The Therapist Business Growth Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-therapist-business-growth-podcast The Therapist Business Growth Podcast helps therapists grow and scale a group practice, covering hiring therapists, filling caseloads, marketing, pay structures and finances, and the mindset shift to becoming a group practice owner. Hosted by psychologist Dr. Anahita Banoo Lake-Khosravi, PsyD, who scaled her own group practice to $2 million in three years and sold it, the show offers real strategy for solo therapists and group practice owners alike on building a therapy business that's a sellable asset. It's for therapists ready to stop trading time for money and build a freedom-first group practice that gives them their life back. © 2026 Dr. Anahita Banoo fba1baa4-ccf4-5760-aed4-bee62e8f9f23 yes Introducing The Therapist Business Growth Podcast en Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:21:11 -0600 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:22:42 -0600 https://www.dranahitabanoo.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/DgcxG6boVGVLWkWybo9KLfhUtPRcdryWffvl9_ilndI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yODQx/MDc1OGU1MGQ0ZGFi/NmUzMWU2NzNiMjdl/MTA2Mi5wbmc.jpg The Therapist Business Growth Podcast https://www.dranahitabanoo.com episodic Dr. Anahita Banoo The Therapist Business Growth Podcast helps therapists grow and scale a group practice, covering hiring therapists, filling caseloads, marketing, pay structures and finances, and the mindset shift to becoming a group practice owner. Hosted by psychologist Dr. Anahita Banoo Lake-Khosravi, PsyD, who scaled her own group practice to $2 million in three years and sold it, the show offers real strategy for solo therapists and group practice owners alike on building a therapy business that's a sellable asset. It's for therapists ready to stop trading time for money and build a freedom-first group practice that gives them their life back. The Therapist Business Growth Podcast helps therapists grow and scale a group practice, covering hiring therapists, filling caseloads, marketing, pay structures and finances, and the mindset shift to becoming a group practice owner. therapist, business growth, group practice, marketing, scaling, private practice Anahita Banoo Lake-Khosravi anahita@dranahitabanoo.com No No Ep 3: Is Starting a Therapy Group Practice Even Worth It? 3 3 Ep 3: Is Starting a Therapy Group Practice Even Worth It? full d17a0ae3-5d76-4551-9a6f-135c73df8b80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa89f0c6 Is starting a group practice actually worth the time, money, responsibility, and inevitable growing pains?


In this episode of The Therapist Business Growth Podcast, I’m giving you my honest answer, including the version of group practice ownership that leads to burnout, overwhelm, and financial confusion, and the version that can give you more income and time outside the therapist chair.


I’ll also share what I learned from my own terrible supervision experience, the strategies you need before hiring, and how to decide whether group practice ownership is the right path for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

When a Group Practice Is Not Worth It: Why casually bringing on a supervisee without a larger vision, financial plan, or support systems can quickly create overwhelm.

What Makes Group Practice Ownership Worth It: How intentional strategies for hiring, marketing, processes, and finances can help you build a profitable practice.

How to Know If You’re Ready to Start: The commitment, investment, mindset, and leadership required to successfully manage and grow a team.


Episode Timestamps

[00:00:20] Is starting a group practice actually worth it?
[00:04:10] The two types of group practice ownership
[00:05:13] Why stumbling into group practice is rarely worth it
[00:06:19] What my own supervision experience taught me
[00:13:47] The version of group practice ownership that is worth it
[00:16:50] Financial stress, bad hires, and pushing through hard seasons
[00:19:20] How to know if you’re ready to start a group practice


Top Takeaways on Whether Group Practice Is Worth It

1. When Starting a Group Practice Is Not Worth It

Bringing on a therapist because someone asks for supervision can sound simple: you fill their caseload, provide supervision, and earn income from their sessions. But becoming a group practice owner also means managing people, creating processes, tracking finances, and providing the infrastructure therapists need to do their best work.

Without an intentional plan, owners often end up overwhelmed, resentful, and confused about where their money is going.

2. How to Build a Group Practice That Is Worth It

Here’s how to start implementing this today:

Step 1: Create a strategy. Before hiring, make a plan for marketing, hiring, practice policies, processes, and finances.


Step 2: Step into the CEO role. Managing a team requires different skills than working as a solo therapist. Be prepared to lead people, make difficult decisions, and take responsibility for the practice.

Step 3 (pro tip): Get support early. You do not have to reinvent the wheel. Invest in a blueprint, coaching, or other guidance that can help you avoid expensive trial and error.

