You know your website should “look good,” but have you ever wondered why that matters—or what your design is actually communicating to potential clients before they even read a word?

In this episode, I break down the psychology behind effective design and why pretty isn’t the same as strategic. Whether you’ve got a DIY site or you’re using one of our templates, you’ll walk away with powerful (and doable!) ways to help your website feel like you—and build trust from the very first glance.

We’ll cover six core principles of design psychology to help you create a site that feels calm, clear, and aligned with your energy. These principles aren’t just aesthetic—they’re deeply rooted in how your clients perceive safety, trust, and professionalism.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

1️⃣ Why “pretty” design isn’t enough—and how to tell if your site is actually effective

2️⃣ The six subconscious signals your design is sending (and how to make sure they match your clinical energy)

3️⃣ Small design tweaks that make a big impact on client trust and connection

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Squarespace Templates: walkerstrategyco.com/templates
• Black Friday Sale (starts next month!): walkerstrategyco.com/bf25
• DIY Brand Kit: walkerstrategyco.com/dbk
• The Walker Strategy Co website: walkerstrategyco.com

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About Marketing Therapy

Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hosted by Anna Walker—marketing coach, strategist, and founder of Walker Strategy Co—each episode brings you clear, grounded advice to help you attract the right-fit, full-fee clients and grow a practice you feel proud of.

Let’s bust a myth that still lingers in the therapy world: the idea that once your website is live or your caseload is full, your marketing job is done. In this episode, I gently but firmly challenge the “set it and forget it” mindset and show you why staying engaged with your marketing isn’t just necessary—it’s freeing.

Marketing your private practice today isn’t about working harder or hustling more. It’s about building a rhythm, fueling your client conversion engine, and choosing actions that make sense for your season, bandwidth, and goals. You’ll walk away with a clearer picture of how to stay visible, connected, and in control of your practice's growth—without burning out.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

1️⃣ Why “set it and forget it” marketing no longer works—and how to build a rhythm instead

2️⃣ The two non-negotiables every successful private pay practice needs right now

3️⃣ Three marketing levers you can pull (visibility, connection, optimization) to keep your client conversion engine running

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Confident Copy: walkerstrategyco.com/cc
• Previous Podcoast: Networking Isn’t Gross—You’re Just Doing It Wrong: https://walkerstrategyco.com/show-notes/11
• The Walker Strategy Co website: walkerstrategyco.com

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Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and feel free to share it with a fellow therapist who’s building their private practice.

Explore more marketing support for therapists: The Walker Strategy Co website

About Marketing Therapy

Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hosted by marketing coach, strategist, and founder of Walker Strategy Co, each episode brings you clear, grounded advice to help you attract the right-fit, full-fee clients and grow a practice you feel proud of.

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I should be further along by now,” or “I should just figure this out on my own,” you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not broken. In this episode, we’re looking at the quiet, persistent “shoulds” that can show up in your private practice and how they might be holding you back.

I’ll walk you through some of the most common shoulds I hear from therapists—like “I should already be full,” “I should be doing more,” or “I should just be grateful”—and offer grounded reframes to help you untangle those thoughts. Whether you’re comparing yourself to other clinicians, feeling frustrated by slow growth, or second-guessing your path, this conversation is here to remind you that your way is valid—and worthy.

If you’ve been hard on yourself lately, this one’s for you.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

1️⃣ Why the belief that you “should already be full” is often rooted in unrealistic expectations—and what to focus on instead

2️⃣ How doing fewer things with intention can actually lead to more growth (and less burnout)

3️⃣ The difference between gratitude and guilt when it comes to wanting more or making changes in your practice

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Confident Copy: walkerstrategyco.com/cc
• The Walker Strategy Co website: walkerstrategyco.com

Connect + Subscribe

Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and feel free to share it with a fellow therapist who’s building their private practice.

Explore more marketing support for therapists: The Walker Strategy Co website

About Marketing Therapy

Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hosted by marketing coach, strategist, and founder of Walker Strategy Co, each episode brings you clear, grounded advice to help you attract the right-fit, full-fee clients and grow a practice you feel proud of.