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Welcome to Episode 13 of The Consulting Psychologists: Beyond the Session. In this episode of The Consulting Psychologists: Beyond the Session, we explore the impact of seasonal and environmental shifts on both therapists and clients. From daylight saving time, spring break disruptions, as well as broader world events, we consider how these external changes shape mood, scheduling patterns, and a sense of stability in clinical work. We discuss research on the mental health effects of time changes, normalize the often-unspoken scheduling fluctuations that occur during this time of year, and explore how these shifts can impact income stability and our sense of control as clinicians. We also explore how seasonal uncertainty can amplify fear-based thinking, and how consultation helps therapists stay grounded enough to contain these experiences. Using the metaphor of “standing in the same storm,” we examine the tension between being affected by the same external realities as our clients while still holding the therapeutic frame. We explore how over-identification or a sense of obligation can pull us away from that frame, and how consultation and support can help us stay grounded in our role. As we close out Season 1, this episode invites clinicians to reflect on how they care for themselves, maintain structure, and continue to show up with intention…even when the environment around them feels uncertain. We are grateful to be in this conversation with you and look forward to what’s ahead in Season 2. Please understand that no business/consultation relationship or client-psychologist relationship is implied or exists by virtue of visiting this video page, or by making contact with Drs. Bewley and Leavell. Please understand that Drs. Bewley and Leavell are not responsible or liable- directly or indirectly for any form of damages resulting from the use or misuse of information contained, implied, or linked on this site. Please submit any consultation questions to [email protected]. ⁠⁠⁠#mentalhealth⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#privatepracticetherapist⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#privatepractice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#psychology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#psychologist⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#psychologists⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#consultation⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#consultationservices⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#licensedtherapist⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#licensedpsychologist⁠⁠⁠⁠ #seasonalchanges #daylightsavings #daylightsavingstime #beyondthesession⁠

Welcome to Episode 12 of The Consulting Psychologists: Beyond the Session. In this episode, we dive into a listener’s question about taking insurance in private practice. We unpack the stigma some providers face, explore the barriers that make insurance feel daunting, and discuss why joining networks can actually align with your values. Plus, we break down the practical side: fees, PPOs vs. HMOs, third-party carveouts, and recoupment. We hope this episode gives you the tools to navigate insurance with confidence. Whether you’re considering joining a network or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of insurance in private practice, this episode gives you both the research and the real-world perspective to make informed choices. Please understand that no business/consultation relationship or client-psychologist relationship is implied or exists by virtue of visiting this video page, or by making contact with Drs. Bewley and Leavell. Please understand that Drs. Bewley and Leavell are not responsible or liable- directly or indirectly for any form of damages resulting from the use or misuse of information contained, implied, or linked on this site. Please submit any consultation questions to [email protected]. ⁠⁠⁠#mentalhealth⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#privatepracticetherapist⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#privatepractice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#psychology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#psychologist⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#psychologists⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#consultation⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#consultationservices⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#licensedtherapist⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#licensedpsychologist⁠⁠⁠⁠ #insurance #beyondthesession⁠

Welcome to Episode 11 of The Consulting Psychologists: Beyond the Session. In this episode, we discuss what happens when a therapist in private practice receives a subpoena. We begin by reviewing key definitions that include what a subpoena is, the role of the custodian of record, and what an affidavit is in order to help therapists better understand the legal language that often accompanies these requests. We also explore the ethical considerations that arise when a client’s records are requested, the practical steps to take after receiving a subpoena, expected timelines for responding, and how therapists can advocate for extensions when balancing legal demands with the ongoing responsibilities of running a practice. Finally, we briefly reflect on the realities of consultation group participation during different seasons of the year, including the ebb and flow that often comes with summer schedules. Please understand that no business/consultation relationship or client-psychologist relationship is implied or exists by virtue of visiting this video page, or by making contact with Drs. Bewley and Leavell. Please understand that Drs. Bewley and Leavell are not responsible or liable- directly or indirectly for any form of damages resulting from the use or misuse of information contained, implied, or linked on this site. Please submit any consultation questions to [email protected]. ⁠⁠⁠#mentalhealth⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#privatepracticetherapist⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#privatepractice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#psychology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#psychologist⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#psychologists⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#consultation⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#consultationservices⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#licensedtherapist⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#licensedpsychologist⁠⁠⁠⁠#subpoena #affidavit #recordrequest #beyondthesession⁠

