Badass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive

Welcome to Badass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive , the ultimate resource for mental health professionals ready to step into their power, grow their practices, and create a career they love. I'm Dr. Kate Walker, a Texas LPC/LMFT Supervisor, author, and business strategist who's here to show you the path to success. Formerly Texas Counselors Creating Badass Businesses , we’ve rebranded because, well, we’re way too big for Texas now! This community of badass therapists is growing nationwide, and we’re here to help you create a career and practice you love, no matter where you are. Every week, you'll get practical advice, proven strategies, and motivation to help you build a thriving practice—one that gives you the freedom to live your life on your terms. From mastering marketing to designing scalable systems and becoming a clinical supervisor, this podcast is your roadmap to leveling up without burnout. Hit subscribe and get ready to unlock you

Badass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 199 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Badass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive, a business show with 199 episodes published.

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  Episode #200

  200 AI In Your Practice: What Clinicians and Supervisors Need To Know

  Aug 20, 202624 minS3

  AI went from a "someday" conversation to a "this week" conversation very quickly. Clinicians, supervisors, agencies, and clients are already using it, sometimes before anyone has stopped to discuss privacy, consent, or documentation. In this episode, I look at AI use from two directions. First, I talk about how clinicians are using AI to record sessions, draft notes, generate treatment plans, and communicate with clients. Then I look at what happens when clients bring AI-generated diagnoses, symptom lists, or recommendations into the therapy room. I am not here to tell you whether AI is good or bad. I want to help you ask better questions so you can make ethical, documented decisions that protect your clients and your license. In this episode, we cover: Why removing a client’s name does not automatically remove protected health information What clinicians should ask before using an AI vendor, even when the company signs a BAA How to clearly explain AI use instead of burying it in an informed consent document How supervisors can help clinicians respond when clients bring AI-generated information into therapy AI is becoming part of our everyday systems. That does not mean we stop thinking critically about how it works. Review your consent forms. Review your supervision contract. Ask vendors how they store, use, and delete client information. Most importantly, make sure your clients understand what technology is being used and whether they have a choice. When clients use AI, stay curious. You can help them examine the information without shaming them or automatically accepting everything the technology generated. Want to learn more? Check out this month’s free resource from Kate Walker Training. Want deeper support as you navigate AI, documentation, informed consent, and supervision systems? Inside the Step It Up Membership , I help therapists and supervisors think through the ethical and operational decisions that protect clients, strengthen documentation, and support sustainable practice growth. Get your step by step guide to private practice . Because you are too important to lose to not knowing the rules, going broke, burning out, and giving up. #counselorsdontquit.

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  Episode #199

  199 Sarah Rivera: Supervising Associates in Private Practice

  Aug 13, 202652 minS3

  Business questions will enter the supervision room. That does not mean every business question belongs there. In this episode, Sarah Rivera of La Luz Counseling in San Antonio talks about what happens when an LPC Associate owns and operates a private practice. This is a relatively new supervision reality, and many supervisors are still deciding where their responsibilities begin and end. Sarah walks us through the tension between clinical supervision and business support. We talk about fee setting, marketing, intake documents, websites, liability coverage, after-hours availability, and the risks that emerge when a supervisor also offers business consulting. We also discuss dual roles. A dual role is not automatically unethical, but it can become complicated when expectations are unclear, money affects judgment, or an associate feels pressured to purchase another service from the supervisor. This conversation is about role clarity. The goal is not to ignore the associate’s business reality. The goal is to keep supervision centered on clinical competence, ethical decision-making, documentation, professional identity, and client welfare. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to distinguish clinical supervision from business consultation Why private practice expectations belong in the supervision agreement What increased risk factors may require additional structure How fee-setting questions can be reframed as professional identity discussions Why supervisors must continue providing objective evaluation and feedback How outside business resources can protect the clinical supervision hour A successful business may grow from strong clinical development. But business success is not the primary goal of supervision. When the lanes are clear, supervisors can remain supportive without losing objectivity. Associates can ask questions without assuming every service is included. Both people have a documented system they can return to when the work becomes complicated. Want to learn more? Check out this month’s free resource from Kate Walker Training. And if this episode raised questions about your supervision agreements, risk procedures, or documentation, these are the conversations we continue inside the Step It Up Membership . Get your step by step guide to private practice . Because you are too important to lose to not knowing the rules, going broke, burning out, and giving up. #counselorsdontquit.

