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.

Moving States as a Therapist? Amity Shares Her Private Practice Startup Blueprint

Amity shares how building a private practice shaped around her values—especially peace and balance—helped her overcome burnout, navigate big life transitions, and create a more fulfilling life and career.

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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.

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Costs for Starting a Counseling Practice in 2026

Did you know that launching a successful counseling practice is easy and an incredibly low investment?

You’ve done most of the hard work already: you’ve gotten a master’s degree, hundreds of hours of supervision, and gone to weeks’ worth of advanced trainings. You’ve already made the most significant financial investment in gaining this clinical expertise that’s wanted and needed in the world.

Now you’re ready to start your own private practice AKA create a business out of your passion for helping humans heal.

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Guest Blog: Private Practice Success Stories: Traci Lowenthal, Psy.D.

"A big thank you to Dr. Traci Lowenthal for sharing her private practice story. Too many therapists feel alone on the journey of starting a private practice. Share your favorite part of Traci's story in the comments section!." -Kelly and Miranda

I still remember sitting in one of my first graduate school classes. You know the one: “Let’s go around and introduce ourselves, tell each other how we came to enroll in the program, and a potential long-term goal we have.” I was the only one to say I wanted to work in private practice.

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Publishing a book as a therapist

“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.