180. Creating Signature Therapy Groups with Kara Cruz

Are you feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or isolated in your private practice? Many of us have been there. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Kara Cruz about how she found her way out of exhaustion by creating signature therapy groups that aligned with her passion, schedule, and ideal clients. Kara shares her journey from agency life to private practice, how she began offering telehealth before it was popular, and why building therapy groups has been such a powerful part of her business. If you’ve been craving more flexibility, creativity, and connection in your work, this episode is packed with insight and encouragement. In This Episode, We Explore…Kara’s path from agency burnout to private practice freedom.How offering telehealth to grad students launched her online work.The inspiration and structure behind her signature therapy group.Therapist Group Bootcamp and how it supports clinicians in creating groups.The power of niching down and doing less to avoid burnout. Connect with Kara: Website - https://www.karacruz.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karacruzwellness LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karacruzwellness Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095693556020&mibextid=LQQJ4d YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGASQWXST6duGdNdo-GjvmA _____________________ Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected! ➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/ Connect with me: www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/ www.thetravelingtherapist.com The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by: Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym