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Most therapists don’t have an income problem—they have a boundary and business model problem.
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Michela Parisi | Master's in Clinical Counseling & Board Certified Neurofeedback Specialist
I speak to therapists, clinicians, and mental health organizations about what actually drives change in both clinical outcomes and business success.
Most clinicians are trained extensively in how to help people—but not in how to build sustainable, profitable practices. The result is a profession full of talented providers who are burned out, underpaid, and quietly questioning how long they can keep going.
My work challenges that.
I teach and speak on The Therapist Burnout Trap. I utilize a practical, straightforward approach to building a therapy practice that works in the real world—financially, emotionally, and clinically.
Topics I Speak On
Who I Speak To
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Mental Health Organizations
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Mental Health Training Programs
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HR and leadership teams focused on employee burnout, retention, and performance
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Organizations seeking practical, behavior-based approaches to mental health at work
Signature Talk
The Therapist Money Problem: Why People-Pleasing Keeps You Underpaid
Therapists are trained to prioritize others—but that often shows up as undercharging, overgiving, and struggling to build real income.
This talk unpacks how people-pleasing impacts pricing, boundaries, and business decisions—and what it takes to shift into a model that supports both your clients and your financial reality.
