In this episode of Thriving Therapist Talk, Nadene van der Linden discusses distinction between personal branding and personal life, particularly for therapists. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining boundaries to protect both the therapist and the client, and explains how a personal brand can be developed without disclosing personal details.

In this episode, Nadene Van Der Linden discusses her experience of posting three times a day as part of a social media challenge and it’s impact on sales. She shares insights on visibility, engagement, and the importance of naming and marketing courses effectively.

Tired of feeling ignored on social media? In this episode I spill the tea about why that’s happening to you (and many other therapists) and how you can turn it around with simple and actionable changes.

Been told to see more clients if you want to make more money? It works but it’s also a recipe for burnout and in some cases it’s just not even possible. In this episode, Nadene Van Der Linden discusses the financial challenges faced by therapists and the limitations of relying solely on client-based income. She emphasizes the importance of charging appropriately and exploring additional income streams that do not require direct client interaction.

Inspired by writing her new training  The Evolved Core Emotional Needs: Techniques to Increase Impact in Your Therapy Room , Nadene Van Der Linden, a clinical psychologist and coach for therapists, discusses the importance of understanding core emotional needs in both therapy and marketing.

Making money every day during vacation sounds like a dream for therapists. But it’s possible. In this episode of Thriving Therapist Talk, Nadene Van Der Linden discusses how her business generated income every day while on a six-week vacation without actively consulting, marketing and selling.

In this conversation, Nadene Van Der Linden, a clinical psychologist and coach for therapists, discusses the best social media platforms for therapists. A lot of therapists are worried about how much time social media can absorb. They don’t want to waste a of time that can be used elsewhere in your business. If you’re not sure where to start to get the best results for your business, therapist, you’re not alone. 

Reaching a new audience requires a different strategy to maintaining an existing audience. Nadene reviews the multiple changes she has made to her podcast to help her reach a new audience as well as continue to connect with her existing audience.

When your marketing content doesn’t connect, it’s disappointing but there’s one common mistake almost all therapists make. In this episode I talk about the power of simple marketing messages and what you can learn from coaches like Mel Robbins even if you don’t find their content interesting.

In this episode of Thriving Therapist Talk, host Nadene van der Linden speaks with Dr. Aaron Frost about the evolution of Aaron and wife Dr Rebecca Frost’s business, Benchmark Psychology and various training programs. They discuss the importance of having a strong ‘why’ behind their work, the challenges of marketing, and the dynamics of running a business with a spouse.

Make 2025 the year you get comfortable with raising your fees.

In this conversation, Nadene Van Der Linden discusses the complexities surrounding therapist fees, particularly cancellation fees, and the emotional and financial implications for both therapists and clients. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the business aspect of therapy, the impact of financial privilege, and the necessity of having a clear cancellation policy to ensure a sustainable practice.

Uncomfortable with being visible online? Think it’s only for therapists who want to be be famous, attention seekers or maybe something worse? This episode is for you. It’s time to rethink your approach to visibility, stop the judgment and bring in the clients and sales you want AND, importantly the profit.

Nadene Van Der Linden discusses the challenges therapists face in marketing themselves effectively. She emphasizes the importance of niching down to attract the right clients, build trust and make more money. The conversation explores how therapists can differentiate themselves through specialized marketing strategies, understand consumer needs, and create a unique brand that resonates with their target audience.

In this conversation, Nadene talks honestly about what she didn’t know about being a therapist with additional income streams. She discusses the challenges and opportunities therapists face when diversifying their income streams. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the unknowns in business, the necessity of support for administrative tasks, and the balance between revenue growth, associated costs and self-care.

Facebook can can create incredible exposure for showcasing your expertise as a therapist. This episode focuses especially on how to do that with facebook groups. Nadene discusses the pros and cons of facebook groups for therapists in business. In this episode, Nadene covers things you need to consider if starting a facebook group is something you’ve been thinking about.

Common therapists fears that stop business progress AND how to overcome them.

Ever wondered whether it’s better to create scalable income through a group practice or online products. Nadene explores the pros and cons and why either option might suit you better in this episode.

It’s not flashy revenue numbers and it’s not having full books. So what does a thriving therapist’s business look like? Common misconceptions of what a thriving therapist business is, inside my coaching client’s thriving therapist business, and the key factors to look for/ aim for in a thriving therapist business.

The first episode of Thriving Therapist Talk, Nadene introduces her bite-sized goodness style podcast. Listen in to hear: from private practice to coach to therapists, Nadene tells her story, and why it’s so hard for therapists to thrive.