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Ep 149: Preparing Your Private Practice for Summer as a Mom Therapist

Ep 149: Preparing Your Private Practice for Summer as a Mom Therapist

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 Preparing Your Private Practice for Summer: Therapist Mom StrategiesThis episode of The Therapist Mom Podcast is packed with practical insights to help you navigate the chaotic months where parenthood, private practice, and summer collide. If you’ve been wrestling with the guilt of wanting both quality time with your kids and a thriving private practice—or have anxiously wondered how to keep your business afloat when summer schedules hit—this episode is for you.As someone who’s not only running a private practice but also juggling mom life, military spouse duties, and a neurodiverse household, I know that small, intentional shifts in how you plan for summer can lead to so much more ease—and a lot less overwhelm. Trust me, if you’ve ever felt pulled in a dozen directions once June arrives (or if “summer camp sign-ups” already give you stress dreams clear back in January), you’re in the right place. I’ll walk you through strategies that honor your needs as both a parent and a professional—without buying into hustle culture or burnout.Let’s get honest and practical about what it really takes to shape a summer that serves your kids, your business, and YOU.What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. Options for Structuring Your Summer Practice:Learn why it’s okay to tweak your schedule—or keep it the same—and how to assess what actually serves your life and your mental health.2. How to Set Client Expectations (and Your Own):Discover conversation starters and strategies to help your clients plan for summer, minimize late cancellations, and support their progress even when routines shift.3. Building Resilience and Reducing Summer Stress:Find out how the right prep (and a dose of self-compassion) can help you weather slower weeks and come out the other side ready for a strong fall.Episode Timestamps00:02: Naming the reality: why summer planning starts for moms months in advance01:26: The tension between wanting to be present with your kids and needing (or wanting) to keep working04:41: Three different ways to approach your summer clinic schedule07:40: Why and how to start summer schedule conversations with clients early10:27: Setting (or updating) scheduling and rescheduling policies for the summer months12:17: Making your own time off non-negotiable—and how to budget for it15:05: Normalizing the summer slump in practice and creating financial buffers16:19: Summer streamlining: using systems to take stress off your plate17:57: How staying visible and networking now sets you up for a strong fallTop Takeaways on Preparing Your Private Practice for SummerIntentional Schedule Design Honors Your NeedsLet’s break this down: There’s no single “right” way to approach summer as a private practice clinician and parent. Some years you’ll need consistency; others, more flexibility or even significant time off. Reflect on what your family and your financial picture require. For me, I know I’m healthier—and my kids are too—when we have structure, but that doesn’t mean I need to mimic the school-year grind. Adapt as needed, release the mom guilt, and give yourself permission to do summer YOUR way.Start Conversations Early (and Normalize Change)Here’s how you can start implementing this TODAY:Step 1: Proactively bring up “summer plans” with your clients—even if it’s only April.Step 2: Map out your non-negotiable time off and communicate these dates as early as possible. Use simple, validating language: “I know schedules shift a lot over summer, so let’s talk about what might need to change for you.”Step 3: Pro tip—look for patterns across your caseload (like lots of folks out the week of July 4th) and consider aligning your own break with peak client absences.Don’t Panic When Summer Slows Down—Prepare InsteadWe all make mistakes, but let’s save you the headache. Here’s what NOT to do when applying this:Mistake 1: Waiting until the last week of school to address summer scheduling or policies with clientsMistake 2: Taking on extra sessions before or after your time off to “make up” for everything (unless this truly serves your wellbeing and your budget)Mistake 3: Letting a slower July trigger anxiety about the health of your practice—seasonal dips are normal!Join us for Therapist Mom Networking Meetup — a casual space to connect with other therapist moms, share what’s working in your practice, talk through challenges, and build real community. No pressure, no pitching — just support and connection. Register at https://www.raisedtoempower.com/networking💻 This episode is sponsored by Jane, the all-in-one practice management software I use and love. Book your FREE Live Demo HERE and when you're ready to sign up use code ASHLEY1MO for a 1 month grace period⭐️ Follow on Instagram @Raisedtoempower⭐️ Grab your FREE networking guide for therapists HERE⭐️ Learn more about how I can help support you and your practice, and ways we can work ...
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