Episodios

  • 62. Specialty Pages vs. Method Pages: Which You Need & Why (Alumni Check-In Session #3)
    Mar 26 2026

    If you’ve ever stared at your website wondering how to talk about what you do without confusing your clients… you’re not alone.

    Because here’s the tension: your clients are searching for things like OCD or anxiety—but your actual work might center around specific methods like I-CBT, ERP, or ACT. So where does all of that go on your website without turning it into a wall of jargon or “alphabet soup”?

    In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to think about method pages vs. specialty pages—and why you likely need both. Using a real question from a Confident Copy graduate, we’re unpacking how to structure your site so it connects with clients at their point of need and positions your unique approach clearly and confidently.

    If your website has been feeling unclear, cluttered, or like it’s not fully reflecting your expertise, this will help you simplify and move forward with confidence.

    Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

    1️⃣ The difference between specialty pages and method pages—and why both matter more than ever in the age of SEO and AI

    2️⃣ How to talk about multiple modalities (without overwhelming or confusing your clients)

    3️⃣ A simple way to structure your website so you attract the right clients while clearly owning your unique approach

    Resources & Links Mentioned:

    1. The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com
    2. Confident Copy: https://walkerstrategyco.com/cc

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    About Marketing Therapy

    Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hosted by me, a marketing coach, strategist, and founder of Walker Strategy Co—each episode brings you clear, grounded advice to help you attract the right-fit, full-fee clients and grow a practice you feel proud of.

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    15 m
  • 61. Is PsychToday Still Worth It in 2026?: My Honest Take
    Mar 24 2026

    If you’ve been side-eyeing your Psychology Today profile lately… you’re not wrong. It’s more crowded, more competitive, and definitely not the client-generating machine it once was.

    But here’s the reframe: just because it’s changed doesn’t mean it’s useless.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s actually true about Psychology Today in 2026—what it can do for your practice, what it can’t, and why I still believe every therapist should have a profile (yes, even now). We’re talking realistic expectations, surprising ROI, and the behind-the-scenes role it’s playing in your visibility—especially in the age of AI search.

    I’m also walking you through what’s actually working on profiles right now—so if a right-fit client does land on yours, it’s doing its job.

    Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

    1️⃣ Why Psychology Today is no longer a “fill your practice” tool—but is still worth every penny

    2️⃣ The unexpected way your profile is boosting your credibility in AI search (even if clients never contact you through it)

    3️⃣ The key elements of a high-performing profile—from specificity to client-friendly language to the pieces most therapists are skipping

    Resources & Links Mentioned:

    1. The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com
    2. PsychToday Success Pack: https://walkerstrategyco.com/ptsp
    3. Confident Copy: https://walkerstrategyco.com/cc

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    Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and feel free to share it with a fellow therapist who’s building their private practice. Explore more marketing support for therapists: The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com.

    About Marketing Therapy

    Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hosted by me, a marketing coach, strategist, and founder of Walker Strategy Co—each episode brings you clear, grounded advice to help you attract the right-fit, full-fee clients and grow a practice you feel proud of.

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    21 m
  • 60. The Myth of the "Lucky" Clinician
    Mar 17 2026

    Have you ever looked at another therapist’s thriving practice and thought, they’re just lucky?

    It’s an easy story to tell ourselves when someone else seems to be attracting the kinds of clients we’d love to work with. But the truth is, what looks like “luck” on the outside is almost always the result of clarity, connection, and consistency in how someone shows up through their marketing.

    In this episode, I’m guiding you through a short visualization to help you reconnect with the real person behind your marketing. Not the vague idea of an “ideal client.” Not a demographic profile. A real human being—the kind of client who reminds you why you do this work in the first place.

    When you write your website, your Psychology Today profile, or your next post with that person in mind, everything changes. Your words become clearer, your message becomes stronger, and marketing stops feeling like a performance. It simply becomes an extension of the work you already care so deeply about.

    Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

    1️⃣ How to ground your marketing in a real client relationship instead of generic advice or templates.

    2️⃣ A simple visualization exercise you can return to anytime your marketing feels forced or unclear.

    3️⃣ Why the clinicians who seem “lucky” are usually just the ones who communicate the most genuine connection.

    Resources & Links Mentioned:

    1. The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com

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    Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and feel free to share it with a fellow therapist who’s building their private practice. Explore more marketing support for therapists: The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com.

