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Steve Gold co-founded Refresh Mental Health and scaled it to 300+ outpatient locations across 37 states with 3,000+ clinicians before its $1.2B acquisition by Optum in 2022. He holds a JD/MPH from the University of Florida and a Master of Bioethics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Credentials
- JD, University of Florida
- MPH in Epidemiology, University of Florida
- Master of Bioethics, University of Pennsylvania
- BA in History, Yale College
Areas of Expertise
Behavioral Health OperationsHealthcare M&AMulti-Site Practice ManagementValue-Based Care StrategyEnterprise EHR Governance
Articles by Steve Gold
Preventing Therapist Burnout: Strategies for Sustainable Practice
Team & Leadership · January 29, 2026
Managing a Remote Therapy Team: Leadership for Virtual Practices
Team & Leadership · January 29, 2026
Hiring Therapists for Your Group Practice: Finding and Retaining Top Talent
Team & Leadership · January 29, 2026
Clinical Supervision Best Practices for Group Practice Owners
Team & Leadership · January 29, 2026
Building Practice Culture: Creating a Thriving Therapy Team
Team & Leadership · January 29, 2026
Finding Your Therapy Niche: How Specialization Grows Your Practice
Practice Growth · January 29, 2026
Scaling Your Group Practice: From Solo to Multi-Clinician Success
Practice Growth · January 29, 2026
Building Referral Networks: How to Get More Therapy Referrals
Practice Growth · January 29, 2026
Marketing for Therapists: The Complete Guide to Growing Your Practice (2026)
Practice Growth · January 29, 2026
Treatment Planning in Therapy: Creating Effective, Measurable Goals
Clinical Operations · January 29, 2026
Streamline Your Therapy Intake Process: From Inquiry to First Session
Clinical Operations · January 29, 2026
SOAP Notes for Mental Health: The Complete Documentation Guide
Clinical Operations · January 29, 2026
How to Reduce No-Shows in Your Therapy Practice: Proven Strategies
Clinical Operations · January 29, 2026
Running Profitable Group Therapy: Billing, Scheduling & Clinical Best Practices
Clinical Operations · January 29, 2026
Client Communication Templates: Scripts for Common Therapy Practice Situations
Clinical Operations · January 29, 2026
Creating a Welcoming Therapy Environment: Physical and Virtual Spaces
Client Experience · January 29, 2026
Client Retention in Therapy: Building Lasting Therapeutic Relationships
Client Experience · January 29, 2026
Gathering and Using Client Feedback to Improve Your Practice
Client Experience · January 29, 2026