Private Practice Blog for Therapists
Hundreds of articles on building, growing, and sustaining your private practice — written by therapists, for therapists. Not recycled generic business advice.
Semi-Retired and Fully Booked: How Clifton Built a Thriving Cash-Pay Practice Over Decades
Clifton started private practice before there was even a Yellow Pages deadline to miss, and the practice he runs today looks nothing like the one he built in the eighties. If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to pivot, niche down, ditch insurance, or learn something new, his story across five decades has a few things to say about that.
Anna's Playbook for Prepping Your Private Practice for Maternity Leave
Most therapists figure out how to prep their practice for maternity leave right when it's too late to make the decisions that matter most. Anna McDonald has built and rebuilt her practice across three pregnancies, and she's honest about all of it: the business-structure choices with invisible deadlines, saving for the business and not just the household, keeping her marketing warm while she's out, and the hard-won lesson about group practice that made her move her whole timeline. If you're growing your family and your practice at the same time, start here.
Alma, Headway, and the big question: is this still the answer in 2026?
For therapists looking to launch or expand their private practice, platforms like Alma and Headway have offered a tempting solution. BUT... recent developments are prompting many therapists to ask hard questions about the long-term sustainability of these platforms.
Are Third-Party Credentialing Platforms a Lifeline or a Trap? A Deeper Look at the Ethics and Sustainability of Alma, Headway, and Grow Therapy
In this article, we dive into the ethical and financial dilemmas therapists face when using third-party platforms like Alma and Headway, exploring whether these services truly support sustainable practice—or if they ultimately undermine therapists' autonomy and financial well-being.
Private Practice Therapist Salary: What a six-figure practice really looks like
How much can you really make in private practice? What’s a therapist’s salary like when they own their own business? Making 6 figures sounds appealing, but what does that really look like?
The 5 Most Common Reasons Therapists Hire a Therapist Consultant
If you’ve ever thought about hiring a therapist consultant but aren’t sure, this article by zynnyme will give the 5 most common reasons to hire one, and what to look for.
Private Practice Coach for Private Practice: What They Do, Who It’s For, and How to Choose
Not sure what a therapist consultant actually does or whether you need one? This guide breaks down what good consulting looks like at every stage of private practice, from starting out to growing a group, plus what ROI really means and how to spot red flags before you invest.
Trainings for Therapists Who Feel Burnt Out: Nervous-System-Friendly Trainings for Sustainability
Burnout isn't a self-care problem… it's a practice structure problem. Learn which trainings actually help therapists reduce overwhelm, stabilize their practice, and build a week their nervous system can sustain.
How to Build a Multistate Group Practice Without Burning Out: Lessons from Dr. Carmy
Dr. Carmy shares her inspiring journey from burnout and overwhelm to building a thriving group practice focused on supporting both clients and fellow helping professionals.
Trainings for Therapists Starting a Private Practice: What to Learn First (So You Don’t Build It Backwards)
Starting a private practice means building the container that makes clinical work possible. Here's the learning path that helps you set fees, protect your capacity, and attract right-fit clients — without turning your brain into an overstuffed junk drawer.
Trainings for Therapists: Your Guide to Choosing a Therapist Training Based on Your Stage, Time, and Nervous System
Staring at 47 browser tabs wondering which training to take next? You're not alone. Therapists are trained to reach for more education when we feel uncertain—but sometimes a certification is just the professional version of reorganizing your pantry when your house is on fire. This guide helps you choose your next training based on your actual stage, your real capacity, and what your nervous system can handle—so you stop collecting credentials and start building the sustainable practice you actually want.
Taking Back Your Cake: Mindset Shifts for Therapists Building a Private Practice
Discover strategies for building a sustainable counseling practice in today’s evolving mental health industry. In this episode, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer break down the impact of venture-backed platforms, the shift in therapist mindsets, the future of insurance, and the power of community-based care. Learn key takeaways on setting fees, protecting your practice, embodying resilience, and navigating a post-pandemic world for therapists. Perfect for private practice owners and mental health professionals seeking clarity and empowerment.
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