3. Signs Group Practice Ownership May Be Right for You

A group practice can be worth it if you’re willing to invest your time and money, follow a clear strategy, and keep moving when things get hard. There may be tight financial periods, hiring mistakes, and moments when you want to burn the whole thing down.

For me, group practice was the simplest and fastest way to increase my income and get my time back because it built on skills I already had as a therapist and business owner. If you’re willing to grow as a leader, manage other people, and get a little delusional about what’s possible for you, it may be the right next step.


Resources

✨ Instagram: @dranahitabanoo
✨ Website: dranahitabanoo.com
✨ Solo to Group Practice Accelerator
✨ Freedom First Group Practice Accelerator
✨ Get your free marketing audit to help fill your caseload


Work With Me

Ready to build a profitable group practice that gives you more freedom and time outside the therapist chair? Explore my Group Practice Accelerator programs above or reach out directly.

🎙️If you’re wondering whether group practice life is right for you, hit subscribe and share this podcast with your therapist bestie!


Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, supervision, or legal or financial advice.


]]> Is starting a group practice actually worth the time, money, responsibility, and inevitable growing pains?


In this episode of The Therapist Business Growth Podcast, I’m giving you my honest answer, including the version of group practice ownership that leads to burnout, overwhelm, and financial confusion, and the version that can give you more income and time outside the therapist chair.


I’ll also share what I learned from my own terrible supervision experience, the strategies you need before hiring, and how to decide whether group practice ownership is the right path for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

When a Group Practice Is Not Worth It: Why casually bringing on a supervisee without a larger vision, financial plan, or support systems can quickly create overwhelm.

What Makes Group Practice Ownership Worth It: How intentional strategies for hiring, marketing, processes, and finances can help you build a profitable practice.

How to Know If You’re Ready to Start: The commitment, investment, mindset, and leadership required to successfully manage and grow a team.


Episode Timestamps

[00:00:20] Is starting a group practice actually worth it?
[00:04:10] The two types of group practice ownership
[00:05:13] Why stumbling into group practice is rarely worth it
[00:06:19] What my own supervision experience taught me
[00:13:47] The version of group practice ownership that is worth it
[00:16:50] Financial stress, bad hires, and pushing through hard seasons
[00:19:20] How to know if you’re ready to start a group practice


Top Takeaways on Whether Group Practice Is Worth It

1. When Starting a Group Practice Is Not Worth It

Bringing on a therapist because someone asks for supervision can sound simple: you fill their caseload, provide supervision, and earn income from their sessions. But becoming a group practice owner also means managing people, creating processes, tracking finances, and providing the infrastructure therapists need to do their best work.

Without an intentional plan, owners often end up overwhelmed, resentful, and confused about where their money is going.

2. How to Build a Group Practice That Is Worth It

Here’s how to start implementing this today:

Step 1: Create a strategy. Before hiring, make a plan for marketing, hiring, practice policies, processes, and finances.


Step 2: Step into the CEO role. Managing a team requires different skills than working as a solo therapist. Be prepared to lead people, make difficult decisions, and take responsibility for the practice.

Step 3 (pro tip): Get support early. You do not have to reinvent the wheel. Invest in a blueprint, coaching, or other guidance that can help you avoid expensive trial and error.

3. Signs Group Practice Ownership May Be Right for You

A group practice can be worth it if you’re willing to invest your time and money, follow a clear strategy, and keep moving when things get hard. There may be tight financial periods, hiring mistakes, and moments when you want to burn the whole thing down.

For me, group practice was the simplest and fastest way to increase my income and get my time back because it built on skills I already had as a therapist and business owner. If you’re willing to grow as a leader, manage other people, and get a little delusional about what’s possible for you, it may be the right next step.


Resources

✨ Instagram: @dranahitabanoo
✨ Website: dranahitabanoo.com
✨ Solo to Group Practice Accelerator
✨ Freedom First Group Practice Accelerator
✨ Get your free marketing audit to help fill your caseload


Work With Me

Ready to build a profitable group practice that gives you more freedom and time outside the therapist chair? Explore my Group Practice Accelerator programs above or reach out directly.

🎙️If you’re wondering whether group practice life is right for you, hit subscribe and share this podcast with your therapist bestie!


Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, supervision, or legal or financial advice.


]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:02:00 -0600 Dr. Anahita Banoo Dr. Anahita Banoo 1634 Is starting a group practice actually worth the time, money, responsibility, and inevitable growing pains?


