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The Digital Nomad Therapist Podcast: Your Guide to Building a Remote Private Practice

The Digital Nomad Therapist Podcast: Your Guide to Building a Remote Private Practice

By: Dr. Annie | Therapist Business Mentor for Location-Independent Practices
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Digital Nomad Therapist is the podcast for licensed therapists who want to build a location-independent private practice and leave therapist burnout behind.


You became a therapist for the freedom and meaning, and somewhere along the way it started to feel like a trap.


I'm Dr. Annie Krajewski, a licensed psychologist and traveling therapist who has run my remote private practice from Morocco, Thailand, and Bali while continuing to see my U.S. clients through teletherapy.


Every week, I break down what it takes to build a therapist business with true location independence: the licensing, the legal and HIPAA side, the marketing, the tech, and the mindset work nobody talks about. You'll hear my story, real stories from therapists who've made the digital nomad lifestyle work, and honest, practical guidance from someone who's actually living it.


If you've been researching a remote private practice for months, or years, and still haven't made a move, this show is for you.


Follow me on Instagram: @digitalnomadtherapist

© 2026 The Digital Nomad Therapist Podcast: Your Guide to Building a Remote Private Practice
Episodes
  • My NIGHTMARE Digital Nomad Trip to Brazil (Here's What Happened) | ep 6

    My NIGHTMARE Digital Nomad Trip to Brazil (Here's What Happened) | ep 6
    20 Oct 2026
    I Left Brazil After 5 Weeks..What happens when your dream digital nomad life turns into a literal nightmare? Moldy Airbnbs, freezing weather, lost luggage, a toddler, and the realization that maybe your life looks a little different than it did before.In this episode, I'm giving you the very real, very unfiltered debrief of my five weeks in Brazil that ended with us booking flights back to the United States instead of continuing our planned six-month adventure through South America.And honestly? It wasn't exactly the digital nomad story I expected to be sharing.After living abroad for two years, running my therapy practice from overseas, and building a life around location independence, I thought I knew what I was doing. But traveling with a 16-month-old, running two businesses, and dealing with one housing disaster after another made me realize just how much my life and priorities have changed.So today, we're getting into all the nitty-gritty details of what went wrong, why I ultimately decided to come home, and what this experience taught me about building a sustainable therapist business while traveling abroad.In this episode, we're talking about:Why our planned six-month South America trip turned into five weeks in Brazil.The travel mishaps that started before we even left the United States.What happened when we discovered mold in multiple Airbnbs and had to keep moving.How weather, walkability, and choosing the wrong location affected our experience in Florianópolis.The reality of balancing motherhood, client work, and growing two businesses while abroad.Why my experience as a digital nomad therapist looks different now than it did before having a child.The surprising realization that building a second business can create more work, not more freedom.Why relying on your therapy practice alone might be the perfect setup for a traveling therapist.How to think about the risks of moving abroad without letting anxiety convince you to give up on your dream.Why becoming a digital nomad doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing decision.What I'm changing about my future travel plans and why I still want to live abroad.Here's what I really want you to take away from this episode: things going wrong doesn't automatically mean this lifestyle isn't for you. Sometimes you need to pivot, reassess your priorities, or go home for a while. That doesn't mean you failed.My experience in Brazil was a reminder that the digital nomad lifestyle isn't always glamorous, and your needs can change as your life changes. But it also reminded me that you can problem-solve your way through a lot more than you think.If you're a therapist dreaming about working abroad, building a location-independent private practice, and seeing your clients while exploring the world, I hope this episode helps you prepare for the realities of that journey without letting fear keep you stuck.Because you don't need a perfect plan or a guarantee that everything will go right. You need a setup that supports your life, your clients, and your ability to adapt when things don't go according to plan.Ready to build your own location-independent therapist business?DM me the words GO ABROAD on Instagram at @digitalnomadtherapist. I'd love to hear about your goals and explore how I can help you build a private practice that allows you to work with the clients you love while living abroad.And if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a five-star review! It helps other therapists discover the show and learn that building a location-independent practice is possible.The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only the information is given with the understanding that neither the host of the show, its guests, producers, or publishers are giving legal, financial, or clinical advice It is suggested you consult with your own licensed professional before implementing👀 Have questions if this is the right move for you? DM the word GO ABROAD on Instagram!👉 Book a demo with JaneFirst month free code:DIGITALNOMAD1MOThe 4 Legal Questions Every Therapist Must Answer Before Moving Abroad👉 Download my FREE Legal Guide 8 Steps to Becoming A Digital Nomad Therapist👉 Download my FREE step-by-step roadmapDigital Nomad Therapist podcast helps licensed therapists leave therapist burnout behind and build a remote private practice with true location independence through teletherapy. Host Dr. Annie Krajewski, a traveling therapist, shares how she runs her own therapist business across Morocco, Thailand, and Bali, covering licensing, legal, HIPAA, marketing, tech, and mindset.
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    53 min
  • How to Legally Practice Therapy Abroad: Malpractice Insurance, EHRs & Billing | ep 5

