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.

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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.

The Fee-Setting Conversation in Private Practice with Lisabeth

Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer coach Lisabeth on setting and talking about her session fee in a way that supports her financial goals AND gives potential clients space in the conversation.

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Getting Unstuck in Your Private Practice Processes with Dr. Corrie

Private Practice Experts Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer coach Dr. Corrie through her internal resistance and discomfort around business processes and creating a practice that works for her.

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No-Shows, Discharge Policies, and Disaster Plans in Private Practice

Get your questions answered around charging for no-shows/late cancellations, setting up discharge policies, and planning for disasters as a private practice owner.

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How to Grow a Private Practice with Less Effort

Learn more about the value of having clearly defined private practice processes that support the well-being of you as a mental health clinician AND the clients you serve.

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Pros and Cons of Therapy Notes

Psychotherapy (or therapy) notes are a common practice among therapists. Today, we go over what therapy notes are as well as if you should take notes during your sessions with clients online.

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Your 2023 Plan to Keep Up With Progress Notes

Learn how to create a plan to get you (and your employees) feeling confident about clinical documentation.

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Therapy Is Awkward: Writing and Creating a Following with Nicole

Nicole and Miranda talk about different types of work within the therapy world. After feeling overworked with multiple jobs, Nicole created a meme page on Instagram that’s amassed 120k followers. She also shares the process of publishing a book, including whether you should self-publish or work with publishing houses.

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Successful and Group Practice: Business School Q&A

In this exclusive Q&A, alumni of Business School for Therapists opened up about their journeys into group practice. They shared their stresses, setbacks, accomplishments, and advice on starting a successful group practice.

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Doubled her Caseload and Quadrupled her Profits as a Single Parent in Private Practice

Katherine, LMFT, provides counseling to women, teens, and couples in Pleasant Hill, CA. She shared with us her experience as a single parent and newly licensed therapist stepping out into private practice, and all of the struggles in between.

“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

**What if this really could change everything?**

You don’t have to decide today.

Just get on the interest list and we’ll walk you through what Business School for Therapists is, what it includes, and how it’s helped thousands of therapists get their life (and income) back.