Badass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive
Dr. Kate Walker Ph.D., LPC/LMFT Supervisor
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About the Show
Welcome to Badass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive, the ultimate resource for mental health professionals ready to step into their power, grow their practices, and create a career they love. I'm Dr. Kate Walker, a Texas LPC/LMFT Supervisor, author, and business strategist who's here to show you the path to success.
Formerly Texas Counselors Creating Badass Businesses, we’ve rebranded because, well, we’re way too big for Texas now! This community of badass therapists is growing nationwide, and we’re here to help you create a career and practice you love, no matter where you are.
Every week, you'll get practical advice, proven strategies, and motivation to help you build a thriving practice—one that gives you the freedom to live your life on your terms. From mastering marketing to designing scalable systems and becoming a clinical supervisor, this podcast is your roadmap to leveling up without burnout.
Hit subscribe and get ready to unlock your badass potential. Your thriving practice starts now!
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Recent Episodes
S3E190 190 How to Evaluate a Supervisee (Without Winging It)
Most supervisors are comfortable giving feedback. Far fewer have a system for evaluating supervisees.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Stephens Durbin to unpack the difference between…
S3E189 189 Joyce Miles Jacquote Presents a Primer for Working With Bisexual and Pansexual Clients
If you work with clients, chances are you are already working with someone who is bisexual or pansexual, whether they have disclosed it to you or not. In this episode, Joyce Miles Jacquote joins me…
S3E188 188 The Hybrid Practice Reality Check
A hybrid practice can feel flexible and efficient, until the lack of structure starts creating problems.When therapists move between telehealth and in-person sessions without a clear system, small…
S3E187 187 Alan Pruitt CPA Helps Therapists Keep More of What They Earn
Taxes are not just an April problem. They are shaped by the systems and decisions you build throughout the year.In this episode, I sit down with CPA Alan Pruitt from The Therapist CPA to talk about…
S3E186 186 Side Hustles For Therapists: Which Ones Actually Work and Which Are Just More Burnout
If you have ever thought about adding a side hustle to your therapy practice, this episode is for you.Not every extra income stream creates freedom. Some create stability and long-term growth. Others…
S3E185 185 How To Know If You Are Actually Ready To Supervise
Clinical supervisor readiness is often framed as a confidence issue, but that is not what we see in practice. Most clinicians who consider supervision already have the experience. What they lack is a…
S3E184 184 The 2025 Practice Grant: Interview with Svetlana Kutikova and Isaiah Rodriguez
Private practice is not just about seeing clients. Without consistent referrals and a clear niche, it becomes unpredictable and difficult to sustain.In this episode, I introduce two clinicians from…
S3E183 183 Supervision: How Therapists Can Turn Expertise Into Income (Ethically)
Supervision is not just an extra income stream. Without structure, it becomes an ethical and professional risk.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Stephens Durbin to walk through what it…
S3E182 182 The Difference Between a Therapist and a Clinical Leader
Supervision is not just a continuation of clinical work. Without a shift in mindset, it becomes overwhelming and risky.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Stephens Durbin to talk about what…
S3E181 181 Why Great Leaders Don't Avoid Tough Conversations
Avoiding hard conversations in supervision does not preserve the relationship. It weakens it.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Stephens Durbin to talk about what really gets in the way of…
S3E180 180 Anchored Growth: How Therapists Build Sustainable Online Income with Jenny Melrose
More clients will not fix a broken business model. It will just exhaust it faster.In this episode, I sit down with business strategist Jenny Melrose to walk through what actually creates sustainable…
S3E179 179 Raise Your Effective Hourly Rate
If you have ever finished a long week, looked at your calendar, and thought, “I should have made more than this,” this episode is for you.Making more money in private practice is not always about…
S3E178 178 Spring 2026 Paperwork Shape Up
Spring cleaning is not just for closets. It is for your paperwork.In this episode, I walk you through a Spring 2026 paperwork shape up and show you exactly what to fix, what to update, and what to…
S3E177 177 From Leaks to Leverage: What to Fix vs. What You Change
Most therapists do not burn out because they are bad at boundaries. They burn out because they are trying to fix structural problems with personal effort. In this episode, I break down the difference…
S3E176 176 Turn January Calls Into Booked Clients
January and September can feel like a wave. The calls increase. The emails stack up. And for a moment, it feels like momentum.But calls are not the goal. Kept first sessions are the goal.In this…
S3E175 175 Supervision Is The Smarter Revenue Stream
There comes a point in many therapy careers where working harder is no longer the solution. You can raise your fees. You can tighten your cancellation policy. You can fill every slot on your…
S3E174 174 Brainspotting Basics For Therapists
Most therapists are not stuck because they lack insight. They are stuck because insight alone does not create change. In this special replay of a live training with Carolyn Robistow, we unpack…
S3E172 173 Helping Is Not A Business Model
Most therapists and supervisors do not struggle because they care too much. They struggle because helping quietly becomes the business model. In this episode, Jennifer Marie Fairchild and I unpack…
S3E172 172 Stop Working For Free: The Therapist Burnout Nobody Talks About
Most therapists don’t burn out because they’re “too sensitive” or need better self-care, they burn out because they’re doing high level emotional labor and business labor that is not being paid for…
S3E171 171 Sticky vs. Shiny Marketing: How to Build a Caseload That Actually Lasts
Most therapists don’t struggle with marketing because they’re doing it wrong—they struggle because they’re exhausted. In this episode, I break down the difference between shiny marketing (the tactics…
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