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The Therapist Mom Podcast: Where Private Practice and Motherhood CollideAuthor: Ashley Comegys
Motherhood and private practice arent two separate worlds, theyre your whole world colliding every day. The Therapist Mom Podcast is your weekly reminder that you can build a practice that fits your life, not the other way around. Being a therapist and a mom isnt about balance, its about building differently and refusing to play by rules that were never written for us. Hosted by Ashley Comegys, a therapist, coach, and mom of three. Youll hear candid stories, rebellious truths, and practical strategies for designing a practice that gives you freedom, flexibility, and room to breathe. The Therapist Mom Podcast is your permission slip to build a private practice that works for your real life. Each week, youll get honest conversations and practical strategy around starting, growing, and running a private practice, without the hustle, guilt, or burnout. Well talk about boundaries, money, motherhood, and dismantling the systems that were never built for us in the first place. Because youre not just a mom or just a therapist. Youre both, and deserve a business that recognizes and respects that. If youre ready to build a flexible, values-aligned private practice that gives you time freedom and the autonomy youve been craving, youre in the right place. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Ep 140: Should Therapists Add a New State License? What Therapists Need to Consider First
Episode 140
Sunday, 15 February, 2026
Should You Add Another State License to Your Therapy Practice? Strategic Insights for Therapist MomsThis episode of The Therapist Mom Podcast is packed with actionable insights to help you make confident, strategic decisions about expanding your private practice by adding another state license. If you’ve been feeling stuck, worried about inconsistent referrals, or wondering whether expanding into a new state is the right move for your business and your family, you’re in the right place.As someone who’s carried multiple state licenses (thanks to my military spouse journey), I know firsthand how tempting it can be to pursue “growth” by adding another license — especially when you’re feeling scarcity, pressure, or uncertainty about your current practice. But I also know the invisible work, unexpected costs, and cultural realities that shape whether this move actually serves you well. Today, I'm sharing everything I wish I'd known (and what I've learned through five moves and five state boards!) so you can approach this decision with clarity and confidence.It’s okay to press pause, regroup, and get clear on your reasons before jumping in. Let’s dive into the good stuff!What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeLegal & Regulatory Essentials: Why understanding each state's licensing laws (and ethical responsibilities) is critical.Marketing Strategy Reality: How to fill your practice without simply expanding geographically — and why adding a license isn’t a magic fix.Financial & Administrative Impact: The real costs (in money and time!) of holding multiple licenses, and how to weigh these against your practice goals.Episode Timestamps00:02 - Honest intro and why therapists feel pressure to add state licenses for practice growth.01:09 - Behind-the-scenes look at licensing, online therapy rules, and COVID-era flexibility.03:04 - Why I have multiple licenses (military moves, continuity of care) — and why that doesn’t mean you should.06:15 - The marketing myth: Why expanding your license isn’t the solution if you struggle with referrals.08:03 - What are state licensing compacts? How new regulatory changes could impact your decision.11:00 - Becoming a telehealth registered agent — when this might make sense instead of a full license.13:01 - Four key questions to ask yourself before adding another license: Legal, market, financial, admin.17:22 - Strategic reflection: Why, when, and how to decide if another license fits your real life and business goals.Top Takeaways on Adding Another State License1. Understand the Legal & Ethical Responsibility Before ExpandingLet’s break this down: Each state comes with its own board, regulations, CEU requirements, consent laws, and sometimes unique cultural norms. If you jump into another license without clarity, you could find yourself overwhelmed, out of compliance, or stuck with more paperwork than...
