Mental Health Business Mentor

Are you a clinician looking to find the balance between providing compassionate client care and business agility for your mental health practice? Tune in for all things YOU need to know to start or grow your practice and better serve clients across the board. Topics range from back-office fundamentals, professional networking and teletherapy to current brain science modalities, LGBTQ inclusion and more. Join your host, Margo Jacquot, PsyD, a long time veteran and business owner of The Juniper Center, one of the largest women-owned counseling practices serving Chicagoland and all of Illinois with teletherapy. Margo shares her thought leadership, lessons learned, trends in mental health and lead powerful discussions with industry and business experts, all to help more clinicians fulfill their dream of creating a thriving practice.

Mental Health Business Mentor is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Margo Jacquot, with 96 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.

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  When It's Time for a Change: Leaving Clinical Work and Redefining Success with Carly Hill

  Sep 2, 202627 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore what happens when a mental health professional realizes that the career path they've built no longer aligns with who they are or where they want to go. Our guest, Carly Hill, shares her personal journey of stepping away from clinical work, including the factors that influenced her decision, the challenges she faced along the way, and the lessons she learned during the transition. Together, we discuss how clinicians can evaluate whether they're experiencing temporary burnout or a deeper desire for change, and how to thoughtfully approach a career pivot without feeling like they're abandoning their training, experience, or purpose. Whether you're considering a new professional direction or simply curious about the many ways a mental health career can evolve, this conversation offers practical guidance, honest reflection, and encouragement for anyone navigating a season of change. Success doesn't always mean staying on the same path—it can also mean having the courage to create a new one. What You'll Learn: The emotional challenges clinicians often face when considering a transition away from direct clinical work. How to navigate feelings of guilt, uncertainty, or fear when contemplating a major career change. Why leaving clinical work does not mean abandoning your training, expertise, or impact. Examples of alternative career paths and opportunities available to mental health professionals beyond traditional clinical roles. Bio: Carly Hill is a licensed clinical social worker and 7-figure business mentor for therapists and coaches. She’s worked with thousands of students, helping them achieve freedom and security by teaching them how to successfully build an online coaching business that has led them to triple their revenue. Carly is also a Reiki master, NLP practitioner, and the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book Therapreneur™- a guide to make the transition from therapist to coach. Carly has appeared on various podcasts and in numerous publications, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, NBC, CBS, & Fox News. Connect with Carly Hill: https://carlyhillcoaching.com/ https://www.instagram.com/carlyhillcoaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-hill-6815a1122/ Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.com Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot: Website: thejunipercenter.com Instagram: @thejunipercenter Facebook: The Juniper Center

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  Simplifying Private Practice: How SimplePractice Supports Clinicians and Clients with Lindsay Oberleitner

  Jul 15, 202635 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor, we sit down with a guest expert to explore how technology can help clinicians navigate some of the most common challenges of private practice. Using SimplePractice as a framework, we discuss the biggest administrative pain points facing therapists today—from documentation and insurance billing to credentialing and client communication—and how the right systems can make those processes more manageable. Our guest, Lindsay Oberleitner, shares practical insights into how technology can streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and reduce the administrative burden that often contributes to clinician stress and burnout. Whether you're launching a private practice, growing a group practice, or simply looking for ways to spend less time on paperwork and more time serving clients, this conversation offers valuable strategies for building a practice that is both effective and sustainable. What You'll Learn: How SimplePractice can help streamline the day-to-day operations of a private practice The most common administrative pain points therapists face—and why they often contribute to stress and burnout Practical ways technology can simplify documentation, scheduling, client communication, and practice management Common mistakes clinicians make when managing practice operations—and how to avoid them Bio: Lindsay Oberleitner, Ph.D., LP, is a licensed clinical psychologist and Head of Clinical Strategy at SimplePractice, where she applies evidence-based practices to drive strategic clinical decision-making and advocate for mental health providers. Throughout her career, she has worked at the intersection of addiction, chronic health conditions, and the criminal justice system, underscoring her passion for advancing interdisciplinary training and collaboration. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. from Wayne State University, a postdoctoral fellowship and faculty role at Yale University School of Medicine, ongoing leadership positions on the American Psychological Association’s Continuing Education Committee, and publishing over 40 peer-reviewed articles. Connect with Lindsay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-oberleitner-ph-d-lp-a6949794/ Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.com Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot: Website: thejunipercenter.com Instagram: @thejunipercenter Facebook: The Juniper Center

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  Nervous System Capacity in Business: What You Can’t Hold Will Break You with Linda Hunt

