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Compassionate Climb

Compassionate Climb

In this show we discuss the challenges of being successful in business while maintaining your integrity and staying true to yourself. Join me while I interview other professionals and share insights from life and experience.

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00:33:23

Episode 129: Amanda Hunter shares her growth journey

Compassionate Climb ·

2026/02/06

Amanda Hunter, owner of Everlasting Wellness is back to discuss the evolution of her group practice. We explore the importance of hiring full-time staff, the challenges of providing employee benefits, and the significance of productivity and accountability in a mental health practice. Amanda shares insights on implementing a bonus structure, and the value of consulting. The conversation also delves into defining leadership roles and the critical importance of workplace culture and transparency in

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00:31:51

Episode 128: Jenny Hughes navigates vicarious trauma...

Compassionate Climb ·

2026/01/30

Jenny Hughes is a psychologist specializing in trauma. She discusses the concepts of vicarious trauma and resilience, sharing her career journey and the founding of the Brave Trauma Therapist Collective. The conversation delves into the importance of recognizing vicarious trauma, the development of the BRAVE method, and practical strategies for mental health professionals and the general public to navigate their emotional well-being. She emphasizes the significance of community support and the need

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00:25:37

Episode 127: Julia Nepini shares what she learned...

Compassionate Climb ·

2026/01/23

In this solo episode, I reflect on my experiences as a leader in 2025, discussing the lessons learned about leadership, capacity, and the costs associated with growth. I share my journey from clinician to leader to CEO, emphasizing the importance of delegation, team empowerment, and maintaining a balance between accessibility and effectiveness. I also address the challenges of capacity and burnout, and candidly discuss the financial realities of business growth, including the impact of staffing and

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00:35:21

Episode 126: Jose Diaz is navigating growth

Compassionate Climb ·

2026/01/16

Jose Diaz is a licensed professional counselor who is currently navigating the process of expanding is solo practice to group. In this consulting episode, he shares his journey of establishing a successful solo practice, the factors that contributed to his decision to build a team, and highlights the challenges and successes he has encountered along the way. We delve into the importance of understanding personal roadblocks, particularly through the lens of the Enneagram, which helped Jose identify

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00:31:03

Episode 125: Kara Cruz knows how to rebuild self-trust

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2025/12/19

Kara Cruz is a psychotherapist, private practice owner, and educator whose work centers on helping women and helping professionals reconnect with themselves-without burning out in the process. She is the founder of Therapist Group Bootcamp, a mastermind guiding therapists in designing, planning, and launching their own signature group programs and It Begins with Us, a group for women focused on rebuilding self trust and healing from self abandonment. She specializes in working with women,

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00:33:58

Episode 124: Abbey Howe has the Enneagram advantage

Compassionate Climb ·

2025/12/12

Abbey Howe is a certified Enneagram coach who creates educational content that is accessible for everyone. She works with teams around the world-from global companies to local community groups-helping people build self-awareness, empathy, and stronger relationships. She shares her personal journey discovering the Enneagram and how it transformed her life. She also discusses her upcoming book, My Enneagram: A Visual Guide to Find Your Personality Type, Stress Less, and Live Your Dreams. She opens up

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00:36:26

Episode 123: Tom Butero has a unique approach to...

Compassionate Climb ·

2025/11/28

Tom Butero is a seasoned social worker and author of the book 'I Don't Want to Die.' Tom shares his extensive experience in the field of social work, particularly focusing on suicide prevention and risk assessment. He discusses his unique approach to understanding suicidality, emphasizing the importance of both content and process in risk assessment. The conversation also delves into the challenges of having difficult conversations with clients, the process of writing and promoting a

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00:31:04

Episode 122: Kym Tolson is the traveling therapist

Compassionate Climb ·

2025/11/21

Kym Tolson is a traveling therapist who shares her journey of transitioning from a brick-and-mortar practice to a fully remote therapy model. She discusses the challenges and logistics of practicing therapy while traveling, including navigating licensure and insurance issues. She also shares insights on evolving her business model to include multiple income streams, embracing AI technology, and the importance of marketing strategies. Kym emphasizes the significance of creating a life that aligns

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00:31:33

Episode 121: Lindsay Coulter builds trust in...

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2025/11/14

Lindsay Coulter is a therapist who has developed her own framework for building trust in relationships. She shares her journey from individual therapy to specializing in couples therapy, the importance of trust in relationships, and the unique framework she has created based on positive psychology and attachment theory. Lindsay shares insights on marketing her practice, the structure of her couples work, and the cultural considerations she navigates in therapy. The conversation highlights the

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00:36:04

Episode 120: Michelle Risser helps mental health...

Compassionate Climb ·

2025/11/07

Michelle Risser is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who shares her journey of becoming a CE provider and consultant. Michelle discusses the challenges she faced, the importance of persistence, and the strategies she used to balance multiple roles in her career. She emphasizes the significance of mentorship, time management, and understanding the dynamics of multiple income streams. The conversation also delves into effective marketing strategies and the value of asking for help in business growth.Key

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00:32:12

Episode 119: Dr. Amy Parks is an example of...

