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Between Sessions with Berries

Berries

22 episodes

3 days ago

If you’ve ever felt torn between growing your private practice and staying true to your values, this episode is for you. Many mental health professionals step into solo or group practice hoping for more freedom, only to end up overwhelmed and unsure of how to scale sustainably. Alicia Murray, therapist turned business consultant and founder of The Therapist HQ, joins Kym to talk about building a practice that supports your life, not the other way around. From niching with confidence to hiring...

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If you’ve ever felt torn between growing your private practice and staying true to your values, this episode is for you. Many mental health professionals step into solo or group practice hoping for more freedom, only to end up overwhelmed and unsure of how to scale sustainably. Alicia Murray, therapist turned business consultant and founder of The Therapist HQ, joins Kym to talk about building a practice that supports your life, not the other way around. From niching with confidence to hiring...

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Episodes (20/22)

Between Sessions with Berries

How to Build a Values-Based Practice with Alicia Murray

If you’ve ever felt torn between growing your private practice and staying true to your values, this episode is for you. Many mental health professionals step into solo or group practice hoping for more freedom, only to end up overwhelmed and unsure of how to scale sustainably. Alicia Murray, therapist turned business consultant and founder of The Therapist HQ, joins Kym to talk about building a practice that supports your life, not the other way around. From niching with confidence to hiring...

3 days ago

27 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

Reclaiming Your Energy Between Sessions with Lauren Ashley (Berwick)

If you're feeling emotionally drained after back-to-back sessions, you're not alone. In this episode, Kym sits down with intuitive business coach Lauren Ashley to talk about nervous system care, energy protection, and why mental health professionals need more than bubble baths to avoid burnout. With over seven years of experience helping impact-driven leaders align mindset and strategy, Lauren shares practical tools and mindset shifts to support emotional sustainability. From the power of mov...

1 week ago

37 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

Preparing for Parental Leave in Private Practice with Emily Guarnotta

Taking parental leave as a mental health professional can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re running a solo practice. In this episode, psychologist and certified perinatal mental health provider Emily Guarnotta shares her firsthand experiences navigating maternity leave, postpartum mental health, and the return to clinical work. Whether you're planning for your first baby or supporting a colleague through their transition, this conversation offers both validation and practical advice. ...

2 weeks ago

28 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

Digital Products, AI, and Career Clarity with Manicka Thomas

Many therapists enter the field with a passion for helping others, only to find themselves overwhelmed, underpaid, or unsure of how to grow. Whether you're early in your career or ready to expand beyond one-to-one work, this episode offers a roadmap. Kym talks with Manicka Thomas, LISW-S, Clinical Director, content creator, and founder of the Social Work Success Path. Manicka breaks down her proven three-phase framework for building a values-aligned career and shares actionable ways mental he...

3 weeks ago

32 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

Scaling a Therapy Practice Without Burning Out with Nicole McCance

Burnout, late nights, and a ceiling on your income don't have to be the norm. In this episode, Nicole McCance, a former psychologist turned business coach, shares how she transformed her solo practice into a thriving group of 55 clinicians and built a business that ran without her, all in just three years while raising twins. Her story proves that scaling can create more freedom, not more stress. She breaks down the mindset shifts and operational systems behind her success, and reveals the bi...

1 month ago

33 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

How Podcourses Are Changing CE for Therapists with Lisa Mustard

Tired of staring at a screen just to earn CE credits? There’s a better way. Mental health professionals are seeking education that’s not only accessible but actually supports their well-being and busy schedules. In this episode, Kym sits down with Lisa Mustard, licensed marriage and family therapist, life coach, and creator of audio-based podcourses designed for therapists on the go. Lisa shares her pivot from traditional therapy to continuing education, how burnout and personal growth fueled...

1 month ago

30 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

AI's Real Impact on Social Work with Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz

Is AI taking over, or can it help us do our work better? If you’ve ever felt uncertain about how artificial intelligence fits into therapy or social work, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz joins Kym to share how she’s helping thousands of social workers and educators ethically and confidently integrate AI into their clinical and academic work. With her background in school administration, community mental health, and teaching at NYU and Columbia, Marina offers a clear-eye...

1 month ago

29 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

Healing Therapist Burnout from the Inside Out with Kelly Higdon

Burnout doesn’t always look like exhaustion. Sometimes it shows up as dread, disconnection, or feeling stuck in a practice that no longer fits. If you're doing everything “right” on paper but still feel misaligned, this episode is for you. Kelly Higdon, LMFT, co-author of Therapist Burnout and co-founder of ZynnyMe and Business School for Therapists, shares her journey from running one of the largest clinics in her county to building a business rooted in integrity, embodiment, and joy. She a...

1 month ago

33 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

Inside Berries New Therapist Community with Geleen Antonio

Feeling isolated in your practice or overwhelmed by the pace of tech in mental health? We’ve got good news for you! Berries just launched a new online community designed to help mental health professionals connect, collaborate, and stay supported without adding more to your plate. Geleen Antonio, our new Community Manager inside of Berries, joins Kym in this episode to share how the group came to life, what makes it different, and how therapists are already using it to get real-time support, ...

