also the Founder of Tampa Counseling and Wellness, a private practice in Tampa, FL that provides therapy and wellness services to individuals looking to positively transform their lives. He is also the Founder of The Mastery Group, a company that provides individuals and organizations with the tools to take their leadership and performance to the next level. In addition to leading these two companies, Dr. Garcia also functions as a Human Performance Specialist for O2X, a company that provides comprehensive, science-backed programs to hundreds of police and fire departments nationwide, including federal agencies and the military.

Dr. Garcia received his bachelors and doctoral degree at Nova Southeastern University and completed his internship at Rutgers University. Dr. Garcia also served in the armed forces as a United States Marine and as a firefighter and paramedic prior to receiving his doctorate degree. Dr. Garcia draws on his years of experience in both military and professional organizations to teach individuals how to become more masterful leaders and performers. He has worked with multiple Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Past clients include members of the CIA, Secret Service, and other top military groups, as well as organizations such as JP Morgan Chase, Cigna, Exelon, Progressive Auto Insurance, Athletic Brewing and Williams-Sonoma. His passion lies in helping others grow and create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. Dr. Garcia strives to help people utilize their natural talents to build a happier and more successful life. 

In this episode of The Practice of Therapy Podcast, Jessica Patching-Bunch shared her insights on how small, intentional changes in daily habits can significantly improve mental health, stress management, and overall well-being. Through her expertise in breathwork, movement, and mind-body connection, Jessica outlined actionable steps we can take to regain balance in our lives. Jessica’s key message is clear: You have the power to create meaningful change in your life. Whether through breathwork, movement, or a shift in mindset, small, intentional actions can make a big difference. As Gordon and Jessica agree, transformation doesn’t require drastic changes—it happens in the little moments we embrace every day.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Read the full show notes here

Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free

Sign up for free at berries.icu, enjoy 20 sessions, and use promo code CRAFT50 for 50% off your first month!

The Practice of Therapy Collaborative

The PsychCraft Network

The Practice of Therapy Community

Mental Health Wear TN

Full Focus Planner

Jessica’s Website
Jessica’s Instagram

Meet Jessica Patching-Bunch

JPB is an international speaker and stress resilience coach who specializes in stress, anxiety, and nervous system education. She founded Brain-Body Resilience after suffering stress related health issues most of her life. Taking her background in neuropsychology she set out to address a real gap in accessible, alternative mind-care and wellness education.
 
JPB is now on a mission to change the way we approach mental health by providing a practical path to understanding and managing stress. She helps her clients the agency for change, and drop the shame and guilt that keep you stuck in that stress cycle. 

Navigating the world of therapy payments can be a maze for both therapists and clients, especially when insurance and out-of-network benefits come into play. Sanjana from Thrizer breaks down how their platform simplifies this process and how it helps make therapy more accessible for clients while ensuring clinicians get paid their full rate.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

• Read the full show notes here
• Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free
• Start Consulting with Gordon
• The PsychCraft Network
• The Practice of Therapy Community
• Mental Health Wear TN
• Start your free trial and enjoy waived credit card fees for your first $2,500 in charges: https://join.thrizer.com/practiceoftherapy
• Thrizer’s Instagram
• Thrizer’s LinkedIn

Meet Sanjana Sathya

Sanjana is a co-founder at Thrizer. She is passionate about helping people access quality and affordable mental healthcare. Thrizer’s mission is to make cash-pay therapy more accessible. Clients just pay a copay for sessions, while clinicians get their full cash pay rate upfront, creating a win-win for both. She is a long-time therapy-goer herself who credits much of her own growth to therapy. She is excited to share more about her story and how it led her to Thrizer.

Are you looking for a cohesive strategy to attract well-aligned clients consistently? Well, you’re in luck! Bethany Raab joins the show to discuss what does and doesn’t work in mental health marketing. She touches on the strategies you can use to market your therapy services. Plus, Bethany reveals simple marketing techniques through referral and network partnerships, and we chat about speaking directly to your ideal client. Tune in as Bethany gives the scoop on her interactive live class that will give you the tools to grow your private practice.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free
• Join The PsychCraft Network Today!
• GWS for Therapists Course Contributor Application
• Try Mental Health Match For FREE! Use Code “PRACTICE”
• Meaningful Buzz: Four Weeks to Grow Your Therapy Practice
• Bethany on LinkedIn
• Bethany's Website
• Bethany on Instagram
• Bethany on Twitter
• Bethany on Facebook

