Are you using or considering using AI note takers in your therapy sessions and wondering how to introduce it ethically, confidently, and without damaging the therapeutic relationship?

In today's episode, I sit down with returning guest Dr. Elisabeth Morray, VP of Clinical at Alma, to unpack what it actually looks like to have real conversations with clients about AI in the therapy room. We talk about informed consent, client autonomy, fear-based reactions to AI, and how to frame this technology as an optional, collaborative experiment rather than a forced change. Dr. Morray shares her experience as an early adopter and explains how therapists can center presence, trust, and relationship-building while still benefiting from time-saving tools.

We also dive into the practical and ethical side of implementation, including when to bring it up, what language to use, how to respond when clients opt out, and why separate consent processes may be safer than burying AI language in long intake forms. You'll hear powerful insights on how AI-generated notes can sometimes become therapeutic tools themselves by supporting reflection and continuity between sessions. If you have been feeling stuck between wanting efficiency and protecting the integrity of your clinical work, this conversation will give you a grounded, thoughtful framework to move forward.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

• 2:45 - Why informed consent with AI is different than anything we have done before

• 6:10 - The mindset shift that makes client conversations smoother

• 9:30 - What to say when clients feel hesitant or fearful about AI

• 13:20 - A surprising way AI notes can support the therapeutic process

• 16:40 - When not to bring AI back up after a client opts out

• 19:15 - The consent mistake that could create ethical gray areas

• 22:05 - What widespread AI adoption could mean for therapy in the next year

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Resources Mentioned:

Find out more about Alma here: helloalma.com/danielle

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Connect with Dr. Elisabeth on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-morray/

What if "doing well" no longer feels secure because the income that once worked no longer meets your financial needs?

In this episode, I'm sharing what I'm seeing across conversations with therapists right now and what I'm personally experiencing as well. Inflation, debt, cost of living, and long-term goals are forcing many therapists to confront a hard truth: paying the bills isn't the same as feeling financially safe. Wanting more doesn't mean you're ungrateful. It means you're awake.

We talk about why hitting a new level of financial security requires doing things differently, not just working harder, and the identity shift that comes with deciding you're done repeating the same year over and over. I also share why money conversations still feel taboo for women, how your environment shapes your growth, and why getting out of your day-to-day routine through in-person experiences can radically change how you think about your business, your income, and what's possible. That pattern disruption is exactly what inspired me to host my very first Entrepreneurial Therapist Retreat this year.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• 2:00 – Why "doing well" no longer feels financially secure for many therapists

• 4:45 – The identity shift required to reach your next income level

• 7:55 – Why wanting more money still feels taboo for women

• 9:05 – How your environment shapes your growth and decision-making

• 11:32 – What in-person retreats offer that online programs cannot

• 16:54 – Why pattern disruption is essential for entrepreneurial therapists

If you've been feeling the pull to turn it up this year and stop doing things the way you always have, this episode is your invitation. I'm officially opening the conversation about my first-ever Entrepreneurial Therapist Retreat happening this May in Annapolis, Maryland.

Resources Mentioned:

Join the Entrepreneurial Therapist Retreat on May 27 - 30, 2026: https://theentrepreneurialtherapist.com/retreat

Find out more about Alma here: helloalma.com/danielle

Take 50% off your first 4 months of Simple Practice + a 7 day free trial using the link: simplepractice.com/danielle

What would it actually take to add an extra $5,000 a month to your therapy practice without burning out or stacking more one-to-one sessions? In this episode, I dive headfirst into one of my favorite topics: additional revenue streams and how therapists can strategically scale beyond the traditional one-to-one model. I walk you through why relying on a single income stream is risky, how unexpected life events can impact your business, and why building flexibility into your revenue can transform not just your income, but your health, energy, and quality of life.

I break down the two most common paths therapists take: building a profitable group practice and stepping into the creator economy with offers like courses, coaching, memberships, speaking, or retreats. We talk real numbers, realistic expectations, and what it actually looks like to design offers that work in today's fast-changing market. I also share how I think about pricing, program structure, audience growth, and why 2026 is shaping up to be a powerful year for connection-based business models. If you've been thinking about scaling but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, this episode will help you zoom out, think bigger, and create a strategy that fits your lifestyle and long-term vision.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

• 3:42 - Why adding revenue streams is about freedom, not just money

• 7:15 - The real profit math behind hiring your next associate

• 11:08 - The mistake most therapists make when scaling a group practice

• 14:30 - How the creator economy is shifting and what still works

• 18:05 - The hidden numbers behind selling a $997 course

• 21:47 - Why in-person components may become your biggest advantage

• 24:12 - Choosing between high-ticket depth or high-volume scale

If you're serious about adding consistent income without sacrificing your sanity or your mission, this is your invitation to take action. The Scale Up Mastermind is officially open for registration. This is a program that has sold out each time in the past 5 cohorts and focuses on helping therapists develop additional revenue streams for their practice. Apply for the Scale Up Mastermind - We start Feb 13th.

Resources Mentioned:

Apply for the Scale Up Mastermind

Find out more about Alma here: helloalma.com/danielle

Take 50% off your first 4 months of Simple Practice + a 7 day free trial using the link: simplepractice.com/danielle