{"podcast":{"title":"Marketing Therapy","slug":"marketing-therapy-7342222","podcast_index_feed_id":7342222,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/marketing-therapy/","website_url":"https://walkerstrategyco.com/podcast","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6e8b38d5-84b2-440a-88d4-116ca2246b5a/lnS01KJi0uOPnBpW29Nv5_n6.png","author":"Anna Walker","episode_count":78,"summary":"You became a therapist to help people—not to spend hours Googling SEO tips, rewriting your website, or stressing over Instagram algorithms. That’s where this podcast comes in. Marketing Therapy is for private practice therapists who want to grow with more clarity, more confidence, and a whole lot less overwhelm. Each week, you’ll get bite-sized episodes packed with practical strategies, grounded advice, and the occasional tough-love pep talk to help you fill your caseload with right-fit, full-fee clients—without burning out or selling out. Hosted by Anna Walker, marketing coach and founder of Walker Strategy Co., who’s helped over 3,000 therapists grow thriving private practices that reflect the quality of their work. This isn’t just about getting more inquiries. It’s about creating a practice that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. Hit follow and get ready—Marketing Therapy is now in session.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T00:18:08.958351+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketing-therapy-7342222"},"episode":{"title":"55. How to Choose a Practice Name That Works (And You Won’t Regret)","slug":"55-how-to-choose-a-practice-name-that-works-and-you-won-t-regret","published_at":"2026-02-17T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketing-therapy-7342222/55-how-to-choose-a-practice-name-that-works-and-you-won-t-regret","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketing-therapy-7342222","url":"https://walkerstrategyco.com/podcast","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/70f0825b-4d2a-450a-9705-107cfdc86923.mp3","summary":"If you’re in the early stages of launching your practice, there’s a good chance you’ve spent more time thinking about your practice name than you’d like to admit. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to choose a practice name without getting stuck. Because while your name matters, it is not what’s making or breaking your marketing. Clients are not choosing you because your name is poetic or clever. They’re choosing you because they feel connected, confident, and clear about what you offer. We’ll talk about how to think long-term when naming your practice, how to avoid unnecessary rebrands, what role your domain plays in SEO (and what’s a myth), and how to stop letting this decision stall the rest of your progress. If you’ve been spinning here, this episode will help you make a thoughtful choice—and move forward. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: 1️⃣ Why your practice name isn’t your brand—and what actually drives client decisions 2️⃣ How to choose a name that supports longevity (location-based, niche-based, or personal names) 3️⃣ What to consider if you might grow into a group practice 4️⃣ The truth about domains and SEO—and how to choose one that builds trust Resources & Links Mentioned: Learn more about Confident Copy: https://walkerstrategyco.com/confident-copy 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: walkerstrategyco.com About Marketing Therapy Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hos…","meta_description":"If you’re in the early stages of launching your practice, there’s a good chance you’ve spent more time thinking about your practice name than you’d like t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1355,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/marketing-therapy-7342222/episodes/55-how-to-choose-a-practice-name-that-works-and-you-won-t-regret/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketing-therapy-7342222/55-how-to-choose-a-practice-name-that-works-and-you-won-t-regret.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}