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My name is Jena Castro-Casbon, MS CCC-SLP (of The Independent Clinician and The Private Practice Solution). I am part of a group of private practitioners who have taken client care into our own hands. We are skilled clinicians who pride ourselves on providing high-quality care to our clients and their families. We are fighting against productivity requirements, administrative red tape and unnecessary restrictions. We started our own private practices to take control of our professional and p ...
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Lifestyle Private Practice - The Future of Private Practice with Jena Castro-Casbon
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The future of private practice is here! It’s time to leave the traditional private practice behind and build a lifestyle private practice instead. Over the last few years, I’ve seen many clinicians grow a private practice in a traditional way that ultimately turns into a job they want to escape. I’m excited to share that there is a different way to…
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First a Multi-Disciplinary Clinic and Now a School for Children with Disabilities with Anne Tarwater
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If you feel like you’re being called to a dream that seems too big, I know this episode will inspire you to move forward! My guest today is Anne Tarwater, an SLP of 12 years and founder of iShine Pediatric Therapy Clinic in Boerne, Texas. Anne is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children can grow, learn new skills,…
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome to Build a Successful Practice as a Filipino SLP with Gaella Doutis
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If you want to start a private practice but feel held back by fear or uncertainty, this episode is for you! Joining me today is Gaella Doutis, a speech-language pathologist and the founder of Speech Box in Las Vegas. After starting through the Start Your Private Practice Program, Gaella found the confidence and support she needed to take the leap a…
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Building a Bilingual Private Practice While Still Working in the Schools with Esmeralda Sanchez
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If you’ve wanted to start a private practice while navigating another job or learn more about serving bilingual clients, don’t miss out on this episode! Joining me today is Esmeralda Sánchez, a bilingual and bicultural native Spanish-speaking Speech-Language Pathologist located in Chicago. She is the founder of Bilingual and Brilliant Speech Therap…
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Offering Private Pay Packages for Her Pediatric Feeding Practice with Lauren Thompson
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If you want to offer private pay packages in your future or existing private practice to better serve your clients (and yourself!), tune in to this episode! Today I’m talking with SLP Lauren Thompson, owner of Well-Fed Feeding and Swallowing Therapy in Londonderry, New Hampshire. I’ve loved watching Lauren flourish after going through our programs …
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Running Personalized and Play-Based Private Practice with Kristen Weitz
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Do you want to run the private practice in the personalized way you’ve always dreamed of? Today’s guest was once just like you and is now truly living her dream! I’m joined today by Kristen Weitz, SLP and owner of Neurokids Therapy in Folsom, California. I got to know Kristen as she worked through the Start Your Private Practice Program. Since then…
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How This SLP Built a Practice That Let Her Travel to Australia for a Month (while her practice runs without her!) with Britt Meropoulis
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Can you imagine having the flexibility in your career to take a month-long vacation with your family? This is the reality for today’s guest thanks to her private practice that practically runs itself. After working in the schools and feeling like the traditional system was not the right fit for her, Britt Meropoulis decided to explore private pract…
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Blending Music, Theater, and Speech Therapy with Christina Noon
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If you want to transition into private practice in a way that aligns with your true passion and lifestyle, you will love this episode’s guest! Christina Noon went from a career in musical theater to now owning a private practice as an SLP. Going through the Start Your Private Practice Program gave her the guidance and confidence to launch a busines…
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From Traditional Jobs to Private Practice: A Panel Discussion on How the Start Your Private Practice Program Transformed the Careers of Kaitlyn Palermo, Megan Bartley, and Tiffany Skaggs
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Are you feeling undervalued or underpaid in a current situation, but are still hesitant about trying out private practice? This episode will help take the uncertainty out of the transition! Today we’re diving into the inspiring journeys of three entrepreneurs who transitioned to private practice after going through the Start Your Private Practice P…
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Navigating the Journey to Private Practice Success: Insights from Start Your Private Practice Alums with Marissa Joy and Roshni Patel
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Today’s episode is a special one! Guests Marissa and Roshni remind us that the journey to private practice looks different for everyone, you just have to do what works for you! Marissa Joy and Roshni Patel are Start Your Private Practice alums who transitioned from demanding high-pressure environments to their own thriving practices. Their stories …
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Private Clients AND a School Contract with Eliana Provenzano-Lewis
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If you want to get into private practice with purpose and confidence, this episode is for you! My guest today is Eliana Provenzano-Lewis. Eliana is a bilingual speech-language pathologist with a pediatric private practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She started Monarch Speech and Language Therapy in 2023 after feeling determined to explore different work e…
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From Burnout to Balance: How Private Practice Changes Everything
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Are you working harder than ever but making less of a difference than you imagined you would? It’s time to go from burnout to living the life you dreamed about in grad school! In this episode, I’m sharing how private practice will change everything for you by helping you take control of your career and bring more balance to your life. In Today's Ep…
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The Truth About Starting a Private Practice: 5 Myths Keeping You Stuck
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If you’ve wanted to get into private practice for a while now, but something keeps holding you back, this episode is exactly what you need to hear! In this episode, I'm busting the five biggest myths that keep SLPs and OTS stuck in jobs that they've frankly outgrown, when they could be thriving in private practice. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: H…
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If you’ve been feeling stuck recently, it may be time to bet on yourself and explore what other options are available to you! My guest today, Daj Mitchell, is a true go-getter! Daj is an SLP and also owns a coaching business, Co-Treat Corner. She is a great example of someone who had a dream, went for it, continues to go for it, and is now also sho…
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My DMs and inbox have been flooded with the same question lately…What is it going to take for private practices to thrive (and not just survive) in 2025? I’ve noticed many private practice owners in our community are working great hours, making great money, and enjoying freedom to spend time with their families. On the other hand, others are burnin…
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Give Yourself The Gift of Private Practice (You Deserve It!)
