{"podcast":{"title":"The Bad Therapist Show","slug":"the-bad-therapist-show-6258887","podcast_index_feed_id":6258887,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-bad-therapist-show/","website_url":"https://the-bad-therapist-show.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/33699fd9-b121-402e-80e8-1d06ceda8b95/TBTS-Podcast-Cover-Art-2026.jpg","author":"Felicia Keller Boyle | Business Coach for Therapists","episode_count":179,"summary":"Ever felt like being a great therapist, having a successful practice, and living a life you love are somehow mutually exclusive? If so, you're in the right place. The Bad Therapist Show is the go-to resource for established solo therapists and group practice owners who want to grow profitable businesses, lead with confidence, and create more freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment in their lives. Hosted by Felicia Keller Boyle, aka The Bad Therapist®, LMFT, former six-figure private practice owner, therapist business coach, and creator of the Liberated Business™ method, this show challenges the belief that therapists have to choose between helping people, making money, and enjoying their lives. Through her coaching, courses, and innovative private practice fee calculator, The Magic Sheets™, Felicia has helped hundreds of therapists build more profitable practices, create additional income streams, and step into true business ownership—without sacrificing the work they love or the life they’re building. Each week, you'll hear honest conversations about private practice growth, marketing, leadership, money, boundaries, identity, and the realities of running a therapy business. Whether…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T02:19:30.418378+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-therapist-show-6258887"},"episode":{"title":"How to Attract Ideal Therapy Clients Who Show Up, Commit, and Pay Your Fee [Ep 166]","slug":"how-to-attract-ideal-therapy-clients-who-show-up-commit-and-pay-your-fee-ep-166","published_at":"2026-05-18T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-therapist-show-6258887/how-to-attract-ideal-therapy-clients-who-show-up-commit-and-pay-your-fee-ep-166","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-therapist-show-6258887","url":"https://the-bad-therapist-show.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8c86991c-7507-401e-8633-8224fcb4acce.mp3","summary":"Want to attract ideal therapy clients? You know, the ones who actually show up, commit, and do the work? Then stop marketing the way most therapists do. I see it all the time. Clients tell me they've found their perfect client match, BUT that person won't book weekly, won't pay their fee, or isn't even sure they want therapy. That's not your ideal therapy client. In today's episode, I'm sharing the three components that make up an ideal therapy client (most therapists are missing two of them). I'm walking you through the website copy, consult call questions, and social media language that accidentally repel motivated clients and what to say instead. If your consult calls feel like you're convincing people to hire you, something in your messaging is off. But don't worry, I'll show you where and how to fix it so your ideal therapy clients feel excited when they find you and everyone else just keeps scrolling. Topics covered on Attract Ideal Therapy Clients: The real reason your \"ideal therapy client\" keeps ghosting you or pushing back on your fee Most therapists only define one of three components when building their ideal therapy client profile Your background in agency work is quietly sabotaging your efforts to attract ideal therapy clients in private practice One consult call question that instantly separates ready clients from ambivalent ones What to post on social media to attract ideal therapy clients who are ready to commit Being more selective in your messaging is actually the kindest thing you can do for everyone (including the people who aren't ready yet) Resources from this episode: Liberated Business: www.thebadtherapist.coach/liberatedbusiness My Secret to Turning 10 Min Intake Calls Into Paying Clients [Ep 7] Connect with Felicia: Get my freebie & join…","meta_description":"Want to attract ideal therapy clients? 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