The Bad Therapist Show
Felicia Keller Boyle | Business Coach for Therapists
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Felicia Keller Boyle | Business Coach for Therapists
▶ WebplayerEver felt like being a great therapist, having a successful practice, and living a life you love are somehow mutually exclusive? If so, you're in the right place. The Bad Therapist Show is the go-to resource for established solo therapists and group practice owners who want to grow profitable businesses, lead with confidence, and create more freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment in their lives. Hosted by Felicia Keller Boyle, aka The Bad Therapist®, LMFT, former six-figure private practice owner, therapist business coach, and creator of the Liberated Business™ method, this show challenges the belief that therapists have to choose between helping peo...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 18:09
You finally get the marketing to work, then the inbox becomes a full-time job. More inquiries, higher fees, fewer people on your caseload, and your best hours disappearing into…
Sep 21, 2026 · 37:13
You've worked hard to build a group practice where clinicians feel supported. So when someone asks for a raise or says they can't take another client, bringing up the numbers can…
Sep 14, 2026 · 24:33
I've had two recent conversations with therapists at opposite stages of business. One had a full caseload and worried their website copy was too narrow. The other hadn't launched…
Sep 7, 2026 · 21:08
Money comes into your practice, the bills come out of one account, and whatever remains becomes your pay. There’s a better system for managing your wealth and putting your money…
Aug 31, 2026 · 22:55
How do you network without being awkward, salesy, or draining your energy? In today's episode, I'm sharing a version of networking for therapists that feels less transactional…
Aug 24, 2026 · 39:49
When Brittney Scott first came on The Bad Therapist Show, she was still in the early stages of producing her podcast, Mother Daughter Relationship Show, and figuring out what…
Aug 17, 2026 · 24:37
Your calendar can look packed while your income tells a different story. Clients come every other week, summer cancellations open holes you can't replace, and a crowded roster…
Aug 10, 2026 · 16:38
The more you've built, the harder it gets to want the next thing. You've crossed milestones a past version of you only dreamed of and instead of momentum you're finding yourself…
Aug 3, 2026 · 17:38
Your caseload is full, but the idea for your next offer has been living in your notes app for months. You think about it in the shower or while walking the dog, but it still…
Jul 27, 2026 · 19:46
Opening a group practice can feel like the obvious next step once your private practice is full and you’re turning away potential clients every week. But too often, therapists…
Jul 20, 2026 · 11:32
Taking time off as a therapist feels borderline reckless, even though your clients disappear for two weeks every summer without a flicker of guilt. Summer arrives, the…
Jul 13, 2026 · 34:51
Ready for a private practice success story that’ll light a fire under you? In this episode, I’m joined by Ben Sollenberger, who left his full time corporate operations role and…
Jul 6, 2026 · 18:47
When was the last time you stepped back and reconsidered your marketing instead of simply doing what you’ve always done? Most marketing advice for therapists is built for people…
Jun 29, 2026 · 14:10
You have a clinician who's been underperforming for three months. You’ve had the conversation twice, you’ve been patient and fair, and you still haven’t made the call. Why?…
Jun 22, 2026 · 17:47
I've been coaching therapists since 2019, and I keep seeing the same trajectory play out, in my clients and even in myself. We move through five stages when we grow something,…
Jun 15, 2026 · 20:23
Three years in, I've finally rebranded The Bad Therapist Show! For so many therapists, "good therapist conditioning" tells us we have to choose. We can be ethical or profitable.…
Jun 10, 2026 · 1:26
You've built a successful therapy practice. You've found your niche, filled your caseload, maybe even built a group practice. But now you're asking a different question: How do I…
Jun 8, 2026 · 27:34
Are you a therapist struggling with your marketing? Are you wondering why your potential clients aren't booking consultations? In today's episode, I dive deep into the one puzzle…
Jun 1, 2026 · 13:30
Most therapists trying to grow their therapy practice are hiding behind brand colours, fonts, and logo tweaks instead of doing the work that actually books cash pay clients. I've…
May 25, 2026 · 17:58
You became a therapist because you love working with people, so why does running your own practice feel so painfully isolating? In today's episode, I'm sharing how to feel less…
May 18, 2026 · 19:54
Want to attract ideal therapy clients? You know, the ones who actually show up, commit, and do the work? Then stop marketing the way most therapists do. I see it all the time.…
May 11, 2026 · 43:45
Most therapists who own group practices think more revenue means taking on more clients themselves. Jason Marx proved that completely wrong. In this episode, I sit down with…
