Teletherapy Success Stories: Lessons from a Fully Virtual Practice with Christina Burnham
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What motivated Christina Burnham to start a fully virtual speech‑language practice?
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Again, that's PlanYourPrivatepractice.com, and I'll see you inside. Now, let's get to today's episode. Welcome back to another episode of the Private Practice Success Stories podcast. I'm your host, Jenna Kastrak-Kasbahn, and I'm so excited for you to meet today's guest, Christina Burnham. Christina is a pediatric speech language pathologist. artist and founder of Cloud Speech, a fully virtual speech therapy practice based in Texas, but also serving clients across California, New York, and beyond. Christina isn't just building a business, she's redefining what private practice can look like in the teletherapy space. I got to know Christina in both these Start and Grow Your Private Practice programs, and it was so cool to reconnect with her and see what she's up to now.
In this episode, Christina shares everything from taking the leap into private practice with just a few years of clinical experience, how she built a teletherapy model that works for her, her clients, and And their families, how she's been able to strategically obtain licenses in multiple states and fully maximize her flexibility. And how she's prioritized having way more work-life balance in her life now than she ever was able to when she worked for someone else. So whether you're curious about telepractice, considering starting your very own private practice with or without teletherapy as the model, or you're just looking for inspiration for someone who's done it on their own terms, then this episode is a must-listen.
Christina's story will show you what's possible when you think creatively. Trust yourself and embrace the opportunities in front of you. So stay tuned. I'm Jenna Castro-Kasbon, speech language pathologist, business coach, and creator of the Start Your Private Practice System.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What motivated Christina Burnham to start a fully virtual speech‑language practice?
0:00–6:59
2
How did Christina’s early career and burnout in the public‑school system lead to the idea of teletherapy?
6:59–12:51
3
What were the biggest challenges Christina faced when launching her private practice before COVID‑19?
12:51–18:05
4
How did the COVID‑19 pandemic accelerate Christina’s transition to a teletherapy‑only model?
18:05–22:49
5
What strategies did Christina use to build a tech‑rich, engaging teletherapy model for pediatric clients?
22:49–28:45
6
How did Christina obtain and manage multiple state licenses to serve families across time zones?
28:45–33:31
7
What scheduling system does Christina use to balance after‑school hours, time‑zone differences, and personal time?
33:31–38:51
8
How does Christina handle insurance, middle‑man platforms, and pricing while keeping her practice sustainable?
38:51–44:21
Speakers
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