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.

Are Third-Party Credentialing Platforms a Lifeline or a Trap? A Deeper Look at the Ethics and Sustainability of Alma, Headway, and Grow Therapy

In this article, we dive into the ethical and financial dilemmas therapists face when using third-party platforms like Alma and Headway, exploring whether these services truly support sustainable practice—or if they ultimately undermine therapists' autonomy and financial well-being.

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Online Mental Health Tech Companies: What Every Therapist Should Know Before You Sign the Contract

When considering partnering with online mental health tech companies, there are some crucial things you should know! In this blog, we dive into essential insights to empower therapists in navigating ethical collaborations and ensuring the sustainability of their private practice.

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Embracing the Private Practice Journey with Kadeisha

Kadeisha talks about her journey from independent contractor to private practice owner, why freedom and autonomy to make decisions in business are important to her, the personal challenges around setting a sustainable fee, and more.

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Pros and Cons of Working Remotely Versus in the Office in Private Practice

There are many benefits to providing in-office and remote therapy sessions to clients, but which one is the best for you? Today, we go over the pros and cons of each setup.

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Persevering After Setbacks and How To Tell When You’re Ready For Change With Rachel

Rachel and Miranda talk about creating structure within your private practice and how Bootcamp helped Rachel solidify her infrastructure. Rachel also advises how to create a structure with a tool she learned from Bootcamp, and how to tell when to move on from a position to improve your life.

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Creating an Authentic Practice and Serving Value-Aligned Clients with Shannon

Shannon, LCSWA, provides anxiety, depression, and trauma treatment to clients in Fayetteville, North Carolina and the state of NC (she offers fully remote/telehealth services). Her specialties include talk therapy and EMDR for clients within the millennial age range.

Prior to the Bootcamp program, Shannon felt “aimless” and accepted unaligned clients out of fear, lacking clarity about business processes and her vision for the future. Now, she’s confident in referring out clients who aren’t a good fit and is able to be her authentic self, frequently attracting new value-aligned clients interested in her favorite method of therapy.

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From Teacher to Successful Private Practice Owner with Peggy

Peggy, LMFT, provides therapy for kids and elders in Burlingame and San Mateo, California (she’s currently working fully remote and accepting anyone in CA). Her specialties include working with kids, art therapy, and Brainspotting.

Having completed Bootcamp, she now has a full practice with 23 personally referred clients and just started getting referrals from the people she serves. Peggy recently signed an office lease and plans to have a hybrid practice moving forward, offering both in-person and virtual sessions to people who need her services across the state of California.

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