May 4, 2026 · 16:12
Scaling your therapy practice doesn't have to mean hiring a team of clinicians, dealing with HR headaches, or becoming a group practice owner overnight. If you've hit an income…
Apr 27, 2026 · 19:35
Building a cash pay practice while you're still fully dependent on insurance can feel like trying to jump off a moving train. In today's episode, I'm walking you through how to…
Apr 20, 2026 · 19:06
Private practice marketing doesn't have to cost a fortune to work. If I were launching my practice from scratch today with one goal, scaling to multiple six figures as fast as…
Apr 13, 2026 · 18:31
You're doing everything right and still feel like you're running on empty. If you want to grow your private practice to multi-six figures, the problem probably isn't what you…
Apr 6, 2026 · 17:33
Marketing for therapists feels icky - and not because you're doing it wrong. You were trained to be boundaried, ethical, and non-transactional. Then you’re told to post on…
Mar 30, 2026 · 42:32
Let's talk about building a therapist website that converts (one of my favorite topics). Your homepage copy has about three seconds to convince someone to stay. Three seconds.…
Mar 23, 2026 · 14:04
A therapy intensive can be one of the best ways to work with new clients when your private practice is full and inquiries keep rolling in. Most therapists default to a waitlist…
Mar 16, 2026 · 19:16
Do you ever worry that taking regular time off from your private practice will cause your business to fall apart? Therapist work-life balance is something I hear from therapists…
Mar 9, 2026 · 14:33
Are you ready for the spring surge in therapy inquiries? I've noticed year after year that spring, not new years, is when people actually start taking action on their mental…
Mar 2, 2026 · 35:53
What if I told you that you don't have to wait until licensure to start a private therapy practice? In today’s episode, Annie shares her remarkable story about starting a private…
Feb 23, 2026 · 12:24
Do you ever catch yourself wanting to delete, shrink, or simplify something in your business that's actually working? Patterns in business can be sneaky like that! After my…
Feb 16, 2026 · 25:03
How long does it actually take before you start seeing more traffic and inquiries from SEO on your therapy website? SEO blogging for therapists can feel like a slow-burn…
Feb 9, 2026 · 27:35
Ever frozen on a consult call the moment someone said your fee was too expensive (I mean, who hasn't?) Handling fee objections is one of the most uncomfortable moments therapists…
Feb 2, 2026 · 21:49
Are you wrestling with whether to share your political beliefs publicly as a therapist? It’s a tough dilemma many of us face: How do you stay true to your personal convictions…
Jan 26, 2026 · 41:24
What if you didn’t have to feel 1000% confident before hosting a profitable retreat? In this episode, I’m chatting with Sarah Lazarewicz, a therapist, Liberated Business graduate…
Jan 19, 2026 · 23:07
If you think a $20K month for solo therapists means working 60-hour weeks, hear this: the therapists I work with who are consistently hitting 20K months aren't running giant…
Jan 12, 2026 · 41:48
What if raising your therapy fees and saying no to clients more often could actually double your private practice income? That's exactly what happened to Erin Cantor, a play…
Jan 5, 2026 · 37:24
Are you a therapist dreaming of starting a therapy private practice but not sure where to begin? Then today's podcast episode is for you! Join me as I guide you through the…
Dec 29, 2025 · 13:39
Want to transition into 2026 with real clarity instead of just another vague resolution? This New Year guided meditation will help you do exactly that! In today's episode, I'm…
Dec 22, 2025 · 31:02
I almost didn't make the changes that took my coaching business from "doing fine" to legitimately blowing up this year. I thought I needed to work harder but what actually moved…
Dec 15, 2025 · 37:04
SEO for therapists isn't what it used to be. If you’re still marketing your private practice like it's 2020, it's time to change things up! Your potential clients aren't just…
Dec 8, 2025 · 23:39
Should you invest thousands in podcast production, or can you build a successful show from your closet? In today's episode, I'm continuing the conversation about how to start a…
Dec 1, 2025 · 18:57
Starting a podcast for your private practice sounds exciting until you're drowning in decisions about format, equipment, naming, and whether anyone will actually listen. I've…
Nov 24, 2025 · 15:26
Are you ready for the holiday season, or is your private practice bracing for a financial slump The festive season often brings increased expenses and client cancellations,…
Nov 17, 2025 · 17:25
Did you work your ass off to hit a huge milestone, and now you feel more stressed, tired, and overwhelmed than before? The success hangover is real, and it's stopping ambitious…
Nov 10, 2025 · 40:34
What if the strategy that helped you grow your private practice didn’t come from working harder, but from finding one approach that works and sticking with it? In this episode, I…
