123. Growing a Psych Mental Health Practice with Lindsay Hill DNP PMHNP

In this week's podcast, we're talking with Lindsay Hill DNP PMHNP, a seasoned Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over nine years of experience. Lindsay specializes in innovative, patient-centered care and is the founder of Klear Care, a comprehensive psychiatric practice, and the co-creator of The Psych NP Bootcamp, designed to empower psych np new grads and students.

Her personal journey through challenges such as balancing motherhood with a demanding career, and experiences with ADHD, anxiety, and depression, fuel her passion for mentoring emerging professionals. With a blend of professional expertise and personal empathy, she is dedicated to guiding PMHNPs towards a fulfilling and balanced career.

In this episode, we discussed..

  • Dealing with fluctuating income as an entrepreneur
  • Managing stress and insecurity in business
  • Overinvesting in courses and professional development
  • The importance of taking action and learning through experience
  • Building confidence as an entrepreneur
  • Incorporating psychotherapy into psych NP practice

Key Takeaways:

  1. Cash flow can be challenging with some great months and some sparse months
  2. Strategies for managing entrepreneurial stress:
    • Acknowledge and validate feelings
    • Connect with others in similar situations
    • Remember the impact of your work
  3. Be cautious about overinvesting in expensive business programs early on
  4. Learn by doing - start with getting your first client rather than perfecting everything
  5. Confidence comes from trusting yourself and your experiences
  6. Second-guessing can serve a purpose, but learning to trust yourself is key for entrepreneurs
  7. Incorporating brief psychotherapy into psych NP practice is valuable but not standardized

Resources Mentioned:

  • Huberman Lab podcast
  • Dr. Becky (parenting expert)
  • Gabor Maté
  • Debbie Granic (expert on brief psychotherapy for psych NPs)
  • Freed AI Code: Lindsay50

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