1 month ago

18 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

Building an Online Practice and Side Hustle with Amber Lyda

Are you feeling stuck in the therapy grind and wondering if there’s a way out? Licensed psychologist turned business coach Amber Lyda joins Kym to share how she escaped burnout, reclaimed her time, and built a life she truly loves, far from a beige office. In this episode, Amber reflects on her shift to a fully online, private-pay practice and how she transitioned into coaching and course creation. She opens up about setting boundaries, paying others to do the tasks she dreads, using AI tools...

2 months ago

46 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

Using AI Without Losing Your Clinical Voice with Ken Mallon, LMFT

Burned out by big tech and driven to make a difference, Ken Mallon, LMFT left a decades-long career at companies like Yahoo and Meta to become a licensed marriage and family therapist. Today, he runs a thriving private practice in California that blends systems thinking, clinical care, and AI in therapy. In this conversation, Ken shares how he uses AI to enhance (not replace) his clinical work. From documentation to diagnosis support to client engagement, he explains how tech can reduce burno...

2 months ago

44 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

The Private Pay Playbook for Therapists with Jessica Harris

If you’ve ever wondered how to transition from insurance panels to a thriving private pay practice, this episode is your blueprint. Jessica Harris, therapist turned business coach, shares how she built and sold a six-clinician private pay group practice, and now helps other mental health professionals do the same through her 12-week coaching program. We talk about the mindset shifts, marketing strategies, and financial considerations that make private pay possible, as well as the common mista...

2 months ago

41 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

Streamline Your Systems Using AI with Geleen Antonio

If your practice feels disorganized, your inbox is overflowing, and marketing feels like a second job, this episode is for you. AI strategist and healthcare consultant Geleen Antonio joins the show to share how mental health professionals can streamline their systems, automate the right tasks, and use AI to elevate their work without losing the human touch. With a background in healthcare operations and a deep understanding of clinical care, Geleen helps therapists map out their workflows, re...

2 months ago

37 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

Rethinking Emotional Support in the Age of AI with Rajeev Kapur

Mental health professionals are feeling the pressure: AI is transforming client care, documentation, and even emotional support. But does this mean the therapist is being replaced? In this episode, Rajeev Kapur—MIT-certified AI expert, three-time CEO, and author of AI Made Simple—joins Kym to explore how generative AI is reshaping therapy and mental health support, for better or worse. Rajeev shares real-world stories, including a powerful case of an executive using ChatGPT for crisis support...

3 months ago

33 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

How Systems-Level Prevention Can Transform Mental Health Care with Nadine Wilches

Most mental health professionals are trained to respond to crises, not prevent them. But what if we could shift the entire system upstream? In this episode, Nadine Wilches, licensed clinical social worker and founder of MindArch Health, shares her groundbreaking approach to preventive mental health using the EQUIP Model and the 5-Elements of Systemic Wellbeing Framework. Nadine walks us through her 20-year journey from clinical director to social entrepreneur, how a personal incident catalyze...

3 months ago

40 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

Lessons from Seven Years in Psych NP Practice with Claire Ellerbrock

New grad or not, mental health providers are often thrown into complex cases without enough preparation. From managing diagnostic uncertainty to treating underserved populations, the stakes are high, and support is limited. In this episode, Kym talks with Claire Ellerbrock, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Stress Free Psych NP, about building clinical confidence, navigating the gray areas of mental health care, and creating systems that support better outcomes without burning o...

3 months ago

35 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

Making Sense of Your Practice Finances with Andrea Rotondo

Managing a private practice means wearing more hats than you ever expected, including being a bookkeeper. But what if you didn’t have to dread the numbers? In this episode, Kym sits down with Andrea Rotondo, founder of Liquid Cents Bookkeeping, to talk about how mental health professionals can simplify their finances, rebuild QuickBooks, and finally make sense of cash flow. Andrea shares why so many people struggle with money shame, what to track (and when), and how to build financial systems...

3 months ago

35 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

Knowing When to Refer and When to Reassess with Dr Ronald Albucher

As therapists, we often wonder when to hold steady in the work and when to bring in psychiatric support. In this episode, Dr. Ronald Albucher, psychiatrist and psychotherapy educator, helps unpack that decision. With decades of experience at institutions like Stanford and UCSF, Dr. Albucher explains how to recognize clinical resistance, when to consider medication, and how to collaborate effectively across disciplines. He also shares insights into ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychothe...

4 months ago

37 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

Can AI Make Us Better Therapists? With Dr. Lori Husband

AI is showing up in everything from marketing tools to therapy sessions. But with all this new tech, one big question remains: will it support therapists or shift their role? In this episode, clinical psychologist and mental health tech advisor Dr. Lori Husband joins the show to unpack the evolving relationship between therapists and artificial intelligence. They explore the emotional side of this shift, from fears about job security to questions of clinical identity, and why leaning into tec...

4 months ago

28 minutes

Between Sessions with Berries

How to Market Your Therapy Practice Like a Pro with Avivit Fisher

Therapists are taught to care for clients, not run a business. So when it comes to marketing, pricing, and attracting private-pay clients, most are flying blind. In this episode of Between Sessions with Berries, Kym sits down with Avivit Fisher, founder of REdD Strategy, to talk about what every therapist should have learned in grad school. From building a brand that speaks to your ideal client to setting up a marketing system that actually works, Avivit shares actionable strategies that make...

4 months ago

29 minutes