In this episode of The Right Tack, Paul and Jim Jonas are joined by returning guest Dr. Talha Baloch, a triple board–certified psychiatrist in general psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and addiction medicine.

The conversation focuses on the role medication plays in mental health management, including when it may be helpful, when it may not be necessary, and how thoughtful evaluation and diagnostic clarity guide treatment decisions. Dr. Baloch also discusses common concerns about psychiatric medication, the importance of collaboration between therapists and prescribers, and how medication optimization and consolidation can improve safety and outcomes.

This episode offers a balanced, informative look at how medication fits into modern behavioral health care for therapists, practice owners, and clinicians alike.

In Episode 12 of The Right Tack, Paul and Jim sit down for a hosts-only conversation about something every behavioral health practice owner needs to consider early and often: your values.

Drawing from their experiences at BreezyBilling, Phoenix Credentialing, and The Jonas Center, they explore how to define your values, communicate them clearly, and actually use them as a guide for decisions, leadership, boundaries, and the culture you want to build.

They also touch on authenticity, emotional energy, self-care, and what it really looks like to run a business that aligns with the life you want to live.

In this episode:
• Why values matter more than mission statements
• How to create values that truly reflect your practice
• Living your values inside and outside the office
• How values influence staff retention and trust
• Authenticity, boundaries, and avoiding burnout
• What Paul and Jim wish they had done sooner

If you're starting a practice or refining one, this episode gives you a grounded, honest framework for setting your direction.

Listen now and keep your eyes on the horizon.

In this episode of The Right Tack, Paul and Jim sit down with Sara Ranssi, Owner and Mental Health Therapist at Hope and Healing Family Counseling. Sara is a Registered Play Therapist who has spent nearly two decades serving children, families, and the deaf community.

Sara shares how defining a clear clinical niche helped her build a meaningful and sustainable practice. She walks through her early years in children’s mental health, her transition into play therapy, and why being intentional about who you serve can strengthen both your client outcomes and your business.

You’ll hear practical advice on:
• How to choose and refine a niche that aligns with your strengths
• Why specialization can prevent burnout
• How to create better client-therapist matches through thoughtful intake processes
• What it looks like to scale a niche practice with integrity and purpose

Whether you are just starting out or looking to refocus your established practice, Sara’s story offers encouragement and actionable steps that can help you build a practice grounded in skill, passion, and clarity.

Listen in and learn how a niche can be the key to helping your practice grow while keeping your work deeply fulfilling.