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.
Private Practice Licensure Designations by State: Who We Help
One of the questions we often hear is, “Do you work with (insert license)?” The truth is… the field of helpers and healers is vast. We even have some healers outside of the traditional mental health spaces whom we’ve worked with as well. We thought it might be helpful for you to see the license types we’ve worked with in each state (and internationally as well).
Free CEUs for Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers
There’s nothing like a great training that inspires you and changes you as a therapist from the inside out. Sometimes those trainings qualify for continuing education units; sometimes they don’t.
Whether you’re on a budget, only need a few last-minute CEs, or you’re looking for a great CE course, we have you covered. Below, find a list of FREE CE courses that we’ve compiled and will continue to update. If you know of a great FREE CE course, feel free to add it in the comments to have it considered for inclusion!
How To Create Your Own Therapy Notes Template - Guest Post with Dr. Maelisa
One question I receive from a lot of therapists is, “How can I create my own notes template?” But what they’re really asking me is, “How can I make writing notes easier and faster?
The good news is that I can answer all those questions together because yes, creating your own template for writing notes can make things much more efficient. However, my answer is not to provide you with a list of 10 therapy interventions and 10 symptoms to include in a checkbox. I’ve got something even better!
The #1 Private Practice Mistake to Avoid
Several few weeks ago, I shared many of the mistakes I'd made when starting a private practice. The post went viral. It was shared hundreds of times, and read thousands of time. It also sparked quite a bit of conversation in the LinkedIn Groups where it was discussed. And that left me wondering... why this post? What is it that got therapists reading and sharing this post so much more than the average post?
Quiz: Should I Go Paperless? (Updated)
Here is a quiz to find out if going paperless might be the right decision for you: Are you a therapist, counselor, or psychologist trying to wade through all of the options for going paperless? Here is a quiz to find out if going paperless might be the right decision for you:
The Initial Consultation: 6 Lessons Learned from Shoe Shopping
Straight from the podiatrist with a nice limp in my step, nursing such severe plantar fasciitis that I couldn’t manage it on my own any longer, I walked into a shoe store. Not just any foot store, but a fancy running shoe store that felt all together intimidating.
Here’s what you need to know about me. I wear a size 11 shoe and have since I was in 5th grade, so finding shoes is not really all that fun for me. I prefer to spend my money on travel and fun stuff with my family. So for me to go into an expert shoe store means I was in pain and needed help.
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Building a Private Practice: Real Life Stories with Nyshia, LCSW
It is my pleasure to introduce you to Nyshia, LCSW. Today she shares her story about building a practice in a year that is built on faith and knowing who you are and what you want in life, going from the idea of it being a hobby to stepping into full time private practice a year later.
Building a Counseling Practice: Real Life Stories with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW
Mercedes Samudio is on of those clinicians that has a clear niche and is clear about how she helps. She has a coaching practice as well as a psychotherapy practice and she does a great job of explaining the difference. She shares how she has leveraged social media to serve others and build her private practice. If you have any curiosity about coaching, this is an interview to watch.
Do You Need to Change What You Are Doing in Private Practice?
Are you doing something that isn't totally fitting you in your private practice? When you put out a program, book, service package, or whatever it is does it reflect what you are all about? I hope so! Check out our blog to learn how to know if something is working for you or not.
“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
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You don’t have to decide today.
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