Ever wondered what it would be like to go from 30 clients a week, burned out and underpaid, to a thriving private practice built around your values and strengths? In this episode, I chat with Natasha Dean, a clinician in Baltimore, about her incredible three-year journey from group practice overwhelm to confidently charging $200 per session and attracting right-fit clients.

Natasha shares the pivotal mindset shifts that helped her trust herself, market authentically, and stop playing small. We talk about how she found her micro niche (therapy for Muslim adult children of immigrants), transitioned off insurance panels, and discovered the joy of brainspotting intensives. She also opens up about how Confident Copy helped her write copy that truly resonates—not just for therapy, but for other creative projects too.

Whether you're on the edge of burnout or dreaming of a more aligned practice, this episode will leave you inspired to believe in what's possible.

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

1️⃣ Why being a "blank slate" therapist might be burning you out—and what happens when you finally show up as yourself

2️⃣ The power of choosing a micro niche and how specificity actually attracts more of the right clients

3️⃣ How Natasha reframed a "slow market" and leaned into long-term networking that continues to pay off

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Natasha’s practice: goldenhourcounseling.com
• Confident Copy: walkerstrategyco.com/cc
• 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.

Ever feel like marketing advice demands you pick just one niche—but your caseload says otherwise? If you love working with a range of clients and fear that niching down means giving up what you enjoy, this episode is for you.

In this special "Ask Anna" edition, I answer a question therapists ask all the time: "How do I market my practice if I don’t want to give up variety?" We dig into the real issue behind that question (spoiler: it's not actually about variety) and explore how to create a clear, compelling message without boxing yourself in.

You’ll learn about the "Red Thread" framework I teach inside my programs—a strategy that helps you tie together your range of interests so your marketing feels both focused and freeing.

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

1️⃣ Why the fear of picking "wrong" keeps so many therapists stuck between joyless clarity and vague marketing

2️⃣ How the "Red Thread" helps you connect the dots between diverse client types and a cohesive message

3️⃣ The four types of Red Threads (person, problem, outcome, and approach) and how to discover which fits your practice best

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Confident Copy program: walkerstrategyco.com/cc
• Join the waitlist for Confident Copy to access exclusive bonuses: walkerstrategyco.com/cc-waitlist
• 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.

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Kasryn Kapp, a therapist whose journey into private practice began with necessity—but has since blossomed into something truly sustainable. After leaving a dangerous and unsupportive agency job, Kasryn built a thriving full-fee practice centered on helping clients with insomnia and those learning to prioritize themselves for the first time.

Kasryn shares candidly about her early struggles—months without clients, confusion about her niche, and fear around marketing. She also opens up about the powerful mindset shifts that helped her step into a new season of safety, steadiness, and self-trust. Whether you're feeling stuck, scared, or simply unsure how to get traction, Kasryn’s story will remind you that slow growth can still be strong growth—and that marketing doesn’t have to mean spinning your wheels.

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

1️⃣ How Kasryn found clarity in her niche—and why that clarity made her easier (and more exciting!) to refer to

2️⃣ The biggest marketing mistake she made early on, and what helped her finally start seeing results

3️⃣ How she shifted her money mindset, left insurance, and built a schedule that supports her life—not the other way around

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Confident Copy: walkerstrategyco.com/cc
• Kasryn's free workshop
• Profit First for Therapists
• Join the Confident Copy waitlist: walkerstrategyco.com/waitlist

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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.

Ever feel like the marketing strategies that once filled your caseload just aren’t cutting it anymore? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share my personal story from 2025—how I realized my own marketing systems needed a serious refresh and what I did about it. Whether you’re brand new to private practice or a seasoned therapist, staying flexible and connected to your business is non-negotiable right now.

We’ll dive into why the market has changed, why your clients’ expectations have evolved, and why that Psychology Today profile or “good enough” website might not be pulling its weight anymore. Most importantly, you’ll hear how getting scrappy—moving faster, testing, tweaking, and not waiting until things feel perfect—can help you regain momentum and confidence in your marketing.

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

1️⃣ Why relying on outdated marketing strategies can quietly stall your private practice—and how to spot when it’s happening to you.

2️⃣ What “getting scrappy” really looks like in your marketing (spoiler: it’s not about being sloppy—it’s about staying connected and moving forward).