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  Episode #198

  198 Grads: Is Your Supervision Actually Working?

  Aug 6, 202630 minS3

  If you are sitting in supervision every week thinking, Something about this does not feel right , this episode is for you. New associates are expected to enter supervision and somehow know what a good supervision experience should look like. But if this is your first supervisor, how would you know whether the lack of structure, missing evaluations, or disorganized paperwork is normal? In this episode, Ashley Stephens Durbin and I walk through the signs that supervision may be coasting. Ashley shares what "no structure to be found" can actually look like, along with an early-career evaluation experience that delivered difficult feedback without giving her a plan for growth. I also talk about why disorganized supervision becomes a bigger problem when you are facing a real clinical mistake or emergency. Most importantly, we talk about what you can do next. You are not powerless just because someone is signing your hours. In this episode, we cover: How to tell the difference between a relaxed supervision style and supervision with no meaningful structure Why evaluation, documentation, and case follow-up should be part of your supervision process How to decide whether you trust your supervisor enough to call when something goes wrong clinically When to have the difficult conversation, find a mentor, interview someone new, or change supervisors Good supervision should help you grow into a clinician who can think, evaluate, document, and make sound decisions. It should not leave you wondering whether you are wasting another supervision hour talking about absolutely nothing. I know the difficult-conversation piece personally. Changing my first supervision situation required one of the hardest professional conversations I had experienced at that point in my life, but it also taught me the power of self-advocacy. Your supervision experience helps shape the clinician you are becoming. Pay attention when the warning flags show up. Want to learn more? Check out this month’s free resource from Kate Walker Training. If this episode made you rethink how you structure supervision, evaluate supervisees, document progress, or respond when things go wrong clinically, join us inside the Step It Up Membership . We go deeper into the systems, ethics, and documentation practices that help supervisors build supervision relationships that are organized, defensible, and supportive. Get your step by step guide to private practice . Because you are too important to lose to not knowing the rules, going broke, burning out, and giving up. #counselorsdontquit.

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  Episode #197

  197 ACA Code of Ethics 2026 Updates With Dr. Bret Hendricks Ed.D, LPC-S

  Jul 30, 202654 minS3

  The ACA Code of Ethics is being rewritten, and if you supervise, teach, manage clinicians, or practice counseling, these changes affect you directly. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bret Hendricks, who served on the ACA Ethics Code task force, to walk through the biggest proposed revisions and what they mean for counselors in real-world practice. We unpack how the profession is moving beyond impairment language into wellness and self-care accountability, why administrative supervision finally has its own ethical framework, and what supervisors need to clarify in their documentation and relationships. We also spend time talking about something I know many supervisors struggle with: role confusion. Clinical supervision, administrative supervision, evaluation, mentorship, workplace expectations, these areas overlap constantly. Dr. Hendricks explains how the revised language pushes supervisors to define boundaries more clearly and revisit those conversations throughout the supervisory relationship. Another major conversation centers around the new expectation for a professional will. Counselors are now being asked to think proactively about records access, continuity planning, and ethical responsibility if practice operations are interrupted. This episode is not about fear or “gotcha” ethics. It is about building stronger systems, clearer communication, and healthier supervision structures that protect both clinicians and clients. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why counselor wellness is now part of ethical responsibility What a professional will is and why supervisors need one How administrative supervision differs from clinical supervision Why supervision role clarification matters more than ever What supervisees should expect from ethical supervision systems If you have ever felt uncertain about supervision boundaries, documentation expectations, or workplace ethics, this conversation will help you think more clearly about the systems supporting your practice. Want to learn more? Check out this month’s free resource from Kate Walker Training. If this episode raised questions about ethical supervision, documentation systems, or sustainable practice structures, join us inside the Step It Up Membership . Get your step by step guide to private practice . Because you are too important to lose to not knowing the rules, going broke, burning out, and giving up. #counselorsdontquit.

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  Episode #196

  196 Build Your Fall Case Load Now

  Jul 23, 202618 minS3

  If your caseload feels quiet in September, it's probably because of what you didn't do in July. Every fall, the same pattern shows up. Schools start back, associates finish summer intensives, and suddenly supervisees and clients are looking for help. The clinicians who are ready for that shift are usually the ones who started building the structure before September. In this episode, I talk about how to build your fall supervision and client roster with intention. This is not about waiting for people to find you. It is about making sure your website, referral relationships, directories, intake process, and follow-up systems are clear before the busy season arrives. I also talk directly to the introverts, because I see you. Updating your website is important, but sometimes the real next step is making the phone call, contacting the graduate program, reaching out to a school, or offering yourself as a resource in the community. In this episode, we cover: • Why July is the right time to prepare for September referrals • Where supervisees are actually looking for supervisors • Why your supervision page should not be hidden on your website • How graduate programs, directories, and word of mouth work together • Why client referrals require the same kind of intentional outreach • How to track real connections instead of just counting contacts • What to have ready before supervisees or clients begin reaching out If you are building a supervision practice or trying to strengthen your client caseload, do not wait until the inquiries arrive to get organized. Choose one thing to fix this week. Make the call, update the page, check your email process, or prepare your paperwork. Your future fall self will thank you. Want to learn more? Check out this month’s free resource from Kate Walker Training. Want deeper support? The supervisor training and resources at the Step It Up Membership can help you build supervision systems that are clear, ethical, and sustainable. Get your step by step guide to private practice . Because you are too important to lose to not knowing the rules, going broke, burning out, and giving up. #counselorsdontquit.

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