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.
The SimplePractice Lawsuit Is Just the Beginning: What Therapists Need to Know About Their Data
The SimplePractice class action lawsuit has therapists asking hard questions about data privacy, EHR terms of service, and whether their clients are actually protected. Miranda Palmer and Kelly Higdon break down what the lawsuit really means, why HIPAA compliance alone is not enough, and what to look for in any platform you use. Plus the deeper conversation about therapist isolation, burnout, and finding your power in the middle of all of it.
What a Costume Designer Can Teach Us About Building a Practice That Doesn't Eat You Alive
Beth Rontal went from burnt-out costume designer to therapist to creating Documentation Wizard. But here's what actually matters from her story: Your documentation backlog is telling you something about your practice. Your body is too. And if you're always pedal to the metal, you're not "dedicated" - you're heading toward burnout. Real talk about what it actually takes to build something sustainable.
Taking Back Your Cake: Mindset Shifts for Therapists Building a Private Practice
Discover strategies for building a sustainable counseling practice in today’s evolving mental health industry. In this episode, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer break down the impact of venture-backed platforms, the shift in therapist mindsets, the future of insurance, and the power of community-based care. Learn key takeaways on setting fees, protecting your practice, embodying resilience, and navigating a post-pandemic world for therapists. Perfect for private practice owners and mental health professionals seeking clarity and empowerment.
Digital Marketing for Therapists: Website, SEO, and Online Presence Essentials
Learn how to build a therapy website and online marketing strategy that helps your ideal clients find you through therapist SEO, authentic digital marketing, and a sustainable private practice presence.
Ethical Marketing for Therapists: Navigating Boundaries While Growing Your Practice
Learn how to market ethically as a therapist to grow your private practice, attract ideal clients, and build trust online without compromising your professional values.
Marketing for Therapists Starting a Therapy Practice
Learn how to use your first year of private practice to refine your marketing strategy, attract ideal clients, build referral relationships, track results, and create sustainable systems that grow your practice ethically and effectively.
Marketing for Therapists on a Budget: Free and Low-Cost Strategies That Actually Work
Learn how to market your private practice effectively, attract ideal clients, and grow a sustainable therapy business using practical, low-budget strategies, content marketing, and authentic networking.
From Struggling Therapist to Thriving Practice Owner with Alisa
Meet Alisa, a clinical social worker in Philadelphia who turned her struggling practice into a thriving business with the help of Business School for Therapists. Discover how Alisa filled her caseload, achieved a work-life balance, and created a fulfilling career and successful private practice.
Therapist Marketing: Growing a Group or Solo Private Practice
In the growth phase of your private practice, consistent and aligned marketing is key. This article covers how to review your data, use effective online and offline strategies, and refine your consultation process to turn inquiries into clients, whether you're a solo or group practice owner
Therapist Marketing: Starting a Private Practice
Starting a private practice is exciting, but marketing can feel overwhelming. This article offers essential tips to help you identify your ideal client, create a simple website, leverage existing relationships, and use online directories while maintaining authenticity and integrity.
Mastering Your Marketing Plan: Strategies for Therapist Success
In this episode, Kelly Higdon, LMFT, offers a fresh take on marketing for therapists, emphasizing personal values to craft plans that promote long-term success and passion in their practice.
Therapy Marketing: READ THIS FIRST
In this blog, Kelly Higdon discusses how you can create a personalized, strengths-based marketing strategy for your private practice by focusing on authenticity and self-trust instead of relying on one-size-fits-all approaches and outsourcing.
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