Ever feel like you're stuck between a full caseload and a full calendar of doctor’s appointments - for your parents?

You're not alone.

In this episode of The Practice of Therapy Podcast, Marissa Wells joins Gordon to talk about what it really looks like to juggle private practice while caring for aging family members.

She’s not here to preach “perfect balance”—because let’s face it, that doesn’t exist. Instead, Marissa shares her wisdom on finding harmony, navigating proactive grief, setting real boundaries, and reconnecting with joy in the midst of it all.

Whether you’re a therapist, a caregiver, or somewhere in between, this conversation will speak to your soul—and give you practical ways to stay grounded while showing up for the people who need you most.

💬 Get ready to feel seen, understood, and maybe even a little inspired. Hit play now!

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Meet Marissa Wells

Marissa Wells is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arkansas and an aging family educator who’s all about helping families make sense of the tough stuff that comes with aging—without losing their minds or their connection to each other.

She’s passionate about bringing hope and clarity to those tricky moments when adult kids and grandkids are trying to figure out how to care for aging loved ones.

On top of that, she’s a licensed supervisor who loves helping new therapists find their footing, discover who they’re meant to serve, and build a self-pay private practice that actually works for their life.

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Ever feel like you're crushing it in session but completely lost when it comes to your practice’s finances?

You’re not alone—and you're definitely not broken. In this episode of The Practice of Therapy, Andrea Rotondo is here to pull back the curtain on the real reason so many therapists avoid their numbers (spoiler: it’s not laziness), and how to stop letting fear and overwhelm run the show.

If QuickBooks makes you want to cry, if you’ve ever Googled “what is a P&L?” at midnight, or if you just want to feel a little more confident talking to your accountant, this conversation is for you. Andrea’s down-to-earth, practical, and totally non-judgy approach will help you stop avoiding and start owning your role as the CEO of your practice, without needing a finance degree or a personality transplant.

Trust us: this is the pep talk your bank account has been waiting for.

5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Why avoiding your numbers only makes them scarier
2. How to start small and build financial confidence over time
3. The must-have systems for solo and group practices
4. How to make your financial tools actually work for you
5. Why understanding your P&L is key to planning your life, not just your taxes

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Use the promo code “GORDON” to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free

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Meet Andrea Rotondo

I founded Liquid Cents Bookkeeping to help therapy practice owners simplify their financial systems and rebuild QuickBooks, so cash flow finally makes sense.

With a background in psychology, military life, and being an immigrant, I understand the challenges of stepping into business ownership.

My passion is helping therapists like you build financial clarity and stability—so you can focus on your clients, knowing your practice’s finances support your goals.

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Ever find yourself staring at the ceiling at 8 PM wondering, “Was that the right intervention?” Or maybe you’re drowning in admin work, questioning if private practice is really the freedom-filled dream everyone said it would be?

In this episode, Gordon sits down with Marie from Private Practice Skills—a therapist, creator, and all-around wise human who gets the real behind-the-scenes of therapy life. We’re diving into the kind of conversations we need to be having: therapist burnout (the sneaky kind), invisible work hours, how outsourcing might save your sanity, and why you don’t have to build your practice like everyone else.

If you’ve ever thought, “Wait… am I doing this right?”—this episode is for you. Marie brings warmth, wisdom, and just the right amount of real talk to help you reconnect with your why and reimagine a practice that actually fits your life.

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Use the promo code “GORDON” to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free

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Meet Dr. Marie Fang

Dr. Marie Fang is a licensed psychologist in private practice in San Diego, California. Her therapy practice focuses on working with folks often marginalized by their faith community, with an emphasis on supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

She is the creator of Private Practice Skills, a platform teaching therapists how to start and grow a sustainable private practice that aligns with their values while drawing in their favorite clients to work with.

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