Overcoming Burnout in Private Practice with Haley
There’s no doubt that graduate school and agency work provide the necessary knowledge and skills to become a licensed therapist and get good clinical outcomes.
However, the demands of the industry, such as excessive workloads, low salaries, and a lack of work-life balance, often lead to burnout.
Haley, a successful private practice owner and member of the Business School for Therapists community, has experienced burnout and found a way to overcome it.
After opening her private practice in 2021, Haley struggled with burnout and grief after a personal loss, causing her to close her practice temporarily. Through her journey, she realized the importance of self-care and setting healthy boundaries. She believes in order to provide the best care for her clients, she needs to take care of herself first.
With this new perspective, Haley reopened her private practice with the goal of creating a business aligned with her values and needs.
By implementing a cancellation fee, accountability measures, and prioritizing her well-being, Haley’s built a successful practice with a full caseload of 12 clients a week while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
In this episode, Haley shares her Private Practice Success Story and offers valuable advice to anyone looking to start a private practice. From setting boundaries to prioritizing self-care, she'll give you some insight into how to overcome burnout and build a successful and fulfilling private practice.
Resources Discussed
Haley is an LCSW who provides individual teen therapy and support for families in Sacramento, CA.
Check out our Therapist Burnout Recovery Book for Solo and Group Private Practice Owners!
What Haley’s practice looks like today.
Haley’s journey back when she was a pre-licensed clinician.
Surprising lessons Haley learned while building a private practice.
Advice for those who’d like to start a private practice.
