Badass Therapists Building Practices That Thrive
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!
Episodes
185 episodes
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 clear, repeatable structure for how supervis...
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 our 2025 Practice Grant, Svetlana Ku...
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 actually looks like to build supervision a...
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 it really means to step into clinical l...
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 addressing issues with supervisees. We ...
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 income in a therapy practice. We unpac...
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 raising your fee. Often it is about prote...
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 stop ignoring. This is not about panic. ...
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 between leaks you can patch and systems that...
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 episode, I walk you through how to ...
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 calendar. And still feel financially vulnerable.<...
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 Brainspotting basics and explore a bigger question ...
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 why overfunctioning, loose boundaries, and unde...
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 in a sustainable way. In this episode, Dr. Ash...
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 that look good but burn you ...
170 The Self-Audit: What Are You Cutting From Your Practice?
Most practice owners head into a new year by adding more—more offers, more marketing, more hustle. In this episode, I’m asking you to do the opposite.We’re looking at what actually worked this year, what just felt important, and...
169 Stop Winging It: Build Practice Systems That Actually Scale
If you want 2026 to feel different, your systems have to change — not your personality, not your caffeine intake. In this episode, I’m walking you through the practice systems that actually save time, reduce chaos, and keep you out of that cons...
168 The Supervision Side Hustle: How to Add Income Without Burning Out
Most therapists think supervision is something they’ll do later—after they feel more confident, have more time, or somehow feel “ready.” In this episode, I’m breaking down why that mindset keeps so many supervisors stuck, underpaid, or...
167 From Manager to Mentor: Stop Babysitting, Start Leading Your Group Practice
If running a group practice feels like herding highly educated cats, this episode is going to feel like someone finally put words to what you’ve been living. I’m joined by Amanda Esquivel, a Texas group practice owner who’s scaled to 50 clinici...
166 HIPAA, VAs, and the Truth About Delegation in Private Practice
If the idea of delegating in your practice immediately brings up fear about HIPAA, confidentiality, or losing control, this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I’m breaking down exactly what you can delegate right now (and what you should...
165 HIPAA, VAs, And What To Delegate Now
If the idea of hiring help in your practice immediately brings up fear about HIPAA, confidentiality, or losing control, this episode will bring a lot of clarity. Dr. Kate Walker breaks down exactly what therapists can delegate right no...
164 The VA Playbook: Five SOPs That Protect Your Time and Your Energy
If your practice feels like it’s running on chaos, Post-its, and crossed fingers, this episode is going to be a breath of relief. I’m walking you through the first five SOPs I believe every therapist should have, because these are the sy...
163 From Class To Couch: A Clear Path To Texas LPC Licensure
If you’re trying to become an LPC Associate in Texas, this episode is going to save you stress, money, and a whole lot of confusion. I invited Dr. Tara Fox to walk us through the entire Texas LPC licensure process, because no one breaks it down...
162 The Biggest Mistakes Supervisors Make And How To Prevent Them
What actually goes wrong in supervision, and how do you prevent it before it snowballs? In this episode, Dr. Ashley Stevens and I dive into the most common supervisor mistakes we see across counselor and social work settings. From o...
161 Supervising: What We Wish We Had Known
What happens when supervision feels intimidating, chaotic, or “too big” to take on?In this episode, Dr. Ashley Stevens and I pull back the curtain on the early days of supervising: what we didn’t know, what caught us off guard, and why b...