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Ideal Practice

Wendy Pitts Reeves

177 episodes

1 day ago

Hello everyone - It’s the week of Christmas, the world is slowing down, and, like many of you, I’ve been settling down into my own year-end pause. (You ARE doing that, right? Or will be soon?) In honor of that pause, I wanted to do something a little different on the podcast. So I’m reflecting in this episode not on what I did this year, but what I learned — especially from the courageous, thoughtful clients I’ve had the deep honor of serving this year. Their stories shape me in ways big and ...

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Hello everyone - It’s the week of Christmas, the world is slowing down, and, like many of you, I’ve been settling down into my own year-end pause. (You ARE doing that, right? Or will be soon?) In honor of that pause, I wanted to do something a little different on the podcast. So I’m reflecting in this episode not on what I did this year, but what I learned — especially from the courageous, thoughtful clients I’ve had the deep honor of serving this year. Their stories shape me in ways big and ...

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Entrepreneurship

Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/177)

Ideal Practice

What I Learned From My Clients This Year: Powerful Lessons I Needed Too. | IP 177

Hello everyone - It’s the week of Christmas, the world is slowing down, and, like many of you, I’ve been settling down into my own year-end pause. (You ARE doing that, right? Or will be soon?) In honor of that pause, I wanted to do something a little different on the podcast. So I’m reflecting in this episode not on what I did this year, but what I learned — especially from the courageous, thoughtful clients I’ve had the deep honor of serving this year. Their stories shape me in ways big and ...

1 day ago

32 minutes

Ideal Practice

How to Get a Healthy Private Practice Up and Running, Fast | IP 176

Managing a private practice, like any business, means managing growth. And growth always happens in phases. That means, we all start as beginners somehow - right? I know. But the start up phase of a private practice can be completely overwhelming. No one taught us how to do this in grad school, and we have a LOT of questions. What do I charge?Should I offer a sliding scale?How will I get paid?Who should I work with?Where will I see them?Do I have to offer evening appointments?How do I get ref...

1 week ago

48 minutes

Ideal Practice

Advice I'd Give My Younger Self About Starting a Private Practice Today | IP175

In this episode, I’m taking time to look back at what I wish I’d known when I started my private practice as a young therapist in the early 90s. (SO many things, y’all.😑) Back then, I was juggling a toddler, a full-time job as a department head, managing 2 adoptions, and starting a brand-new business. And back then, we didn’t have the kind of resources that are available today, so I was figuring it all out alone. In this personal reflection, I’ll share the lessons, missteps, and wisdom I sooo...

2 weeks ago

27 minutes

Ideal Practice

Having Clear Money Conversations with Your Clients Will Help Them. Here's How. | IP 174

Listen. I get it. Money can be one of the hardest things to talk about — especially for therapists, healers, and wellness professionals who pour their hearts 💟 into their work. That’s why I’m bringing back one of the best episodes from the Ideal Practice archives — all about the messy, emotional relationship healers have with money. This is a conversation about boundaries, integrity, and abundance — and how talking about money with your clients is not just practical, but deeply therapeu...

3 weeks ago

25 minutes

Ideal Practice

Feeling Grateful: Why I Still Believe in Private Practice | IP 173

This week, I’m sharing a quick Thanksgiving-week reflection on why I still believe in private practice, even when the work feels hard… along with a simple exercise to help you reconnect with the good stuff in all of this. (If you ever ask yourself if the hassle of owning a business is worth it - that exercise will help.) As we head into the holiday here in the U.S., I know many of you have a lot on your plate. 🦃 #Understatement So I thought it might be nice to just take a quick pause bef...

4 weeks ago

24 minutes

Ideal Practice

DOING THINGS YOUR WAY: The HEART of an IDEAL PRACTICE | IP 172

If you’ve ever found yourself feeling exhausted, under-appreciated, and wondering if private practice is really worth it, this episode is for you. In this replay of one of our classics, I’m going back to one of the very first conversations we ever had on the podcast: what an Ideal Practice actually is, and why giving yourself permission to do things your way changes everything. We’ll talk about how most of us slide into a “default” practice that fits everyone but us—and what it looks like to ...

1 month ago

36 minutes

Ideal Practice

Behind the Mic — Introducing a Seasonal Shift, and Creative Plans for Next Year | IP 171

Seasons change — and so does the rhythm of our work. In today’s short “Behind the Mic” reflection, I want to tell you a little about why things on the Ideal Practice podcast might sound a little different for a while — and what’s coming next. Over the next few months, I’ll be alternating between short reflections and replays of some of my favorite episodes that are packed with value. This new rhythm gives me space to create something I’m really excited about — the self-paced, DIY version of m...

1 month ago

17 minutes

Ideal Practice

Joe Sanok: A Story of Business Success, True Worth and Personal Evolution | IP 170

Hey everyone! You’re in for a treat and a half today! 😍 On the podcast this week, I sat down with the one and only Joe Sanok, popular founder of Practice of the Practice and host of one of the most successful, longest-running podcasts in our field. Joe helps therapists build a private practice that they absolutely love … one that makes money, serves people deeply, AND doesn’t burn you out in the process. Heading into this interview, I was eager to hear his backstory, and he did no...

1 month ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Ideal Practice

From Wimpy to Wow: How to Transform Your Psychology Today Profile With Aaron Price | IP 169

Okay, let’s talk about this, folks. I know a lot of us break out in hives at the mere thought of marketing. 😜 And yet - some of the most talented healers I know sit with open appointment slots while people who need their help are scrolling Psychology Today, completely lost. It's heartbreaking on both sides. 💔 But we can fix that. :) So today, I’ve found someone who can help. Aaron Price is quite the therapy evangelist, who’s cracked the code on this whole thing. He helps therapists brid...

