# 57. When Parents Want You to “Fix” Their Child (Alumni Check-In Session #2)

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Podcast: [Marketing Therapy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketing-therapy-7342222)
Published: 2026-02-26T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://walkerstrategyco.com/podcast
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## Resource

What happens when your clients think they need one thing… but you actually treat something deeper? This is such a common tension for therapists. A parent searches for help with tantrums—but you know the real work is supporting them as the agent of change. A client says they have anxiety—but you know trauma is driving it. In this Confident Copy alumni check-in session, I’m answering a question from Casey, a child psychologist who specializes in working with parents of toddlers and preschoolers. She’s crystal clear on what works in her model: parents learning new tools, building new skills, and showing up differently at home. But she’s wrestling with how to market that without recreating the burnout she experienced in the past. This episode is all about bridging that gap—meeting clients at their point of need without compromising your model, your energy, or your boundaries. If you’ve ever wondered how to call in the right-fit clients while blessing and releasing the rest, this one will feel grounding and strategic. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: 1️⃣ How to meet clients at their “visible problem” (tantrums, anxiety, conflict) without diluting what you actually do. 2️⃣ The copy shifts that attract self-aware, motivated clients—and gently repel the ones who aren’t ready. 3️⃣ How clear expectations in your marketing prevent burnout before a client ever books. Resources & Links Mentioned: Confident Copy: https://walkerstrategyco.com/cc The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com Connect + Subscribe Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and feel free to share it with a fellow therapist who’s building their private practice. Explore more marketing support for therapists: The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrateg…

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