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.

First Step to Planning In Your Private Practice

Maybe you started out the year with a ton of great intentions and expectations. All of those hopes turned into a to-do list, projects and goals. As you face another year of running your private practice, you start to list your intentions for what’s to come.

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Real Life Stories with Mia

Meet Mia, LCSW, who shares a story I think every therapist needs to hear. Mia has built her practice in a short amount of time and in this interview she shares how she has used the pain of her divorce to help others and what it has been like to build a private practice a single woman.

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Building a Private Practice: Real Life Stories with Kami, LMFT

Kami shares how she grew her practice and adjusted it to the needs of her family. She talks about the ups and downs, about meeting and exceeding goals in her private practice, and relevant truths to all therapists in private practice.

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When are you ready?

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What is technology coaching and why business owners need it:

Have you ever had a really good idea? I mean, a really good idea... an idea that made your body tingle with excitement and energy? And then quickly came crashing down with the reality that you had no idea HOW to implement your reality? Or, became overwhelmed with how to connect with other people to make your vision a reality?

“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.