Episode 58: Therapist Influencers Stirring Sh*t Up [featuring Jeff Guenther]

Many therapists are afraid to show up on social media in any way that relates to their profession and make money using their therapeutic knowledge and skills that isn't 60 minutes in a chair. But is it actually unethical to be a therapist "influencer," or is it the next step in opening up conversations about mental health?In this episode, I talk with my friend, Jeff Guenther, for the third time on this podcast. Jeff is a therapist, owner of TherapyDen, and a huge voice in the therapist community on TikTok as TherapyJeff. He shares the experiences that he has had with growing a following on TikTok as a therapist, making money doing it, and both the positive and negative feedback he's received.More about Jeff:Jeff Guenther, LPC, is a therapist in Portland, OR. He has been in private practice since 2005 and currently leads workshops on how health and wellness practitioners can build their digital brand and attract more clients online. Jeff is the creator and owner of two highly-ranked therapist directory sites, Portland Therapy Center and TherapyDen. Jeff also has a large TikTok following as @TherapyJeff.Check out Jeff's Website: therapyjeff.comTikTok: @TherapyJeffInstagram: @TherapyJeff-------------------------------------------------------🎙️ Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast here: www.allthingspractice.com/all-things-private-practice-podcast🎙️Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5sErokE8RKrjhR9aIkXJAv?si=ZPSv_f3fSv-vmMPauoJ6Zw&utm_source=copy-link🎙️Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-private-practice-podcast/id1596161682🗨️ Join the All Things Private Practice FB Community:  www.facebook.com/groups/privat....epracticebuilding--- Thanks to Our Sponsor!I would also like to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode.Chances are you've paid special attention to making sure your clients feel welcomed and at ease from the moment they walk into your practice's space. Make sure you don't overlook one very important step, their check-in experience.The Receptionist for iPad is the highest-rated digital check-in software for therapy offices and behavioral health clinics, used by thousands of practitioners across the country.The Receptionist for iPad is a simple, inexpensive way to allow your clients to discreetly check in, notify providers of a patient’s arrival, and ensure your front lobby is stress-free.The software sends an immediate notification to the therapist when a client checks in, and can even ask if any patient information has changed since their last visit.Sign up for a 14-day free trial of The Receptionist for iPad by going to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice, and when you do, you’ll also receive a $25 Am