What if the thing that actually prevented burnout wasn’t seeing fewer clients, but completely reimagining how you work? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Charity O'Reilly to talk about how she built her practice around intensive therapy retreats and why that model changed everything for her.

Charity shares how she went from running a high-stress nonprofit department to hosting five-day trauma intensives in a beautiful cottage in Pennsylvania, where clients fly in from all over the world. We talk about what intensive therapy retreats really look like, how she structures them every other week to protect her energy, how this model supports deep trauma work, and how it’s given her the freedom to take an extended sabbatical. If you’ve ever felt like the traditional weekly model isn’t sustainable, this conversation will stretch your thinking in the best way.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• How Charity built her intensive therapy retreats model after 17 years in nonprofit work.
• What her five-day IFS-informed EMDR trauma intensives actually look like.
• Why she shifted from weekly intensives to every other week.
• How intensive work allows her to take an extended sabbatical.
• What therapists need to understand about licensure when clients travel to you.

Connect with Charity:
Website: https://charityoreilly.com/
Online training: https://www.teawithatraumatherapist.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teawithatraumatherapist/

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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/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

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

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

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

Do you have a full caseload and still feel financially stressed? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Nicole Liloia about why multiple income streams are becoming essential for therapists who want real financial security and flexibility. We talk about the myth that a full schedule automatically means stability, and why relying only on one-to-one sessions can actually create more anxiety over time.

Nicole shares her journey from working in a toxic workplace to building an online business that allowed her to travel and create freedom. We also dive into the biggest mistakes therapists make when trying to create courses or passive income, and what it actually takes to build additional income streams in a strategic, sustainable way. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re on the hamster wheel of sessions, cancellations, and constant marketing, this conversation will open your eyes.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• Why a full caseload does not always equal financial security.
• The biggest myths around passive income for therapists.
• Common mistakes therapists make when creating new income streams.
• How to “build” instead of just staying busy.
• Practical first steps to adding multiple income streams the smart way.

Connect with Sienna:
FREE Consistent Income Generator Toolkit https://nicoleliloia.mykajabi.com/income-generator
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleliloia/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liloia.nicole/
Website: https://nicoleliloia.mykajabi.com/links

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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/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

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

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

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

Are you feeling burned out by the traditional weekly therapy model? EMDR intensives might be the solution you didn’t know you were looking for.

In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Carolyn Solo about how EMDR intensives completely transformed her practice, her income, and her quality of life. What started as a personal crisis and professional burnout turned into a powerful, flexible therapy model that delivers faster results for clients and more freedom for therapists.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the 53-minute session model or wondered how to create more time and income flexibility in your practice, this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• How Carolyn shifted from a traditional caseload to a three-day, 15-hour EMDR intensive model.
• Why EMDR intensives can reduce therapist burnout and improve client outcomes.
• The power of niching down, especially working with parents of neurodivergent kids.
• How to structure referrals so you are seen as an asset, not competition.
• The mindset shifts needed to confidently charge high ticket fees for intensive work.

Connect with Carolyn:
The EMDR Intensive Practice Formula: https://www.futuretemplateparent.com/emdr-intensive-practice-formula/
EMDR Intensive Client Workbook (Free): https://stan.store/futuretemplateparent/p/get-theemdr-intensive-client-workbook-today
Five Things You Can Do This Week to Book Your First Intensive (Free): https://stan.store/futuretemplateparent/p/getfive-things-you-can-do-to-book-first-intensive
The Future Template Parent Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-template-parent-emdr-intensive-tips-foremdr/id1690348053
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futuretemplateparent/
Future Template Parent website: https://www.futuretemplateparent.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/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

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

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

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

This is one of those topics that comes up constantly in The Traveling Therapist Facebook group, especially for clinicians who feel pulled beyond the borders of the US. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Sienna Forest to talk about what getting licensed in Canada as a therapist actually looks like in real life.

Sienna is a US-based therapist who’s been living a nomadic lifestyle between the US and British Columbia, and she’s currently navigating licensure, visas, and permanent residence in Canada. She shares what she’s learned so far, what’s been harder than expected, and what she really wishes she had known before starting this process.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• How Sienna transitioned from traditional therapy into a traveling therapy lifestyle.
• What it’s like working virtually from Canada while staying licensed in the US.
• The steps involved in getting licensed in British Columbia through the BCACC.
• Why visas, permanent residence, and licensure can create a frustrating “catch-22”.
• What therapists should consider before pursuing licensure in Canada.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The NOC code for therapists is 41301:
  • https://noc.esdc.gc.ca/OaSIS/OaSISOccProfile?GocTemplateCulture=en-CA&code=41301.00&version=2023.0
• The English language test you are required to take for permanent residency:
  • https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/language-test.html
• Educational credential assessment you need to obtain to prove degree equivalency:
  • https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/education-assessment.html
• Comprehensive ranking system breakdown:
  • https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/servi

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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/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

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

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

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

Sometimes it takes stepping far outside your normal routine to realize what you actually want your life to look like. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with returning guest Tara Wells to talk about how a trip through Asia completely shifted her perspective on work, travel, and possibility.