    About Marketing Therapy

    Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hosted by me, a marketing coach, strategist, and founder of Walker Strategy Co—each episode brings you clear, grounded advice to help you attract the right-fit, full-fee clients and grow a practice you feel proud of.

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    24 m
  • 59. How to Write an About Page That Builds Instant Trust
    Mar 10 2026

    Most therapists treat their About page like an afterthought—a quick bio, a headshot, maybe a list of credentials.

    But here’s the reality: after someone reads your homepage, the About page is often the next place they click. And when they do, they’re not just browsing… they’re deciding whether they trust you enough to reach out.

    In today’s market—where clients are more discerning than ever—your website has to start building trust immediately. And your About page is one of the most powerful places to do it.

    In this episode, I walk you through how to rethink this page entirely. Because, despite the name, your About page isn’t actually about you. It’s about helping your ideal client feel seen, understood, and confident that you’re the right therapist to help them.

    Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

    1️⃣ Why your About page is often the second most visited page on your website—and what that means for your marketing.

    2️⃣ The two explorations you must go through before writing a strong About page: understanding your client and understanding your unique value as a clinician.

    3️⃣ The biggest red flags I see on therapist About pages (including resume-style bios and “dating profile” content) and what to do instead.

    Resources & Links Mentioned:

    1. The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com
    2. Clear Website, Full Caseload workshop: https://walkerstrategyco.com/cwfc
    3. Confident Copy: https://walkerstrategyco.com/cc
    4. Done-for-you website copy + design services: https://walkerstrategyco.com/services

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    Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and feel free to share it with a fellow therapist who’s building their private practice. Explore more marketing support for therapists: The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com.

    About Marketing Therapy

    Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hosted by me, a marketing coach, strategist, and founder of Walker Strategy Co—each episode brings you clear, grounded advice to help you attract the right-fit, full-fee clients and grow a practice you feel proud of.

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    33 m
  • 58. What Repels Premium-Fee Clients (Without You Realizing It)
    Mar 3 2026

    If you’ve been raising your fees—or want to—but your inquiries don’t reflect it, this episode is going to feel like a necessary reset.

    Premium-fee clients aren’t “better” clients. They’re not more deserving. But they do make decisions differently. And if your website is still written for someone who’s debating whether therapy is worth it… you may be unintentionally repelling the very clients who are ready to invest.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down the subtle messaging shifts that separate “shopping” inquiries from “choosing” inquiries. Because the clients who are prepared to pay $200, $300, $400+ per session aren’t asking, Should I go to therapy? They’ve already decided. They’re asking: Who is the right expert for me?

    When your website aligns with that mindset, everything changes.

    Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

    1️⃣ The key difference between “shopping” and “choosing” inquiries—and how to position your website for clients who are ready to choose.

    2️⃣ Four subtle messaging mistakes that quietly repel premium-fee clients (even when your intentions are good).

    3️⃣ How to shift your website from convincing people therapy works to confidently showing why you are the right fit.

    Resources & Links Mentioned:

    1. The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com
    2. Done-for-you website copy + design services (limited availability before maternity leave): https://walkerstrategyco.com/services
    3. Confident Copy (step-by-step website + PT copy program): https://walkerstrategyco.com/cc
    4. Clear Website, Full Caseload workshop: https://walkerstrategyco.com/cwfc

    Connect + Subscribe

    Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and feel free to share it with a fellow therapist who’s building their private practice. Explore more marketing support for therapists: The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com.

    About Marketing Therapy

    Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hosted by me, a marketing coach, strategist, and founder of Walker Strategy Co—each episode brings you clear, grounded advice to help you attract the right-fit, full-fee clients and grow a practice you feel proud of.

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    26 m
  • 57. When Parents Want You to “Fix” Their Child (Alumni Check-In Session #2)
    Feb 26 2026

    What happens when your clients think they need one thing… but you actually treat something deeper?

    This is such a common tension for therapists. A parent searches for help with tantrums—but you know the real work is supporting them as the agent of change. A client says they have anxiety—but you know trauma is driving it.

    In this Confident Copy alumni check-in session, I’m answering a question from Casey, a child psychologist who specializes in working with parents of toddlers and preschoolers. She’s crystal clear on what works in her model: parents learning new tools, building new skills, and showing up differently at home. But she’s wrestling with how to market that without recreating the burnout she experienced in the past.

    This episode is all about bridging that gap—meeting clients at their point of need without compromising your model, your energy, or your boundaries.

