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Mar 2025
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Running Personalized and Play-Based Priv...

Jena Castro-Casbon
About this episode

Do you want to run the private practice in the personalized way you’ve always dreamed of? Today’s guest was once just like you and is now truly living her dream!

I’m joined today by Kristen Weitz, SLP and owner of Neurokids Therapy in Folsom, California. I got to know Kristen as she worked through the Start Your Private Practice Program. Since then, she and her practice have truly taken off!

In this episode, Kristen reflects on her engaging therapy sessions as a child, what pushed her to start her own practice,  and how she’s established a successful practice that is a dream come true.

Kristen Weitz has been an SLP for over 16 years. She knew she wanted to be an SLP by the time she was 7 years old. Early on, she worked mostly in private practices (leadership & management), in hospitals, and taught at the undergrad and graduate levels. After growing tired of red tape and dealing with dissatisfaction at work, she finally took the leap and started her very own practice.

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

  • The moment Kristen realized she wanted to be an SLP
  • What finally pushed her to start her own practice
  • The strategic steps she took to get started and the role models that helped her
  • Kristen’s commitment to providing compassionate client-centered care
  • What she’s learned as she’s made her childhood dream come true

After going through our programs and just taking a leap, Kristen is serving her community on her own terms and finding fulfillment for herself and her family as well. 

If you would like to know more about our programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.

Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.

Resources Mentioned: 

Learn more about our programs: www.IndependentClinician.com/resources

Check out Kristen’s website: neurokidstherapy.com

Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557138232453 

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurokidstherapies/ 

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199

Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/

Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/

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Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is OPEN! Join Now to snag the extra bonuses: www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com

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