Shifting from Solo Practice to Full Private Pay Group Practice
Tabitha, LMFT, LCMHC, LPC, CCTP, provides individual and couples counseling in Wake Forest, NC, specializing in anxiety, traumatic experiences, and faith-based counseling.
Tabitha shared her private practice success story of shifting from a solo practice with a waitlist to a full private pay group practice. She shared her insight on developing a niche and solid referral sources, as well as how to balance giving back to the community through work with local churches and non-profits.
How are you pivoting or supporting your community during COVID-19?: We are offering virtual sessions for those who prefer that. We also are working to spread the word about taking care of your mental health as we all navigate this experiences.
Your Experience with Bootcamp in one sentence: It was the best money I’ve ever spent - while I was doing a lot right, I didn't know what I didn't know - and now I know!
How were you feeling before you signed up for Bootcamp?: Nervous. Terrified I'd end up homeless under a bridge. As a single mother and sole provider I was fearful I would not be able to pay my bills.
What did your private practice look like before Bootcamp started?: Reasonably healthy, but lacking good business structure. I didn't know how to market or even consider marketing.
How do you feel after Business School Bootcamp for Therapists?: Like I can run a viable business that helps change the world, one relationship at a time.
How have your private practice and life changed after Bootcamp (processes, clinically, work-life balance, financially)?: Yes - I know what my expenses are, I have good processes in place, and I've even moved from solo to group practice. I'm still working on work/life balance, but I am not homeless and living in a box.
What would you say to someone else who is on the fence about joining Business School Bootcamp for Therapists?: Don't wait. It will be well worth the investment.
What do you wish you had known about private practice before you started?: That BSB existed and I should have started it while I was an intern.
