Ever wonder how you could run a successful therapy business while living life on the road? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Dr. Elizabeth Carr, founder and CEO of Kentlands Psychotherapy, about scaling a private practice from anywhere, even an Airstream camper. Elizabeth shares how her practice grew from a solo venture into a thriving team of over 20 clinicians, all while she and her husband embraced a full-time travel lifestyle with their dog Riley and cat Atticus.

She breaks down the mindset shifts, leadership changes, and contingency planning that helped her transition from full-time clinician to full-time CEO. If you're dreaming of scaling your business, creating flexibility, and maybe even selling it one day, this episode is packed with insight.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• How Dr. Carr transitioned from Navy psychologist to group practice owner
• Why she restructured her role to support a travel lifestyle
• The steps to moving from clinician to full-time leadership
• Planning for continuity and legacy in your therapy business
• Her strategy for staying clinically active without burnout

Connect with Dr. Elizabeth Carr:
Website - https://www.kentlandspsychotherapy.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/KentlandsPsychotherapy/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KentlandsPsychotherapy/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drelizabethcarr

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

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Connect with me:

• Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym
• The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• The Traveling Therapist Website & Offers:
  www.thetravelingtherapist.com

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Sponsored by Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. https://helloalma.com/kym

Ever wonder how to build a thriving faith-based private practice that lets you travel, lead, and grow without burning out? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Whitney Owens, group practice owner and founder of Wise Practice Consulting. Whitney shares how she integrates travel into her consulting work, hosts in-person summits, and helps other faith-based practice owners scale sustainably.

We dive into her all-private-pay group practice model, how she trains staff to convert inquiries into clients, and why your intake process might be losing you money. She also opens up about therapist mindset blocks around money and how she overcame them to create a business that aligns with her faith, family, and mission.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• How Whitney blends travel with faith-based consulting
• What really happens at the Wise Practice Summit
• Systems for converting private pay clients effectively
• Training staff to talk about insurance and build trust
• Creating sustainable income through consulting and membership models

Connect with Whitney:
Website - https://www.wisepracticeconsulting.com/
Wise Practice Podcast - https://www.wisepracticeconsulting.com/wise-practice-podcast
Wise Practice Summit - https://www.wisepracticeconsulting.com/summit-2025

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

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Connect with me:

• Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym
• The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• The Traveling Therapist Website & Offers:
  www.thetravelingtherapist.com

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Sponsored by Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! https://heyberries.com/therapists

Sponsored by Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. https://helloalma.com/kym

Have you ever dreamed of traveling the world with your family while running a thriving therapy business? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Olivia Baylor, a therapist and founder of My Mental Health University, about what it truly means to worldschool as a therapist and how global travel has shaped both her personal life and clinical work.

Olivia shares how road-tripping during the pandemic sparked a love for travel and opened her eyes to the powerful role culture plays in therapy. From her time in Cuba to launching CE courses focused on current societal issues, Olivia shows how travel can deepen our understanding of human behavior. She also breaks down what worldschooling looks like in real life and gives practical tips for parents who want to blend education with exploration.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• How the pandemic led Olivia to combine therapy and travel
• The impact of cultural immersion on her therapeutic lens
• Creating CE trainings through her platform, My Mental Health University
• Real-life advice for parents curious about worldschooling
• Why travel can be a tool for personal and professional growth

Connect with Olivia:
Before I Do Book: https://amzn.to/3Z4S98E
Newsletter Sign-Up: https://app.encharge.io/public/view-form/3e1c5611-a394-4e89-b7b6-632be858c59f
Course Registration Waitlist: https://app.encharge.io/public/view-form/3cdcbf80-70ee-462f-bac0-5efccf919388
Website: https://www.mymhuniversity.com/
Collaborate with Me (Trainers/Speakers): https://app.encharge.io/public/view-form/4cda11d9-e65c-42e4-8fa6-7e849e905b75
Submit a Resource for Inclusion: https://app.encharge.io/public/view-form/4cda11d9-e65c-42e4-8fa6-7e849e905b75
Discount Code Access (50% Off) for immigration evaluation training: https://mentalhealthuniversity.thrivecart.com/immigration-evaluation-training/?coupon=TRAVELLIFE2025

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

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Connect with me:

• Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym
• The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• The Traveling Therapist Website & Offers:
  www.thetravelingtherapist.com

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Sponsored by Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! https://heyberries.com/therapists

Sponsored by Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. https://helloalma.com/kym

Ever wonder if you could build a therapy practice that supports your dreams of traveling the world while raising a child? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Carly Kerr, Founder & Therapist at AZ Synergy Counseling, about becoming a traveling therapist as a single mom. Carly’s story is raw, real, and incredibly inspiring.

