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.
Couples Therapy Intensives in Private Practice: Seven Lessons from Irina
What happens when a couples therapist stops trying to make weekly sessions work and rebuilds her practice around intensives instead? Irina’s story has lessons for any therapist thinking about niche, model, or whether to invest in real business support.
Building a Neurodivergent-Affirming Private Practice: How Dr. Corrie Found Her Niche
Most therapists don't pick a niche on day one. They notice it creeping up on them, in the clients they come alive working with and the patterns they can't unsee. Dr. Corrie's story is one of those slow-build niches. From community mental health to a solo practice serving neurodivergent adults across 43 states, plus an online course for parent burnout, here's what she learned about building a practice that fits the actual person you are.
From Solo Therapist to Seven-Figure Group Practice: What Ginger Wants You to Know
Nobody warns you about the pillow screaming phase. The one where you're talented, trained, and good at what you do, but the environment you're in is slowly grinding you down. That's where Ginger was in 2018. Today she runs a 25-person trauma-focused group practice in Michigan. In this episode of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, she sits down with Kelly Higdon to share what the journey actually looked like, including the mistakes, the mindset shifts, and the lessons she wishes she had learned sooner.
Making Therapy Work When the System Feels Broken
In this episode, Kelly and Miranda dive into the overwhelming changes in the mental health field, from shifting insurance policies to emerging AI technologies, while encouraging therapists to honor their own needs and strengths as they navigate an uncertain landscape.
How Katie Built a Thriving Practice for High Risk Teens and Found Her Purpose
Katie shares her inspiring journey from solo practice to running a thriving group practice for high-risk teens, discussing how following her curiosity, passion, and willingness to evolve led to unexpected success and new ventures, including her upcoming book and training program for therapists.
Healing Religious Trauma and Building a Private Practice: Cassidy on Therapy, Faith, and Writing
In this episode, Cassidy opens up about her path from schoolteacher to trauma therapist and eventually to published author, describing how her experiences with religious trauma, support from a creative community, and carving out space in her group practice all came together, along with her personal journey of self-discovery, to inspire and fuel the writing of her book "Becoming Me," which focuses on unraveling and healing the sacred wounds of religious trauma in women, especially within the LDS faith.
The Hidden Dangers of Tech Therapy Contracts: Ethics, Labor, and the Fight for Fair Pay with Liath
In this episode, Miranda, Kelly, and Laith dig into how venture-backed tech companies are transforming the therapy landscape, revealing hidden risks in contracts, ethical dilemmas with AI and client data, and why therapists need to take back their power by making well-informed choices about where they work.
From Tech to Therapy: Embracing Change with Raffi
In this episode of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, Raffi shares his path from studying computer science at Brown University to building a thriving group practice. Known for mending relationships and resolving conflicts, Raffi reflects on following his calling and embracing change.
Finding your true calling with Anna
Anna shares her journey to building a thriving private practice. Specializing in couples counseling, anxiety, and postpartum care, Anna reflects on overcoming family stigma, balancing motherhood, and her advice for aspiring private practice owners.
Building a Successful Private Practice from Group Practice with Ross
In this episode, Ross shares how his underpaid group practice role sparked his leap into private practice. He discusses starting his business in just two weeks, building a niche in addiction therapy, and balancing client care with writing his upcoming book.
Exploring Therapeutic Tools for a Balanced Practice with Patricia
In this episode of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, Patricia shares her journey from childhood stargazing to becoming a San Diego based psychiatrist. She discusses her practice, focused on autonomy, sustainability, and cutting-edge treatments, and how her passion for exploring the outer and inner worlds shaped her approach to care.
Supporting Families and Building Inclusive Communities with Robin
In this episode of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, Robin shares her path to founding Better Together Family Therapy. She discusses her passion for neurodiversity, creating safe spaces for healing, and how life's challenges shaped her deeply personal approach to private practice.
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