Most practice owners run their business on instinct. But when you understand the right numbers—like retention, utilization, and revenue per session—you stop guessing and start growing with intention.

In this episode, Daniel sits down with Madeline Larsen, co-founder of PracticeVital, to talk about the KPIs every therapy practice should be tracking (but usually isn't).

Madeline and her team help hundreds of group practices turn their EHR data into clear, actionable insights.

She breaks down which metrics actually matter, why retention is often the first red flag to watch for, and how to use data without drowning in spreadsheets.

If you've ever felt like more marketing should be solving your growth problems—but isn't—this episode will help you figure out what's really happening inside your practice.

• Therapists often become business owners without formal training in operations or analytics
• Data helps practice owners move from gut decisions to informed decisions
• Retention is often the first "red flag" metric to investigate
• Low retention acts like a "leaky bucket"—clients come in but quickly drop out
• Utilization rates help determine whether it's time to increase marketing or hire new clinicians
• Tracking average revenue per session helps you understand client lifetime value and marketing ROI
• Data makes difficult conversations with clinicians easier by providing objective context
• Metrics are most powerful when used together, not in isolation

• PracticeVital: https://www.practicevital.com (Use code PrivatePracticeElevation for $30 off your first month)
• Private Practice Elevation: https://privatepracticeelevation.com/

Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who come together for education, training, and events.

Learn more at helloalma.com/elevation.

AI is showing up everywhere — but should it have a place inside your therapy practice?

In this episode, Daniel sits down with Maria Szandrach, co-founder of Mentalyc, to talk about how AI can actually help clinicians without replacing the human connection that makes therapy work.

If you've been curious (or cautious) about AI, this conversation will help you sort out what's genuinely useful, what's risky, and what's worth paying attention to as the technology evolves.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How AI can support therapists with documentation, pattern recognition, and tracking client progress
• Where AI falls short — and why it shouldn't replace the relational work of therapy
• What "insurance-ready documentation" really means (and how AI helps you stay compliant)
• The ethical questions every therapist should be asking before using AI tools
• Why data security and privacy matter more than ever in mental health tech

About our guest: Maria Szandrach is the co-founder of Mentalyc, an AI-powered documentation and insights platform built specifically for therapists. Her own experience as a teen in therapy sparked a mission to improve the mental health system using technology — without losing the heart of clinical care.

• Mentalyc Website

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Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who come together for education, training, and events.

Learn more about building a thriving private practice with Alma at helloalma.com/elevation.

Getting traffic to your website is only half the battle. Many therapists invest time and money into SEO, directories, or ads, but still struggle to turn website visitors into actual inquiries.

The problem may not be traffic. It might actually be conversion.

In this episode of On The Trail, Daniel Fava shares 5 simple ways to improve your website so more visitors become therapy clients.

He explains how small changes to your website’s structure, messaging, and user experience can make a big difference in whether someone decides to reach out.

A good therapy website should make visitors feel understood, comfortable, and confident about taking the next step.

That means having a clear call to action, making the website easy to navigate, using copy that speaks directly to your ideal client, building trust quickly, and making it simple for people to contact you.

Daniel also shares a bonus tip about using Google Analytics to measure engagement and see what’s actually working on your website.

If your website is getting visitors but not generating many inquiries, this episode will help you understand what might be missing and what you can improve.

• Your website should have one clear call to action.
• A simple, easy-to-use website converts better than a complicated one.
• Website copy should speak to the client’s struggles and goals, not just your credentials.
• Building trust quickly is essential for therapy websites.
• Make it easy and comfortable for people to contact you.
• Google Analytics can help you measure and improve your website over time.

If you’d like help improving your website and turning more visitors into clients, you can schedule a Clarity Call here:

https://privatepracticeelevation.com/kickoff