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Working through lunch, missing precious family moments, waiting for a Christmas bonus that will never come…Does any of this sound familiar? I’m sharing a short Christmas story that might resonate with you. The reality is, it’s not just my story, it represents the stories of so many hard-working SLPS. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how you can crea…
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Burnout Prevention and Strategies for Sustainable Success with Dr. Angelyn Franks
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Feeling burned out and stressed? This episode is especially for you! Today I am joined by burnout expert Dr. Angelyn Franks. Dr. Franks is the owner of the SLP Self-Care Society and specializes specifically in early career burnout. In this episode, Dr. Angelyn Franks offers essential advice for private practice owners to combat stress and achieve s…
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Smart Private Pay Pricing Model with Melonie Reiter
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Want to improve the pricing model for your private practice? This episode contains groundbreaking information so be sure to tune in! My guest today is Melonie Reiter, occupational therapist and owner of Arrows Therapy in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In her private pay practice, Melonie uses a pricing model that not only brings in consistent cash flow b…
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Save on Simple Practice: 7 Day Free Trial + 40% Off for 5 Months + Free 1:1 Onboarding Call
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Do you want to know a question I get asked all the time? I get asked, “Jena, when should I invest in an EMR system?” I’m excited to share a special solution with you today! My simple answer is always this, the moment you start seeing your first client is when you should be thinking about having an EMR, or electronic medical record. In this episode,…
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Starting a Niche Practice and Growing Quickly with Katja Piscitelli
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Are you a newly graduated SLP already wondering if private practice is for you? You will love this episode! My guest today is Katja Piscitelli, a speech-language pathologist with a pediatric private practice in Sacramento, California. She launched her private practice, Total Spectrum Speech Therapy, immediately after her clinical fellowship at just…
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From Schools to Private Practice: An Inspiring Journey with Darla Gardner
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Does working in schools have you feeling stuck with no control over your career? If you want to get that control back, this episode is for you! Today I am joined by Darla Gardner, an SLP with a pediatric private practice outside of Dallas, Texas. Darla worked for over 20 years as a school-based SLP. After learning the school administration wanted h…
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Overcoming the Fear of Reaching Out to Doctors and Specialists
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Are you afraid of marketing to doctors because you are intimidated or don’t want to come across as pushy or salesy? Be sure to tune in to this episode! If you find approaching doctors intimidating, you are not alone! We know they are busy and well-respected in the medical field. So it’s easy to feel like you don’t have the confidence or experience …
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Growing a Consultative and Parent Coaching-Focused Private Practice with Kelli Meyer
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Are you interested in branching out from working as a clinician with kids and working to support their parents instead? You’ll love this episode! My guest today is Kelli Meyer, a speech-language pathologist who bridges the gap between parents and SLP. Through her own efforts and with the help of Private Practice Success Stories, she learned how to …
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Building an Adult-Focused Private Practice with Small Kids at Home: Heather McCurdy's Journey
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If you've been thinking about private clients and either have a passion for working with adults or have kids you want to be home for, this episode is for you! Today I’m talking with Heather McCurdy, mom to triplets and owner of an adult-focused private practice, Mindful Speech Therapy, in Valparaiso, Indiana. After hearing about it from a friend, H…
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Starting a Mobile Pediatric OT Practice with Anna Humes
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If you’ve been feeling so burned out from work that you’re thinking about quitting the field altogether, this episode is for you! Joining me today is Anna Humes, an occupational therapist with a pediatric private practice in San Diego, California. After personal reflection and listening to the Private Practice Success Stories Podcast, Anna took the…
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