375. Therapy Meets Coworking: Laura Spiller, PhD, on Creating PractiSage, a Collective for Mental Health Professionals

15/01/2025 1h 0min
375. Therapy Meets Coworking: Laura Spiller, PhD, on Creating PractiSage, a Collective for Mental Health Professionals

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Starting a private practice is hard. Doing it alone? Even harder. That’s why Laura Spiller, PhD, founder of Practice Age Therapist Collective, created a shared workspace that supports therapists in their entrepreneurial journeys. Laura shares her story of launching a coworking space designed specifically for mental health professionals, the lessons she’s learned, and the community she’s building in Houston. In this episode, we talk about: How Laura’s experience as a relationship therapist led her to entrepreneurship. Why shared workspace is the future for therapists balancing in-person and virtual practices. The unique needs of therapists and how Laura designed her space to meet them. Building an online community alongside a physical space for deeper connections and support. Lessons learned from navigating leasing, marketing, and launching a hyperlocal niche space. Laura’s story will inspire you to think creatively about building community and sustainable business models. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: **GCUC discount code: EVERYGCUC for 20% off >> https://na.gcuc.co/ Laura's LinkedIn profile PractiSage website PractiSage Instagram Everything Coworking Featured Resources: Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space Coworking Startup School Community Manager University Follow Us on YouTube

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