In this episode of The Therapist Business Growth Podcast, I’m giving you my honest answer, including the version of group practice ownership that leads to burnout, overwhelm, and financial confusion, and the version that can give you more income and time outside the therapist chair.


I’ll also share what I learned from my own terrible supervision experience, the strategies you need before hiring, and how to decide whether group practice ownership is the right path for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

When a Group Practice Is Not Worth It: Why casually bringing on a supervisee without a larger vision, financial plan, or support systems can quickly create overwhelm.

What Makes Group Practice Ownership Worth It: How intentional strategies for hiring, marketing, processes, and finances can help you build a profitable practice.

How to Know If You’re Ready to Start: The commitment, investment, mindset, and leadership required to successfully manage and grow a team.


Episode Timestamps

[00:00:20] Is starting a group practice actually worth it?
[00:04:10] The two types of group practice ownership
[00:05:13] Why stumbling into group practice is rarely worth it
[00:06:19] What my own supervision experience taught me
[00:13:47] The version of group practice ownership that is worth it
[00:16:50] Financial stress, bad hires, and pushing through hard seasons
[00:19:20] How to know if you’re ready to start a group practice


Top Takeaways on Whether Group Practice Is Worth It

1. When Starting a Group Practice Is Not Worth It

Bringing on a therapist because someone asks for supervision can sound simple: you fill their caseload, provide supervision, and earn income from their sessions. But becoming a group practice owner also means managing people, creating processes, tracking finances, and providing the infrastructure therapists need to do their best work.

Without an intentional plan, owners often end up overwhelmed, resentful, and confused about where their money is going.

2. How to Build a Group Practice That Is Worth It

Here’s how to start implementing this today:

Step 1: Create a strategy. Before hiring, make a plan for marketing, hiring, practice policies, processes, and finances.


Step 2: Step into the CEO role. Managing a team requires different skills than working as a solo therapist. Be prepared to lead people, make difficult decisions, and take responsibility for the practice.

Step 3 (pro tip): Get support early. You do not have to reinvent the wheel. Invest in a blueprint, coaching, or other guidance that can help you avoid expensive trial and error.

3. Signs Group Practice Ownership May Be Right for You

A group practice can be worth it if you’re willing to invest your time and money, follow a clear strategy, and keep moving when things get hard. There may be tight financial periods, hiring mistakes, and moments when you want to burn the whole thing down.

For me, group practice was the simplest and fastest way to increase my income and get my time back because it built on skills I already had as a therapist and business owner. If you’re willing to grow as a leader, manage other people, and get a little delusional about what’s possible for you, it may be the right next step.


Resources

✨ Instagram: @dranahitabanoo
✨ Website: dranahitabanoo.com
✨ Solo to Group Practice Accelerator
✨ Freedom First Group Practice Accelerator
✨ Get your free marketing audit to help fill your caseload


Work With Me

Ready to build a profitable group practice that gives you more freedom and time outside the therapist chair? Explore my Group Practice Accelerator programs above or reach out directly.

🎙️If you’re wondering whether group practice life is right for you, hit subscribe and share this podcast with your therapist bestie!


Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, supervision, or legal or financial advice.


]]> therapist, business growth, group practice, marketing, scaling, private practice No Ep 2: How I Decided to Sell My Therapy Group Practice 2 2 Ep 2: How I Decided to Sell My Therapy Group Practice full f09ad116-8295-4ab3-ba00-70abee9921c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4008f097 What does it actually take to build a therapy group practice that can run without you and become an asset someone else wants to buy?


In this episode of The Therapist Business Growth Podcast, I’m sharing how I invested $25,000 to start Empowered Living Collective, built the systems that allowed it to operate without me, and eventually sold the multimillion-dollar practice after a year-and-a-half-long process.

I’ll also share the marketing strategies that moved the needle, what didn’t work, why I chose to sell, and the four things I would tell myself if I were starting over.


What You’ll Learn in This Episode

How to Build a Group Practice That Can Run Without You: The marketing, automation, hiring, and systems that turned my practice into a sellable asset.

What It Actually Took to Sell My Therapy Practice: How I found the right buyers, prepared for due diligence, navigated valuation and financing, and finally closed the deal.

What I Would Do Differently: Why choosing a differentiator, tracking your data, and getting help sooner can make your practice more valuable.


