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Are you feeling constantly drained, overwhelmed, or like you're just "pushing through" each day? You might be facing more than just a busy schedule—you could be experiencing burnout.

In this enlightening episode of Your Mental Health Business Mentor, Dr. Margo Jacquot welcomes Katie Babcock, wellness advocate and mental health expert, to dive deep into the hidden layers of burnout. Together, they unpack how burnout silently impacts your brain, body, nervous system, and spirit—and more importantly, how to recognize the signs before it's too late.

Whether you're a therapist, practice owner, caregiver, or entrepreneur juggling endless responsibilities, this conversation offers a compassionate roadmap to recovery and prevention.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 🔹 How to identify the early warning signs of burnout—beyond just feeling tired.
• 🔹 The connection between your mental health, physical health, and the nervous system.
• 🔹 Why "pushing through" can lead to long-term damage if you're not listening to your body's signals.
• 🔹 Understanding the "frog in boiling water" effect—how burnout creeps up unnoticed.
• 🔹 Actionable steps to rebuild your resilience after burnout hits.
• 🔹 How small daily habits (like sunshine, pets, and human connection) can safeguard your wellbeing.
• 🔹 The importance of embracing uncomfortable changes to support lasting recovery.
• 🔹 Why self-compassion is critical—especially for those in helping professions.

If you'd like to connect with Katie Babcock for more guidance on burnout recovery, mental health, or professional support, you can reach her directly via email at kbabcock@counselingforprofessionals.com you can also check out Katie's website: https://www.counselingforprofessionals.com. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn by clicking this link: https://blinq.me/a4rdBYVzDD0d

Whether you have questions, are seeking collaboration, or just want to continue the conversation, Katie welcomes you to reach out!

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

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In this episode of Your Mental Health Business Mentor, Dr. Margo Jacquot sits down with leadership and professional development coach Karyn Taeyaerts to explore how the DISC assessment transforms communication, builds trust, and strengthens team dynamics—especially in mental health and private practice environments.

With over 15 years of experience using DISC, Karyn walks us through the four key personality styles (D, I, S, C), how each shows up in leadership, and why understanding your dominant style is the first step toward better collaboration. Whether you're a fast-paced decision-maker or a thoughtful consensus builder, this episode will help you identify your communication patterns and enhance your professional relationships.

You’ll also hear real-life insights from Dr. Margo’s own team experience using DISC—including lessons learned about unspoken truths, stretching outside your style, and how leadership isn't one-size-fits-all.

If you're a therapist, group practice owner, or business leader looking to boost effectiveness, this is a must-listen!

🔑 What You'll Learn:

• What the DISC assessment is and how to use it effectively
• How to recognize and work with different communication styles on your team
• Why stretching beyond your dominant style is a critical leadership skill
• How to foster trust, feedback, and accountability through self-awareness
• Common leadership pitfalls and how DISC can help avoid them

🧠 Ideal For:

• Mental health professionals and private practice owners
• Entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders
• HR managers and team leads
• Anyone interested in personal and team development

📞 Connect with Karyn Taeyaerts:

Website: https://karyntcoaching.com/
Email: kt@karyntcoaching.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karyntaeyaerts/

Karyn is a certified professional development coach and an authorized DISC partner, offering one-on-one coaching, DISC assessments, team workshops, and leadership development for organizations nationwide.

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

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In this episode, we dig into one of the biggest barriers holding back practice owners from scaling: being too deep in the weeds. Our guest today is Lairen Knott, founder of National Virtual Assistants, a service committed to helping business owners like you offload administrative, creative, and operational tasks.

From handling emails and calendars to managing cohorts and sitting on insurance calls (yes, really), Lairen and her team are reshaping what support looks like for therapy practices and service-based businesses.

We cover:

What a virtual assistant (VA) can do for your mental health business

How to know you’re ready for a VA (even just 3 hours/week)

Customizing support based on your business's needs and budget

What to ask when hiring a VA

Building trust and communication systems for a successful VA relationship

🌟 The 4 A’s of a Successful VA Relationship:

Accountability – Trust your VA to help you follow through on what matters.

Adaptability – A good VA learns your systems and flexes with your business.

Acceptance – They take ownership of their role and responsibilities.

Anticipation – They’re always thinking ahead and ready for what’s next.

📣 About Our Guest:
Lairen Knott is the founder and CEO of National Virtual Assistants, a Michigan-based virtual admin company supporting business owners across the country. With a strong background in operations, executive support, and workflow management, she partners with business owners to help them work smarter—not harder.

📧 Contact Lairen
🌐 Website: https://www.nationalvirtualassistants.com
📩 Email: Virtualstarzllc@gmail.com
📱 Text or Call: 313.475.0570

If you’ve been feeling stuck in the day-to-day grind, this episode is for you. It’s time to step back into your CEO role and let someone like Lairen help move your practice forward.

🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review if this episode resonated with you!

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

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In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor Podcast, host Dr. Margo Jacquot welcomes Dr. Nadia Alsamadi, a queer and non-binary Palestinian-American clinical psychologist, educator, and founder of Beyond the Binary Psychotherapy & Consulting. Together, they discuss the critical role of the initial consultation call in client retention and practice success.

