{"podcast":{"title":"The Practice of Therapy Podcast","slug":"the-practice-of-therapy-podcast-503331","podcast_index_feed_id":503331,"rss_url":"https://practiceoftherapy.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://practiceoftherapy.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/0/b/b/90bbe1e6305df3d6d959afa2a1bf1c87/Practice_of_Therapy_Podcast_Cover_Art_2025.png","author":"Gordon Brewer, MEd, LMFT","episode_count":445,"summary":"This podcast is here for therapists, counselors, social workers, psychotherapists, and mental health clinicians in their practice journeys. I'm Gordon Brewer and the person behind The Practice of Therapy Blog and Website that provides tools, resources and advice for people starting, growing or expanding their private practices. The podcast will help you learn from other experts in the field to move your private practice forward to success. The Practice of Therapy Podcast is part of the PsychCraft Network of Podcasts; PsychCraft, LLC","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T22:17:31.428684+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-practice-of-therapy-podcast-503331"},"episode":{"title":"Private Pay vs Insurance: What Therapists Get WRONG | Avivit Fisher | TPOT 427","slug":"private-pay-vs-insurance-what-therapists-get-wrong-avivit-fisher-tpot-427","published_at":"2026-04-06T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-practice-of-therapy-podcast-503331/private-pay-vs-insurance-what-therapists-get-wrong-avivit-fisher-tpot-427","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-practice-of-therapy-podcast-503331","url":"https://practiceoftherapy.libsyn.com/private-pay-vs-insurance-what-therapists-get-wrong-avivit-fisher-tpot-427","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practiceoftherapy/Private_Pay_vs_Insurance__What_Therapists_Get_WRONG___Avivit_Fisher___TPOT_427.mp3?dest-id=561148","summary":"Private pay versus insurance is one of the biggest decisions therapists face, and honestly, it's also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we're breaking down what therapists often get wrong when thinking about these two models. It's not just about money or convenience. It's about how you want to run your practice, who you want to serve, and where you're willing to spend your time and energy. If you've been going back and forth on whether to take insurance, go private pay, or try a hybrid approach, this conversation will help you think about it in a much clearer way. Resources Mentioned In This Episode Subscribe to YouTube Read the show notes here Watch on YouTube Use the promo code \"GORDON\" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free Consulting with Gordon The PsychCraft Network Follow us on Instagram Meet Avivit Fisher Avivit Fisher is a marketing strategist and the founder of REdD Strategy, a boutique consultancy that helps therapists and private practice owners attract private-pay clients through clear positioning, ethical marketing, and sustainable systems. With over a decade of experience in brand strategy and healthcare marketing, she works with clinicians nationwide to build practices that stand out, grow intentionally, and align with their values. The State of Private Pay Therapy Practices REdD Strategy on LinkedIn","meta_description":"Private pay versus insurance is one of the biggest decisions therapists face, and honestly, it's also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we'r…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2066,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-practice-of-therapy-podcast-503331/episodes/private-pay-vs-insurance-what-therapists-get-wrong-avivit-fisher-tpot-427/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-practice-of-therapy-podcast-503331/private-pay-vs-insurance-what-therapists-get-wrong-avivit-fisher-tpot-427.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}