    If you’ve ever wondered how to call in the right-fit clients while blessing and releasing the rest, this one will feel grounding and strategic.

    Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

    1️⃣ How to meet clients at their “visible problem” (tantrums, anxiety, conflict) without diluting what you actually do.

    2️⃣ The copy shifts that attract self-aware, motivated clients—and gently repel the ones who aren’t ready.

    3️⃣ How clear expectations in your marketing prevent burnout before a client ever books.

    Resources & Links Mentioned:

    1. Confident Copy: https://walkerstrategyco.com/cc
    2. The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com

    Connect + Subscribe

    Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and feel free to share it with a fellow therapist who’s building their private practice. Explore more marketing support for therapists: The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com.

    About Marketing Therapy

    Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hosted by me, a marketing coach, strategist, and founder of Walker Strategy Co—each episode brings you clear, grounded advice to help you attract the right-fit, full-fee clients and grow a practice you feel proud of.

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    14 m
  • 56. Networking As An Introvert: How to Do It...And Do It Well
    Feb 24 2026

    If the word networking makes you cringe… you’re not alone.

    So many therapists I work with identify as introverts—and they’ve already decided they’re “bad” at networking. It feels awkward. Transactional. Inauthentic. Maybe even a little desperate when referrals feel slow.

    But here’s the truth: in today’s market, networking isn’t optional if you want a full private-pay caseload. It’s one of the most consistent drivers of sustainable referrals. And it has far less to do with personality than you think.

    In this episode, I’m walking you through the mindset shifts, strategy tweaks, and practical reframes that make networking feel grounded and doable—even if small talk drains you. You’ll learn how to approach networking as connection (not extraction), how to become easy to refer to, and how to play the long game without burning out.

    If you’ve been avoiding networking—or approaching it from scarcity—this episode will help you reset.

    Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

    1️⃣ Why networking still reigns supreme (and what the latest data shows about fully booked, full-fee clinicians).

    2️⃣ How to shift from “I need referrals” energy to calm, abundant connection that actually works.

    3️⃣ The clarity + niche adjustments that make you easy to remember—and easy to refer to.

    Resources & Links Mentioned:

    1. State of the Industry Report: https://walkerstrategyco.com/soi
    2. Episode 27: How to Borrow Trust and Book More Clients: https://walkerstrategyco.com/show-notes/27
    3. Confident Copy: https://walkerstrategyco.com/cc
    4. Done-for-you services: https://walkerstrategyco.com/services
    5. The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com

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    Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and feel free to share it with a fellow therapist who’s building their private practice. Explore more marketing support for therapists: The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com.

    About Marketing Therapy

    Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hosted by me, a marketing coach, strategist, and founder of Walker Strategy Co—each episode brings you clear, grounded advice to help you attract the right-fit, full-fee clients and grow a practice you feel proud of.

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    25 m
  • 55. How to Choose a Practice Name That Works (And You Won’t Regret)
    Feb 17 2026

    If you’re in the early stages of launching your practice, there’s a good chance you’ve spent more time thinking about your practice name than you’d like to admit.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down how to choose a practice name without getting stuck. Because while your name matters, it is not what’s making or breaking your marketing. Clients are not choosing you because your name is poetic or clever. They’re choosing you because they feel connected, confident, and clear about what you offer.

    We’ll talk about how to think long-term when naming your practice, how to avoid unnecessary rebrands, what role your domain plays in SEO (and what’s a myth), and how to stop letting this decision stall the rest of your progress. If you’ve been spinning here, this episode will help you make a thoughtful choice—and move forward.

    Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

    1️⃣ Why your practice name isn’t your brand—and what actually drives client decisions

    2️⃣ How to choose a name that supports longevity (location-based, niche-based, or personal names)

    3️⃣ What to consider if you might grow into a group practice

    4️⃣ The truth about domains and SEO—and how to choose one that builds trust

    Resources & Links Mentioned:

    1. Learn more about Confident Copy:
    2. https://walkerstrategyco.com/confident-copy
    3. The Walker Strategy Co website:
    4. https://walkerstrategyco.com

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    Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and feel free to share it with a fellow therapist who’s building their private practice.

    Explore more marketing support for therapists: The Walker Strategy Co website: walkerstrategyco.com

    About Marketing Therapy

    Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hosted by Anna Walker—marketing coach, strategist, and founder of Walker Strategy Co—each episode brings you clear, grounded advice to help you attract the right-fit, full-fee clients and grow a practice you feel proud of.

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    23 m