Episode Timestamps

[00:01:05] Burning out as a solo therapist and deciding to build a group practice
[00:06:40] Hiring my first therapist and learning to use discernment
[00:10:20] Investing $25,000 to start and scale the practice
[00:14:50] The decisions that made my practice sellable
[00:21:00] Marketing and management strategies that didn’t work
[00:26:07] Why I decided to sell a business that could run without me
[00:32:19] The year-and-a-half process of selling the practice


Top Takeaways on Building and Selling a Group Practice


1. How to Build a Group Practice That Can Run Without You

A buyer does not want a business that depends on its owner for every task and decision. Marketing, automation, clear systems, and strategic hiring helped me remove myself from daily operations. During maternity leave, I ran payroll, paid myself five-figure months, and watched the practice reach $1 million in revenue without relying on me.


2. How to Build a Sellable Therapy Practice

Here’s how to start implementing this today:

Step 1: Reverse engineer your goal. Decide what you want the practice to become, then identify the revenue and profitability required to get there.

Step 2: Choose your differentiator. Let the reason clients and therapists choose your practice guide your hiring and marketing decisions.

Step 3 (pro tip): Track your data from the jump. Buyers will want financials, referral sources, conversion rates, caseloads, and retention data. Having it ready makes the process much easier.


3. Mistakes to Avoid When Scaling Your Group Practice

We all make mistakes, but let’s save you the headache:

Mistake 1: Expecting an immediate return on every investment instead of giving the business time to grow.

Mistake 2: Trying marketing tactics without a clear strategy. Our website, Google Business Profile, Psychology Today, and intentional networking worked. The $20,000 to $30,000 I spent experimenting with Google Ads did not deliver the return I expected.

Mistake 3: Putting too many responsibilities on one person because you’re afraid to invest in the roles your business actually needs.


Resources

✨ Instagram: @dranahitabanoo
✨ Website: dranahitabanoo.com
✨ Solo to Group Practice Accelerator
✨ Freedom First Group Practice Accelerator
✨ Get your free marketing audit to help fill your caseload


Work With Me

Ready to build a profitable group practice that gives you more freedom and time outside the therapist chair? Explore my Group Practice Accelerator programs above or reach out directly.

🎙️If you want to learn how to build a group practice that can run without you, hit subscribe and share this podcast with your therapist bestie!


Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, supervision, or legal or financial advice.


]]> What does it actually take to build a therapy group practice that can run without you and become an asset someone else wants to buy?


In this episode of The Therapist Business Growth Podcast, I’m sharing how I invested $25,000 to start Empowered Living Collective, built the systems that allowed it to operate without me, and eventually sold the multimillion-dollar practice after a year-and-a-half-long process.

I’ll also share the marketing strategies that moved the needle, what didn’t work, why I chose to sell, and the four things I would tell myself if I were starting over.


What You’ll Learn in This Episode

How to Build a Group Practice That Can Run Without You: The marketing, automation, hiring, and systems that turned my practice into a sellable asset.

What It Actually Took to Sell My Therapy Practice: How I found the right buyers, prepared for due diligence, navigated valuation and financing, and finally closed the deal.

What I Would Do Differently: Why choosing a differentiator, tracking your data, and getting help sooner can make your practice more valuable.


Episode Timestamps

[00:01:05] Burning out as a solo therapist and deciding to build a group practice
[00:06:40] Hiring my first therapist and learning to use discernment
[00:10:20] Investing $25,000 to start and scale the practice
[00:14:50] The decisions that made my practice sellable
[00:21:00] Marketing and management strategies that didn’t work
[00:26:07] Why I decided to sell a business that could run without me
[00:32:19] The year-and-a-half process of selling the practice


Top Takeaways on Building and Selling a Group Practice


1. How to Build a Group Practice That Can Run Without You

A buyer does not want a business that depends on its owner for every task and decision. Marketing, automation, clear systems, and strategic hiring helped me remove myself from daily operations. During maternity leave, I ran payroll, paid myself five-figure months, and watched the practice reach $1 million in revenue without relying on me.


2. How to Build a Sellable Therapy Practice

Here’s how to start implementing this today:

Step 1: Reverse engineer your goal. Decide what you want the practice to become, then identify the revenue and profitability required to get there.

Step 2: Choose your differentiator. Let the reason clients and therapists choose your practice guide your hiring and marketing decisions.

Step 3 (pro tip): Track your data from the jump. Buyers will want financials, referral sources, conversion rates, caseloads, and retention data. Having it ready makes the process much easier.


