Mental Health Business Mentor
Are you a clinician looking to find the balance between providing compassionate client care and business agility for your mental health practice? Tune in for all things YOU need to know to start or grow your practice and better serve clients across the board. Topics range from back-office fundamentals, professional networking and teletherapy to current brain science modalities, LGBTQ inclusion and more. Join your host, Margo Jacquot, PsyD, a long time veteran and business owner of The Juniper Center, one of the largest women-owned counseling practices serving Chicagoland and all of Illinois with teletherapy. Margo shares her thought leadership, lessons learned, trends in mental health and lead powerful discussions with industry and business experts, all to help more clinicians fulfill their dream of creating a thriving practice.
Episodes
89 episodes
Profitable Without Burnout: Building a Practice That Supports You and Your Team with Brie Chrisman
In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor, we explore what it really takes to build a profitable practice without sacrificing your well-being or the health of your team. Our guest, Brie Chrisman, shares how practice owners c...
Building Trust Early: Rethinking Informed Consent in Private Practice with Scott Stolarick
In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor, we explore how informed consent can be more than just a required form—it can be a powerful foundation for trust, safety, and connection. Our guest, Scott Stolarick, shares how priva...
Nurture, Don’t Hustle: A Therapist-Friendly Approach to Email List Building with Amy Hager
In this episode, we explore a more sustainable approach to email list building—one that honors your personality, energy, and values as a mental health professional. Our guest, Amy Hagar, shares how choosing a single platform, nurturing genuine ...
Healing in Motion: Exploring Mind-Body Integration Through The Flow Method and Body Decode with Tara-Meyer Robson
In this episode, we sit down with Tara-Meyer Robson, the creator of The Flow Method and Body Decode Method, to explore how mental and physical health are deeply interconnected—and why the body plays such a critical role in healing...
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone: Combating Compassion Fatigue Through Community with Natasha D'Arcangelo
In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor podcast, we explore how compassion fatigue can quietly impact therapists—and why community is one of the most powerful antidotes. Our guest, Natasha D'Arcangelo, shares how isolation...
From Colleagues to Community: How Genuine Support Transforms Clinical Work with Nick Bognar
In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor, we explore what happens when therapists move beyond working in isolation and start building true community with one another. Our guest, Nick Bognar, MFT, shares why authentic, nourishing rel...
Young Voices, Big Needs: Why It’s Time to Prioritize Youth Mental Health with Stacy Schaffer
In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor, Dr. Margo Jacquot sits with Stacy Schaffer to shine a spotlight on a population that is too often overlooked in clinical practice: children and teens. Stacy shares why prioritizing youth men...
Burnout-Free Marketing: How to Attract Clients Without Exhausting Yourself with Omar Ruiz
In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor, we sit down with Omar Ruiz, an amazing guest who believes marketing doesn’t have to drain your time, energy, or bank account. Together, Omar and Margo explore simple, high-impact strategies—...
Beyond the Self: How IFS Can Transform the Way We Work, Lead, and Connect with Tamara Herl
In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor Podcast, Dr. Margo Jacquot and Tamara Herl dive into how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can serve as both a personal growth framework and a professional leadership tool. Tamara shares...
Therapy Profile Pro: Using AI to Build a More Authentic and Effective Online Presence with Aaron Price
In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor, Dr. Margo Jacquot sits down with Aaron Price, the creator of Therapy Profile Pro, an innovative AI tool designed to help therapists craft stronger, more authentic Psychology ...
Empowered Healing in a Virtual World: Inside The SoulPowered Journey Framework with Carah Elizabeth
In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor, we sit down with Carah Elizabeth to explore the evolving landscape of virtual therapy and how clinicians can maintain meaningful connections and impact in an increasingly digital world. She ...
Clear Space, Clear Mind: The Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering with Kate Evans
A cluttered office or home environment can quietly drain your energy, increase stress, and make it harder to focus on what matters most. For business owners and leaders in mental health, the state of your physical space often mirrors the state ...
The Five Elements of Freedom: How to Build a Business That Runs Without You with Ruth Mannschreck
Every business owner dreams of having a practice that doesn’t depend on them for every decision and every detail. In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor podcast, Dr. Margo Jacquot speaks with Ruth Mannschreck, who breaks down the ...
The Business Side of Healing: Finance Made Easy with Guest Speaker Carla Titus
In this episode of Your Mental Health Business Mentor podcast, Dr. Margo Jacquot welcomes financial expert Carla Titus from Wealth and Worth Within to discuss crucial financial insights for practice owners in the behavioral health industry. Car...
Mind Over Margin: Keeping Your Practice Profitable with Guest Speaker Rebecca Berneck
Running a private mental health practice is more than just providing excellent care—it’s also about keeping your business healthy and sustainable. In this episode of the Your Mental Health Business Mentor Podcast, we delve into the delicate bal...
The Truth in the Pitch: Ethical Mental Health Marketing with Jennifer Christensen and Adrienne Wilkerson
In a time when mental health marketing is everywhere, how do mental health business professionals ensure their marketing reflects the care they provide? In this episode of the Your Mental Health Business Mentor podcast, Dr. Margo Jacquot speaks...
From Darkness to Direction: Building a Recovery Business with Heart w/ Mark Manderson
In this episode of Your Mental Health Business Mentor, Dr. Margo Jacquot sits down with Mark Manderson, founder of Pacific Shores Recovery, author of The Recovery Way, and creator of the Pacific Shores app. Mark shares his dee...
Burnout Breakdown: How to Rebuild Your Brain, Body & Spirit with Katie Babcock
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 H...
The Power of DISC: Building Stronger Teams & Leadership with Karyn Taeyaerts
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...
Delegating for Growth: How Virtual Assistants Can Help Scale Your Practice with Lairen Knott
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 ow...
Mastering the Consultation Call: The Key to Client Retention with Dr. Nadia Alsamadi
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 & ...
The Power of KPIs: How to Grow & Sustain Your Therapy Practice
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 s...
The Future of Mental Health: How TeleWellness Hub is Changing the Game
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.Mar...
Psychedelics & Private Practice: Expanding the Therapist’s Toolkit
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 i...
Self-Publishing as a Therapist and the Power of Art Therapy
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...