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2025/10/31

Dr. Amy Parks has worn many hats-teacher, school counselor, private practice owner, and group practice leader. After 15 years running a group practice with 16 clinicians, she sold it and shares what led to her decision and the status it stands today. She is candid about the challenges of sustaining a practice and managing people and offers invaluable insights for anyone navigating the world leadership. Amy is also the force behind The Clinical Supervision Directory, the only national directory that

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00:32:07

Episode 118: Carly Hill has outgrown the office

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2025/10/24

Carly Hill is a therapist turned business coach, author, and podcaster who shares her inspiring journey from clinician to successful entrepreneur. Carly opens up about how she built an online coaching business that has helped countless therapists create freedom, security, and scalable income-often tripling their revenue in the process. She also offers an inside look at the mindset shifts and strategies that fueled her success, including how she prepared her business for maternity leave and what she

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00:25:11

Episode 117: Julia Nepini discusses...

Compassionate Climb ·

2025/09/05

There are many reasons why those in leadership that are trained as mental health professionals have the tendency to over-accommodate as a boss. In this episode, I delve into some of the most common:Clinical Training MindsetConflict AvoidanceFear of Losing StaffEmpathy Replacing ResponsibilityHigh Leadership StandardsIn this episode, I share my experiences both as a group practice owner managing a team of 30 and as a business consultant who has helped hundreds of established solo practice owners

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00:35:04

Episode 116: Alex Sandev creates websites that work

Compassionate Climb ·

2025/08/15

Meet Alex Sandev, owner of HiveSourced, a company dedicated to creating high-performing websites for mental health professionals. In this episode, Alex reveals the three most common marketing mistakes therapists make-and how to fix them. He shares practical, actionable strategies to help you strengthen your online presence, define your niche, understand your ideal client, pinpoint their pain points, and clearly present your solution. He identified male practice owners as a population who who could

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00:38:31

Episode 115: Katelyn Martins is streamlining operations

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2025/08/01

Meet the newest addition to the Compassionate Consulting Company team, Katelyn Martins LMHC! She co-owns Arrow Behavioral Health, a large group practice with both therapists and prescribers. She describes the journey that led her to start and expand this group, what she has learned along the way, the benefits of working with a consultant, and her process with consulting clients. Schedule a free consult with Katelyn here. She specializes in helping therapists:streamline operationshire

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00:31:10

Episode 114: Carla Titus promotes worth and wealth...

Compassionate Climb ·

2025/06/20

Meet Carla Titus, the owner of Wealth and Worth Within, a financial consulting company. While she started as a CFO for a Fortune 500 company, she found that she wanted to have a more significant impact. This led her to working with small businesses to ensure their finances are in order and plan for the future. Her and her team help business owners fix financial problems with their businesses and plan for expansion, financial stability, and make moves towards understanding their business’s financial

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00:40:16

Episode 113: Elena Cetola is leading with legacy

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2025/06/13

Meet Elena Cetola, the owner of the group practice Good Hope Wellness. She shares how her experience immigrating from Peru and how the work ethic she was taught led her to take a CNA course, apply to nursing school, work on an inpatient psychiatric unit, and return to school to become a nurse practitioner. She describes the positive experience she had working in community mental health but the decision to ultimately start her own business in order to put her energy and effort into her own dream as

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00:39:52

Episode 112: Rachel Bentley is a self-led leader

Compassionate Climb ·

2025/05/30

Meet Rachel Bentley, the owner the group practice COR Counseling and the consulting business, Next Level Private Practice, a consulting business aimed at mental health practitioners looking to start or expand their private practices. Rachel uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help her lead her team and build a successful business. Through IFS, Rachel has learned not only about herself, but how to effectively communicate with her team and resolve conflict at work. She encourages other leaders to be

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00:49:45

Episode 111: Tara Vossenkemper is culture focused

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2025/05/23

Meet Dr. Tara Vossenkemper, group practice owner, business consultant, and podcaster who believes that leadership doesn't have to suck the life out of you. She shares how she manages a virtual team while traveling in an RV with her family, uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System to provide structure, clarity, and accountability, and developed the Culture Focused Practice Podcast. She discusses her 6 month EOS Mastermind for Group Practice Owners that starts June 5th.Tara's Links:WebsiteEOS

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00:25:33

Episode 110: Julia Nepini is taking the mic

Compassionate Climb ·

2025/05/16

In this episode, I share the strategies that have helped me land more speaking opportunities. I talk about how I defined my niche, started offering trainings to build credibility, and showed up at events and conferences to connect with the right people. I also walk through how I applied to speak at aligned events and explain how having a podcast has become a powerful platform for connecting with people I admire and creating meaningful conversations. Tune in for tips!WebsiteConsult

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