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  • Our Work
        • Market Research Survey for Food Truck ConsultantHow we eliminated market uncertainty for Food Truck Insight using a targeted market research survey and distribution guide.
        • Lead Generation for Drama Therapy BrandFueling demand for the highly praised, evidence-based ENACT Drama Therapy Method created by Author & Dramasol President, Diana J. Feldman.
        • Marketing Plan for Voice Over TalentFrom chaos to clarity. A marketing plan for a nationally-recognized voice over actor to market her talent services and expertise.
  • Services
        • Mental Health MarketingExpert digital marketing for mental health private practices and therapists.
        • Website Optimization & SEORank in the top 3 search results for traditional and AI search platforms. Optimize your website with rich media and user-friendly interfaces.
        • New Client Acquisition StrategyDevelop a personalized client acquisition strategy using market research, competitor insights, and online behavior trends.
        • Content Marketing StrategyBuild pipeline-driving online content across your website, social media profiles, email newsletters, and therapy listings.
        • Organic & Paid Social Media MarketingHighly visible and engaging social media posts, stories, and reels across popular and niche platforms.
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  • Blog
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  • Videos
        • Creating Engaging ContentAt GrowthSpurt Strategies, we practice what we preach. Learn how we develop highly engaging and successful online content.
        • Therapy Sales FunnelIn this video, we discuss the three stages of the marketing and sales funnel for mental health private practice owners.
        • How LLMs Crawl Your SiteHow AI bots crawl your site and what you need to do to show up in searcher’s results.
        • Be Found on InstagramUnderstand how Instagram ranks its content so you can create and then build your small business account on the popular app.
        • Empathetic MarketingLearn how empathy in marketing builds trust, connects authentically, and drives results. Perfect for authentic small business owners.
        • How to Grow Your Practice (YouTube Channel)Bite-sized videos to ethically scale your mental health practice and master modern marketing strategy.
  • Guides
        • Digital Marketing GlossaryDon’t get lost in translation. Read the Digital Marketing Jargon glossary and confidently communicate with your marketing team or agency.
        • Therapy Website GuideYour website should be booking clients. Market your modality to your counseling niche by following our pillars of great, client-booking website design.
        • Understanding Your Business at a GlanceA DIY worksheet that helps you break out your core service areas of your practice and target client types.
        • Marketing Campaign BriefA template Marketing Campaign Brief that shows you how to set goals, identify target communication channels, and measure campaign performance.
        • Agency Hiring GuideHow to hire a digital marketing agency: typical in-scope services, hiring tips, questions to ask, and how to choose the right partner for your small business.
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Laura Bailey-Wickins

Therapy Marketing Consultant and Owner of GrowthSpurt Strategies. Specialist with 10 years in social media, content, SEO, email, and acquisition marketing. MBA in Marketing, Syracuse University. Member, American Marketing Association.
  • Faceless Digital Marketing Strategy for Therapists
    Content Marketing
    April 10, 2026
    Mental Health Professionals, Private Practices, Therapy Marketing

    A Faceless Digital Marketing Strategy for Therapists

    If you scroll through social media today, you probably feel as though the only way to promote your private practice is to become an influencer. You may have seen therapists dancing to trendy audio for an Instagram reel or filming themselves in a “day in the life” YouTube short. While this type of content has…

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  • Therapy Practice Mockup Listing
    Search Engine & AI Optimization
    May 13, 2026
    Mental Health Professionals, Private Practices

    Best Therapy Directories for Private Practice Online Visibility

    For private practice owners looking to improve their online visibility through organic search marketing, the best therapy directories include a mix of high search traffic and niche targeting. Your strategy should incorporate listing your practice on a variety of platforms, including huge industry-leading, high-volume sites like Psychology Today and niche directories like GoodTherapy. For limited…

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  • Asian male graduate smiling during an outdoor graduation celebration with family and friends.
    Marketing Planning & Strategy
    April 10, 2026

    Enrollment Content Strategy: Securing Organizational Wealth for Higher Education

    A proactive content strategy for higher education is your institution’s best weapon for securing long-term, organizational wealth in the form of online equity. Amidst the rise of AI and its challenge to academic integrity, new online search behaviors, and doubts about the value of a college degree plaguing younger people, content strategy has become paramount.…

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  • Businesswoman taking notes while sitting on a comfortable sofa in an office setting.
    Search Engine & AI Optimization
    May 13, 2026
    Marketing Private Practices, Therapy Marketing

    Website Design that Masterfully Markets Your Counseling Niche

    To successfully market your practice and counseling niche on your website, you need the golden trifecta: winning site design, logical page structure, and strategic content. Transform your website from a digital brochure into a client-converting machine. This article provides a tangible action plan for therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals to connect with their ideal…

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  • Office setting with professionals seated listening
    Social Media Strategy
    April 10, 2026
    Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

    Marketing Your Therapy Workshop on Social Media

    Learning how to market a therapy workshop on social media is essential for therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals. This guide walks you through proven strategies for promoting your online and in-person CE and professional development workshops. We’ll review how to optimize your social posts for reach, using platform-specific event tools, repurposing existing content, collaborating…

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  • Header image for social media optimized post - neural network centered around smartphone and LinkedIn logo
    Social Media Strategy
    April 10, 2026
    Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, SEO

    The Anatomy of an Algorithm-Optimized Social Media Post

    Social media optimization is the key to ensuring your posts show up in search results. When your profiles, visuals, hashtags, and post structure align with what social algorithms and search engines look for, your content reaches more of the right people and drives them back to your website or profile. This article breaks down the…

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  • Smartphone screen showing Google search in dark mode with the Google logo in the background.
    Search Engine & AI Optimization
    March 3, 2026
    SEO

    The Anatomy of the Search Engine and AI-Optimized Blog Article

    Creating blog content that performs well across search engines, AI search tools, and social media search requires more than just strong writing; it demands structure. In this article, we break down the anatomy of a search and AI-optimized blog article, from keyword-rich titles and metadata to on-page SEO, schema, and FAQs. Whether you’re a small…

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  • Pensive woman psychologist with brown hair in stylish clothes sitting and talking with unrecognizable female in light room
    Content Marketing
    February 25, 2026
    Counselors, Psychologists, Therapists

    How to Market Your Therapy Private Practice with Funnel-Based Content

    Successfully marketing a private therapy practice requires an understanding of the marketing and sales funnel. This article introduces the power of funnel-based content to guide visitors from discovery to client and how to tailor your messaging to each stage of the journey. We’ll also review how to attract ideal clients, qualify leads, and scale your…

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  • Professionally dressed man running
    Content Marketing
    April 10, 2026
    Copywriting, SEO

    Why is Content Marketing Important and Where Does Great, Genuine Content Come From?

    Content marketing is no longer optional. It’s how you communicate your organization’s value and build trust with total strangers (called cold prospects) to help them along their decision-making journey throughout the customer lifecycle. It’s also how you generate qualified marketing and sales leads who are ready to talk to you. In today’s hyper-competitive and AI-dominated…

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  • Breaking Free from the Starving Artist Mentality Webinar
    Marketing Planning & Strategy
    May 29, 2025
    Creative Professionals, Freelance Artists

    Breaking Free from the Starving Artist Mentality: Instagram LIVE Panel Q&A

    Moderated by Tina Zaremba, Professional Voice Over Actor and Founder of Tina Zaremba, Inc., and Ambassador to the Building Doors VO Campaign, was a powerful conversation on the subject of the “starving artist” mentality. What is it? Where did it come from? And how can creative professionals and freelance artists break free from its problematic…

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