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Hundreds of articles on building, growing, and sustaining your private practice — written by therapists, for therapists. Not recycled generic business advice.

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Starting a Practice Costs for Starting a Counseling Practice The real breakdown of what it costs to launch — no fluff, no scare tactics, just numbers.

Burnout & Sustainability Free CEUs for Therapists and Counselors Our constantly updated list of free continuing education opportunities — because learning shouldn't break the bank.

Group Practice Group Practice Guide to Profitability Why your group practice might not be profitable — and the business model shifts that fix it.

Fees & Insurance The Awkward Money Conversations Every Therapist Dreads Let's talk about the thing nobody wants to talk about — what you make, what you should make, and why it matters.

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.

zynnyme 3/8/22 zynnyme 3/8/22

Being the “Alternative” Therapist with Safrianna

Safrianna was trying to figure out how to sustain herself and be successful in her profession. Check out her story of being diagnosed with fibromyalgia and not having enough to pay for her bills to thriving in private practice and transforming her life!

zynnyme 8/20/20 zynnyme 8/20/20

From Side Hustle to 5-Figure Months in 5 Months

Sara, LMFT provides virtual LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children and families.

In April 2018 she enrolled in Bootcamp with her "side-hustle" practice and 5 months later she hit her first 5-figure month. The numbers didn't lie and gave Sara the confidence to put in notice at her full-time job.

zynnyme 8/18/20 zynnyme 8/18/20

Burnout to a Stable Life as a Therapist

Marca, BSN, LMFT provides holistic trauma-informed psychotherapy in Portland, OR. Their specialities include: LGBTQ women in traumatic breakups and divorce, counseling for healthy polyamory, and health care professionals in burnout.

Marca shared how Bootcamp provided them with the support and clarity they needed to step out on their own and accept the beautiful perks of work-life balance and financial security.

Miranda Palmer 7/8/19 Miranda Palmer 7/8/19

A Dad's Perfect Practice with Adam

“I thought I already knew everything and realized I don’t know anything.”

You know how to do therapy, but do you know how to create a practice that is right for you and your family? Adam, a clinical psychologist in Arizona shares how he built a part time practice with insurance and cash pay clients that allowed him to be present for his two small children and teach at the university. He created a great fit for himself and his clients.

Miranda Palmer 4/2/19 Miranda Palmer 4/2/19

Starting a Psychology Practice: From No Practice to Group Practice - Dr. Abi

When we first met Dr. Abi she was just getting her license and always knew that private practice was her path. Over the past few years she has grown into a group practice that serves the queer community in San Diego, integrating her expertise in spirituality and ADHD.

Kelly Higdon 2/20/17 Kelly Higdon 2/20/17

Real Stories of Building a Private Practice with Dr. Abi

Dr. Abi shares her journey of building a private practice in an unlikely area of town for her specialty. She shares her struggles and successes of building her practice and learning to pace her growth.

“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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