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In this conversation, Dr. Margo Jacquot spoke with Leah Guzman, a board-certified art therapist and author, about her journey in art therapy, the importance of self-care, and the process of publishing her books. Leah shares her experiences with burnout and how it led her to create meaningful art and resources for others. They discuss the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing, and Leah offers valuable advice for aspiring authors looking to share their stories and expertise by publishing books.

Leah Guzman is a Board-Certified Art Therapist and professional artist with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in mixed media paintings that resonate with the soul to inspire peace. Leah provides online art therapy services to creatives, supporting their mental well-being. She is the author of several books, including the international best-seller "Essential Art Therapy Exercises," which has been published in five languages. Her work focuses on empowering individuals to connect mind, body, and soul through the creative process.

Social Media:

• Instagram:
  • @leah.guzman.art
  • @art.therapy.online
• Facebook:
  • Artist Leah Guzman

Website:

• leahguzmanstudio.com

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

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In this episode, Dr. Margot Jacquot speaks with Eileen Lysaught about the critical aspects of employment law relevant to mental health practitioners. They discuss the importance of having an employment attorney, the nuances of corporate structures, and the distinctions between employees and independent contractors.

Eileen emphasizes the necessity of proper documentation, such as operating agreements and offer letters, to safeguard practices from legal issues. The conversation also covers the implications of non-solicitation and non-compete agreements, providing valuable insights for practice owners.

The discussion highlights the evolving nature of employment regulations and the necessity for business owners to stay informed and proactive in their practices.

Eileen Lysaught joined Laner Muchin in 2024 as Of Counsel, launching the Firm’s Corporate and Commercial Services practice. With over 30 years of experience in business and corporate counseling, she assists her clients with concerns related to corporate agreements and business and employment law counseling.

Eileen has extensive experience in the drafting, review and negotiation of corporate agreements for clients related to asset sales and purchases, manufacturing, distribution, vendors, licensing, non-disclosure, leases, operating and shareholder agreements. Eileen is adept in drafting handbooks, record retention plans, and corporate policies as well as in assisting in the implementation and training on those policies. She is also well-versed in offering employment law guidance to assist clients on matters such as ADA disability accommodation requests, human resource auditing, preparing offer letters, severance and employment agreements, as well as guiding clients on matters related to EEOC, ADEA, FMLA and Title VII.

Eileen has managed complex human resources issues, training programs and investigations. Prior to joining the firm, she owned a general counsel and business and employment law advisory law firm, where she regularly prepared policies and procedures related to employee leave, sexual harassment, COVID, telehealth and employment handbooks. Eileen also served as Capital Partner for an intellectual property firm where she handled human resources requirements including performance management, onboarding, training and employee counseling in addition to managing all employee training programs such as cybersecurity, sexual harassment, bystander, document retention and more.

HONORS, MEMBERSHIPS AND PUBLICATIONS

• Member, Society of Human Resource Management, 2006 – Present
• Member, American Corporate Counsel Association, 1999 – Present
• Panelist Speaker: Building It To Scale: Growing a SMB at Every Level – Business Minute Clinic (2018)

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

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• Website: thejunipercenter.com
• Instagram: @thejunipercenter
• Facebook: The Juniper Center

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In this engaging conversation, Dr. Margo and Kym Tolson explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in psychotherapy. Kym, known as the 'traveling therapist,' shares her journey into the world of AI, discussing its applications in clinical practice, particularly in note-taking and client management. They delve into the importance of HIPAA compliance, the potential concerns therapists have regarding AI, and how it can enhance clinical efficiency and client outcomes.

Kym also provides insights on evaluating AI platforms and building personalized AI tools for therapy practices, making a compelling case for the integration of AI in modern therapy.

A Few Key Takeaways
AI has the potential to revolutionize psychotherapy.
HIPAA compliance is crucial when using AI tools.
AI can assist in writing clinical notes efficiently.
Therapists should be cautious of data privacy with AI.
AI can help identify treatment goals and objectives.
Building personalized AI tools can enhance practice efficiency.
AI can serve as a valuable resource for therapists.
Insurance companies may have varying views on AI usage.
AI can improve client outcomes significantly.
Therapists should always fact-check AI-generated information.

Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot
https://www.thejunipercenter.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/margo-jacquot/

Connect with Kym Tolson
https://kymtolson.com

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Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

thejunipercenter.com

Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot:

• Website: thejunipercenter.com
• Instagram: @thejunipercenter
• Facebook: The Juniper Center