In this podcast episode, Dr. Taylor Day discusses her transition from academia to establishing a concierge child psychology practice, focusing on neurodivergent affirming care. She details her practice's logistics, emphasizing personalized support and the importance of setting boundaries for therapists' well-being. Dr. Day shares her experiences with the financial challenges of starting a practice, the significance of valuing one's expertise, and the benefits of a tailored approach to client care. She also advises on finding a niche, being adaptable in therapy methods, and the importance of specialized marketing to attract the right clients, underscoring the value of specialization in private practice. Guest Bio: Dr. Taylor Day is a licensed psychologist specializing in neurodivergent affirming care for autistic children and their families, including very early diagnosis and early intervention. She has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is the CEO and founder of Dr. Tay Concierge Clinical Care. Her practice integrates The Whole Family Approach, a process she created utilizing evidence-informed principles after seeing a gap in autism care. Dr. Tay's passion for child psychology and her focus on autism is in many ways tied to her own personal experience growing up with a brother who was diagnosed at 23 months of age. Over the course of her career, Dr. Tay has worked with 100s of autistic children, providing diagnosis and support services. She is passionate about coordination and advocacy with schools, therapists, and other medical providers to help them learn about neurodiversity. [email protected] [email protected] In this Episode: The concierge practice model, with greater access and care coordination. Doctor Tay discusses her communication boundaries. Financial conversations with clients and the importance of setting boundaries to avoid burnout. Doctor Tay encourages therapists to challenge the traditional mindset around pricing and accessibility in therapy. Finding joy in clinical work and transitioning from academia to private practice Navigating money mindset and foundational business elements in private practice. Dr. Taylor encourages therapists to break the status quo, put themselves at the center of their practice, and proactively design the practice they want to have. Picking a niche and marketing oneself, emphasizing the importance of understanding clients' needs. Highlights: (01:03) ‐ Introduction to Doctor Tay (02:37) ‐ Unique Practice Model (05:11) ‐ Client Consultation Process (08:11) ‐ Communication and Boundaries (11:13) ‐ Financial Considerations and Boundaries (14:55) ‐ Challenging the Status Quo (20:27) ‐ Prior Experience in Academia (22:50) ‐ Transitioning to Private Practice (25:41) ‐ Business Foundations and Value (30:07) ‐ Tailoring Care to Client Needs (34:29) ‐ Breaking Status Quo and Designing Practice (39:12) ‐ Niche Selection and Marketing (43:24) - Ask Kelly Anything: Niche Selection and Marketing References: MD VIP Program → https://www.mdvip.com/ Private Practice Roadmap Course → https://members.theprivatepracticepro.com/privatepracticeroadmap/ Marketing for Therapists Course → https://members.theprivatepracticepro.com/marketing-course/ Get 2 months FREE with Simple Practice → https://partners.simplepractice.com/tppp Ask Kelley Anything → (805) 243-8241 This podcast is produced and managed by Jenga Creative → jengacreative.com