The Fee-Setting Conversation in Private Practice with Lisabeth
When Lisabeth first joined Business School for Therapists, she viewed money as a scarcity and was taking any client she could get, even when it intuitively wasn’t a good fit. But over the past few years, she’s transformed her private practice into one that better supports her needs and is much more aligned.
In this episode of Starting a Private Practice, 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 to share their own wants and needs in the conversation.
There’s also some much-needed body scanning to connect in with the mind and body on a deeper level. Because how you feel in private practice — whether it’s around money conversations or something else entirely — is essential to your well-being.
Resources Discussed
How Lisabeth originally viewed making money and getting clients before she transformed her private practice in Business School for Therapists.
Insurance panel reimbursement and claims + why Lisabeth decided to get off panels.
Private practice therapy session affordability when working with marginalized communities.
The part of the population who mostly seems to be willing to pay the full fee.
How to talk about session costs and budget limitations during initial consultations.
Body scanning as a way to explore your sensations and make aligned decisions.
Personal growth in business as a way to better support private practice clients.
