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The Summer Slump (+ Your Cancellation Policy)
Episode 9527th May 2026 • Business of Therapy® • Kelly McKenna, Therapist & Business Coach
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Does the "summer slump" in private practice stress you out? If so, today's episode is for YOU!

No, you don't need to panic. Yes, cancellations can increase in the summer, and your inquiries might fluctuate a little. But none of that means your practice is doomed (I promise)!

It's totally possible to keep your caseload full and continue marketing yourself during the summer months. All of this matters now, more than ever!

In today's episode, I'm talking about the "summer slump" and your cancellation policy.

In this episode, I cover:

  • Why the “summer slump” doesn’t have to hurt your practice
  • The importance of continuing to market yourself during slower seasons
  • How to offset cancellations
  • The importance of enforcing your fees + modeling boundaries
  • My personal 24-hour cancellation policy + grace pass approach
  • Another creative cancellation policy model therapists may want to try
  • How to clinically address frequent cancellations with clients
  • Balancing flexibility w/accountability during the summer months
  • Giving yourself permission to slow down if that’s what you truly want

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