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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 That Last
Team & Leadership · January 29, 2026
Managing a Remote Therapy Team: Virtual Practice Leadership
Team & Leadership · January 29, 2026
Hiring and Retaining Therapists for Your Group Practice
Team & Leadership · January 29, 2026
Clinical Supervision Best Practices for Group Practices
Team & Leadership · January 29, 2026
Building Practice Culture: Creating a Thriving Therapy Team
Team & Leadership · January 29, 2026
Finding Your Therapy Niche: Why Specialization Pays
Practice Growth · January 29, 2026
Scaling Your Group Practice: From Solo to Multi-Clinician
Practice Growth · January 29, 2026
Building Referral Networks: Get More Therapy Referrals
Practice Growth · January 29, 2026
Marketing for Therapists: How to Grow Your Practice
Practice Growth · January 29, 2026
Treatment Planning in Therapy: Effective, Measurable Goals
Clinical Operations · January 29, 2026
Streamline Your Therapy Intake Process, Inquiry to Session
Clinical Operations · January 29, 2026
SOAP Notes for Mental Health: A Documentation Guide
Clinical Operations · January 29, 2026
How to Reduce No-Shows in Your Therapy Practice
Clinical Operations · January 29, 2026
Running Profitable Group Therapy: Billing and Scheduling
Clinical Operations · January 29, 2026
Client Communication Templates for Therapy Practices
Clinical Operations · January 29, 2026
Creating a Welcoming Therapy Environment, Online and Off
Client Experience · January 29, 2026
Client Retention in Therapy: Building Lasting Relationships
Client Experience · January 29, 2026
Gathering and Using Client Feedback to Improve Your Practice
Client Experience · January 29, 2026