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In this episode of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, host Kelly Higdon sits down with Allison Patch, a licensed marriage and family therapist and registered art therapist based in San Diego, to share her candid journey of building a thriving private practice that truly fits her life. Allison opens up about why she left the world of community mental health for private practice, how she navigated burnout, and the intentional steps she took to create flexibility, balance, and sustainability in her work.

You’ll hear Allison’s honest reflections on growing her practice through major life transitions—raising two children, managing an autoimmune disorder, and weathering the pandemic—while honoring her own neurodivergence and health needs. Discover how she transformed her solo practice into a small group dedicated to serving high-achieving, perfectionistic adolescents through the creative and collaborative use of art therapy.

Kelly and Allison explore what it really takes to grow a group practice, the importance of asking for help, and why “just because you can doesn’t mean you should” when it comes to expanding your business. Allison also shares how she fine-tuned her systems, set boundaries, and built a team that shares her values of compassion, creativity, and collaboration.

If you’re looking for inspiration and practical advice on building a counseling practice that aligns with who you are and what you need, this episode is for you.

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Timestamp Overview:
00:00 Started private practice for control, experience, and flexibility; built business while balancing schedule.

04:49 Realized maternity leave lacked benefits; planned better for future. Hired Brittany, now an associate for three years.

08:59 Realizing the effort required to transfer personal knowledge to others is often underestimated.

12:59 Starting a private practice involved seeking guidance from therapists, leveraging networking, and utilizing structured frameworks to minimize mistakes and accommodate neurodivergence.

16:12 Realized the importance of calendar blocking for time management.

20:30 Enhancing online connections, maintaining relationships, increasing blogging consistency, and fostering employee development.

22:38 Focused on understanding the purpose and time commitment for group practice setup, funded initially by solo practice, and viewed both businesses separately.