EP 181: BTS of a Thriving Group Practice with Dr. Leah Clionsky

Is private practice dead in 2025—or are there just new rules to succeed? In this episode, I sit down with returning guest Dr. Leah Clionsky, founder of a thriving 17-therapist group practice, who shares exactly how her practice just hit its best revenue month ever—up 35% year-over-year—despite widespread uncertainty in the industry. We dig deep into what she's seeing in the market, how she identifies early warning signs before referrals drop, and the bold marketing moves she’s made to stay ahead of the curve.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• 6:28 - Why “Is private practice is dead?” is the wrong question

• 8:13 - The reason premium fee models may be recession-proof

• 10:01 - The exact marketing strategies that helped her grow 35% this year

• 11:22 - How community collaboration (not competition) fuels growth

• 12:39 - The surprising content platform she chose instead of Instagram

• 15:01 - Why most Google Ads don’t work and what makes hers succeed

• 17:08 - How informal masterminds turned into a major business advantage

Be sure to check out the links below to sign up for Leah’s "Worth It" newsletter and follow her new podcast, The Educated Parent. And if you're not already following along, come hang out with me on Instagram @entrepreneurialtherapist—let’s keep building practices that thrive, even in uncertain times.

Resources Mentioned:

Listen to The Educated Parent Podcast: https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/listen

Connect with Leah: www.thrivingchildcenter.com

Join Leah’s “Worth It” Newsletter: https://psychologist-practice-consulting.kit.com/profile/practice-consulting