All Things Private Practice Podcast
All Things Private Practice Podcast TM is where we dive deep into the gritty, unfiltered world of being a mental entrepreneur, mental health professional, and a private practice therapist. Join us as we explore the emotional roller coaster of small business ownership, tackling the raw and unapologetic aspects that often go unspoken. In each episode, we fearlessly dissect self-doubt, resilience, impostor syndrome, and paralyzing perfectionism. This podcast normalizes fear and failure and helps make the small business journey relatable. Patrick Casale is an Autistic ADHD licensed clinical mental health therapist, group practice owner, business coach, consultant, Keynote speaker, retreat host...
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Navigating Mixed-Neurotype Business Partnerships
<p>In this episode, Patrick Casale and Jennifer Agee openly discuss the realities of running a business together as partners with different neurotypes. They share the unique strengths and challenges that they bring into their business partnership, highlighting Patrick Casale's AuDHDer (Autistic/ADHD) perspective and Jennifer Agee's neurotypical perspective, who self-described “as neurotypical as neurotypicals get.”</p><p>Their honest reflections highlight the importance of communication, empathy, and flexibility when collaborating across neurotypes—not just in business, but in all relationships.</p><p>Here are 3 key takeaways:</p>Self-Awareness and Communication are Critical: Both Patrick Casale and Jennifer Agee emphasize the im...
From Private Practice to Professional Podcasting
<p>If you have been thinking about launching a podcast, it's normal to feel stuck on the details (like finding that “perfect” name). In this episode, I share my honest journey from private practice owner to podcast host—complete with all the overthinking, imperfect starts, and hard-won lessons along the way.</p><p>Here are 3 key takeaways:</p>Progress Over Perfection: Don’t let analysis paralysis (like obsessing over the “perfect” name) hold you back. Get clarity on your target audience and focus on taking imperfect action.Plan for Consistency: Create a master Google Doc of at least 20 episode ideas to avoid gett...
Overcoming Caseload Slumps: Tips for Therapist Marketing
<p>The therapy landscape has been changing as people navigate these challenging times: slower call volumes, increased conglomerates, and uncertainty in the air.</p><p>In this episode, Patrick Casale and Michael Fulwiler, marketing advisor, strategist, copywriter, creative director, and digital marketer for mental health professionals, discuss actionable strategies for therapists and private practice owners to sustain and grow their practice without burning out or falling into scarcity traps.</p><p>Here are 3 key takeaways:</p>Go Back to Basics with Networking: Now more than ever, investing in genuine, reciprocal relationships with fellow clinicians and referral sources makes a big...
BONUS Part 2 — Recession-Proof Security Beyond Your Therapy Practice
<p>Feeling the turbulence in our economy and the mental health industry?</p><p>In this episode, Patrick Casale shares hard-won lessons from running a group practice and launching multiple ventures—all while navigating burnout and uncertainty. Whether you’re a clinician, small business owner, or entrepreneur, his insights are timely and actionable.</p><p>Here are 3 key takeaways:</p>Diversify Your Income Streams: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. In uncertain times, it’s crucial to build additional revenue channels beyond 1:1 therapy—think coaching, courses, podcasting, writing, or retreat hosting.Fortify Your Foundation Before Expanding: Before leaping in...
BONUS Part 1 — Beyond Burnout: Honoring Limits and Self-Compassion
<p>Burnout isn’t just exhaustion—it’s a full-body experience, especially for neurodivergent entrepreneurs. After pushing myself past my limits, I’ve been actively doing what it takes to truly honor my boundaries and capacity without completely giving up everything I've built as an entrepreneur.</p><p>Here are 3 key takeaways:</p>Respect your limits—even when it’s hard: Pushing through can lead to deeper burnout and longer recovery. Personal and professional boundaries are vital for long-term well-being.Major changes may be necessary for recovery: Sometimes the only way forward is to radically adjust your calendar, commitments, and expectations...
Closing Gaps in Care for Disabled, Queer, Non-Cis Autistic and AuDHD Clients
<p>In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Kade Sharp, an Autistic, queer, trans clinician and sexologist, talk about their journey balancing private practice, a PhD program, and advocacy for disabled, queer, and neurodivergent communities.</p><p>Here are 3 key takeaways:</p>Follow Your Special Interests: Choosing a dissertation topic that aligned with Kade's passions (like “Kink on the Spectrum”) helped them stay motivated through the ups and downs of getting a PhD. Leaning into what energizes you can be your best fuel.Intentional Energy Management is Vital: Balancing private practice, academic work, and personal life required continuous adjustment for Kade...
The Power of Being Real: Community, Opportunity, and Showing Up
<p>In this episode, Patrick Casale sits down with Blaise Harris, an EMDR-certified therapist, former firefighter, podcast host, speaker, and author, to talk about taking up space, fighting imposter syndrome, and staying authentic in the mental health profession—especially as a first responder and Black therapist—and beyond.</p><p>3 key takeaways:</p>Relatability Matters More Than Jargon: Both Blaise Harris and Patrick Casale share that being authentic, relatable, and accessible with clients is more effective—and much more healing—than overloading sessions with clinical jargon.Imposter Syndrome is Universal—Do It Anyway: Even highly accomplished professionals struggle with self-doubt and the pr...
Turning Infertility Pain into Purpose: Relatable Care and Community
<p>In this episode, Patrick Casale and Kendra Vargas, LCPC, PMH-C, and founder of Authentically You Psychotherapy, talk about her deeply personal journey with infertility and how it shaped her clinical focus, group offerings, and entrepreneurial growth. Kendra's story is a testament to how lived experience can fuel meaningful change in private practice—and impact entire communities.</p><p>Here are 3 key takeaways:</p>Leverage Your Lived Experience: Kendra emphasized how sharing her own infertility journey made her groups and sessions more relatable, accessible, and supportive for clients. Sometimes, our most powerful “credential” is empathy and shared experience.Niche Down for Im...
Healing Relationships and Capturing Moments: ADHD-Entrepreneur Style
<p>In this episode, Patrick Casale and Ariel Shumaker-Hammond, a couple's therapist and professional photographer, talk about the messiness, curiosity, and joy that often come with pursuing the many paths to creating fulfilling careers, especially as an ADHDer.</p><p>Ariel’s journey as a therapist, specialist in couples intensives, and professional photographer is a reminder of how rewarding it can be to honor non-linear career paths and the power of authentic connection.</p><p>Here are 3 key takeaways:</p>Authentic Relationships are the Heart of Both Therapy and Business: Ariel built her thriving practice and photography business through genuine re...
Teaching Graduate Courses with a Therapy Degree
<p>In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Danni Biondini, LMFT, adjunct professor, and founder of Gemini Family Therapy, about their experience of utilizing their expertise as a licensed therapist to become an adjunct professor, including practical advice and the realities of teaching at the graduate level.</p><p>3 Key Takeaways:</p>You don’t need a doctorate to get started. Many adjunct positions at the graduate level accept applicants with a master’s degree and clinical experience. Danni emphasizes: “You absolutely can teach with just a master's degree.”Be specific about what you want to teach. Programs need instructors for a va...
