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Selling the Couch

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by Melvin Varghese, PhD

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With 1.81 million+ downloads, Selling the Couch is an Apple Top Career podcast for current and future mental health private practitioners who think differently. Psychologist Melvin Varghese interviews successful therapists in private practice about how they built their businesses as well as top entrepreneurs, business/marketing, and social media experts.* You'll learn how therapists get referrals, grow their practices, work through fears, find their enough, and stop "trading time for income." Melvin also shares the lessons as he grows his impact + income beyond the therapy room (podcasting, YouTube, writing, online courses, masterminds, investing, etc) and the tips and tools he uses to grow STC from a single-person business to the CEO of a 6-figure business.* Featured in Psychology Today, Good Therapy, and Psych Central ****Get show notes and even more good stuff at sellingthecouch.com/stcpodcast*

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Recent Episodes

May 28, 2026

423: Why Google Is Done With Your Reels (And What Smart Therapists Are Creating Instead)

Host Mel discusses how Google's AI now favors in-depth, human-centered content, urging therapists to create evergreen resources instead of fleeting social media posts.

May 21, 2026

422: What Happens to Your Clients If Something Happens to You?

Host Mel sits down with Dr. Robin Miller to discuss creating a professional will, ensuring client care continuity if a therapist becomes incapacitated or passes away.

May 14, 2026

421: A Quick Clinical + Life Update

In this deeply personal episode, Mel shares an honest update on a new chapter he’s building: one that sits at the intersection of psychology, nervous system regulation, golf, performance under pressure, and the future of clinical work in the age of AI.This is not a polished “success story.” It’s a real-time reflection on what AI is changing in mental health, why traditional private practice models no longer fit for some clinicians, and how to build work that feels deeply aligned with your life instead of consuming it.<h3>In this episode, Mel shares:</h3><ul><li>The childhood basketball story that shaped his understanding of pressure and performance</li><li>Why the same person can succeed under pressure one year and crumble the next</li><li>How AI is transforming therapy, healthcare, and human work</li><li>Why the future belongs to the irreplaceable parts of human connection</li><li>The difference between burnout from the work vs. burnout from the model</li><li>Why he chose not to return to traditional private practice</li><li>The vision behind a new golf-focused performance psychology retreat</li><li>How golf became a “laboratory” for understanding nervous system regulation under stress</li><li>Why experiences and human presence may become the most valuable forms of care in the AI era</li><li>The concept of building the one model only you could build</li></ul> <h3>Questions to reflect on:</h3><ul><li>What population have you spent the most time with, and what do they truly need that nobody is delivering?</li><li>What life experiences or non-clinical skills could become part of the intervention itself?</li><li>What would you build if you weren’t trying to make it look like what a therapist is “supposed” to offer?</li></ul> --RESOURCES Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That’s why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice.With Alma, you’ll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients.You support your clients. Alma supports you.Learn more at <a href="http://sellingthecouch.com/alma" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sellingthecouch.com/alma</a> and get 2 months FREE–an exclusive offer for STC listeners.--Ready to launch (or grow) your online course?Haven is our membership for therapists who want to turn their expertise into sustainable online income through courses, content, and simple systems that actually work.You’ll get access to trainings, live accelerators, and a community that supports you every step of the way.Get on the waitlist: <a href="sellingthecouch.com/haven" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sellingthecouch.com/haven</a>

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What is Selling the Couch?: With 1.81 million+ downloads, Selling the Couch is an Apple Top Career podcast for current and future mental health private practitioners who think differently. Psychologist Melvin Varghese interviews successful therapists in private practice about how they built their businesses as well as top entrepreneurs, business/marketing, and social media experts.*

You'll learn how therapists get referrals, grow their practices, work through fears, find their enough, and stop "trading time for income." Melvin also shares the lessons as he grows his impact + income beyond the therapy room (podcasting, YouTube, writing, online courses, masterminds, investing, etc) and the tips and tools he uses to grow STC from a single-person business to the CEO of a 6-figure business.*

Featured in Psychology Today, Good Therapy, and Psych Central

***Get show notes and even more good stuff at sellingthecouch.com/stcpodcast
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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