Nov 3, 2025 · 11:06
Are you leaving thousands of dollars on the table because you're afraid to raise your therapy rates? If you're asking yourself when you should increase your fees, I'm telling you…
Oct 27, 2025 · 20:53
If you’ve ever caught yourself stuck in black and white thinking or feeling the pressure to be a good therapist , this episode might really land for you. I’m sharing my personal…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:00:47
Have you noticed everyone’s talking about ketamine-assisted psychotherapy lately? Have you wondered what it’s really like for clients? In this special episode originally aired on…
Oct 13, 2025 · 19:26
What if you could double your practice revenue without adding a single new client to your already full calendar? In today's episode, I'm breaking down why so many therapists hit…
Oct 6, 2025 · 22:28
What if I told you my coaching business started completely by accident? I spent years trying to make wellness workshops and recovery coaching work - but none of it stuck. All…
Sep 29, 2025 · 14:50
Have you been spinning your wheels for weeks (or even months) trying to choose your therapy niche so you can finally move forward with your website? Plot twist: you might not…
Sep 22, 2025 · 52:53
Is SEO for therapists completely dead now that AI is taking over? I brought back my friend and collaborator Kristie Platinga to answer this burning question that's keeping so…
Sep 19, 2025 · 2:43
Ever wonder what other therapists are really thinking? Well, now you can find out. I’ve just launched a podcast with my friend Kristie Platinga, founder of Best Therapists, where…
Sep 15, 2025 · 10:33
Are you exhausted from the endless demands of running your private practice? Preventing burnout in your private practice doesn't require another complicated strategy or expensive…
Sep 8, 2025 · 17:51
Is your website traffic dropping even though you're doing everything right? Building a marketing ecosystem is more critical than ever as AI reshapes how clients find therapists…
Sep 1, 2025 · 34:28
Are you spending your weekends catching up on notes when you could be living your life? In today's episode, I'm talking with Doctor TK about time-saving tips for therapists that…
Aug 25, 2025 · 24:14
Ever felt guilty for wanting to make good money as a therapist? That's good therapist conditioning at work, and it's probably destroying your practice. Good therapist…
Aug 18, 2025 · 15:01
How many clients should you see in a day as a private practice therapist? If you're wrestling with this question, you're definitely not alone—and today I'm breaking it all down…
Aug 11, 2025 · 36:11
Are you running yourself ragged while trying to scale your group practice? In today's episode, I sit down with my client, Lauren Worley, owner of Foothill Psychotherapy, who…
Aug 4, 2025 · 11:53
Are you caught in the telehealth vs. in-person therapy debate? In today's episode, I tackle the question that’s on many therapists' minds: do you really need to have an office to…
Jul 28, 2025 · 28:04
Growing a group practice starts with your very first hire, but who should that person be? In today's episode, I sit down with Nicole McCance, and we get real about the mistakes…
Jul 21, 2025 · 18:49
Do therapist reviews feel like an ethical minefield for your private practice? Let me help you cut through the confusion! In this episode, I'm talking about how reviews can make…
Jul 14, 2025 · 32:58
Do you ever wish that you could just take a week off from seeing your clients? I’m not talking about taking a longer break for holidays and vacations, but taking a week off so…
Jul 7, 2025 · 15:37
Money conversations in therapy are often avoided, but why are we so comfortable discussing trauma, sex, and family dynamics while tiptoeing around finances? In today's episode, I…
Jun 30, 2025 · 13:38
In this episode, I'm tackling one of the biggest questions therapists face when transitioning to private practice: can you take your clients with you when leaving a group therapy…
Jun 23, 2025 · 15:31
If you're tired of watching your therapy schedule and income evaporate every summer, I have a simple fix for you - therapy intensives. They can transform those dreaded summer…
Jun 16, 2025 · 51:52
Ever wondered how specializing in Black health and well-being could actually expand your reach as a therapist? In today's episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Raquel Martin, a licensed…
Jun 9, 2025 · 14:14
Why do some private practice therapists have a waitlist, while others can’t fill their calendars? In today's episode, I'm breaking down the four essential ingredients that…
Jun 2, 2025 · 20:37
Are you a therapist who's tired of feeling chained to your therapy chair, seeing client after client just to make ends meet? Freedom is what I keep hearing therapists want more…
May 26, 2025 · 17:19
How do some therapists consistently land premium fee therapy clients while others struggle to fill their schedules? Attracting clients who pay top dollar is simpler than you…
May 19, 2025 · 34:16
What happens when you finally find an authentic marketing strategy that aligns with who you are? In today's episode, I chat with Liberated Business alumna, Brittney Scott, a…
