# When Your Therapy Practice Is Slow: How to Handle Anxiety

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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: 2026-05-12T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Want to work closely with me for six months? Come to my FREE Open House! https://mccancemethod.com/open-house/ Want to watch this episode on video? Check it out here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8CqdhHomYmw In this episode, I’m talking about what to do when your therapy practice feels slow and the anxiety starts to creep in. I share why slow seasons are so normal, especially when you’re building momentum in a group practice, and how to shift out of panic so you can focus on what’s actually working. Make sure to bring your paper and pen because this episode is full of actionable tips! Here are some key points in this episode: [01:10] Why slow seasons can trigger anxiety. [02:10] The two main reasons your practice feels slow. [05:11] How to find what’s working and stick with it. [09:42] Why the issue may be systems, not marketing. [11:39] Why your marketing efforts are not wasted. [14:04] Three success traits: practice, confidence, and grit. Follow me on Instagram, @nicole.mccanncemethod. If this episode provided you with value and inspiration, please leave a review and DM to let me know. Click here: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.mccancemethod

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