# The No-Guilt Plan for Taking Time Off From Your Private Practice (Without Losing Clients) [Ep 157]

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Podcast: [The Bad Therapist Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-therapist-show-6258887)
Published: 2026-03-16T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-bad-therapist-show.captivate.fm
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Duration seconds: 1156

## Resource

Do you ever worry that taking regular time off from your private practice will cause your business to fall apart? Therapist work-life balance is something I hear from therapists all the time and in today's episode, I’m sharing how to build a private practice that supports you so you can take more time off as a therapist. I walk you through how to prepare your clients before you take time off, how to handle the "but is that fair?" guilt that creeps in when you start setting boundaries around your schedule, and how to use my free tool to run the numbers so you can actually afford the time off you want. I also get real about why not setting these boundaries leads to burnout and resentment toward your clients, and why your cancellation policy and your personal time off policy are two very different things. If you've been wanting more freedom in your private practice but don't know where to start, this episode will show you how to get there. Topics covered on Therapist Work-Life Balance: How one of my clients takes an entire week off every single month from her therapy practice Having honest conversations with your current and new clients about your time off without losing their trust Why some clients might actually welcome your time away and how your modality plays a role in determining what schedule works best Breaking down why therapist work-life balance doesn't happen by accident and why you need a concrete plan to get there The Magic Sheets , my free tool that helps you simulate changes in your business so you can figure out exactly what needs to shift for you to take more time off Your time off policy and your client cancellation policy are two completely separate things, and they do not need to be equal or fair My story about missing a session with a client and what…

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