Rachel Bentley | Why Your Inner Critic Might Be Running Your Private Practice | TPOT 394

The Practice of Therapy Podcast with Gordon Brewer

When it comes to leading a private practice, most people focus on strategy, logistics, and profitability. But what if the secret to becoming a better therapist, leader, and human being isn’t outside of you, but inside?

In this episode, Gordon Brewer sat down with Rachel Bentley of Next Level Private Practice to explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS)—or "parts work"—has completely transformed the way she leads, supervises, and shows up in the therapy room.

Spoiler: it’s not just about helping your clients—it starts with understanding yourself.

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Meet Rachel Bentley

Rachel Bentley is a Licensed Professional Counselor and IFS Level 2 trained therapist. She is the CEO and Founder of COR Counseling, a group practice of 40 clinicians. COR is LGBTQIA+ centered and affirming.

As Rachel built a sustainable and profitable group practice, folks started coming to her for advice and mentorship. Because of this, she created Next Level Private Practice—a consulting company that helps clinicians in all stages of private practice.

Are you ready to take your private practice to the next level? Whether you’re launching your practice, expanding from solo to group, or sustaining a thriving group practice, Next Level Private Practice is here to support you at every stage.

We offer:

• On-demand courses
• A comprehensive practice assessment
• Mentorship groups
• One-on-one consulting
• You'll also gain access to a vibrant community through our Facebook group, and be invited to Lunch with Rachel—a free monthly Zoom event packed with expert insights and practical resources.

We’re also thrilled to announce the Next Level Private Practice Summit, taking place in Grand Rapids, MI, in late September 2025. The summit will be a place to:

1. Connect and build community with like-minded folks who do the work you do (no more isolation!) 2. Get inspired and reenergized about your work as a therapist, business owner—or both 3. Learn from 30+ speakers who will provide tangible takeaways and action steps to help you begin or grow your practice

Join us and build a practice that’s not just successful—but sustainable.

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