Between Sessions with Berries
You’re the one everyone turns to for support. But who supports you?
From endless documentation and emotional exhaustion to keeping up with clinical demands, mental health professionals are facing burnout like never before. You’ve tried better systems, stricter boundaries, even thought about leaving, but it still feels overwhelming.
That’s why Berries, your AI assistant built for clinicians, created In Between Sessions, a podcast made to help you do more of what matters: caring for your clients and caring for yourself.
Each week, we feature candid interviews with therapists, psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and mental health innovators who share what’s working in the real world, not just what looks good on paper. You’ll hear practical strategies for documentation, conversations about burnout and balance, and ways AI can support your workflow without replacing your clinical voice.
Hosted by Kym Tolson, clinical consultant and longtime therapist, this show is brought to you by Berries to help clinicians like you thrive in today’s mental health landscape.
Ready for less overwhelm and more clarity in your week? Hit follow and join us each Wednesday for Between Sessions, your weekly dose of support, strategy, and solidarity from the front lines of mental health care.
Curious about how Berries can help you? Try it for free with 20 sessions on us! See firsthand how our AI assistant can help you streamline your notes and reclaim more time for what you love. Get started at https://heyberries.com
Episodes
26 episodes
Building Clinical Confidence and Avoiding Burnout with Lindsay Hill
Many psychiatric nurse practitioners enter the field feeling unprepared, overextended, and unsure how to build a sustainable career in mental health care. In this episode, Dr. Lindsay Hill talks about the challenges new and transitioning psych ...
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Episode 25
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32:39
Understanding Chronic Illness in Therapy with Christina Kantzavelos
Many mental health professionals meet clients with chronic illness but feel unsure how to fully understand the medical trauma, brain fog, fatigue, and identity loss these clients navigate daily. In this conversation, Kym and licensed psychother...
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Episode 24
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27:03
Building an AI-Aligned Therapy Business with Stephanie Thrower
AI is transforming how mental health professionals work, but it’s also creating new layers of uncertainty. For many therapists, it feels confusing at best and ethically risky at worst. Yet, when used with intention, it can actually help you fee...
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Episode 23
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31:11
Rethinking Therapy Models for Neurodivergent Clients with Lucy Orton
If you’ve ever felt boxed in by the traditional 50-minute therapy model, this episode will expand your view of what’s possible. Therapist and coach Lucy Orton joins Kym to share how she built a global, intentionally spacious practice that serve...
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Episode 22
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33:59
How to Build a Values-Based Practice with Alicia Murray
If you’ve ever felt torn between growing your private practice and staying true to your values, this episode is for you. Many mental health professionals step into solo or group practice hoping for more freedom, only to end up overwhelmed and u...
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Episode 21
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27:22
Reclaiming Your Energy Between Sessions with Lauren Ashley (Berwick)
If you're feeling emotionally drained after back-to-back sessions, you're not alone. In this episode, Kym sits down with intuitive business coach Lauren Ashley to talk about nervous system care, energy protection, and why mental health professi...
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Episode 20
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37:56
Preparing for Parental Leave in Private Practice with Emily Guarnotta
Taking parental leave as a mental health professional can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re running a solo practice. In this episode, psychologist and certified perinatal mental health provider Emily Guarnotta shares her firsthand exper...
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Episode 19
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28:05
Digital Products, AI, and Career Clarity with Manicka Thomas
Many therapists enter the field with a passion for helping others, only to find themselves overwhelmed, underpaid, or unsure of how to grow. Whether you're early in your career or ready to expand beyond one-to-one work, this episode offers a ro...
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Episode 18
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32:55
Scaling a Therapy Practice Without Burning Out with Nicole McCance
Burnout, late nights, and a ceiling on your income don't have to be the norm. In this episode, Nicole McCance, a former psychologist turned business coach, shares how she transformed her solo practice into a thriving group of 55 clinicians and ...
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Episode 17
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33:58
How Podcourses Are Changing CE for Therapists with Lisa Mustard
Tired of staring at a screen just to earn CE credits? There’s a better way. Mental health professionals are seeking education that’s not only accessible but actually supports their well-being and busy schedules.In this episode, Kym sits ...
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Episode 16
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30:31
AI's Real Impact on Social Work with Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz
Is AI taking over, or can it help us do our work better? If you’ve ever felt uncertain about how artificial intelligence fits into therapy or social work, this episode is a must-listen.Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz joins Kym to share how she’s...