May 12, 2025 · 27:17
Ready for a private practice success story that’ll light a fire under you? In this episode, I’m joined by Ben Sollenberger, who left his full time corporate operations role and…
May 5, 2025 · 21:43
Ever wonder why some therapists enjoy consistent 10K months while others struggle to fill their caseload? Sustainable private practice growth doesn't happen by accident – it’s…
Apr 28, 2025 · 18:26
What if bragging actually helped grow your private practice instead of turning people off? I recently shared in my newsletter how I generated over $100,000 in sales in just six…
Apr 21, 2025 · 21:35
Welcome back to the last episode of the Quarter Two Planning series. In the episode, you set your strategic goals - amazing work! Now it’s time to turn those plans into action.…
Apr 14, 2025 · 21:08
Are you ready to set strategic goals that actually move the needle in your private practice? Today, we’re diving into how to create specific, measurable, achievable, relevant,…
Apr 7, 2025 · 22:31
Is quarter two planning the momentum shift your private practice needs? Before you dive into the next quarter, let’s pause, reflect, and get intentional about your business…
Mar 31, 2025 · 20:21
Are you ready to start booking more private pay clients in 2025? In today’s episode, I’m sharing three essential upgrades that can make all the difference in how potential…
Mar 24, 2025 · 21:43
Are you wrestling with whether to share your political beliefs publicly as a therapist? It’s a tough dilemma many of us face: How do you stay true to your personal convictions…
Mar 17, 2025 · 33:01
What if a simple mindset shift could completely change how you approach social media marketing? In today's episode, we're diving into the fascinating journey of Dani Terry, a…
Mar 10, 2025 · 17:00
Struggling to decide whether to use a direct booking link vs. a contact form on your private practice website? This choice might seem minor, but it can significantly impact your…
Mar 3, 2025 · 13:52
Want to grow your private practice without burning out? Then it’s time we talk about systems for scaling! Systems aren’t just a luxury; they're essential for any therapist…
Feb 24, 2025 · 33:57
If you struggle to balance online visibility with protecting your mental health, this episode is for you! I’m sitting down with the Entrepreneurial Therapist, Danielle Swimm, to…
Feb 17, 2025 · 14:50
Are you curious to see what a focused 90 day sprint can do for your private practice? In today's episode, I'm chatting about the power of committing to a single goal for 90 days…
Feb 10, 2025 · 28:43
Welcome to the 100th episode of The Bad Therapist Show! I can't believe it's been only two years! I'm super excited to celebrate this milestone with you, and what better way to…
Feb 3, 2025 · 29:51
Ever wondered how you can make as much money as you want in private practice without burning out or catering only to elite clients? In this replay episode, I'm shattering the…
Jan 27, 2025 · 32:27
Are you tired of spending valuable time on lengthy intake calls that rarely result in new clients? You’re not alone. So many therapists have experienced consult calls that were…
Jan 20, 2025 · 11:53
Want to make more money in your private practice without adding more clients to your schedule, getting another clinical training, or starting a new marketing project? In this…
Jan 13, 2025 · 43:07
Thinking about growing your group practice but not sure where to begin? In this episode, I sit down with Amber Young, a dynamic therapist and business owner, who shares her…
Jan 6, 2025 · 20:08
Ready to make 2025 your most intentional and successful year yet? In this episode, I dive into how you can plan for your business success in 2025 and how to set clear, achievable…
Dec 30, 2024 · 14:59
Ready for a New Year's meditation that will help you release the past and welcome the future with open arms? Join me in today's episode to let go of the past and envision what…
Dec 23, 2024 · 52:16
Ready to rethink how you’re spending money in your business? In this episode, I’m joined by Linzy Bonham, a private practice therapist turned money coach, for an honest…
Dec 16, 2024 · 24:30
As 2024 comes to a close, I’m reflecting on the year’s biggest lessons and takeaways from running my business. Join me as I pull back the curtain on my journey, sharing the ups…
Dec 9, 2024 · 36:39
Ready to transform your private practice and achieve consistent 10K revenue months? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Katrina P. Mautner, a licensed marriage and family therapist…
Dec 2, 2024 · 15:47
Are you ready for the holiday season, or is your private practice bracing for a financial slump? The festive season often brings increased expenses and client cancellations,…
Nov 25, 2024 · 13:39
Are you getting the most out of your therapy consult calls? In this episode, we’re diving into a simple yet powerful change that can help you boost your conversion rates and book…
Nov 18, 2024 · 20:08
In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my journey to creating my course, The Fee Formula, that’s come with its fair share of revelations, roadblocks, and…
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