How can solo practitioners find the support and collaboration of a group without giving up their independence? What small, intentional steps can turn an idea into a thriving community? Why is building a business around your core values crucial for long-term success? 
In this podcast episode, Brandon Shurn speaks about Shoreline Connect with Dr. Dorothy Skierkowski-Foster. 



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Meet Dr. Dorothy Skierkowski-Foster



Dr. Dorothy Skierkowski-Foster is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Warwick, Rhode Island, with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Rhode Island. She specializes in helping adults and older adults manage anxiety, depression, sports performance challenges, ADHD, chronic illness, mood disorders, and substance use. Drawing on approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness, she takes a compassionate, person-centered approach that emphasizes self-acceptance, emotional regulation, and practical coping strategies. She offers both in-person and teletherapy sessions, creating a supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered in their growth.
Visit Shoreline CBT and connect on LinkedIn. See also The Centre for CBT and Mindfulness.




In This Podcast






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Shoreline Connect

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Expanding the group with new and existing connections

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Building a business based on values 

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Final takeaways for listeners





Shoreline Connect




The idea emerged from a conversation with a colleague who was part of a solo practice and had started and was talking about how they missed being part of a group where they could share cases, consult with colleagues, and get the support that they wanted and really needed. After that conversation, I started to do a little research and look around at what was available … Shoreline Connection emerged as a way to bridge that gap. (Dr. Dorothy Skierkowski-Foster) 

From seeing the need that her colleague expressed, Dr. Skierkowski-Foster created Shoreline Connect to serve solo practitioners who missed and wanted the connection that they had available to them in a group practice setting. 
It allows solo practitioners to experience the benefits of being in a larger group while maintaining the autonomy of their own practice. 

What Shoreline Connection really is, is a close-knit community of vetted professionals in your area … A place where clinicians can come together to direct message each other, where they can have conversations,