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Private Practice Success Stories

Private Practice Success Stories

De: Jena Castro-Casbon
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My name is Jena Castro-Casbon, MS CCC-SLP (of The Independent Clinician and The Private Practice Solution). I am part of a group of private practitioners who have taken client care into our own hands. We are skilled clinicians who pride ourselves on providing high-quality care to our clients and their families. We are fighting against productivity requirements, administrative red tape and unnecessary restrictions. We started our own private practices to take control of our professional and personal lives. Of our schedules. Of our incomes. Of our future. We work hard for our clients but on our terms. We believe in helping others – but also helping ourselves. We’re not interested in competing with each other. We hope that we all make it. We are successful private practitioners and these are our stories. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this interview.Jena Castro-Casbon Biografías y Memorias Ciencias Sociales Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
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  • Building a Thriving Autism Practice While Raising Two Young Kids with Emily Vernon

    Building a Thriving Autism Practice While Raising Two Young Kids with Emily Vernon
    Mar 30 2026
    What if you could build a private practice that actually fits your life and not the other way around? Today's guest is an occupational therapist who intentionally built a solo practice around her family, and her community. And she's proving that you don't need a giant sensory gym or a million-dollar buildout to create a thriving practice. I'm thrilled to introduce you to Emily Vernon, an occupational therapist and a student of the Grow Your Private Practice Program community. Emily is the owner and founder of Spectrum Connections, based in Fort Smith, Arkansas.What makes Emily's story so unique? She's a self-described "ADHD, Type B, big picture thinker" who has built her practice on her own terms.Emily Vernon has 15 years of pediatric OT experience, specializing in apraxia, sensory-motor skills, group therapy, and spelling to communicate. She accepts a mix of insurance, private pay, and Arkansas's Education Freedom Act funds. Beyond one-on-one sessions, Emily runs groups year-round and has recently expanded into public speaking and professional development.In this episode, Emily shares how she went from working in outpatient clinics to starting an OT department for someone else, to finally launching her own solo practice and how each step taught her something valuable about what she actually wanted.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How she built a full caseload for herselfThe low-cost and semi-non-traditional but fantastic space she sees clientsCreative payment options she’s leaning into beyond insurance and private payHer advice for taking imperfect action, especially if you’re a fellow type B, ADHD, big-picture thinkerEmily's journey proves that successful private practice owners come in all types. You don't need a Type A personality. You don't need every detail mapped out. You just need the courage to start imperfectly. Her story doesn't have to be the exception. It can be your blueprint for building a practice that actually supports your life.Want to build your private practice to the point where YOU can set your own hours, choose your ideal clients, and actually be present for your family just like Emily has? The Start Your Private Practice Program can give you the tools and step-by-step guidance to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing one, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned:Follow Emily onInstagram: instagram.com/spectrum.connections.ar/Facebook: Spectrum.Connections.ARCheck out her website: spectrumconnections.coWhere We Can Connect:Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/
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  • Why Your Busiest Time Might Be the Best Time to Start a Practice with Start Your Private Practice Mentor, Amanda Modrowski

    Why Your Busiest Time Might Be the Best Time to Start a Practice with Start Your Private Practice Mentor, Amanda Modrowski
    Mar 23 2026
    What if you could build a practice that fits your life, not the other way around? What if you could transition from feeling burnt out and lost in your career to becoming a thriving practice owner and mentor to others? Today’s guest did exactly that, starting her journey during one of the messiest seasons of her life.I’m thrilled to reintroduce you to Amanda Modrowski, a speech-language pathologist and one of our incredible mentors inside the Start Your Private Practice Program. Amanda is the owner and founder of her private practice, Enhancing Communication, based in Parisburg, Ohio.Starting her practice in 2019 was the key to Amanda rediscovering her love for the field and creating a schedule that put her family first. She went from managing a caseload of 70 in the schools to designing a fulfilling career on her own terms.In this episode, Amanda discusses how she started her practice against all odds, her non-salesy approach to marketing that actually worked, and how her practice has evolved to include a specialty, a beautiful new clinic space, and a growing team.Amanda is a licensed speech-language pathologist who earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Toledo in Ohio. She began her career in skilled nursing, transitioned to outpatient care with a non-profit, and spent years in the public-school system. She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA and has developed a specialty in myofunctional therapy, which she now provides to both children and adults.Outside of patient care, Amanda devotes time to mentoring new clinicians in our Start Your Private Practice Program. In her free time, she enjoys life with her husband, their two children, and their two corgis.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Taking the leap (even with a full plate) and going “cold turkey” with the job that was no longer serving herHer non-salesy marketing strategy that built her initial caseloadNavigating alternative funding sources like Ohio’s Jon Peterson ScholarshipHow her practice has evolved from a mobile service to a multi-disciplinary clinicThe profound impact private practice has had on her family life and scheduleAmanda’s story is a powerful testament to what’s possible. We are so fortunate to have her guiding our students. Every journey is unique and you, too, can build a career that brings you freedom and fulfillment.Want to build a private practice that adapts to your life – just like Amanda has? The Start Your Private Practice Program gives you the roadmap, resources and mentorship where Amanda and our other mentors can help you overcome fears, build systems, and find your path to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned:Follow Amanda on:Facebook: facebook.com/enhancingcommunicationInstagram: instagram.com/enhancingcommunication/Check out her website: https://www.enhancingcommunicationtoledo.com/Where We Can Connect:Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/
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    38 m
  • The Slow Salary Ladder (And the Faster Path Nobody Told You About) with Jena Castro-Casbon

    The Slow Salary Ladder (And the Faster Path Nobody Told You About) with Jena Castro-Casbon
    Mar 16 2026

    What if the salary ladder you’re climbing is actually the slowest route to the top?

    On today's episode of the Private Practice Success Stories podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on a topic that often feels off-limits: money. If you’re a school-based clinician—an SLP or OT who has done everything right, checked every box, and climbed every rung—this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about your income potential.

    We’re taught to believe that hard work and time naturally lead to financial comfort. But for so many in the school system, that comfort never quite arrives. Today, I’m naming the invisible ceiling that keeps talented clinicians stuck on a treadmill, and I’m showing you exactly the other path.

    In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
    1. The honest reality of a 20-year school-based salary trajectory
    2. The conservative math of private practice
    3. Why you don’t have to choose—and how keeping your school job while adding private clients on the side is the ultimate strategy

    Starting with just a few clients after school or on weekends isn't abandoning your mission. It's about finally valuing your expertise at the rate the market actually demands. It's about giving yourself a raise this week, instead of waiting 12 months for a cost-of-living adjustment that barely keeps pace with inflation.

    If you've ever looked at a salary schedule and felt a quiet knot in your stomach—the feeling that the top isn't nearly as high as you'd hoped—this episode is for you.

    Ready to stop waiting for a ladder that wasn't built for you? Join me for a free training that walks you through everything. Visit startyourprivatepractice.com to sign up today.

    Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.

    Where We Can Connect:

    Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199

    Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/

    Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/
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    8 m
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