3. Mistakes to Avoid When Scaling Your Group Practice

We all make mistakes, but let’s save you the headache:

Mistake 1: Expecting an immediate return on every investment instead of giving the business time to grow.

Mistake 2: Trying marketing tactics without a clear strategy. Our website, Google Business Profile, Psychology Today, and intentional networking worked. The $20,000 to $30,000 I spent experimenting with Google Ads did not deliver the return I expected.

Mistake 3: Putting too many responsibilities on one person because you’re afraid to invest in the roles your business actually needs.


Resources

✨ Instagram: @dranahitabanoo
✨ Website: dranahitabanoo.com
✨ Solo to Group Practice Accelerator
✨ Freedom First Group Practice Accelerator
✨ Get your free marketing audit to help fill your caseload


Work With Me

Ready to build a profitable group practice that gives you more freedom and time outside the therapist chair? Explore my Group Practice Accelerator programs above or reach out directly.

🎙️If you want to learn how to build a group practice that can run without you, hit subscribe and share this podcast with your therapist bestie!


Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, supervision, or legal or financial advice.


]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:01:00 -0600 Dr. Anahita Banoo Dr. Anahita Banoo 2594 What does it actually take to build a therapy group practice that can run without you and become an asset someone else wants to buy?


In this episode of The Therapist Business Growth Podcast, I’m sharing how I invested $25,000 to start Empowered Living Collective, built the systems that allowed it to operate without me, and eventually sold the multimillion-dollar practice after a year-and-a-half-long process.

I’ll also share the marketing strategies that moved the needle, what didn’t work, why I chose to sell, and the four things I would tell myself if I were starting over.


What You’ll Learn in This Episode

How to Build a Group Practice That Can Run Without You: The marketing, automation, hiring, and systems that turned my practice into a sellable asset.

What It Actually Took to Sell My Therapy Practice: How I found the right buyers, prepared for due diligence, navigated valuation and financing, and finally closed the deal.

What I Would Do Differently: Why choosing a differentiator, tracking your data, and getting help sooner can make your practice more valuable.


Episode Timestamps

[00:01:05] Burning out as a solo therapist and deciding to build a group practice
[00:06:40] Hiring my first therapist and learning to use discernment
[00:10:20] Investing $25,000 to start and scale the practice
[00:14:50] The decisions that made my practice sellable
[00:21:00] Marketing and management strategies that didn’t work
[00:26:07] Why I decided to sell a business that could run without me
[00:32:19] The year-and-a-half process of selling the practice


Top Takeaways on Building and Selling a Group Practice


1. How to Build a Group Practice That Can Run Without You

A buyer does not want a business that depends on its owner for every task and decision. Marketing, automation, clear systems, and strategic hiring helped me remove myself from daily operations. During maternity leave, I ran payroll, paid myself five-figure months, and watched the practice reach $1 million in revenue without relying on me.


2. How to Build a Sellable Therapy Practice

Here’s how to start implementing this today:

Step 1: Reverse engineer your goal. Decide what you want the practice to become, then identify the revenue and profitability required to get there.

Step 2: Choose your differentiator. Let the reason clients and therapists choose your practice guide your hiring and marketing decisions.

Step 3 (pro tip): Track your data from the jump. Buyers will want financials, referral sources, conversion rates, caseloads, and retention data. Having it ready makes the process much easier.


3. Mistakes to Avoid When Scaling Your Group Practice

We all make mistakes, but let’s save you the headache:

Mistake 1: Expecting an immediate return on every investment instead of giving the business time to grow.

Mistake 2: Trying marketing tactics without a clear strategy. Our website, Google Business Profile, Psychology Today, and intentional networking worked. The $20,000 to $30,000 I spent experimenting with Google Ads did not deliver the return I expected.

Mistake 3: Putting too many responsibilities on one person because you’re afraid to invest in the roles your business actually needs.


Resources

✨ Instagram: @dranahitabanoo
✨ Website: dranahitabanoo.com
✨ Solo to Group Practice Accelerator
✨ Freedom First Group Practice Accelerator
✨ Get your free marketing audit to help fill your caseload


Work With Me

Ready to build a profitable group practice that gives you more freedom and time outside the therapist chair? Explore my Group Practice Accelerator programs above or reach out directly.

🎙️If you want to learn how to build a group practice that can run without you, hit subscribe and share this podcast with your therapist bestie!


Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, supervision, or legal or financial advice.