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Consulting Psychologists: Beyond the Session. In this episode, we explore one of the most practical and emotionally charged aspects of private practice: cancellation and attendance policies. We discuss how therapists can balance financial sustainability with clinical integrity, why setting the frame early matters, and how maintaining it can support both therapist and client. We also dive into the cultural and gender variables that influence how policies are experienced and implemented, as well as how fee policies can become part of the relational work itself by modeling boundaries, repair, and accountability within the therapeutic process. Whether you are refining your policy or still figuring out what feels aligned, this conversation offers both practical guidance and thoughtful reflection. Please understand that no business/consultation relationship or client-psychologist relationship is implied or exists by virtue of visiting this video page, or by making contact with Drs. Bewley and Leavell. Please understand that Drs. Bewley and Leavell are not responsible or liable- directly or indirectly for any form of damages resulting from the use or misuse of information contained, implied, or linked on this site. Please submit any consultation questions to [email protected]. ⁠⁠#mentalhealth⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#privatepracticetherapist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#privatepractice⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#psychology⁠⁠⁠⁠#psychologist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#psychologists⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#consultation⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#consultationservices⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#licensedtherapist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#licensedpsychologist⁠⁠ #telehealth #cancellation #cancellationpolicy #business #businesspolicy #culturalconversations

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Consulting Psychologists: Beyond the Session. In this episode, we explore the nuanced space where clinical work, identity, and advocacy intersect. We discuss what advocacy can look like in therapy, how to navigate cultural and sociopolitical conversations with clients, and the ongoing decision-making around what to share, what to hold, and how to remain grounded in the clinical grey. We also reflect on the impact of visible and invisible identities and how advocacy may show up differently across therapists. In the second half, we turn to unexpected goodbyes…including surprise terminations, navigating endings in-person and via telehealth, and the ethical and practical considerations when managed care is involved. Together, we consider how both advocacy and endings require flexibility, humility, and presence beyond the session. Please understand that no business/consultation relationship or client-psychologist relationship is implied or exists by virtue of visiting this video page, or by making contact with Drs. Bewley and Leavell. Please understand that Drs. Bewley and Leavell are not responsible or liable- directly or indirectly for any form of damages resulting from the use or misuse of information contained, implied, or linked on this site. Please submit any consultation questions to [email protected]. ⁠⁠#mentalhealth⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#privatepracticetherapist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#privatepractice⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#psychology⁠⁠⁠⁠#psychologist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#psychologists⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#consultation⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#consultationservices⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#licensedtherapist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#licensedpsychologist⁠⁠ #telehealth #advocacy #culturalissues #culturalconversations

Welcome to Episode 8 of The Consulting Psychologists: Beyond the Session. In this episode, we explore implementing outcome measures in private practice. Learn when and how to use these tools, provide meaningful feedback, track client progress, and visualize distress levels. We cover research showing that routine outcome monitoring improves therapy, supports clinical focus, balances client burden, aids managed care, and highlights the risks of not using outcome measures. All of this is framed to help you move beyond the session with clarity and intention. Please understand that no business/consultation relationship or client-psychologist relationship is implied or exists by virtue of visiting this video page, or by making contact with Drs. Bewley and Leavell. Please understand that Drs. Bewley and Leavell are not responsible or liable-directly or indirectly for any form of damages resulting from the use or misuse of information contained, implied, or linked on this site. Please submit any consultation questions to [email protected]. ⁠⁠#mentalhealth⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#privatepracticetherapist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#privatepractice⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#psychology⁠⁠⁠⁠#psychologist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#psychologists⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#consultation⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#consultationservices⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#licensedtherapist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#licensedpsychologist⁠⁠ #telehealth #outcomemeasure #outcomes #measures

Welcome to Episode 7 of The Consulting Psychologists: Beyond the Session. In this episode of we examine how decisions about where therapy happens extend far beyond scheduling or convenience. We explore how to determine whether an in-person office, telehealth practice, or hybrid model is the best clinical and professional fit for you as a therapist. Topics include outcome research comparing telehealth and in-person care, how physical office space can help clients step out of limiting or unsafe environments, and therapist factors that shape effectiveness across settings. We also discuss telehealth screen presence, working with higher-risk or more complex cases, and how managed care policies, telehealth waivers, and in-person mandates influence ethical and clinical decision-making beyond the therapy hour. lease understand that no business/consultation relationship or client-psychologist relationship is implied or exists by virtue of visiting this video page, or by making contact with Drs. Bewley and Leavell. Please understand that Drs. Bewley and Leavell are not responsible or liable- directly or indirectly for any form of damages resulting from the use or misuse of information contained, implied, or linked on this site. Please submit any consultation questions to [email protected]. ⁠⁠#mentalhealth⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#privatepracticetherapist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#privatepractice⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#psychology⁠⁠⁠⁠#psychologist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#psychologists⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#consultation⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#consultationservices⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#licensedtherapist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#licensedpsychologist⁠⁠ #telehealth

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Consulting Psychologists: Beyond the Session. In this episode, we explore compartmentalization, containment, and clinical risk, focusing on what psychologists carry into their work and what they intentionally set down. We discuss compartmentalization as a deliberate and flexible clinical skill that is distinct from emotional detachment. We explore how strong mental and emotional containment supports ethical decision-making, presence, and sustainability in practice. We also examine how overly rigid compartmentalization can interfere with clinician well-being, clinical judgment, and risk awareness. The episode includes a focused discussion on clinical risk assessment, including ways to assess suicidal risk, attend carefully to client language, and use clear, grounding communication when risk is present. Please understand that no business/consultation relationship or client-psychologist relationship is implied or exists by virtue of visiting this video page, or by making contact with Drs. Bewley and Leavell. Please understand that Drs. Bewley and Leavell are not responsible or liable- directly or indirectly for any form of damages resulting from the use or misuse of information contained, implied, or linked on this site. Please submit any consultation questions to [email protected]. ⁠#mentalhealth⁠ ⁠#privatepracticetherapist⁠ ⁠#privatepractice⁠ ⁠#psychology⁠ ⁠#psychologist⁠ ⁠#psychologists⁠ ⁠#consultation⁠ ⁠#consultationservices⁠ ⁠#licensedtherapist⁠ ⁠#licensedpsychologist⁠ #consultation #podcast #leadership #riskassessment #riskmanagement #compartmental #containment #riskawareness

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Consulting Psychologists: Beyond the Session. Taking time off in private practice can feel complicated. In this episode, we talk about how to plan time away in a way that works for you and your business. We will cover how to consider holiday weekends, burnout prevention, tracking income so time off is actually possible, paying yourself when you are not seeing clients, and how to know when you truly need a break. Please understand that no business/consultation relationship or client-psychologist relationship is implied or exists by virtue of visiting this video page, or by making contact with Drs. Bewley and Leavell. Please understand that Dr.s Bewley and Leavell are not responsible or liable- directly or indirectly for any form of damages resulting from the use or misuse of information contained, implied, or linked on this site. Please submit any consultation questions to [email protected]. #mentalhealth #privatepracticetherapist #privatepractice #psychology #psychologist #psychologists #consultation #consultationservices #licensedtherapist #licensedpsychologist

Welcome to Episode 4 of The Consulting Psychologists: Beyond the Session. In this episode, we talk about preparing for a new year in private practice: updating policies and procedures, communicating fee changes with clients, revisiting attendance and cancellation policies, and freshening up the office space to start the year feeling organized and intentional. Please understand that no business/consultation relationship or client-psychologist relationship is implied or exists by virtue of visiting this video page, or by making contact with Drs. Bewley and Leavell. Please understand that Dr.s Bewley and Leavell are not responsible or liable- directly or indirectly for any form of damages resulting from the use or misuse of information contained, implied, or linked on this site. Please submit any consultation questions to [email protected]. #mentalhealth #privatepracticetherapist #privatepractice #psychology #psychologist #psychologists #consultation #consultationservices #licensedtherapist #licensedpsychologist

Welcome to Episode 3 of The Consulting Psychologists: Beyond the Session. In this episode, you will get to know about the nuts and bolts of our consultation group, group format and norms that we believe makes a strong consultation group, and things to consider if you are considering of joining a consultation group in your private practice. (This episode had a forest background that did not transfer, so any references of trees/forest is in regards to that). :) Please understand that no business/consultation relationship or client-psychologist relationship is implied or exists by virtue of visiting this video page, or by making contact with Drs. Bewley and Leavell. Please understand that Dr.s Bewley and Leavell are not responsible or liable- directly or indirectly for any form of damages resulting from the use or misuse of information contained, implied, or linked on this site. #mentalhealth #privatepracticetherapist #privatepractice #psychology #psychologist #psychologists #consultation #consultationservices #licensedtherapist #licensedpsychologist

If you are a current or former client of ours and you have come across this podcast, we invite you to pause and listen to this brief message recorded especially for you. First and foremost, your privacy and confidentiality are at the heart of everything we do. We are intentional in ensuring that nothing shared on this podcast references identifiable clients, clinical material, or therapy sessions. Any examples, themes, or discussions are offered in a general and educational way. As you listen, you may find yourself feeling connected to something we discuss. This is a common and very human response. If anything you hear brings something up for you, we encourage you to bring it into your therapy space. Finally, this podcast is not an extension of therapy, but it does reflect how we think, how we operate as therapists, and how we understand psychological growth beyond the session. Our hope is that it offers insight, reflection, and curiosity while always respecting the boundaries that keep therapy safe. Please understand that no business/consultation relationship or client-psychologist relationship is implied or exists by virtue of visiting this video page, or by making contact with Drs. Bewley and Leavell. Please understand that Dr.s Bewley and Leavell are not responsible or liable- directly or indirectly for any form of damages resulting from the use or misuse of information contained, implied, or linked on this site.

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Consulting Psychologists: Beyond the Session. In this episode, you will get to know about Drs. Kari Leavell and Marshall Bewley, as well as understand the empirical basis for establishing regular consultation in your private practice. Please understand that no business/consultation relationship or client-psychologist relationship is implied or exists by virtue of visiting this video page, or by making contact with Drs. Bewley and Leavell. Please understand that Dr.s Bewley and Leavell are not responsible or liable- directly or indirectly- for any form of damages resulting from the use or misuse of information contained, implied, or linked on this site.