Episode 169: Before You Lose a Tooth, Open Your Practice [featuring Denielle Rigoglioso-Lambert]

Show Notes

In this episode, I speak with Denielle Rigoglioso-Lambert, a licensed professional counselor, certified substance abuse counselor, private practice owner, business strategist, and respected industry leader, about her inspiring journey and the evolution of careers in private practice, the multifaceted ways therapists can expand their impact, and the financial mindset shifts necessary for sustainable growth.

Here are 3 key takeaways:

1. Risk-taking is essential for growth: Stepping out of comfort zones is necessary for both personal and professional development.
2. Multiple Revenue Streams: Diversify income by leveraging your existing skill sets in various avenues like coaching, speaking, and creating retreats.
3. Self-Care Leads to Better Care: Taking care of yourself enables you to be a more effective therapist, benefiting both you and your clients.

Note from Denielle:

I'm Denielle Rigoglioso-Lambert, your dedicated coach and mentor in the world of private practice. I'm not just a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). I'm also a successful private practice owner, a seasoned business strategist for clinicians, and a respected industry leader.

My mission? To guide therapists like you toward greater freedom, increased income, and the elimination of burnout by helping you create your dream private practice. One that's tailored precisely to your unique needs, desires, and ambitions. Because I firmly believe that every healer deserves to thrive.

With a wealth of experience spanning community mental health, brick-and-mortar private practice offices, contract telehealth positions, and my own highly successful solo private practice (which has since grown into a thriving group practice), I've seen it all.

I know firsthand the relentless burnout that can creep in when working in community mental health and trying to juggle multiple jobs for a reasonable income. It left me exhausted, and my family was feeling the strain. That's when I took a bold step and launched my own virtual solo private practice.

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I want to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode.

From new patients faced with an empty lobby and no idea where to find their therapist to clinicians with a session running over time and the doorbell ringing, some of the most anxiety-ridden moments of a therapy appointment happen before a session even starts. The Receptionist for iPad, helps you tackle some of that pre-appointment apprehension and anxiety.

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I want to thank Alma for sponsoring this episode.

Building and managing the practice you want can be challenging. That’s why Alma offers tools and resources to help you build not just any practice, but your private practice. They’ll help you navigate insurance, access referrals who are the right fit for you, and efficiently manage administrative tasks — so you can spend less time on the details, and more time delivering great care. You support your clients. Alma supports you.

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