]]> therapist, business growth, group practice, marketing, scaling, private practice No Ep 1: From Solo Therapist to $2M Therapy Group Practice: How I got there 1 1 Ep 1: From Solo Therapist to $2M Therapy Group Practice: How I got there full aebfda4f-cb9b-4518-838c-9856d31a1cfc https://share.transistor.fm/s/faff05c3 What does it actually take to go from solo therapist to the owner of a multimillion-dollar therapy group practice without letting the business consume your entire life?


In the first episode of The Therapist Business Growth Podcast, I’m sharing how I went from earning $56,000 as a school psychologist to co-founding Empowered Living Collective, growing the practice to nine therapists within five months, reaching $1 million in revenue while on maternity leave, and eventually selling the business after scaling it to $2 million in revenue.

I’ll also explain who this podcast is for, who it probably isn’t for, and what you can expect from future episodes about hiring, filling caseloads, compensation, marketing, leadership, mindset, and money.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Signs You’re Ready to Grow Beyond Solo Practice: How burnout, an unsustainable client schedule, or the desire to lead other therapists can signal that you’re ready for something different.

How I Built and Sold a Multimillion-Dollar Group Practice: My path from school psychologist to group practice owner, including the early decisions, rapid team growth, financial wake-up calls, and eventual sale.


What to Expect From This Podcast: Honest conversations about building a profitable group practice that gives you more freedom, income, and time outside the therapist chair.


Episode Timestamps

[00:01:10] Who this podcast is for and signs you may be ready to scale
[00:03:10] Who this podcast is not for
[00:04:10] My path into counseling and school psychology
[00:08:40] Co-founding Empowered Living Collective with my friend June
[00:10:40] Hiring our first therapist and growing to a team of nine in five months
[00:11:07] Reaching $1 million in revenue while on maternity leave
[00:12:44] Getting approached to sell the business and choosing the right buyer
[00:13:50] What this podcast will cover


Top Takeaways on Scaling a Group Practice

1. Signs You're Ready to Scale Your Therapy Practice Beyond Solo Sessions
Scrolling Indeed wondering if private practice is sustainable, squeezing five sessions into a day just to protect your evenings, answering therapist emails at 10 p.m., or not being able to take a real vacation - that's burnout baby, and it's usually the first sign you're needing a change. Recognizing which of these you're in is the starting point for figuring out your next step.

2. How to Actually Start (and Scale) a Group Practice

Here's how to start implementing this today:

Step 1: Get aligned. Get clear on your vision, your name, and whether you're building a true group practice or just operating under one shared LLC - this is exactly how my co-founder June and I started, over coffee with a running checklist.

Step 2: Move fast on the unglamorous logistics - forming your LLC, securing your domain, getting credentialed with insurance panels - rather than letting overwhelm slow you down.


Step 3 (pro tip): Build a culture therapists actually want to show up for. That single focus is what let us go from our first hire to a team of nine in just five months.

3. Mistakes to Avoid When Scaling Your Group Practice

We all make mistakes, but let's save you the headache:


Mistake 1: Doing things because they "sound like" what a business owner should do, instead of what your business actually needs.

Mistake 2: Losing track of where your money is going. I share what it was like running payroll and realizing there was nothing left to pay myself after paying my therapists - a wake-up call most owners hit if they aren't watching their numbers closely. 

Resources

✨ Instagram: @dranahitabanoo

✨ Website: dranahitabanoo.com

✨ Solo to Group Practice Accelerator

✨ Freedom First Group Practice Accelerator

✨ Get your free marketing audit to help fill your caseload


Work With Me

Ready to build a profitable group practice that gives you more freedom and time outside the therapist chair? Explore my Group Practice Accelerator programs above or reach out directly.


🎙️If you want to fill your life with more motivation and belief that scaling a multi million dollar group practice is possible for you too, then hit subscribe and share this podcast with your therapist bestie!


Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, supervision, or legal or financial advice.

]]> What does it actually take to go from solo therapist to the owner of a multimillion-dollar therapy group practice without letting the business consume your entire life?


In the first episode of The Therapist Business Growth Podcast, I’m sharing how I went from earning $56,000 as a school psychologist to co-founding Empowered Living Collective, growing the practice to nine therapists within five months, reaching $1 million in revenue while on maternity leave, and eventually selling the business after scaling it to $2 million in revenue.