As we talk, Tara shares how her experiences in India, Vietnam, and Thailand reshaped her vision of becoming a location independent therapist, and why Bangkok unexpectedly tied Mexico City as her favorite place in the world. We also dig into what it means to release rigid plans, trust what feels grounding, and build a therapy business that supports movement instead of limiting it.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• How Tara’s Asia trip changed her perspective on becoming a location independent therapist.
• Why some places feel grounding in a way others just don’t.
• Letting go of long-term plans and giving yourself permission to change your mind.
• Tara’s path toward Canadian citizenship and why it matters to her.
• Moving beyond one-to-one therapy through speaking, masterminds, and entrepreneurship.

Connect with Tara:
Finish Line Mindset: https://www.finishlinemindset.com/
The Unpacked Mastermind: https://www.theunpackedmastermind.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finishlinemindset/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@finishlinemindset

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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/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

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

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

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

If you’ve ever felt burned out seeing client after client and wondered how passive income could fit into your therapy career, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Justin Montgomery to talk about how therapists and other healthcare professionals can step beyond the one-to-one model and build passive income through continuing education courses.

Justin shares his journey from burnout as a nurse practitioner to building multiple businesses, including a highly successful CE course company. We talk honestly about what it really takes to build passive income, what works, what doesn’t, and how therapists can start thinking like entrepreneurs without losing their professional integrity.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• Why relying solely on one-to-one client work leads to burnout and income ceilings.
• What passive income actually looks like in a CE course business (and what it doesn’t).
• How developing a strong value proposition is the foundation of a successful CE course.
• The difference between CE courses people take just to renew a license and courses that truly transform careers.
• How therapists can launch a CE course before accreditation and add CE credits later.
• The pros and cons of building a CE course business, including marketing, tech, and scalability.
• Why memberships and evergreen courses create long-term, recurring passive income.

Connect with Justin:
Pro Course Start: http://procoursestart.com/podcasts/traveling/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procoursestart25/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/procoursestart/

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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/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

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

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

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

Chronic Illness can completely change how you work, travel, and live, especially when your career depends on showing up for others. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Sally Riggs to talk about what it really looks like to build a traveling therapist lifestyle while living with chronic illness and long COVID. We talk honestly about burnout, restructuring your business, creating flexibility through telehealth, and how Sally built a travel advising side hustle that supports both her health and her love of travel.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• How Sally transitioned from traditional therapy roles to a fully remote private practice.
• Living and traveling with chronic illness and long COVID while running a business.
• Why restructuring her practice was essential for protecting her nervous system and health.
• How becoming a travel advisor created a portable income stream outside one-to-one therapy.
• What accessible and chronic-illness-aware travel planning actually looks like in real life.

Connect with Dr. Sally:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sallyriggs/
If you have any psychosis patients to refer: https://www.nyccbtp.com
Free Webinar: What You Don't Know You Don't Know About Psychosis: https://event.webinarjam.com/0oxmo/register/8m05miy
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sallyriggs
Travel advisor profile: https://www.foratravel.com/advisor/sally-riggs

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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/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

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

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

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

Social media marketing can feel overwhelming, especially for therapists who were taught not to self-promote. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with social media expert Jenna Harding to talk about why social media marketing does not have to be perfect, polished, or complicated to actually work.

We dig into why authenticity matters more than ever, how imperfect content can outperform polished posts, and how therapists can use social media marketing to get in front of the right clients without burning out or overthinking every post.

If social media has felt intimidating, frustrating, or just exhausting, this conversation will help you rethink how you show up and make it feel a whole lot easier.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• Why social media marketing works better when you show up as yourself.
• How imperfect, unpolished content often performs better than “perfect” posts.
• Simple ways to use B-roll content without overthinking what to post.
• Why engagement, even imperfect or unexpected engagement, helps your content reach more people.
• How taking small, manageable steps can help therapists get started on social media marketing without feeling paralyzed.

Connect with Jenna:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jennaspaige/
Website https://magicmarketingmachine.com/

Mentioned in this episode:
FREE TRAINING FOR SERVICE-BASED BUSINESS OWNERS to get CLIENTS from Instagram without wasting hours glued to your phone
https://insurancebillingtelehealth--parkdale-republic.thrivecart.com/magic-marketing-machine-program/67818541e8d40/

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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/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

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

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

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym