1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Growing a private practice takes more than adding clients and hiring therapists. It also means learning to delegate, trust your team, and let go of doing everything yourself. In this episode, Gordon Brewer welcomes back Whitney Owens, founder of Water’s Edge Counseling and Wise Practice Consulting. Whitney shares her journey from solo therapist to group practice owner, including the challenges of building a leadership team, navigating staff turnover, and creating systems that support growth. Gordon and Whitney explore how confidence develops through experience, why clear values matter in hiring, and how faith shapes Whitney’s approach to leadership. They also discuss taking risks, investing in professional relationships, and making room to enjoy the business you’re building. Whether you’re considering your first hire or leading an established group practice, this conversation offers practical ideas for sharing responsibility and growing as a leader. Resources Mentioned In This Episode&amp;nbsp; Subscribe to YouTube Watch on YouTube Use the promo code “GORDON” to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free Consulting with Gordon The PsychCraft Network Follow us on Instagram Meet Whitney Owens Currently, Whitney owns a thriving group practice in Savannah, Georgia, called Water’s Edge Counseling. When not running the practice, you can find her coaching, running, or drinking coffee while reading a book. She is married to a pastor and is the mother of two beautiful girls. She has walked the road of balancing work and family and continues to learn along the way. As a graduate of Richmont Graduate University, she received training not only in professional counseling but also in faith integration. Over the years, she has worked in numerous clinical settings, from residential treatment to hospital work to opening multiple private practices. She is also the author of a Lent devotional for faith-based practice owners called The Practice of Becoming! Now, she lives the lifestyle she loves, working 4 days a week, picking her kids up from school, and enjoying a profit in her business. She can do the work she loves, live out her faith, and have fun doing it! Website Water’s Edge Counseling Instagram Facebook Wise Practice Podcast The Practice of Therapy Podcast with Gordon Brewer https://practiceoftherapy.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43237023/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f16524/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/207347833