Burnout doesn’t always look like total exhaustion. For many therapists, it sneaks in quietly — through back-to-back sessions, skipped lunches, endless documentation, and that slow drain of compassion fatigue. In this episode, Amber unpacks what burnout really looks like for private practice owners and how to rebuild your business in a way that protects your energy, passion, and peace.

Continuing the “K” in the UNLOCKED Framework — Keep Yourself Healthy, Amber shares practical strategies to stay grounded and intentional, even when the workload feels heavy.

Today you will learn:

• How to recognize the early signs of therapist burnout
• Why managing your capacity matters more than managing your calendar
• How to perform an Energy Audit to find your biggest drains
• Simple recovery rituals that make rest part of your daily rhythm
• How to use boundaries as a form of clinical care
• Why connection and community are essential for long-term sustainability
• The importance of re-anchoring to your “why” when things start to feel heavy

If you’ve been running on autopilot, this episode will remind you that slowing down isn’t failure — it’s maintenance.

Inspired by her upcoming book, Private Practice Unlocked: What Grad School Didn’t Teach You.

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Marketing doesn’t come naturally to most therapists — and honestly, it’s not supposed to. Therapists are trained to listen, attune, and build trust, not to “pitch” themselves. But as Amber explains in this episode, connecting with your community is what helps the right clients find you — and it doesn’t have to feel awkward or inauthentic.

In this episode of Private Practice Unlocked, Amber continues the “C” in the UNLOCKED Framework — Connect to Your Community — and shares how to build genuine relationships that fill your caseload without feeling salesy.

Listeners will learn:

• How to shift from selling to serving
• Ways to identify and reach your ideal client
• How to connect with your local and online community
• Practical ideas for building trust and visibility
• Why authenticity attracts the right clients naturally
• Amber’s “Try This Week” Challenge for simple, real-world connection

If you’re ready to stop dreading marketing and start connecting from a place of authenticity, this episode is your blueprint.

Inspired by her upcoming book, Private Practice Unlocked: What Grad School Didn’t Teach You.

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Let’s build the practice—and life—you deserve.

Money is one of the biggest sources of stress in private practice—not because therapists don’t earn enough, but because most were never taught what to do with the income once it arrives. Between inconsistent paychecks, surprise expenses, and tax-season anxiety, even experienced clinicians can feel like their finances are running the show.

In this episode, Amber continues the “O” in the UNLOCKED Framework—Optimize Your Income—and walks listeners through practical ways to bring structure, clarity, and calm to their business finances so they can finally feel confident about money management.

Today you’ll will learn:

• How to create a simple Money Map and give every dollar direction
• Why it’s better to budget by month, not by mood
• How to plan for the Big Three: Taxes, Time Off, and Emergencies
• Ways to pay yourself like a professional with consistent owner’s pay
• How Mike Michalowicz’s Profit First system can transform a therapist’s financial habits
• How Parkinson’s Law shapes spending and how to set healthy limits
• How to use a 30/60/90 plan to think ahead instead of reacting

Recommended reading: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz — a must-read for small-business therapists.

Inspired by her upcoming book, Private Practice Unlocked: What Grad School Didn’t Teach You.

New episodes drop every Wellness Wednesday—subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!

DM Amber on Instagram @privatepracticeunlocked and let her know what you’re struggling with the most!

Let’s build the practice—and life—you deserve.