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Ep 160: What Private Practice Gives You as a Mom

Ep 160: What Private Practice Gives You as a Mom

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The Truth About Private Practice and Motherhood: Finding Freedom Through ChoiceThis episode of The Therapist Mom Podcast is your honest guide to navigating the complexities of being a mom and a mental health professional—while building a private practice that actually works for your life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the myth that private practice is supposed to make everything “easier,” or wondered how to reconcile your ambitions with the reality of unpredictable sick days, missed school pickups, and demanding client work, you’re in the right place.As someone who’s built my practice as a military spouse, a parent to neurodiverse kids, and someone living with chronic health challenges, I know firsthand that owning your choices—rather than seeking a perfect situation—can be your greatest asset. Sometimes, it’s the permission to do things differently, to create your own rules, and to pivot when life requires it, that makes all the difference. This episode is about equipping you with realistic, compassionate strategies to build a business that supports you, not the other way around.Whether you’re already in private practice, thinking about making the leap, or just trying to survive another daycare call, these insights are for you.What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. Why Private Practice Doesn’t Suddenly Make Everything Simple:Hear real experiences about the messy realities that persist after leaving agency work—and why that’s perfectly okay.2. The Power of Choice (Your Greatest Tool):Learn how redefining “freedom” in private practice means aligning your schedule, income streams, and boundaries with what YOU need most, even if that looks different from everyone else.3. Navigating Motherhood, Systems, and Self-Advocacy:We’re naming the broken systems, the invisible labor, and the decisions women and moms shoulder—so you can advocate for yourself with more clarity and less guilt.Episode Timestamps00:02: Introducing the pain points at the intersection of private practice and motherhood00:34: Why Therapist Mom Networking Hangouts matter for connection and validation01:52: Busting the myth that private practice solves all your challenges overnight03:29: How motherhood brings its own set of obstacles (and opportunities) in business ownership05:03: Real-life examples of creating a schedule that actually works for your family07:08: Stories of therapists making unconventional choices to care for themselves and their families12:10: The systemic gaps—why it’s harder for moms building practices, and how we can reclaim our autonomy19:12: Practical questions to ask yourself before changing or designing your practice strategyTop Takeaways on Choice and Building a Private Practice That Works for YOU1. Choice Is Your Real SuperpowerLet’s break it down: Private practice does not erase the hard, nor does it guarantee a life without stress or chaos—especially once you layer in motherhood. What it does offer is choice: over your schedule, the clients you see, your income streams, and where you draw boundaries. I once worked until 2 AM to see clients in another time zone because it made sense for our family at the time, and then I gave myself permission to stop when it didn’t anymore. That’s true autonomy—even when it looks nothing like anyone else’s.2. How to Implement More Choice in Your Practice TodayStep 1: Identify the areas in your life and work where you most need flexibility (e.g., scheduling, client load, vacation).Step 2: Gather stories and examples (from peers or mentors) about unconventional ways people have structured their practices—think remote work on vacation, evening sessions, or additional income streams like courses.Step 3: Pro tip: Give yourself permission to try something that works for right now, knowing you can always change it when your circumstances shift. Your practice can (and should) evolve with your life.3. What Not to Do When Pursuing “Freedom”Mistake 1: Believing private practice (or solo work) will magically solve all your life and parenting problemsMistake 2: Copying and pasting agency or group practice schedules into your solo practice without using your new-found choice to customize your work in a way that actually supports your lifeMistake 3: Succumbing to judgment (from others or yourself) about doing things differently or seeking diverse income streams—remember, you’re creating something unique to your needs and valuesResources Mentioned in This EpisodeComprehensive Connecting: Free Networking Scripts Guide (bit.ly/compconnecting)Raise to Empower website & coaching resources
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