In this episode, Ryan Schwartz, the founder of Mental Health Match, joins the show. First, we discuss the client-therapist relationship and how it starts before your therapy sessions. He explains why therapists must ensure their online profiles are putting their best foot forward. Ryan dives into the problems with insurance provider directories and how they are often misleading. Tune in as we chat all about Mental Health Match and how it is designed to facilitate a feeling of fit before a new client even contacts you.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free
• Join The PsychCraft Network Today!
• GWS for Therapists Course Contributor Application
• Try Mental Health Match For FREE! Use Code “PRACTICE”
• Focus Group For Small Group Practice Owners 
• Email Ryan: info@mentalhealthmatch.com
• Ryan on LinkedIn
• Mental Health Match on Instagram
• Mental Health Match on Facebook
  
  

Raffi Bilek, the creator of WorkspaceEHR.com, joins the show. You shouldn’t have to pay a fortune for EHR features you never use; that’s where Google Workspace can come into play. Raffi is passionate about teaching people how to use Google Workspace for their private practice. He explains how and why he uses Google Workspace as his EHR system. Plus, Raffi gives all sorts of tips and tricks around using Google Workspace, how to set it up for your private practice, and other add-ons that could be useful in conjunction with Google Workspace.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free
• Try Mental Health Match For FREE! Use Code “PRACTICE”
• Join The PsychCraft Network Today!
• Workspace EHR
• Raffi's Email: info@workspaceEHR.com
• Baltimore Therapy Center
• GWS for Therapists Course Contributor Application
• Google Workspace for Therapists (formerly G-Suite for Therapists)

In this episode, Steve Bisson, host of Finding Your Way Through Therapy, joins the show. First, Steve speaks about his niches and how he found himself working with people who have substance use issues, people with trauma, and first responders. Then, Steve dives into his work as an emotional management coach. We touch on the differences between mental health therapy and coaching. Tune in as we chat about why you need both a therapist and a coach; plus, Steve speaks about the inspiration behind his show Finding Your Way Through Therapy.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free
• Try Mental Health Match For FREE! Use Code “PRACTICE” 
• Join The PsychCraft Network Today!
• GWS for Therapists Course Contributor Application
• Podcast: Finding Your Way Through Therapy
• Steve’s Website
• Book: Finding Your Way Through Therapy: A Navigation Tool for Therapists & Clients
• Steve on Instagram

In this episode, graduate student Samantha Cimo joins the show. First, Samantha speaks about the importance of destigmatizing mental health counseling, especially for teenagers. The COVID pandemic allowed people to become more open to mental health counseling and social media platforms like TikTok gave teenagers an outlet for discussing their mental health concerns. Later, Samantha explains why every therapist needs a therapist of their own. Tune in as we discuss the inspiration behind Samantha's show: "Good. You?" Therapy Podcast.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• "Good. You?" Therapy Podcast
• Follow Samantha on Instagram
• Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free
• Join The PsychCraft Network Today!
• Be A Podcast Guest

This episode is about goal-setting and how you can achieve your resolutions for 2023. First, consider the why behind your goals and nail down the motivation for your 2023 plans. If you are new to goal-setting, using the SMART Goals Worksheet is an easy way to write goals. Remember, you want your goals to be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-specific. Later, Gordon speaks about how to stay organized when it comes to goal-setting; he loves using the Full Focus Planner. Tune in as he chats about working backward toward goal-setting and starting with the small steps to achieve big things!

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free
• Join The PsychCraft Network Today!
• SMART Goals Worksheet!
• Full Focus Planner
• GWS for Therapists Course Contributor Application

In this episode, Gordon does something he usually does with his guests. He asks the questions, “What is your story? And how did you land where you have landed? Gordon shares his own private practice story and how he got started with the Practice of Therapy. And with this being the last episode of 2022, Gordon reflects back on the year and some of the changes and new things happening in his practice and with the Practice of Therapy. He talks about starting the PsychCraft Network and the Practice Launch Club. He highlights the importance of community and his mission to help people connect and find support.  Read more here...

Resources mentioned:

Practice of Therapy Website

Join the Practice Launch Club!  (Use the promo code PLC22 till the end of 2022 and save)

Practice of Theapy Community

Find out more about Therapy Notes (use the promo code "Gordon" and get 2 months free)

Follow us on Instagram @TPOTPodcast

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