Private Practice Success Stories

Are you thinking about starting a private practice but want to keep it small? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Heather Caska who plans to do just that. She talks about her clinic space, how she gets clients, how she wants to stay small on purpose, and why growth doesn't mean having a large practice. If you've been thinking about starting a private practice to serve a specific population, or if you want to see an example of a smaller but thriving private practice, you aren’t going to want to miss this episode. Heather is a certified speech-language pathologist and owner of HBC Language and Literacy. She has over 10 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist. Heather is also the President of the Arizona Branch of the International Dyslexia Association.She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Arizona and completed her Master's in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology from Northern Arizona University.&nbs

Are you interested in the idea of creating a private practice that is fun and casual? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Julie Barry who created a private practice that isn’t stuffy or rigid. She made it her own and now she gets to keep it casual with her private clients. Julie busts a ton of private practice myths and shares a refreshing perspective on what private practice can be. If you've been thinking about starting a private practice, but you're a more casual person and just want to deliver effective therapy without all of the stuffiness, this episode is for you. Julie Barry is in her 12th year as a practicing clinician. She has worked in acute care, subacute rehab, SNF, IP/OP pediatrics, NICU, specialized school, preschool, private practice and she now has her own private practice.Julie loves training and mentoring newer clinicians - it’s what shaped her into the type of clinician she is today. Later in her career, she discovered a passion for motor

Are you experiencing burnout? With the large caseload sizes and low pay, this is something that many SLP and OTs are facing, but that doesn’t mean you have to leave the field you love. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Jamie Giannino, a Start Your Private Practice student, who experienced burnout and reached a point where she was ready to leave her career as an SLP entirely.However, she decided to take the leap and join the Start program and is now a successful private practice owner whose practice gives her financial freedom and time to prioritize fun in her life…like jet skiing! If you've had struggles in the past, personal, financial, or otherwise, and you're looking for a better way, private practice could be the answer. Jamie's story is powerful, and I hope that hearing it and how she's been successful as a result is inspiring to you.Jamie Giannino, MA CCC-SLP is the owner and founder of Wordwise Speech Therapy; a boutique Speech Therapy practice with big

Have you been thinking about starting a private practice with a full team, a robust clinic, and hundreds of clients? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my students, Shanna Klump to talk about how she did just that. She grew quickly from a small private practice to a large brick-and-mortar practice that has a team and environment that supports her needs. Shanna talks about how she got started and also how she grew quickly, what her private practice looks like, and recommendations for other private practitioners who are looking to have brick-and-mortar clinics with teamsShanna is the founder and CEO of Kid Connections Therapy and The Apraxia SLP.  She has over 15 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings, including public schools and private practice. In all these settings, she has had the opportunity to serve as a graduate student supervisor and a clinical fellowship year supervisor. In her private practice, she oversees a team of six Spe

Are you a neurodiverse SLP thinking about starting a private practice? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Jennifer Corie, a Start Your Private Practice student, who started her practice in 2021 after getting her PhD. She talks about how she sees clients virtually, how clients find her, her specialties, and why private practice has been great for her as a neurodiverse person. Jennifer Corie, PhD, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is licensed in Louisiana and telehealth licensed in Florida. Jennifer has 15 years of experience in various settings with pediatric and adult clients. Jennifer started her private practice, Iceberg Therapy Services, in May 2021, and went completely full-time at her practice a year later. Jennifer primarily provides diagnostic autism services and consultations. She is passionate about using a neurodiversity-affirming approach. Her passion is informed by her personal experience with neurodivergen

Are you wanting to start a private practice but are worried that you are too early in your career? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories. I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice students, Bradi O’Rourke, who is a 25-year-old private practice owner. She was working for another private practice fulfilling school contracts as a contractor and then decided to start her own private practice where she does school contracts and hires contractors to fulfill the work. She was initially nervous to start a business early in her career but decided that it was now or never and went for it.Bradi is 25 years old and graduated with her master's degree in communication disorders and sciences in 2021. Bradi attended Eastern Illinois University for both her bachelor's and master's degrees. She launched her private practice called Braxy Speech Therapy soon after receiving her ASHA CCC. Bradi is passionate about providing play-based therapy and having families involved in her therap

Thinking about starting an adults-focused private practice?In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice students, Lauren Schwabish, to talk about how she started her own private practice during the pandemic and is loving working with adults with brain injuries, aphasia, and executive functioning deficits. Lauren shares where she gets clients, where she sees clients, how she handles billing, and her plans to get more into consulting. Lauren Schwabish M.S., CCC-SLP is the owner of Neuro Speech Services, a private practice based in Northern Virginia, specializing in person-centered assessment and treatment of cognitive-communicative disorders related to stroke, brain injury, concussion, ADHD, and other neurologic and neurodegenerative conditions. Lauren received her Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Communicative Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds a master’s degree in communication sciences from Hunter

Should your private practice accept insurance? This is something that a lot of SLPs and OTs wonder about when they open their private practice. There are many things to consider, and in this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Lauren Hastings to dive into the topic. Lauren Hastings is a speech-language pathologist, private practitioner, doctoral student, advocate, and educator. Basically, Lauren is a multi-passionate person who I've gotten to know over the years because we're both committed to helping SLPs be successful in private practice. Lauren is very knowledgeable about insurance and third-party payer sources, and we get into a lively discussion about whether or not private practices should take insurance, higher credentials, and more. If you’ve been thinking about becoming an insurance provider in your private practice, this is a must-listen episode! In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The importance of mentors and a community when starting a private practice

