# 212: Saving for Your Future Self: Retirement, Leave, and Big Goals in Private Practice

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Podcast: [Money Skills For Therapists](https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-skills-for-therapists-4315479)
Published: 2026-06-09T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://moneyskillsfortherapists.com/big-goals-in-private-practice/
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## Resource

As a therapist in private practice, there can be a moment when you realize that you are the one responsible for caring for your future financial needs. No employer is automatically setting aside money for your retirement, your maternity leave, your next chapter, or the bigger life goals you’re holding. In this solo episode, I walk through how to think about future-focused financial planning in a way that feels practical, compassionate, and doable. Whether you’re saving for retirement, preparing for parental leave, building a cushion for a future goal, or simply wanting to feel more secure, this conversation is about creating simple systems inside your business that support both the life you’re living now and the life you’re building over time. Ready to feel more calm and confident about your money? Do you feel confused, ashamed, or uncertain about your finances? Are you craving support to help shift your money mindset and transform your relationship with money? Are you ready to develop the skills and confidence you need to finally take control of your business finances and build a practice that actually takes care of you? If so, I’d love for you to join me for one of my free online workshops , designed specifically for private practice owners who feel stuck—whether it’s mindset blocks, avoidance, or the technical side of managing money. In just one hour together, you’ll learn practical tools, strategies, and next steps to move forward in your business (and your life) with clarity, intention, and ease. Click here to explore upcoming workshops and save your spot or register to get the replay. Creating Financial Support for the Version of You Still to Come One of the most difficult parts of private practice finances is that most of us were never taught how to think this w…

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