  Jul 1, 202637 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor , we sit down with Linda Hunt to explore the often-overlooked connection between nervous system capacity and business success. As therapists and practice owners grow their caseloads, expand their teams, and take on new opportunities, it's easy to focus on strategy while overlooking the internal capacity required to sustain that growth. Linda shares how nervous system overload can impact decision-making, leadership, confidence, and resilience—and why what you can't emotionally, mentally, or physically hold will eventually create challenges in your business. Together, we discuss how clinicians can recognize when they've exceeded their capacity, build greater resilience, and create sustainable growth without relying on hustle, chronic stress, or burnout. Whether you're launching a practice, leading a team, or navigating a season of expansion, this conversation offers valuable insights into how strengthening your internal foundation can help you build a healthier, more sustainable business. What You'll Learn What nervous system capacity is, and why it plays a critical role in business growth and leadership. How chronic stress and nervous system overload can impact decision-making, confidence, and effectiveness as a practice owner. The difference between burnout and exceeding your current capacity—and why that distinction matters. Practical strategies for building resilience and expanding your ability to navigate challenges without becoming overwhelmed. Bio: Linda Hunt is the founder of SumSolutions and the author of The Money Conversation: Speak the Truth. Set the Standard. Get Paid Without Apology. Linda helps service-based entrepreneurs build the financial and operational structure that sustains their brilliance. With a background in corporate, and as an early pioneer of remote accounting services, she brings decades of financial and operational expertise — paired with a deep understanding of how structure, clarity, and nervous system capacity shape sustainable business success. From pricing and delivery to systems, boundaries, and communication, Linda’s work strengthens the business behind the service — so entrepreneurs can profit sustainably, lead with confidence, and stop second-guessing their worth. Her clients learn to hold calm, grounded money conversations — not because they’ve memorized a script, but because their business is built to support their value. Connect with Linda: https://www.sumsolutions.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaahunt/ https://www.instagram.com/sumsolutionsllc BOOK: The Money Conversation explores how pricing, financial structure, and communication intersect—and why most service professionals struggle to hold value in real time. It provides a framework for aligning how you relate to money with how your business is built to support it, so that pricing, delivery, and decision-making become clearer and more consistent. https://www.sumsolutions.com/the-money-conversation-book/ Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.com Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot: Website: thejunipercenter.com Instagram: @thejunipercenter Facebook: The Juniper Center

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  Less Time Charting, More Time Helping: How Mentalyc Supports Modern Clinicians with Maria Szandrach

  Jun 24, 202632 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor , we explore how technology is reshaping the way therapists manage documentation, treatment planning, and clinical workflows. Our guest, Maria Szandrach, introduces Mentalyc, an AI-powered platform designed specifically for mental health professionals, and shares how it helps clinicians spend less time on paperwork and more time focused on client care. We discuss how the platform supports the creation of progress notes and treatment plans, reduces administrative burden, and provides valuable clinical insights while maintaining a strong commitment to privacy and compliance. Whether you're curious about integrating AI into your practice or looking for ways to improve efficiency and reduce documentation fatigue, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at how technology can support both clinicians and the clients they serve. What You'll Learn: How Mentalyc uses AI to support therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals with clinical documentation. Why documentation is one of the leading contributors to clinician stress and burnout—and how technology can help. The importance of maintaining HIPAA compliance, security, and ethical standards when incorporating AI into clinical work. What the future of clinical documentation may look like as technology continues to evolve within the mental health field. Bio: Maria is an experienced entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience and an MSc degree from London Business School. She co-founded Mentalyc as her third startup (the previous ones were solving problems in the Mental Health and Insurance industries). As a teenager, Maria went to therapy for an eating disorder. She switched therapists 5 times before she eventually recovered. She devoted her career to making therapy more effective and efficient. Nowadays, Maria spends most of her days talking to clinicians, other entrepreneurs, and decision-makers in various mental health organizations. As an ex-patient, she deeply values therapeutic relationships and therapy as such. She aims at making clinical work more rewarding and less stressful, the connection between clients and clinicians less disturbed, and the intuitively applied interventions recognized for their therapeutic impact. Please visit https://www.mentalyc.com/ and use this discount code: MHBM50OFF. It will give 50% off the first month for new clients, after the free 14-day trial. Connect with Maria Szandrach: https://www.facebook.com/Mentalyc https://www.instagram.com/mentalyc_inc/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentalyc/ Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.com Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot: Website: thejunipercenter.com Instagram: @thejunipercenter Facebook: The Juniper Center

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  From Clinician to Speaker: Sharing Your Expertise Beyond the Therapy Room with Carrie Severson

  May 27, 202626 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor podcast, we explore how therapists and helping professionals can expand their impact by turning their expertise into meaningful speaking opportunities. Our guest, Carrie Severson, shares how clinicians can identify their unique “zone of genius,” build confidence in their voice, and begin sharing their knowledge beyond the therapy room. We discuss mindset shifts, practical steps, and visibility strategies that turn lived experience and clinical insight into workshops, presentations, and speaking engagements that connect with audiences. Whether you’re curious about public speaking or ready to take the stage on bigger stages, this conversation will encourage you to see your expertise as something worth sharing. What You'll Learn: How to identify your unique “zone of genius” and turn it into meaningful speaking opportunities. Why therapists and helping professionals are uniquely positioned to educate, inspire, and lead through public speaking. Common fears clinicians experience around visibility and how to move through them with confidence. Practical steps for getting started with workshops, presentations, podcasts, and speaking engagements. Bio: Carrie Severson—author of Unapologetically Enough and The Enoughness Method, a keynote speaker, and recovering from burnout. As someone who experienced burnout firsthand as a business leader and again as a family caregiver, Carrie helps professionals retrain their nervous systems, recover their energy, and rediscover joy at work and home as a keynote speaker and trainer. She’s the host of the podcast I Saved You, Now Do the Dishes and the author of Unapologetically Enough. Her written work has appeared in Huff Post, Redbook, and SheKnows.com. She’s been a burnout expert featured in the Miami Herald as well. When she isn’t on the road delivering keynotes on burnout recovery, she hangs out with her husband and their bloodhound, Huckleberry, in Phoenix, Arizona. Connect with Carrie Severson: http://www.carrieseverson.com/ https://www.facebook.com/carrieseverson.storyteller https://www.instagram.com/authorcarrieseverson/ Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.com Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot: Website: thejunipercenter.com Instagram: @thejunipercenter Facebook: The Juniper Center

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