Dr. Alsamadi provides a structured, five-step approach to conducting effective consultation calls, ensuring both clinicians and potential clients benefit from the process. As the mental health landscape shifts post-pandemic, fewer clients are readily available, making it more important than ever for therapists to refine their approach and create a welcoming, structured, and intentional client experience.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Alsamadi emphasizes the importance of setting expectations, determining administrative fit, and balancing compassion with the business side of therapy. They also highlight best practices for addressing client risk factors and communicating identity and approach in a way that fosters trust and therapeutic alignment.

Resources:

• Dr. Alsamadi's guide to an effective consultation call. This free version includes a sample of scripts, with info to contact Dr. Alsamadi for the full paid version.
• Dr. Alsamadi continuously updates this resource guide that includes crisis and warm lines, support/peer spaces, and coping skills.
• Dr. Alsamadi's Psychology Today profile and practice website.

Additional Resources:

• Therapy Access Project
• Inclusive Therapists Directory

Connect with Dr. Alsamadi:
dr.nadia@beyondthebinarypsych.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadiaalsamadi1/

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.


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Website: thejunipercenter.com
Instagram: @thejunipercenter
Facebook: The Juniper Center

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

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Success in private practice isn’t just about seeing clients—it’s about tracking the right data to grow and sustain your business. In this episode of Your Mental Health Business Mentor, Dr. Margo Jacquot and Dr. Mark Jacquot (brother and sister) dive deep into Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and how they can transform the way you manage your practice.

📊 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why KPIs Matter: Track the right metrics for business success
✔️ Client Retention & Therapist Support: Key insights for keeping clients engaged
✔️ Delegation & Efficiency: When and how to offload admin tasks to scale your practice
✔️ The Role of Financial Metrics: How understanding your numbers leads to better decision-making
✔️ Creative Marketing Strategies: How to attract the right clients and fill your practice
✔️ Working Smarter, Not Harder: Systems and strategies to prevent burnout

💡 Whether you’re a solo therapist or a group practice owner, this episode will give you the tools to measure, refine, and grow your practice using data-driven decisions.

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

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In this episode of Your Mental Health Business Mentor, host Dr. Margo Jacquot sits down with Marta Hamilton, CEO & Founder of TeleWellness Hub, to discuss how technology and community can revolutionize the mental health industry.

Marta shares the inspiring journey behind TeleWellness Hub, a platform designed to connect mental health providers with clients while streamlining business growth for practitioners. If you're a therapist, counselor, or wellness professional looking to expand your reach and simplify your practice’s marketing, this episode is for you!

Beyond business, they explore the importance of building a strong, supportive network in the mental health field. TeleWellness Hub isn’t just another directory—it’s a game-changer for private practice owners who want to make a bigger impact while maintaining their well-being.

If you’ve ever wondered:
✔️ How can I get more clients without spending a fortune on ads?
✔️ What’s the best way to market my mental health services online?
✔️ Is there a community where mental health providers truly support each other?

Then this episode will give you actionable insights and a powerful resource to help you thrive in private practice.

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

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In this conversation, Dr. Margo and Dr. Dan Franz discuss the integration of psychedelic therapies, particularly ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, into mental health practices. Dr. Franz shares his journey from traditional therapy to exploring innovative treatments, emphasizing the importance of the psychology of meaning and the transformative potential of psychedelics. They also discuss the business implications of adding new services, the importance of training and partnerships, and the historical context surrounding the use of psychedelics in therapy. The conversation highlights the need for clinicians to expand their toolkits to better serve clients and the potential for new treatments to change lives.

Dr. Daniel A. Franz is a licensed mental health counselor, clinical addictions counselor, and certified ketamine-assisted psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience. His expertise spans mental health, substance abuse treatment, and existential analysis, with a focus on the psychology of meaning. From working in adolescent treatment centers to founding a group practice, Dr. Dan has dedicated his career to helping individuals, families, and communities achieve personal growth and well-being. In addition to therapy, he shares his insights through corporate consulting, media appearances, and keynote speaking.
Learn more at danielafranz.com

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

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In this conversation, Dr. Margo Jacquot spoke with Leah Guzman, a board-certified art therapist and author, about her journey in art therapy, the importance of self-care, and the process of publishing her books. Leah shares her experiences with burnout and how it led her to create meaningful art and resources for others. They discuss the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing, and Leah offers valuable advice for aspiring authors looking to share their stories and expertise by publishing books.

Leah Guzman is a Board-Certified Art Therapist and professional artist with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in mixed media paintings that resonate with the soul to inspire peace. Leah provides online art therapy services to creatives, supporting their mental well-being. She is the author of several books, including the international best-seller "Essential Art Therapy Exercises," which has been published in five languages. Her work focuses on empowering individuals to connect mind, body, and soul through the creative process.

Social Media:

• Instagram:
  • @leah.guzman.art
  • @art.therapy.online
• Facebook:
  • Artist Leah Guzman

Website:

• leahguzmanstudio.com

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

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Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot:

• Website: thejunipercenter.com
• Instagram: @thejunipercenter
• Facebook: The Juniper Center