1 month ago

1 hour 24 minutes

Ideal Practice

Marina Gee | Why Your Story Matters More Than Your Credentials | IP 166

Ever feel like you're screaming into a void when it comes to marketing your practice? 😵 If so, you're going to love what I have for you today, because I'm talking with the brilliant Marina Gee about something that could completely transform how you connect with your ideal clients: authentic storytelling. And that might even mean telling YOUR story. (Even though we’re often taught specifically not to do that…) Marina is a digital marketing strategist who runs an agency specifically focused on ...

2 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Ideal Practice

7 Billing Companies Later: What I've Learned That You May Need to Know. | IP 167

Hey there everyone, Have you ever hired someone to handle your insurance billing, only to have it turn into a total mess? Maybe even a nightmare? 😵‍💫 If so, you're not alone in that! Today, I’ve shared with you the unvarnished truth about my own experience with insurance billing companies. Because over the course of 20+ years in private practice, I switched billing providers seven different times. Yes... Seven. Times. It was quite the journey. Not gonna lie. 😒 But here's th...

2 months ago

25 minutes

Ideal Practice

Carla Titus | Stop Working for Free: How to Pay Yourself a Real Salary | IP 168

Buckle up, y’all, because we’re getting into one of the most critical (and most avoided!) topics in private practice ownership … paying yourself an actual salary. I'm talking with the brilliant Carla Titus, a fractional CFO who helps mental health group practices and healthcare providers get financially healthy. Carla works with everyone from solo practitioners to seven-figure practices, and she’s the kind of person who speaks truth to us in a way that we need to hear it. :) Because here's th...

2 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

Ideal Practice

Jeremy Zug | What If Insurance Billing Wasn’t So Hard? A Helpful Conversation... | IP 165

I’m so excited about today’s conversation, guys, which is a weird thing to say about … insurance. 😵‍💫 Today’s guest, Jeremy Zug from Practice Solutions, lives and breathes mental health billing (yes, that's a thing!). And he doesn't sugarcoat it. Mental health billing IS harder than medical billing. Insurance companies DO play games with us. That little voice in your head telling you this stuff is complicated and frustrating? You're absolutely right. But here's what Je...

2 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes

Ideal Practice

Blogging, Video or Podcasting: Which Outreach Strategy is Right for You? | IP 164

Hey there, everyone! A common question I get from practice owners is: “What kind of content should I be creating to market my practice?” Should you be blogging? Doing video? Starting a podcast? I get it. The options are endless, and each has its own learning curve. That’s why this week, I’m sharing my own content creation journey—the wins, the flops, and a few good lessons I’ve learned over the years. Here’s some of what you’ll hear: The time I hurt my hand the night before my blog was ...

3 months ago

50 minutes

Ideal Practice

Michelle Knox | I've Got a Great Logo - Does That Mean I've Got a Great Brand? | IP 163

Today, I'm talking with the truly talented Michelle Knox, a brand strategist and designer who has become not only one of my closest friends, but also one of my most trusted advisors over the years. Michelle helps women entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits cut through the noise and create messaging that actually makes the right people stop and pay attention. In this episode, we’ll dive deep into why most people are starting their branding journey completely backwards, and how ...

3 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes

Ideal Practice

Railey Molinario | Relationship Intelligence, and Why You Must Trust Your Self | IP 162

Are you a relationship expert in one way or another? Feel like that’s something you have a pretty good handle on? As healers - especially therapists - we often consider ourselves experts on what it takes to develop healthy relationships - but how often do you think about the relationship you have with yourself? The truth is, many of us struggle with the very foundation of all healthy connections: trust. And especially: with trusting ourselves. Today I'm talking with Human Connection exp...

3 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

Ideal Practice

Real Talk: How to Keep Your Practice Going When Life Gets Messy | IP 161

Hey there, everyone! Last week, I had a wonderful conversation with Gordon Brewer, host of The Practice of Therapy podcast, about how to keep your private practice going when your life is completely falling apart. It touched me so deeply that I wanted to come back this week and dive in with some of my own thoughts. Because here's the thing... life happens to all of us sooner or later, right? Whether you're clocking in for someone else or running your own show, challenges are a fact of l...

3 months ago

37 minutes

Ideal Practice

Gordon Brewer | How Do You Serve Clients When You're Barely Surviving, Yourself? | IP 160

Today I’m sitting down with the ever-steady and ever helpful Gordon Brewer to talk about something we don't discuss nearly enough – how to keep your practice thriving when life gets really, really hard. 😓 Gordon is the owner of Kingsport Counseling Associates, a group practice, and host of The Practice of Therapy podcast. (Gordon is way ahead of me. He’s approaching his 400th episode!) He also has an extremely powerful story to share … For 13 years, Gordon successfully ran and grew his practi...

4 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

Ideal Practice

How Rosanne Carter Turned Burnout Into Her Biggest Business Asset | IP 159

Today, I’m excited to have the incredible Rosanne Carter joining us here on the podcast to talk about something that is near and dear to her heart: nervous system co-regulation and why understanding this concept could completely transform your practice (and your life). Rosanne is a psychotherapist and consultant who specializes in helping parents, children, and early childhood support professionals understand their OWN nervous systems so they can be more present and more regulated in th...

4 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

Ideal Practice

How a Simple Scheduling App Can Help You Run a Healthier Private Practice | IP 158

She was on the edge of burnout… …getting sick more often, and having to cancel appointments with clients she loved - all because she’d lost any semblance of control over her calendar. Funny isn’t it? How easy it is for us to get ourselves in trouble - just because we want to be there when our clients need us, or - heck - because we’re trying to make a living. But it happens - a lot. And it breaks my heart. I used to be the same way - until I finally made the decision to try someth...

4 months ago

50 minutes