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.
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.
Starting a Private Practice Wrap Up: Reflections and the Future of Your Practice
Join Kelly and Miranda as they reflect on season one of "Starting a Private Practice” podcast, share final insights, and explore what’s next.
Therapist Podcast: Your New Tool for Private Practice Growth
Grow your private practice more effectively by launching a therapist podcast. Learn how to do so and why this is such a great marketing tool for business growth.
Writing Treatment Plans in Under Ten Minutes with Barbara
Learn more about treatment plans, why they’re important, and some common treatment plan mistakes to avoid!
Reconnecting to the Joy of Private Practice with Allison
Learn more about what it means to feel joy and discover some strategies to experience it in your body more often.
Navigating and Transitioning Into your Practice With Dr. Shemena
Dr. Shemena compares her transition into her private practice to a traffic jam. She felt she knew where she wanted to go but had difficulties getting there. As she started making progress, she wasn't getting the immediate results. By trial and error, and transitioning out of a firm position, she began improving her business. Shemena created workshops and podcast episodes to help others who find themselves suck in traffic trying to navigate their own practice.
Embraced My Niche and Full in Less Than 6 Months!
Starting a new private practice and being full in less than 6 months sounds exciting, but there can be some major fear and doubts along the way. Listen to Mollie's story today and get inspired!
Redefining Success: An Interview with an ADHD Specialist
After working in community mental health for 3 years, Gabriel realized it wasn’t something he could sustain. He already had another successful business and he was ready to start another. But this time, he didn’t want it to be so challenging.
In this interview you will learn:
How to ditch googling for answers and get a structured plan
Why you might delay opportunity and growth at times
How to create a win win for yourself, your family and your clients
Doing Clinical Research in Private Practice
As a therapist in private practice or starting a counseling practice you are on the front lines with clients. That gives you a unique window into seeing what is, and is not working with clients, and noticing themes. You may at one point consider confirming some of these hypotheses through research. While performing research while in school isn't easy, there is a LOT of support.
When Life Happens - Caregiving
At some point, we may find ourselves moving out of the role of child, parent, spouse, friend, or family member and into the role of caregiver. It maybe a role we embrace and it can also be a role that consumes. Today Karen, shares her journey through caregiving for her mother, while still having kids at home and building a private practice. She specializes in working with caregivers in her practice here.
When Life Happens - Loss of Spouse
It's something none of us want to happen. Losing the love of our life, our life partner, our co-parent can be one of the most devastating losses. Donna, LCSW is an analyst in Manhatten who lost her husband in January of 2017. This was a poignant conversation that we hope will touch your heart like it touched ours.
When Life Happens - Debt
It's an issue that we often face when coaching our clients. Spending, debt, and money shame is something many private practice owners face. Adding this topic to the series may seem a little counter-intuitive. But losing grasp on your financial management can happen to any of us whether it be from a crisis that arose or from sticking our head in the sand about the financial decisions we need to face in our daily lives. Mallory, LCSW shares her experience with debt, spending and variable income in private practice.
“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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