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Episode 15
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29:14
Healing Therapist Burnout from the Inside Out with Kelly Higdon
Burnout doesn’t always look like exhaustion. Sometimes it shows up as dread, disconnection, or feeling stuck in a practice that no longer fits. If you're doing everything “right” on paper but still feel misaligned, this episode is for you.<...
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Episode 14
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33:24
Inside Berries New Therapist Community with Geleen Antonio
Feeling isolated in your practice or overwhelmed by the pace of tech in mental health? We’ve got good news for you! Berries just launched a new online community designed to help mental health professionals connect, collaborate, and stay support...
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Episode 13
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18:33
Building an Online Practice and Side Hustle with Amber Lyda
Are you feeling stuck in the therapy grind and wondering if there’s a way out? Licensed psychologist turned business coach Amber Lyda joins Kym to share how she escaped burnout, reclaimed her time, and built a life she truly loves, far from a b...
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Episode 12
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46:33
Using AI Without Losing Your Clinical Voice with Ken Mallon, LMFT
Burned out by big tech and driven to make a difference, Ken Mallon, LMFT left a decades-long career at companies like Yahoo and Meta to become a licensed marriage and family therapist. Today, he runs a thriving private practice in California th...
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Episode 11
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44:03
The Private Pay Playbook for Therapists with Jessica Harris
If you’ve ever wondered how to transition from insurance panels to a thriving private pay practice, this episode is your blueprint. Jessica Harris, therapist turned business coach, shares how she built and sold a six-clinician private pay group...
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Episode 10
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41:55
Streamline Your Systems Using AI with Geleen Antonio
If your practice feels disorganized, your inbox is overflowing, and marketing feels like a second job, this episode is for you. AI strategist and healthcare consultant Geleen Antonio joins the show to share how mental health professionals can s...
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Episode 9
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37:35
Rethinking Emotional Support in the Age of AI with Rajeev Kapur
Mental health professionals are feeling the pressure: AI is transforming client care, documentation, and even emotional support. But does this mean the therapist is being replaced? In this episode, Rajeev Kapur—MIT-certified AI expert, three-ti...
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Episode 8
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33:31
How Systems-Level Prevention Can Transform Mental Health Care with Nadine Wilches
Most mental health professionals are trained to respond to crises, not prevent them. But what if we could shift the entire system upstream? In this episode, Nadine Wilches, licensed clinical social worker and founder of MindArch Health, shares ...
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Episode 7
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40:10
Lessons from Seven Years in Psych NP Practice with Claire Ellerbrock
New grad or not, mental health providers are often thrown into complex cases without enough preparation. From managing diagnostic uncertainty to treating underserved populations, the stakes are high, and support is limited.In this episod...
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Episode 6
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35:42
Making Sense of Your Practice Finances with Andrea Rotondo
Managing a private practice means wearing more hats than you ever expected, including being a bookkeeper. But what if you didn’t have to dread the numbers?In this episode, Kym sits down with Andrea Rotondo, founder of Liquid Cents Bookke...
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Episode 5
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35:48
Knowing When to Refer and When to Reassess with Dr Ronald Albucher
As therapists, we often wonder when to hold steady in the work and when to bring in psychiatric support. In this episode, Dr. Ronald Albucher, psychiatrist and psychotherapy educator, helps unpack that decision. With decades of experience at in...
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Episode 4
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37:30
Can AI Make Us Better Therapists? With Dr. Lori Husband
AI is showing up in everything from marketing tools to therapy sessions. But with all this new tech, one big question remains: will it support therapists or shift their role?In this episode, clinical psychologist and mental health tech a...
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Episode 3
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28:55
How to Market Your Therapy Practice Like a Pro with Avivit Fisher
Therapists are taught to care for clients, not run a business. So when it comes to marketing, pricing, and attracting private-pay clients, most are flying blind.In this episode of Between Sessions with Berries, Kym sits down with Avivit ...
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Episode 2
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29:21
How to Stop Drowning in Admin and Start Scaling with Ease with Erin Davis
You’re showing up for clients, managing endless documentation, and dreaming of more time, more freedom, and maybe even more income streams. Sound familiar?In this debut episode of Between Sessions with Berries, host Kym Tolson sits down ...
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Episode 1
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28:14