I’ll also explain who this podcast is for, who it probably isn’t for, and what you can expect from future episodes about hiring, filling caseloads, compensation, marketing, leadership, mindset, and money.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Signs You’re Ready to Grow Beyond Solo Practice: How burnout, an unsustainable client schedule, or the desire to lead other therapists can signal that you’re ready for something different.

How I Built and Sold a Multimillion-Dollar Group Practice: My path from school psychologist to group practice owner, including the early decisions, rapid team growth, financial wake-up calls, and eventual sale.


What to Expect From This Podcast: Honest conversations about building a profitable group practice that gives you more freedom, income, and time outside the therapist chair.


Episode Timestamps

[00:01:10] Who this podcast is for and signs you may be ready to scale
[00:03:10] Who this podcast is not for
[00:04:10] My path into counseling and school psychology
[00:08:40] Co-founding Empowered Living Collective with my friend June
[00:10:40] Hiring our first therapist and growing to a team of nine in five months
[00:11:07] Reaching $1 million in revenue while on maternity leave
[00:12:44] Getting approached to sell the business and choosing the right buyer
[00:13:50] What this podcast will cover


Top Takeaways on Scaling a Group Practice

1. Signs You're Ready to Scale Your Therapy Practice Beyond Solo Sessions
Scrolling Indeed wondering if private practice is sustainable, squeezing five sessions into a day just to protect your evenings, answering therapist emails at 10 p.m., or not being able to take a real vacation - that's burnout baby, and it's usually the first sign you're needing a change. Recognizing which of these you're in is the starting point for figuring out your next step.

2. How to Actually Start (and Scale) a Group Practice

Here's how to start implementing this today:

Step 1: Get aligned. Get clear on your vision, your name, and whether you're building a true group practice or just operating under one shared LLC - this is exactly how my co-founder June and I started, over coffee with a running checklist.

Step 2: Move fast on the unglamorous logistics - forming your LLC, securing your domain, getting credentialed with insurance panels - rather than letting overwhelm slow you down.


Step 3 (pro tip): Build a culture therapists actually want to show up for. That single focus is what let us go from our first hire to a team of nine in just five months.

3. Mistakes to Avoid When Scaling Your Group Practice

We all make mistakes, but let's save you the headache:


Mistake 1: Doing things because they "sound like" what a business owner should do, instead of what your business actually needs.

Mistake 2: Losing track of where your money is going. I share what it was like running payroll and realizing there was nothing left to pay myself after paying my therapists - a wake-up call most owners hit if they aren't watching their numbers closely. 

Resources

✨ Instagram: @dranahitabanoo

✨ Website: dranahitabanoo.com

✨ Solo to Group Practice Accelerator

✨ Freedom First Group Practice Accelerator

✨ Get your free marketing audit to help fill your caseload


Work With Me

Ready to build a profitable group practice that gives you more freedom and time outside the therapist chair? Explore my Group Practice Accelerator programs above or reach out directly.


🎙️If you want to fill your life with more motivation and belief that scaling a multi million dollar group practice is possible for you too, then hit subscribe and share this podcast with your therapist bestie!


Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, supervision, or legal or financial advice.

]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0600 Dr. Anahita Banoo Dr. Anahita Banoo 992 What does it actually take to go from solo therapist to the owner of a multimillion-dollar therapy group practice without letting the business consume your entire life?


In the first episode of The Therapist Business Growth Podcast, I’m sharing how I went from earning $56,000 as a school psychologist to co-founding Empowered Living Collective, growing the practice to nine therapists within five months, reaching $1 million in revenue while on maternity leave, and eventually selling the business after scaling it to $2 million in revenue.

I’ll also explain who this podcast is for, who it probably isn’t for, and what you can expect from future episodes about hiring, filling caseloads, compensation, marketing, leadership, mindset, and money.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Signs You’re Ready to Grow Beyond Solo Practice: How burnout, an unsustainable client schedule, or the desire to lead other therapists can signal that you’re ready for something different.

How I Built and Sold a Multimillion-Dollar Group Practice: My path from school psychologist to group practice owner, including the early decisions, rapid team growth, financial wake-up calls, and eventual sale.


What to Expect From This Podcast: Honest conversations about building a profitable group practice that gives you more freedom, income, and time outside the therapist chair.


