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.
How to Ask for a Raise When You’re Underpaid: Insurance Edition
Learn more about the downsides of insurance panels in private practice and how to negotiate a raise from insurance providers.
The Shaming of Therapists Who Drop Insurance Panels—And Why It Needs to Stop
In this article, we discuss the harmful shaming therapists face when leaving insurance panels, the systemic issues behind low reimbursement rates, and why stepping away from unsustainable contracts is a necessary step toward change for both therapists and their clients.
Anonymous Insurance Nightmares: When TRICARE Stops Paying and What You Can Do
Therapists nationwide are facing financial crises as TRICARE payments stall, leaving small practices struggling to survive—learn what’s happening, how providers are fighting back, and what you can do to protect your practice.
Reclaiming Confidence in Private Practice with Lisabeth
Lisabeth shares how she transformed her practice from an insurance-dependent model to a successful private-pay practice, overcoming challenges and reigniting her passion and confidence as a therapist.
Private Practice Fees and Sustainability: Your Questions Answered
Learn more about navigating fee-setting, financial accessibility for clients, insurance reimbursements, retirement savings, and fees raises when you have an existing private practice caseload.
How to Get Paid in Private Practice
Learn the basics of building a financially sustainable private practice WITHOUT playing the comparison game.
What to Know Before Starting a Private Practice with Dawn
From graduating with a biology degree to becoming an LMHC and having a successful solo practice, Dawn shares her struggles with burnout as a community mental health worker as well as some aha moments while in the Business School for Therapists program.
Pros and Cons of Working Remotely Versus in the Office in Private Practice
There are many benefits to providing in-office and remote therapy sessions to clients, but which one is the best for you? Today, we go over the pros and cons of each setup.
Making Therapy Affordable for the Transgender and Nonbinary Community with addyson
Find out how addyson used an economic justice model to set up their private practice for success + valuable tips for anyone planning to build a sustainable private practice that serves the trans and nonbinary community.
Ditching Some (or All) Insurance as a Private Practice Owner
Accepting insurance brings a third party into the therapeutic relationship. Learn how to find the balance on when to say "YES" and when to say "NO" to insurance contracts!
How You Can Make Mental Health Care More Accessible via Insurance Plans
Mental health care, for a lot of us, can mean the difference between thriving and just surviving. And even beyond the ongoing stigma surrounding the topic and lack of mainstream education, there are people who want help but simply can’t afford it. That’s where insurance plans come in.
A Guide to Healthcare Coverage in Private Practice (for Business Owners in the U.S.)
Where do you get healthcare coverage when you’re in private practice? When do you enroll? How do you pick a plan? How do you pay for it? Should you just stay at your job? Check out this FREE guide to learn more!
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