She opens up about navigating burnout, ADHD, private practice headaches, and a surprise early maternity leave. Through it all, Carly found her way to Portugal, where she discovered a sense of peace and purpose that changed everything. She’s now planning her move abroad and building a business and life that finally feels good.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• Carly’s journey from teacher to therapist to becoming a a traveling therapist
• What burnout taught her about asking for help and setting limits
• How a Portugal scouting trip helped her find her “home”
• Navigating international moves with a toddler (and her dad!)
• Creating a lifestyle-first business as a therapist and single mom

Connect with Carly:
Website - http://www.azsynergycounseling.com/
Email - carlykerr@azsynergycounseling.com

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

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Connect with me:

• Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym
• The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• The Traveling Therapist Website & Offers:
  www.thetravelingtherapist.com

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Sponsored by Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! https://heyberries.com/therapists

Sponsored by Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. https://helloalma.com/kym

Ever feel stuck because your license limits where you can work? The Counseling Compact is changing the game for therapists who want more freedom to practice across state lines. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Dr. Lynn Linde, Chief of Professional Practice for the American Counseling Association, who’s been leading the charge on this groundbreaking initiative.

Dr. Linde walks us through what the Counseling Compact is, how it started, and what it means for those of us who want to serve clients no matter where they are—or where we are! She also shares where the compact currently stands, how states are joining, and what steps you can take to get involved.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• Why the Counseling Compact is a big deal for licensed therapists
• How state licensure reciprocity works (and doesn’t work)
• What a “privilege to practice” really means
• Who qualifies for the compact—and what legacy licenses are
• What to expect when the compact goes live and how to prepare

Connect with Lynn:
Website - https://counselingcompact.gov & https://compactconnect.org

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

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Connect with me:

• Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym
• The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• The Traveling Therapist Website & Offers:
  www.thetravelingtherapist.com

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Sponsored by Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! https://heyberries.com/therapists

Sponsored by Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. https://helloalma.com/kym

Grief healing through travel isn’t just an idea—it became a lifeline for today’s guest, Laurie Giannola. In this powerful episode, Laurie shares how hitting the road in her RV helped her process back-to-back personal tragedies, including the loss of her sister, her beloved dog, and her best friend. With raw honesty and deep insight, Laurie opens up about choosing motion over stagnation and letting nature do its quiet work.

Laurie’s story is one of heartbreak, healing, and rediscovering purpose. Whether you’ve experienced loss or simply crave a deeper connection to your journey as a therapist and human, this conversation will stay with you.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• How Laurie transitioned from wilderness therapy to RV life
• The therapeutic role nature and movement played in her grief process
• The impact of supporting a friend through suicidal ideation
• Lessons from living full-time in an RV with pets and a chronic illness
• How to reconnect with yourself after unimaginable loss

Connect with Laurie:
Website - https://www.road-to-resilience-psychotherapy.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/23feetoffur

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

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Connect with me:

• Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym
• The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• The Traveling Therapist Website & Offers:
  www.thetravelingtherapist.com

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Sponsored by Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! https://heyberries.com/therapists

Sponsored by Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. https://helloalma.com/kym

Mental health roles in international schools are often misunderstood—or completely overlooked—when therapists consider a career abroad. In this episode, I chat with Jen Kantor about her journey from working as a school-based therapist in Seattle to supporting students at international schools in Brazil and now Switzerland.

Jen walks us through how she found her roles, what day-to-day life looks like in this setting, and how it differs from traditional therapy work. We also talk about licensing limitations, and what to expect from the international school environment—especially when it comes to boundaries. If you’ve ever been curious about what mental health support looks like inside an international school, you’re going to love this conversation.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• Jen’s journey from working in Seattle to supporting students internationally
• The difference between her roles in Brazil and Switzerland—and how her work shifted over time
• How she navigates working without a local license while still offering therapeutic support
• What it’s like to live on a boarding school campus with her family
• Tips on navigating the job search and recruitment process for international school roles

Connect with Jen:
Email - jenakantor@gmail.com
International School Services - https://www.iss.edu/

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

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Connect with me:

• Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym
• The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• The Traveling Therapist Website & Offers:
  www.thetravelingtherapist.com

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Sponsored by Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! https://heyberries.com/therapists

Sponsored by Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. https://helloalma.com/kym

Creating a healthy relationship takes more than just love—it takes intention, shared values, and a willingness to grow together. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate connection while building a life and business side-by-side, you’ll love this conversation.

In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with therapist Theresa Hubbard about how she and her partner Walker built a life around retreats, podcasting, and emotional growth—while still prioritizing their own relationship. We explore how creating a healthy relationship became the heart of the work they now share with others.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• How Theresa and Walker built a shared business rooted in relationship values
• How travel and nature shaped their lifestyle and personal growth
• The vulnerable, unscripted nature of their podcast My Inner Knowing
• What inspired their deep-dive course on creating a strong relationship
• Insights from Theresa’s journey blending therapy, entrepreneurship, and love

Connect with Theresa:
Website - https://www.myinnerknowing.com & https://www.theresahubbard.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@myinnerknowing

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

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Connect with me:

• Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym
• The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• The Traveling Therapist Website & Offers:
  www.thetravelingtherapist.com

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Sponsored by Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! https://heyberries.com/therapists

Sponsored by Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. https://helloalma.com/kym