This Podcast is for Canadian mental health practitioners ready to build a private practice that supports their life—not drains it. Whether you're looking to start, grow, or scale with more ease, income, and impact—this podcast is for you.
The Simplest Cash Flow Fix in Private Practice (You Can Do It This Week)
What if one relatively simple change could improve your cash flow, reduce your credit card processing fees, and make it easier for clients to say yes to therapy?
That's what we're talking about in this episode of The Build Your Private Practice Podcast.
This summer, 253 Canadian therapists shared how clients are paying for therapy inside their practices.
And one number stood out.
More than half of therapists said extended health benefits are the biggest source of client payments.
But about half of therapists also said none of their practice income comes in through direct billing.
That's a big gap.
Because when clients have to pay the full session fee upfront, submit their own claim, and wait to be reimbursed, that can create a real cash-flow challenge for them.
And it can cost your practice more, too.
In this episode, we cover:
How Canadian therapy clients are paying for sessions
Why extended health benefits matter so much in private practice
What direct billing actually means
Why paying the full session fee upfront can be a barrier for clients
How direct billing can make therapy easier to access
Why clients may prefer therapists who offer direct billing
How credit card processing fees can quietly add up
What the numbers can look like for a solo practitioner
How much larger the savings can become in a group practice
What to check before offering direct billing
How to handle balances your client's insurer doesn't cover
Why you should give yourself a little lead time to get set up
How to start the process this week
For a solo practitioner seeing 20 clients a week, the difference can add up to thousands of dollars a year in reduced credit card processing fees.
And that's before you count the potential impact of making payment easier for clients.
Direct billing doesn't change the care you provide.
It simply removes one more hurdle between your client and the therapy they're already covered for.
So if you've been thinking direct billing sounds complicated—or assuming it isn't available to you—this episode is worth a listen.
Your first step?
Check which insurers accept direct billing claims from someone with your professional designation.
Then start the registration process.
You may be able to make this change within the month.
Grab the free Direct Billing Toolkit here.
Read the full Canadian Therapist Marketing Report here.
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19 Oct 2026
The Future of Private Practice: What Therapists Need to Know
Private practice is changing.
There are more therapists entering the field.
Clients have more options.
AI and digital platforms are reshaping how people access support.
And being a strong clinician, while absolutely essential, may no longer be enough on its own.
In this episode of The Build Your Private Practice Podcast, Liane sits down with Michael Kerman, founder and president of Leading Edge Seminars, to talk about what he's seen change across more than 30 years of working with Canadian therapists—and where he believes the profession is heading next.
Michael has had a front-row seat to the way therapists learn, grow, and build their careers.
And one thing is clear:
The therapists who thrive in the years ahead will be the ones who keep learning.
Clinically.
Professionally.
And as business owners.
In this episode, we cover:
How therapist training has changed over the past 30 years
Why therapists are becoming more integrative in their clinical work
How virtual care changed the way therapists work and learn
What Michael noticed at BYPP's 10-year celebration
Why specialization and reputation are becoming increasingly important
Why clinical skill and business skill need to work together
How therapists can stand out without becoming "marketers"
Why speaking, community involvement, and professional visibility matter
What AI could mean for the future of therapy
Why therapists need to keep challenging themselves as the profession changes
What newer therapists should invest in now
Why experienced clinicians still benefit from lifelong learning
The importance of caring for yourself alongside your clinical and business growth
How Leading Edge Cancún combines professional development with actual rest
One of the biggest messages from this conversation is simple:
Never stop learning.
Your clinical skills matter.
Your business skills matter.
Your ability to adapt matters.
And so does your willingness to keep growing as a person.
Because building a long, meaningful career in this profession isn't about reaching a point where you finally know everything.
It's about staying curious enough to keep learning.
Michael also shares the story behind Leading Edge Cancún, where therapists can combine high-quality clinical training in the mornings with time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the afternoons.
Liane will also be presenting an evening session on:
Protecting the Work Only You Can Do: The Forces Reshaping Private Practice and How to Stay Ahead
If the idea of meaningful professional development paired with a real break sounds good to you, you can learn more here:
https://leadingedgecancun.com/?ck_subscriber_id=4286739213
Use code BYPP100 to save $100 off your training/accommodations package.
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12 Oct 2026
The Power of Gratitude in Private Practice
Gratitude is something we talk about a lot this time of year.
But what if it could be more than a feeling?
What if gratitude was something you intentionally practiced in your private practice?
In this Thanksgiving episode of The Build Your Private Practice Podcast, Liane is reflecting on what she's most grateful for after celebrating 10 years of Build Your Private Practice—and why the people and relationships behind the work matter so much.
Because no private practice is built entirely on your own.
There are colleagues who answer questions when you're stuck.
Referral partners who trust you with the people they care about.
Team members who keep things moving behind the scenes.
Friends and family who hold things together when your workday runs late.
And sometimes, one of the most meaningful things you can do is simply let those people know you noticed.
In this episode, we cover:
What Liane is most grateful for after 10 years of Build Your Private Practice
Why gratitude is more than something we feel once a year
How a simple thank you can strengthen professional relationships
Why being specific makes a thank-you note more meaningful
The three people Liane encourages you to thank this Thanksgiving
Why a genuine thank you should come without an ask attached
How small acts of appreciation help build stronger communities
Why the strongest practices are often deeply connected to the people around them
How to make gratitude an intentional part of your private practice
Why relationships matter when you're building something sustainable
This Thanksgiving, Liane has one simple challenge for you:
Write three thank-you notes.
One to someone who has supported your practice professionally.
One to a colleague who has been there when you needed them.
And one to someone who helps make your work possible behind the scenes.
Keep them short.
Make them specific.
And leave the ask out.
Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is simply:
I noticed what you did, and it mattered.
Private practice can feel isolating, but you don't build something sustainable alone.
Take a few minutes this week to acknowledge the people who have helped you along the way.
Explore tools, programs, and support at:
https://buildyourprivatepractice.ca/
Join our Facebook community for Canadian therapists:
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