Networking is a great way to attract clients to you, and it can be a huge factor in the success of your private practice. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with LeslieAnn Williams to talk about her private practice journey. She talks about her background growing up in Trinidad, her goal of growing her private practice to the full-time level, and the importance of networking when it comes to attracting clients.LeslieAnn is the owner and clinician at Integra Speech LLC, a mobile outpatient practice in Maryland. She serves adults with disorders and diseases of the nervous system and has a particular interest in stroke recovery, dementia care, and voice therapy for persons with Parkinson’s Disease. If you've been thinking about starting your private practice and you want to hear how one of the students in the Start Your Private Practice program has done it, this is a must-listen episode!In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How LeslieAnn got started as a speech therapistWhy she de

Ever wished that you could hear directly from people who have gone from being regular SLPs or OTS to successful private practitioners after going through the Start Your Private Practice Program? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m introducing you to three amazing Start Your Private Practice alums. They are Farwa Husain, Teresa Ochoa, and Claudia Davisson, and they all three came from different backgrounds. One was a school-based SLP or OT who couldn't wait to get out. One took time off from the profession to raise her kids and then came back and started a private practice working just three days a week, and another started her private practice small and on the side of her job as a school SLP, but actually retired early and has grown her private practice with school contracts and also contractors. All three of these students had the same fears, doubts, and hesitations that you do, but they decided to go for it and join the Start Your Private Practice program to create a new

With summer quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to get set up and ready to see private clients. If you are a school-based clinician, you've almost made it through another year. And whether you're looking to supplement your income this summer or get your private practice going so that you don't have to go back in the fall, now is the time to start getting those ducks in a row. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m sharing five reasons why now is the perfect time to get started with your own private practice. If you’re ready to take the next step and start seeing private clients this summer, this episode was created for you! In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The legal aspect of preparing to start a private practiceWhy summer is the perfect time to test the watersHow a private practice can help you start reaching your financial goalsHow you can help families looking for summer servicesWhy starting in the summer can help you leave your job in the fallWhy I don’t teach

Are you looking for more flexibility and freedom than your current job can give you? Starting a part-time private practice might be the answer. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Farwa Husain, a Start and Grow Your Private Practice Student, who started her own private practice that allows her to work only three days a week and with the clients she is passionate about- Gestalt Language Processors. Having her own private practice offers more flexibility and higher pay than she was getting in the schools. It also allows her to pick up her kids at school and have the flexibility to be there for her family when they need her since her husband travels for work. In this episode, Farwa talks about how having a private practice has allowed her to be joyful in her practice again and how she's proud of what she's built. She also shares her tips on networking, community, and getting referrals. Farwa Husain is an experienced bilingual speech language pathologist and pr

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Are you feeling burned out and constrained in regular SLP or OT settings? Looking for something a little more outside the box?In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Carolyn Parker, a Start Your Private Practice program student,  who was feeling that way too. She decided to do something different and started her very own nature-based private practice where she could get outside with the kids she serves and help them thrive. Since then, she has found so much joy and freedom in her work. Carolyn (she/her) is a speech-language pathologist in the heart of Central Michigan. She opened her private practice, Stepping Stones Speech Therapy, PLLC, in the summer of 2021 as a way to supplement income and pursue something new. In the fall of 2022, Carolyn left her full-time school position as an SLP and AAC consultant to pursue her private practice. Stepping Stones Speech Therapy offers pediatric, in-home therapy focusing on early language, speech sound disorders, and augm

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Are you ready to begin your entrepreneurial journey? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Jennie Bjorem to talk about her entrepreneurial journey. She shares her story about starting and growing her private practice, hiring and firing, starting programs and closing them, going from one location to two, and so much more. And she did this while starting her now wildly successful publishing company, Bjorem Speech Publications.She never used to think of herself as an entrepreneur, but now she fully embraces that identity as a multi-business owner. Jennie received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Saint Louis University and graduated from Truman State University with her master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in May 1999. She is the owner of two clinics, Children’s Therapy Services in Overland Park, Kansas and Mission KansasJennie’s area of expertise is in early intervention birth through 5, parent education and childhood a

Are you stuck in analysis paralysis when it comes to starting or growing your private practice? Analysis paralysis is a very common thing for SLPs and OTs to experience, especially when it comes to doing things you haven’t done before, like private practice. There is a cost to staying stuck in indecision! Whether it’s money or time, I want to help you navigate through it so that you can finally start the private practice you’ve been dreaming of. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m sharing an excerpt from my new book The Path to Private Practice. I’m sharing one of the five secrets to successful private practitioners that I share in the book so that you can be successful in private practice too. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Why perfectionism is a form of procrastinationWhat analysis paralysis is and why you can’t stay stuckWhat successful private practitioners do when faced with roadblocksWhat happens when you stay stuck when starting your private practiceWhy action i

Worried that you’re too young or too new to the profession to start a private practice? Or are you worried that you’re too old and you missed the boat? Today’s episode of Private Practice Success Stories is going to feature an excerpt from my new book,  The Path to Private Practice. I will share the reality behind when you should start your private practice and what the current trend data shows. This fear is something that I hear from SLPs and OTs all the time, so I knew I had to address this topic. The truth is, I know people of all ages and stages of life who have gone through with starting their private practice despite their hesitations. In fact, the age of people starting their private practices is skewing younger and younger. People are taking control of their personal, professional, and financial lives no matter their ages and they are thriving. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The best age to start a private practiceCommon excuses people have for not starting their private pract