In this episode, Amy Dover is taking over the podcast again as part of her June series on group practice ownership. Amy is a licensed marriage and family therapist, owner of Dover Counseling Services in southeastern Alabama, and a Wise Practice consultant with over a decade of experience building and leading a group practice.

In this episode, Amy shares the story of hiring her first clinician, the mistakes she made early on, and what she wishes someone had told her before she stepped into the role of employer and leader.

This episode is for the practice owner who looks like they’re holding it all together but feels alone behind the scenes.

I’m usually the one asking the questions around here… but in this episode, Laura Long flips the script and interviews me about something I know so many of y’all are thinking about right now:

What does it actually look like to build income streams beyond the therapy room?

In this special Wise Practice podcast takeover, Laura Long joins the show to talk about multiple income streams for therapists, how to know when you’re ready to expand, and why “passive income” usually isn’t as passive as social media makes it sound.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Beth Rontal, a clinical social worker and documentation expert who has helped thousands of therapists turn their clinical work into clear, compliant notes that actually protect their practice and their income. But what we really get into is something so many of us wrestle with and don’t always say out loud… the guilt around getting paid.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Jenny Melrose to talk about what it really looks like to build something outside the therapy room that actually works. Not just more content. Not just more followers. But a strategy that leads to real growth.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Kris Jones to talk about something that can completely change how your practice grows without adding more to your plate.

This episode is a reminder that sustainability isn’t a fixed formula. It’s something you reevaluate in every season.

In this episode, I’m talking with Bianca Hughes about how to market your practice in a way that actually feels natural and not salesy. We get into why therapists avoid marketing, how imposter syndrome shows up, and what really helps clients find you.

Y’all ever look around at your practice and realize you’re doing something just because “that’s how everyone else does it”… but deep down, it’s not really working?

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Zack Ufland to talk through five things practice owners might need to stop doing. And I’ll be honest, some of these might ruffle a few feathers.

If you’ve been wondering whether private practice is the right move, or you’re in the early stages of planning your exit, this episode will help you think more clearly about your next step.

If you’ve ever wondered how to run a healthy practice while staying connected to the heart of the work, this episode is for you.

If you’re thinking about opening a second location or wondering what it takes to scale a practice across cities or states, this conversation will give you a realistic look at the opportunities and challenges that come with expansion.

In this episode, I sit down with David Sanchez, founder of Charlotte Counseling Associates, to talk about how he built a highly specialized, faith-based group practice focused on sex addiction, betrayal trauma, and couples healing. What began as a general solo practice slowly evolved into a clear niche — and that decision transformed his referrals, marketing, and long-term vision.

In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Hinote, owner of Savannah River Counseling in Augusta, Georgia, to break down exactly how he negotiated a major reimbursement increase with one of the most notoriously difficult payers: Tricare.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin or disconnected from your faith in your work, this episode offers a grounding reminder that you don’t have to carry it all alone.

If you’ve ever wondered how Lent can support both your faith and your work as a practice owner—without comparison, shame, or pressure—this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I talk about Lent as a rhythm of reflection rather than a task to complete. Whether you’ve practiced Lent for years or are just beginning to explore it, my hope is that this episode helps you see it not as something extra, but as a way to lead your practice—and your life—from a steadier, more faithful place.

I’m really glad you’re here today because this episode is a little different and honestly pretty personal for me. I’m talking about something I’ve never shared before, what it was actually like to write my first book. Not the polished highlight reel version, but the real behind-the-scenes story. The doubts, the learning curve, the surprises, and the parts I didn’t expect at all.