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.

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.

Kelly Higdon 5/8/18 Kelly Higdon 5/8/18

When Life Happens - Burn Out

Lanie is a registered art therapist and vitality coach who knows what it means to burn out when you are in private practice. She also knows what it takes to turn it around. We encourage you to listen with an open heart and look inward, to find your own needs for space and rest. Check out Lanie here.

Kelly Higdon 8/14/17 Kelly Higdon 8/14/17

Your story matters. How to show up and find unique ways to serve others

When I first met Mia, I knew instantly things were going to grow for her, and grow quickly. Newly licensed she built a practice fast, has added interns and has a speciality. And now...she's adding another stream of income. Check it out!

Kelly Higdon 2/29/16 Kelly Higdon 2/29/16

Real Life Stories of Building a Private Practice with guest Jared, PhD

Jared, Phd left academia for private practice and now has a growing podcast! He shares his experience of the importance of language and speaking to your client when marketing your practice. Learn about his inspirational journey from leaving academia for private practice.

Kelly Higdon 6/15/15 Kelly Higdon 6/15/15

Podcast: Tools to Help you Succeed

Growing a practice isn't always easy but we all start somewhere. I was elated to be invited by Matt Bierd at Virtual LPC to be his first podcast interview.

We talked about tools to use to overcome obstacles and make the process of growth easier. Thank you Matt for the opportunity to meet with you. You are an upstanding human and I had a blast.

Click here to listen to our podcast.

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