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

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’s website

• PractiSage’s Instagram

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• Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space

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