# How to Retain Therapists in a Group Practice (Without Burning Out or Overpaying)

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Podcast: [The Business Savvy Therapist: Marketing, Hiring & Systems to Grow and Scale Your Therapy Practice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-business-savvy-therapist-marketing-hiring-systems-to-grow-and-scale-your-therapy-practice-6295770)
Published: 2026-06-09T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Book a Strategy Call → https://mccancemethod.com/strategy-call/ Want to watch this episode on video? Check it out here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ep-DxAUwgt4?si=2c80VuPEB2ZoPo1A In this episode, I talk about how to retain therapists in your group practice without burning out or overpaying. I share what culture actually means, why psychological safety is the number one reason therapists stay, and how to spot the "culture cancer" that's quietly costing you your best people. Make sure to bring your paper and pen because this episode is full of actionable tips! Here are some key points in this episode: [01:30] What culture really means in your group practice. [05:00] How clear expectations make you a better leader. [08:00] Psychological safety is the #1 reason therapists stay. [10:30] Use 90-day check-ins to retain top talent. [14:00] Why vulnerability builds trust with your team. [18:00] The "culture cancer" that's costing you good therapists. Links From The Episode: Episode #157: Selling a Group Therapy Practice: What Buyers Look For (And How to Prepare) - https://mccancemethod.com/episode-157-selling-a-group-therapy-practice-what-buyers-look-for-and-how-to-prepare/ Here is the Janeapp link for TWO free months on us! https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ytg4vn Use Coupon: MCCANCE2MO The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle - https://amzn.to/4v60u9H (US) https://amzn.to/4uuDTnf (CAD)

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