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.
Therapy Transcripts Are Being Subpoenaed in Court: What Every Therapist Needs to Know
A woman's private therapy messages, typed to her therapist through an app, were subpoenaed and used against her in court by her former employer. It is not a hypothetical, and it is not only a Talkspace problem. Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer break down the Kamrass v. AdventHealth case, why therapist-client privilege does not protect what you think it does, why "HIPAA compliant" is more marketing than protection, and the concrete steps you can take to guard your clients' data.
SimplePractice Terms and Conditions Changes - What EVERY Therapist (or Client) Should Know
Learn about the major changes to SimplePractice’s terms and conditions + electronic health record alternatives.
Starting a Private Practice With a Business Partner: Lessons from Allison and Amanda
Three years ago, Allison and Amanda were tired, overworked, and stuck on insurance panels at a generalist group practice - here's how they built something completely different, together, on their own terms.
5 Steps to Find Out How Many Clients Need You
I was making a presentation to the Seattle Division of the Washington Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and made a statement to the audience: "There are more than enough clients to fill every single practice of all of you- and all of the other private practice therapists in Seattle."
Starting a Private Therapy Practice in California
You want to open a private therapy practice in California, but you’re not sure where to start and whether the market is too saturated. Check out this post to get started in practice!
Red Flags in Private Practice Consulting and What to Look for Instead
hiring a therapist consultant can be a "why didn't I do this sooner?" decision, or a "why did I pay to feel confused and mildly gaslit?" one. both happen to smart therapists. here are nine red flags to watch for, why they matter, and what steady, ethical support looks like instead.
10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Therapist Consultant (and the Answers That Should Make You Pause)
A good therapist consultant can change your practice; the wrong one just teaches you an expensive lesson. This is the practical, take-it-to-your-consult-call companion to our main guide: ten questions that surface someone's values, scope, and process, and the answers that should make you pause.
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.
Couples Therapy Intensives in Private Practice: Seven Lessons from Irina
What happens when a couples therapist stops trying to make weekly sessions work and rebuilds her practice around intensives instead? Irina’s story has lessons for any therapist thinking about niche, model, or whether to invest in real business support.
Private Practice Business Plan for Therapists (Free Templates by Stage)
Most business planning advice doesn't fit therapy. Here's what actually belongs in a private practice business plan, plus a free template and 1-hour training by stage; starting, growing, established, group.
Starting a Private Practice: The Complete Guide for Aspiring Business Owners
You deserve a private practice that’s aligned with your values and provides you with the financial means to live the life of your dreams. But what if you don’t know how to get started?
Being a business owner has the potential to be extremely fulfilling and impactful — both for you and the people you serve — and at the same time, reaching that potential requires a complete understanding of how to start a private practice.
“BST was the best investment I have made in myself. I went from working 45-50 hours per week to working 25 hrs, doubling my income,” Cyndi
What if this really could change everything?
You don’t have to decide today.
Just get on the interest list and we’ll walk you through what Business School for Therapists is, what it includes, and how it’s helped thousands of therapists get their life (and income) back.