Private Practice Unlocked: Helping Therapists Build Profitable Businesses Without Sacrificing Quality Care for Their Patients
Are you a therapist ready to start or grow your private practice—but totally overwhelmed by the business side of things? You’re not alone. And you’re exactly who this podcast is for.
Private Practice Unlocked exists to fill the gaps grad school left behind. We’re talking about the real-life stuff you need to run a successful, sustainable practice while not sacrificing quality care for your clients.
I’m Amber Moyo—a licensed therapist, supervisor, and former private practice owner who’s been through the messy middle of figuring it all out. I created this show to help you skip the guesswork and build a practice that actually works for your life.
So if you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and finally feel confident running your private practice, hit that follow button and start listening to Private Practice Unlocked. You don’t have to do this alone.
Private Practice Unlocked: Helping Therapists Build Profitable Businesses Without Sacrificing Quality Care for Their Patients
Lay Your Systems: Build a Practice That Runs on Rails (Not Willpower)
You dreamed of owning your own practice: making a difference, setting your own schedule, and building something that actually supports your life. But what you didn’t dream of were the late nights catching up on notes, chasing paperwork, or wondering if a client payment slipped through the cracks.
In this episode of Private Practice Unlocked, we’re diving into the L in the UNLOCKED Framework: Lay Your Systems. Because without systems, your practice runs on willpower—and that’s a fast track to burnout. With the right systems, though, you get consistency, confidence, and a business that works with you, not against you.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- The six pillars every private practice system should cover: intake, scheduling, documentation, billing, communication, and tracking your key numbers.
- Why your “client journey” is the most important map you’ll ever create.
- How to use quick wins like the five-minute note rule and “Money Mondays” to free up time immediately.
- Common pitfalls that keep therapists stuck in admin chaos—and how to avoid them.
- Why your marketing and social media presence deserve systems too—like batching posts, using templates, and setting a sustainable rhythm that doesn’t lead to burnout.
- Simple steps you can take this week to start building rails that your practice can run on.
Inspired by her upcoming book, Private Practice Unlocked: What Grad School Didn’t Teach You.
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Let’s build the practice—and life—you deserve.