208 - The Mindset Shifts Every Therapist Needs to Build a Thriving Private Practice
From Private Practice Elevation with Daniel Fava by Daniel Fava
June 8, 2026 · 36 min
About this episode
This episode discusses essential mindset shifts for therapists to successfully run a private practice.
Grad school taught you how to be a great therapist. But running a business? That's a whole different skill set — and it starts with mindset. In this episode, Daniel sits down with Dr. Charmain Jackman, award-winning psychologist, TEDx speaker, founder of InnoPsych, and author of The Black Therapist's Guide to Private Practice and Entrepreneurship . They unpack the mindset shifts that move therapists from "I can't run a business" to building a practice that actually supports their life. You'll learn: Why grad school leaves most clinicians unprepared for the business side — and how to fix it How to uncover your "money story" and stop letting it limit your growth The three biggest mindset blocks that keep therapists stuck (and how to push through) Why launching imperfect almost always beats waiting for perfect The cultural messages around self-promotion that hold therapists back from marketing Whether you're just starting out or trying to grow, this conversation will give you a fresh lens on what it takes to build a thriving practice. Links mentioned: InnoPsych: https://www.innopsych.com Get your copy of The Black Therapist’s Guide to Private Practice and Entrepreneurship (20% Promo…
People in this episode
Host: Daniel Fava
Guest: Dr. Charmain Jackman
Topics covered
- mindset shifts
- private practice
- therapist business skills
- self-promotion
- money story
Keywords
- therapist
- private practice
- business mindset
- self-promotion
- money story
Sponsors
Alma
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: InnoPsych
Books & works: The Black Therapist's Guide to Private Practice and Entrepreneurship
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