Best Dr. Bill Whitehead Podcasts (2024)

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How-To: Self Care for Therapists 23:19

1+ y ago23:19

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Compassion fatigue is often discussed. Yet, it is still so common for therapists to struggle with it! Today, we discuss techniques for releasing yourself emotionally and energetically from sessions so you can experience the joy and satisfaction of providing care. Practical tips and advice from Jacinda Jackson, LCMHC, who beautifully shares her expe…

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Therapy Techniques: James Ochoa on ADHD 28:36

2y ago28:36

28:36

Did you know ADHD is considered genetic? Did you know that it cannot develop in adulthood? And what about medications for ADHD: good or bad?? In this episode, James Ochoa, LPC shares his expertise in ADHD. Join us to learn more about ADHD, bust myths and commonly held misconceptions, and learn how James and others have learned, with practice, to ma…

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Therapeutic Techniques: DBT with Dr. John Donkervoet 32:30

2y ago32:30

32:30

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is becoming one of the more popular methods used in psychotherapy. As an evolution of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, it helps clients with strong emotional dysregulation develop skills to manage their distress. Join us as we speak to an expert in this therapeutic technique, Dr. John Donkervoet. We discuss the technique i…

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Therapeutic Techniques: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Dr. Kim Eckert 17:17

2y ago17:17

17:17

ACT or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a technique that's gaining popularity among psychotherapists. We traveled to Chattanooga, Tennessee to speak with Dr. Kim Eckert, founder of Roots Counseling Center, about her use of ACT with her client population. The resources mentioned in this episode can be found here: The Mindfulness and Acceptance W…

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Referring a Client to AA 16:36

2y ago16:36

16:36

If you've decided that alcohol dependence is a problem for one of your clients, you may want them to become involved in Alcoholics Anonymous. But you may have a number of misconceptions about the nature of AA. And you may not know how to make a referral to that organization. We'll discuss all of this in today's podcast. This podcast was brought to …

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Recognizing & Preventing Burnout/Compassion Fatigue 13:31

2y ago13:31

13:31

The first few years in private practice are usually exciting and challenging. But what should you do if "the thrill is gone" and you find yourself dreading that trip to the office. This podcast was brought to you by TherapyAppointment, the practical practice management solution built for therapists, by therapists.…

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Therapy Techniques: Sleep with Dr. John Lennon 33:28

2y ago33:28

33:28

Clients occasionally appear in our practices with a sleep disturbance as their primary complaint. Alternatively, sleep difficulties are frequently part of another identified problem, such as anxiety or depression. In today's podcast, we are joined by Dr. John Lennon to explore the nature of sleep, and the treatment of sleep difficulties. We talk, i…

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Unexpected Events & Stressors (Crisis, flirtation, cons, bad Google reviews & more!) 24:05

2y ago24:05

24:05

**Please note: we discuss our experience working with a client who died by suicide within this episode. Listeners should be aware.** Sometimes the least expected thing can happen just as you're getting into a good routine. We look at how your practice might be disrupted in this episode. We discuss your obligations to clients in their times of crisi…

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When & How to Expand 19:02

2y ago19:02

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When you have the exciting "problem" of more referrals than you can handle, it is time to think about expansion. Some questions you might need answers to are: Do you need to hire, or is this is a temporary uptick? Should you hire a contract worker or an employee? What are the implications of each? How much should you pay? How do insurance panels wo…

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Telehealth 20:37

2y ago20:37

20:37

WIP This podcast was brought to you by TherapyAppointment, the practical practice management solution built for therapists, by therapists.By Dr. Bill Whitehead

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Your Referral Network (or, how to get an ideal new client) 23:02

2y ago23:02

23:02

The pathway to success in private practice runs right beside a stream of steady client referrals. We explain how to create, cultivate, and sustain a healthy cadre of referral sources so that the last thing you have to worry about is not having enough clients. This podcast was brought to you by TherapyAppointment, the practical practice management s…

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Should you accept health insurance? 22:55

2y ago22:55

22:55

Should you accept health insurance? What are the pros? Are there any cons? How do you go about getting on an insurance "panel"? How do you negotiate your in-network fees? And what about all those acronyms and codes?? How will you ever master them? Let's talk health insurance, gang. This podcast was brought to you by TherapyAppointment, the practica…

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Leap! 15:03

2+ y ago15:03

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Taking the leap into private practice is exciting... and frightening! This video gives hints on when the timing is right for this transition, including some elements that are absolutely essential to the transition. This podcast was brought to you by TherapyAppointment, the practical practice management solution built for therapists, by therapists.…

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Presenting Yourself as a Therapist 21:54

2+ y ago21:54

21:54

The most important element of your new practice is you! We talk dress, attitude, and an overarching rule that should govern your behavior in and out of therapy sessions. This podcast was brought to you by TherapyAppointment, the practical practice management solution built for therapists, by therapists.…

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Paperwork!! 17:04

2+ y ago17:04

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Unfortunately, as you know by now, there's so more to a private practice than seeing clients. There are forms, initial paperwork for clients, and (most likely) insurance docs to complete and file. Have you ever been to a new practice and filled out what feels like the same form several times?? What a waste of everyone's time. Today, we discuss how …

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Office Space 21:39

2+ y ago21:39

21:39

If you are going to see clients, you'll need some place to see them! We'll guide you in selecting a suitable location, negotiate a lease or purchase, and navigating decor. This podcast was brought to you by TherapyAppointment, the practical practice management solution built for therapists, by therapists.…

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Introduction 11:06

2+ y ago11:06

11:06

Many therapists go to school with the dream of starting their own practice and helping change the lives of others. But is private practice all it's cracked up to be? And if so, how do you get started?? In this introduction to the series, Dr. Bill Whitehead and Denise Hoyt discuss tremendous gaps in the educations of counselors and psychologists lik…