We have the right community, courses, and coaching so you can reach your private practice goals with ease and confidence.
No matter what stage of the journey you’re on, we can help even the most overwhelmed practitioner gain the clarity, focus and direction needed to take your business to the next level!
Read on to meet our team!
Hello, I’m Liane Wood, the Chief Empowering Officer (CEO) of Build Your Private Practice Inc. At my core, I'm an entrepreneur, a title that sparkles with the spirit of innovation and determination. But what truly sets my heart ablaze is my role as a registered psychotherapist with a thriving private practice in beautiful Belleville, Ontario.
My journey isn't just about entrepreneurship; it's a harmonious blend of mental health advocacy and business acumen. With a deep-seated passion for the intersection of mental health and business, I have dedicated my career to helping therapists and practice
owners conquer the challenges they face in their own private practices. It's a path that's both exhilarating and profoundly rewarding.
But why stop at just navigating these challenges? My mission, my true calling, is to foster a community of thriving mental health professionals. A place where these incredible individuals can channel their expertise into impactful client care while achieving the financial success they deserve.
That's the future I'm working towards every single day.
At Build Your Private Practice Inc., we don't just dream; we create, we inspire, and we transform.
And together, we navigate the exciting world of private practice, turning aspirations into tangible successes.
Welcome to a community where your dreams take flight, and your passion for mental health finds its true expression.
Chief Empowering Officer
Meet Dan Wood, the Chief Operating Officer at Build Your Private Practice Inc. and a registered psychotherapist. Alongside his partner, Liane Wood, Dan co-runs a successful private practice in Belleville, Ontario. His journey is marked by a blend of therapeutic expertise and exceptional leadership, having served as CEO in various not-for-profit organizations and as a dedicated volunteer firefighter.
Dan's talent lies in his organizational skills and his deep-rooted passion for helping others succeed.
He brings a unique perspective to our operations, combining his psychotherapy background with strategic operational management. This synergy not only drives Build Your Private Practice forward but also supports therapists and practice owners in realizing their dreams.
At the heart of Dan's work is the belief in the power of teamwork and the potential of every individual. Whether guiding through operational complexities or offering therapeutic insights, Dan is committed to fostering growth, efficiency, and success. Join us at Build Your Private Practice Inc., where Dan's leadership and vision pave the way for thriving practices and impactful client care.
Chief Operating Officer
Hi, I am Leilani! I love bringing communities together whether in my personal or professional life. I have been in online business operations for the last six years and don't see myself anywhere else. There is just a sense of accomplishment when I am able to close loops, mark projects complete, and create thriving systems. I live right across the lake in Cleveland, Ohio with my family.
When I am not strategizing I love cooking, photographing, and sharing delicious recipes using leftovers. One day I hope to write a cookbook all about using what you have and creating a sustainable kitchen.
Community Coordinator
Hello, I’m Spencer—a compassionate therapist, avid reader, and devoted coffee enthusiast residing in Toronto, Ontario with my husband. I enjoy travelling and taking care of those around me.
In 2019, I embarked on my journey as a private practice coach, specializing in supporting youth and adults within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. My approach seamlessly weaves together my professional training with personal insights, fostering a holistic coaching experience. Having navigated my own path, I intimately understand the power of consistent dedication and incremental progress towards our aspirations—much like the gentle erosion of a river shaping stone.
As someone who admires the hard work, dedication and determination that goes into running and maintaining a successful business, I recognize the intricacies and have come to know what it takes to create a vision and turn it into a living, vibrant business model. I can tolerate stuckness and am not afraid to shine the light of curiosity. I look forward to accompanying you with passion to overcome challenges holding you back from reaching your goals, achieving fulfillment, purpose and meaning in building successful private practices.
Launch Your Practice Program Coach and
Grow Your Practice Program Coach
Christine Lee Hakkola is an experienced entrepreneur, business coach, and former mental health counselor with over two decades of diverse expertise. In 2016, Christine founded a multi-six-figure coaching business that empowered over 6,000 mental health professionals to launch, grow, and scale their practices. With a unique background in leadership, business development, and trauma-informed coaching, Christine’s multifaceted approach blends strategic planning with empathy and authenticity.
Christine’s journey has taken her across the globe—from teaching yoga in Australia and India to leading retreats in Costa Rica and Belize. Now based in Orono, Maine, she continues to guide business owners through personal and professional growth, while balancing life as a wife, mother, and lover of Crossfit and yoga.
Christine is passionate about helping business owners achieve sustainable growth. Join her in this webinar and take the next step toward mastering your marketing funnels.
Scale Your Practice Program Coach
Samantha MacKinnon is a business operations strategist who helps coaches, creatives, and digital entrepreneurs scale their businesses without burnout through efficient systems and diversified revenue streams. Her work with clients focuses on fixing pain points and fostering sustainable and enjoyable growth. Samantha is dedicated to empowering clients with the strategy and support needed for success, blending sophisticated strategy with effective execution to help achieve (and surpass) ambitious goals.
Scale Your Practice Program Coach
Hi, I’m Shelby! Efficiency, authenticity, and transparency are at the core of everything I do. I am a multi-passionate entrepreneur and warmhearted music lover. I recently left the big city and moved to a farm with my partner and saint berdoodle puppy. You can find me binge-reading Harry Potter or drinking a good cup of coffee when I am not working.
Growing up, I always wanted to be a musician. After playing with the symphony for a couple of years, my passion for science and systems won. Since graduating with my bachelor of science in food science and human nutrition, I have worked as a freelancer in the digital space. My path might have looked different if I had known as a kid that I could become a professional tech organizer.
Now, I specialize in creating content, systems, automation and overall organizing the behind-the-scenes elements of businesses to run like a well-oiled machine. Combined with my passion for helping others through online training, customer service and coaching, I have been able to blend my creative and analytical sides.
Marketing Coordinator
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