For most therapists, the default way to increase income is simple: book more sessions. But what happens when your calendar is already full, or you’re on the edge of burnout?

In this episode of The Build Your Private Practice Podcast, I’m challenging the belief that the only path to more income is more clients.

You’ll learn why this model keeps therapists stuck, what other income options actually look like, and the mindset shift that changes everything.

If you’re ready to break free from the time-for-money trap, this conversation will help you imagine and start building a practice that works differently.

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What We Cover in This Episode:

• The trap of “more clients = more income”
• Why burnout isn’t your fault, it’s the business model
• How other Canadian therapists are scaling without adding more sessions
• Practical alternatives to expand income and impact
• The mindset shift from therapist to business owner
  
  

Many therapists are working in isolation—and it’s their clients who pay the price.

In this episode of The Build Your Private Practice Podcast, Liane sits down with psychiatrist and founder of Psychotherapy Matters, Dr. Allan Steingart, to talk about what happens when we bring collaboration back into client care.

With decades of experience in both hospital and private settings, Dr. Steingart is on a mission to make integrated mental health care accessible to more Canadians. Through Psychotherapy Matters, he’s helping therapists partner directly with psychiatrists and other professionals to improve outcomes, reduce wait times, and feel more supported—without jumping through endless hoops.

If you’ve ever wished for more integration, more connection, and more support in how you serve your clients, this episode offers a practical and hopeful new model.

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→ Learn more about Psychotherapy Matters: psychotherapymatters.com
→ Explore our programs and support for Canadian therapists: buildyourprivatepractice.ca
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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why collaborative care matters more than ever in private practice

• How Psychotherapy Matters is changing the landscape of Canadian mental health

• The practical ways therapists can start working with psychiatrists today

• What therapists need to know about team-based care in a solo setting

• How collaboration improves outcomes for both clients and clinicians
  
  

So many therapists dream about running a group, launching a course, or hosting a workshop, but then stop themselves with one nagging question: “Am I ready?”

In this episode of The Build Your Private Practice Podcast, I’m unpacking the “readiness myth” that keeps therapists stuck in 1:1 work longer than they need to be. You’ll learn what being “ready” actually looks like, why you don’t need a huge audience or perfect systems to get started, and how to pilot your ideas without the pressure to make it flawless from day one.

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to expand your income and impact, this conversation will show you why that time might be now.

Helpful Links:
- Explore Scale Your Practice: https://www.buildyourprivatepractice.ca/scale-your-practice

• Visit our homepage: https://buildyourprivatepractice.ca

• Join the BYPP Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildyourprivatepractice

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Why waiting for the “perfect moment” keeps you stuck

• What being “ready” to expand your offers really looks like

• How to start small by piloting instead of perfecting

• The deeper reason therapists need scalable offers for sustainability

• Why groups, workshops, and courses might be closer than you think