    How to Legally Practice Therapy Abroad: Malpractice Insurance, EHRs & Billing | ep 5
    13 Oct 2026

    👀 Want to make sure you can legally take your therapy practice abroad?

    👉 Download my FREE Legal Guide: The 4 Legal Questions Every Therapist Must Answer Before Moving Abroad

    You have worked your a** off to get your therapy license—so obviously, you’re not about to risk it just because you want to live abroad.

    But your licensing board isn’t the ONLY thing you need to think about when becoming a digital nomad therapist.

    If you want to build a location-independent private practice and continue seeing your US clients while traveling or living abroad, there are a few other legal-ish things you need to have on your radar: your malpractice insurance, your EHR, and how you’re actually billing your clients.

    And thankfully? These things are probably a lot less complicated than you think.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down what therapists need to know about working abroad while maintaining a US-based private practice, including what to look for in your malpractice insurance policy, why your EHR’s terms of service matter, data privacy laws like GDPR, and why platforms like Alma, Headway, Grow, and Rula can make becoming a digital nomad therapist more complicated.

    I’m also sharing why I personally switched from SimplePractice and Sessions Health to Jane, what private pay therapists need to consider when working abroad, and why the legalities of becoming a digital nomad therapist might actually be the EASY part.

    Because the bigger challenge usually isn’t your license.

    It’s building a private practice that actually gives you the freedom to leave.

    And stay until the end because I’m giving you a very real update from Brazil... where our digital nomad trip has basically turned into a mold-infested nightmare. 🙃

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    In this episode, we talk about:

    • Malpractice insurance for therapists working abroad
    • What to ask your malpractice insurance provider before traveling
    • Choosing an EHR for a location-independent private practice
    • SimplePractice vs. Sessions Health vs. Jane for digital nomad therapists
    • HIPAA, GDPR, and international data privacy considerations
    • Billing insurance while practicing therapy abroad
    • Alma, Headway, Grow, and Rula location restrictions
    • Private pay therapy and building a location-independent practice
    • Why marketing may be a bigger roadblock than the legalities
    • My very chaotic update from one month of digital nomad life in Brazil

    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Always verify requirements with your licensing board, insurance providers, EHR, contracts, and appropriate legal professionals.

    👀 Have questions if this is the right move for you? DM the word GO ABROAD on Instagram!

    👉 Book a demo with Jane

    First month free code:

    DIGITALNOMAD1MO

    The 4 Legal Questions Every Therapist Must Answer Before Moving Abroad

    👉 Download my FREE Legal Guide

    8 Steps to Becoming A Digital Nomad Therapist

    👉 Download my FREE step-by-step roadmap


    Digital Nomad Therapist podcast helps licensed therapists leave therapist burnout behind and build a remote private practice with true location independence through teletherapy. Host Dr. Annie Krajewski, a traveling therapist, shares how she runs her own therapist business across Morocco, Thailand, and Bali, covering licensing, legal, HIPAA, marketing, tech, and mindset.
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    42 min
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