Episode Timestamps

[00:01:10] Who this podcast is for and signs you may be ready to scale
[00:03:10] Who this podcast is not for
[00:04:10] My path into counseling and school psychology
[00:08:40] Co-founding Empowered Living Collective with my friend June
[00:10:40] Hiring our first therapist and growing to a team of nine in five months
[00:11:07] Reaching $1 million in revenue while on maternity leave
[00:12:44] Getting approached to sell the business and choosing the right buyer
[00:13:50] What this podcast will cover


Top Takeaways on Scaling a Group Practice

1. Signs You're Ready to Scale Your Therapy Practice Beyond Solo Sessions
Scrolling Indeed wondering if private practice is sustainable, squeezing five sessions into a day just to protect your evenings, answering therapist emails at 10 p.m., or not being able to take a real vacation - that's burnout baby, and it's usually the first sign you're needing a change. Recognizing which of these you're in is the starting point for figuring out your next step.

2. How to Actually Start (and Scale) a Group Practice

Here's how to start implementing this today:

Step 1: Get aligned. Get clear on your vision, your name, and whether you're building a true group practice or just operating under one shared LLC - this is exactly how my co-founder June and I started, over coffee with a running checklist.

Step 2: Move fast on the unglamorous logistics - forming your LLC, securing your domain, getting credentialed with insurance panels - rather than letting overwhelm slow you down.


Step 3 (pro tip): Build a culture therapists actually want to show up for. That single focus is what let us go from our first hire to a team of nine in just five months.

3. Mistakes to Avoid When Scaling Your Group Practice

We all make mistakes, but let's save you the headache:


Mistake 1: Doing things because they "sound like" what a business owner should do, instead of what your business actually needs.

Mistake 2: Losing track of where your money is going. I share what it was like running payroll and realizing there was nothing left to pay myself after paying my therapists - a wake-up call most owners hit if they aren't watching their numbers closely. 

Resources

✨ Instagram: @dranahitabanoo

✨ Website: dranahitabanoo.com

✨ Solo to Group Practice Accelerator

✨ Freedom First Group Practice Accelerator

✨ Get your free marketing audit to help fill your caseload


Work With Me

Ready to build a profitable group practice that gives you more freedom and time outside the therapist chair? Explore my Group Practice Accelerator programs above or reach out directly.


🎙️If you want to fill your life with more motivation and belief that scaling a multi million dollar group practice is possible for you too, then hit subscribe and share this podcast with your therapist bestie!


Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, supervision, or legal or financial advice.

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Hosted by Dr. Anahita Banoo Lake-Khosravi, PsyD, who scaled her own group practice to $2 million in three years and sold it, this isn't just theory. You’ll hear honest conversations about hiring therapists, filling caseloads, marketing, finances, leadership, and building a practice that can run without you.


The Therapist Business Growth Podcast launches Tuesday, September 8!

Ready to stop trading your time for money and start building a freedom-first group practice that gives you your life back? Follow The Therapist Business Growth Podcast now so the first episode lands in your feed. The more you follow and engage with me, the more I can tailor this podcast to exactly what you need!

Connect with Anahita

✨ Instagram: @dranahitabanoo

✨ Website: dranahitabanoo.com

✨ Get your free marketing audit to help fill your caseload




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Hosted by Dr. Anahita Banoo Lake-Khosravi, PsyD, who scaled her own group practice to $2 million in three years and sold it, this isn't just theory. You’ll hear honest conversations about hiring therapists, filling caseloads, marketing, finances, leadership, and building a practice that can run without you.


The Therapist Business Growth Podcast launches Tuesday, September 8!

Ready to stop trading your time for money and start building a freedom-first group practice that gives you your life back? Follow The Therapist Business Growth Podcast now so the first episode lands in your feed. The more you follow and engage with me, the more I can tailor this podcast to exactly what you need!

Connect with Anahita

✨ Instagram: @dranahitabanoo

✨ Website: dranahitabanoo.com

✨ Get your free marketing audit to help fill your caseload




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Hosted by Dr. Anahita Banoo Lake-Khosravi, PsyD, who scaled her own group practice to $2 million in three years and sold it, this isn't just theory. You’ll hear honest conversations about hiring therapists, filling caseloads, marketing, finances, leadership, and building a practice that can run without you.


The Therapist Business Growth Podcast launches Tuesday, September 8!

Ready to stop trading your time for money and start building a freedom-first group practice that gives you your life back? Follow The Therapist Business Growth Podcast now so the first episode lands in your feed. The more you follow and engage with me, the more I can tailor this podcast to exactly what you need!

Connect with Anahita

✨ Instagram: @dranahitabanoo

✨ Website: dranahitabanoo.com

✨ Get your free marketing audit to help fill your caseload




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