3️⃣ How cultivating a flexible, evolving relationship with your marketing helps you fill your caseload in today’s more discerning, competitive client market.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

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

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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 me—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 been circling a decision, second-guessing your copy, or feeling stuck in your practice—not dramatically frozen, but caught in that loop of “I’ll get to it later”—this episode is your lifeline. I’m digging into what it really means to “remember your why,” beyond the usual inspirational fluff. This isn’t about finding a fleeting spark of motivation. It’s about building a compass you can actually use when fear or overthinking try to take the wheel.

Together, we’ll unpack the moments therapists most often lose sight of their why—like marketing, networking, or making big investments—and how you can start using yours as a clear, confident filter for every next step. If you’re craving more clarity and less spinout, this is your grounding reset.

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

1️⃣ Why “remember your why” can feel hollow—and how to turn it into a usable tool instead

2️⃣ The simple filter I use in my business to make aligned decisions (especially when fear shows up)

3️⃣ How to refine your why so it actually supports your marketing, not just your mission

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Confident Copy: walkerstrategyco.com/cc
• 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: walkerstrategyco.com

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.

If marketing your practice feels like throwing spaghetti at the wall—and you’re not sure what’s actually working—you’re not alone. In this episode, I walk you through how to stop relying on vague feelings (like “it’s been quiet lately”) and start making confident, evidence-based decisions about your private practice.

We’re talking about measuring success in a way that feels both grounded and empowering—no mega spreadsheets required. You’ll learn how to track what really matters, celebrate small but meaningful wins, and set process-driven goals that create actual momentum—not just pressure to perform. Whether your caseload is full or you’re building from the ground up, this episode will help you step into your role as the CEO of your practice.

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

1️⃣ Why therapists often track the wrong things—or nothing at all—and how that creates burnout, self-doubt, and marketing confusion

2️⃣ The essential metrics that actually tell you whether your marketing is working (hint: it’s not just about getting more clients!)

3️⃣ How to set process-based goals that build real momentum—without tying your worth to outcomes you can’t control

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• The Walker Strategy Co website: walkerstrategyco.com
• Confident Copy: walkerstrategyco.com/cc
• PsychToday Success Pack: walkerstrategyco.com/ptsp

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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: walkerstrategyco.com

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.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, spinning your wheels, or disconnected from the heart of your marketing, this episode is an invitation to pause. In a break from the usual training or step-by-step strategy, today I’m guiding you through a powerful visualization to help you reconnect with the real person behind your Psychology Today profile, your website, and every post you create.

So often, therapists focus on checklists, templates, and what they “should” say. But the most effective, aligned marketing begins with presence—with truly seeing and feeling connected to the person you are here to help. This visualization helps you sit with a past client who lit you up, the one who reminded you why you do this work.

You don’t need to overthink your marketing. You just need to remember that client and speak directly to them. This is a tool you can return to anytime you’re feeling unclear or disconnected in your marketing. It will help you write from a place of real connection, not performance.

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

1️⃣ How to ground your marketing in real, meaningful client connections—not formulas or checklists.

2️⃣ A simple visualization you can revisit to tap into clarity and confidence when writing your copy.

3️⃣ The reframe that marketing isn’t separate from your clinical work—it’s an extension of it.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• 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: walkerstrategyco.com.

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 me, a 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're raising your fees—or thinking about it—there's one piece that often gets overlooked: your brand. Because if you want to charge more, your brand needs to reflect the caliber of the work you do.

In this final episode of our Slaying the Summer Slump series, we're rethinking branding from the ground up—not as a design task or a “someday” project, but as a core part of how clients experience your practice. You'll learn what branding really means for therapists, how to bring clarity to the vibe you're putting out there, and how even subtle choices (like your tone or visual consistency) can make or break a potential client’s trust.

Whether your brand is DIY, outdated, or just due for a refresh, this conversation will help you finally align how you show up with the value of the work you provide.

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

1️⃣ Why branding is really about trust and emotional connection—not just color palettes or fonts

2️⃣ The subtle but essential distinction between your personal brand and your practice brand

3️⃣ Four common branding mistakes therapists make (and how to avoid them) so your marketing actually connects and converts

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• DIY Brand Kit: walkerstrategyco.com/dbk
• The Walker Strategy Co website: walkerstrategyco.com

Past Episodes to Check Out:

• Episode 9: This Summer Audit Will Change Your Fall (Summer Slump #1)
• Episode 10: Why Your Marketing Feels "Off"—And How to Fix It (Summer Slump #2)
• Episode 11: Networking Isn’t Gross—You’re Just Doing It Wrong (Summer Slump #3)

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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.