From Overwhelmed Owner to Strategic CEO: Growing a Successful Therapy Practice with Christina Galeano
Mon Feb 02 2026
What if building a thriving private practice meant creating a place where families feel seen, supported, and truly cared for—while also building a life where you can finally make it to your kids’ basketball games? Today’s guest grew a multi-location practice from the ground up, navigated immense challenges, and came out stronger on the other side.
I’m introducing you to Christina Galeano, a Speech-Language Pathologist and the inspiring founder and CEO of Kidspeak Speech-Language Therapy Services Inc, a growing pediatric private practice known for its child-centered approach, strong clinical excellence, and a team culture that therapists rarely want to leave, serving families across Southern California.
Christina’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, “failing forward,” and building with heart. She started her practice in 2020, just days before the world shut down, with a laptop, a home office space, and a wildly unrealistic idea of how many things one person can accomplish in a day. And has since grown to multiple locations while navigating personal and professional storms.
In this episode, Christina gets incredibly honest about the realities of scaling a practice—from hiring hurdles and billing leaks to legal challenges—and shares the exact systems and mindset shifts that helped her reclaim her time, her sanity, and her vision for the future.
Christina Galeano is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who holds a Master’s degree in Communicative Disorders. She is passionate about early intervention and is dedicated to creating a welcoming, supportive experience for every family who walks through her doors.
She is committed to changing the private practice narrative from “burnout and survival mode” to “sustainable, profitable, and deeply meaningful.” Her mission is to prove that a therapy business can be both clinically excellent and a place where families feel supported and clinicians feel energized.
Outside of patient care, Christina focuses on mentoring her amazing all-female team and fostering a positive, connected company culture. In her free time, she loves being present for her three kids and their activities.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The pivotal moment she realized she needed to build a business bigger than herselfThe hard business lessons—from uncashed claims to lawsuits—that shaped her growthHow implementing simple “money metrics” transformed her practice from surviving to strategically thriving
Christina’s story is proof that with passion, perseverance, and the right support, you can build a practice that aligns with your deepest values and grants you the freedom you crave. Her story does not have to be the exception; you, too, can navigate the challenges and create a business that serves your life.
Want to build systems that free you from working in your business so you can work on it—just like Christina has? Learn more about our Grow Your Private Practice Program, that’s where she found the community and coaching to navigate hiring, metrics, and scaling with clarity. To learn more, please visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website a...
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What if building a thriving private practice meant creating a place where families feel seen, supported, and truly cared for—while also building a life where you can finally make it to your kids’ basketball games? Today’s guest grew a multi-location practice from the ground up, navigated immense challenges, and came out stronger on the other side. I’m introducing you to Christina Galeano, a Speech-Language Pathologist and the inspiring founder and CEO of Kidspeak Speech-Language Therapy Services Inc, a growing pediatric private practice known for its child-centered approach, strong clinical excellence, and a team culture that therapists rarely want to leave, serving families across Southern California. Christina’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, “failing forward,” and building with heart. She started her practice in 2020, just days before the world shut down, with a laptop, a home office space, and a wildly unrealistic idea of how many things one person can accomplish in a day. And has since grown to multiple locations while navigating personal and professional storms. In this episode, Christina gets incredibly honest about the realities of scaling a practice—from hiring hurdles and billing leaks to legal challenges—and shares the exact systems and mindset shifts that helped her reclaim her time, her sanity, and her vision for the future. Christina Galeano is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who holds a Master’s degree in Communicative Disorders. She is passionate about early intervention and is dedicated to creating a welcoming, supportive experience for every family who walks through her doors. She is committed to changing the private practice narrative from “burnout and survival mode” to “sustainable, profitable, and deeply meaningful.” Her mission is to prove that a therapy business can be both clinically excellent and a place where families feel supported and clinicians feel energized. Outside of patient care, Christina focuses on mentoring her amazing all-female team and fostering a positive, connected company culture. In her free time, she loves being present for her three kids and their activities. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The pivotal moment she realized she needed to build a business bigger than herselfThe hard business lessons—from uncashed claims to lawsuits—that shaped her growthHow implementing simple “money metrics” transformed her practice from surviving to strategically thriving Christina’s story is proof that with passion, perseverance, and the right support, you can build a practice that aligns with your deepest values and grants you the freedom you crave. Her story does not have to be the exception; you, too, can navigate the challenges and create a business that serves your life. Want to build systems that free you from working in your business so you can work on it—just like Christina has? Learn more about our Grow Your Private Practice Program, that’s where she found the community and coaching to navigate hiring, metrics, and scaling with clarity. To learn more, please visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com. Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website a...