Liane Wood is the powerhouse behind Build Your Private Practice Inc. (BYPP), where her mission is simple but bold: to help therapists build thriving, sustainable private practices without burnout.

A seasoned entrepreneur and registered psychotherapist based in Belleville, Ontario, Liane brings a unique blend of clinical experience and business strategy to the table. Before stepping into the world of mental health, she built and led three successful insurance brokerages, mastering the art of growth, systems, and leadership. But it was her passion for human connection that led her to retrain as a therapist and eventually, to help others do the same with confidence and clarity.

Today, as CEO of BYPP, Liane supports therapists through coaching, community, and hands-on programs that are built for the realities of private practice. She’s on a mission to help mental health professionals stop trading time for money, feel empowered as business owners, and create meaningful impact while earning the income they deserve.

At the BYPP Summit, Liane will be sharing insights into the mindset and systems shifts that unlock scalable, values-aligned growth so you can move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed to building a practice that supports your life, not just your clients.

Whether you're just getting started or scaling beyond 1:1 work, Liane’s work is a reminder that business and mental health don’t have to be at odds, they can fuel one another.

Christine Lee Hakkola brings over 20 years of experience in business, leadership, and mental health to the BYPP Summit stage and her impact speaks for itself. As the founder of a multi-six-figure coaching business that has supported more than 6,000 therapists and mental health professionals worldwide, Christine is known for her grounded, strategic, and heart-centered approach to business growth.

With roots as a mental health counselor and yoga teacher, Christine’s work is infused with a rare blend of clinical insight, trauma-informed wisdom, and practical business savvy. Her career has spanned continents from teaching yoga in India and Australia to hosting transformational retreats in Costa Rica and Belize. Today, she lives in Orono, Maine, where she balances coaching with motherhood, Crossfit, and an unwavering passion for helping service-based entrepreneurs grow with clarity and purpose.

At the BYPP Summit, Christine will guide attendees through building a practice that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. One that aligns with your values, honors your nervous system, and supports sustainable, soul-aligned growth.

If you’re ready to stop hustling and start building with intention, Christine is the guide you’ve been waiting for.

Spencer Nageleisen is a registered psychotherapist and private practice coach who brings a deeply compassionate, client-centered approach to business growth. Spencer works primarily with youth and adults in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and has been coaching therapists since 2019, helping them build private practices rooted in authenticity, intention, and sustainability.

Known for his grounded presence and thoughtful guidance, Spencer helps therapists move through stuck points with patience and strategy. Drawing from both lived experience and professional training, his coaching style blends insight, curiosity, and clarity supporting practice owners to turn their vision into a private practice that reflects who they truly are.

At the BYPP Summit, Spencer will offer practical strategies and mindset shifts to help attendees navigate challenges, clarify their next steps, and move forward with renewed confidence, no hustle or self-sacrifice required.

Whether you’re expanding your practice or reclaiming your purpose, Spencer brings the steady encouragement and sharp strategy that make the journey feel possible.

Britt Holmes is the founder of Merit Media, a digital advertising agency that helps service-based businesses, especially therapy practices, grow with strategic, no-fluff ad campaigns. With 15 years of experience running high-performing campaigns on Google, Meta, and LinkedIn for both big brands and small businesses, Britt has a gift for translating complex advertising strategies into simple, profitable action steps.

She’s on a mission to help private practice owners attract more of the right clients, without wasting time, energy, or money on confusing marketing advice that doesn’t fit the therapy world. At the BYPP Summit, Britt will demystify digital advertising and show you how to leverage paid ads (on any budget!) to increase visibility, fill programs, and build momentum without burning out.

When she’s not optimizing ad funnels, Britt is a single mom to two amazing girls, a French bulldog puppy wrangler, and an aspiring pickleball pro.

If you’ve ever wondered how paid ads actually work, or if they can work for you, Britt’s session will give you clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward.

John is the Clinic Director of Uplift Therapy for Men, a practice focused on helping men, and especially dads, show up more fully in their lives and relationships. As a dad and practice owner himself, he knows the value of tech that works quietly in the background, freeing up time and energy for what really matters. He’s always exploring tools that make running a practice more efficient, less overwhelming, and better aligned with real life.

Adam is the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Fractal Marketing, a digital advertising agency dedicated to helping private practice therapists and wellness professionals attract more clients and grow sustainably. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing, Adam has personally managed more than $2 million in ad spend and helped generate over 10,000 qualified leads specifically in the therapy space.

Drawing from years of hands-on work with psychologists, psychotherapists, and wellness clinic owners, Adam understands the unique challenges of marketing in a highly personal and regulated field. His agency specializes in Google and Facebook advertising campaigns that prioritize ethical lead generation, clear ROI, and client-centered messaging.

Whether working with solo practitioners or multi-location clinics, Adam brings a strategic yet approachable perspective to digital marketing that empowers therapists to focus on what they do best, supporting their clients.