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.
Pain and Burnout in Private Practice: Starting a Practice as an HSP & Introvert
Miranda and Maegan chat about Maegan's path into private practice along with the bumps from physical pain, medication, burnout, and relocation. She opens up about being introverted, which led her to a few instances of burnout and the changes that alleviated them. They discuss how the “normalized" amount of workload isn't sustainable in the long run and adjusting your business to function and sustain yourself “beyond the couch.”
PTSD, Pandemic PTSD, and Burnout in Therapists
We've been through a LOT the last few years. All of this turmoil has brought some things out into the open, there have been some amazing connections, conversations, and a little bit of change (we know we need more). But, in the midst of everything, have you noticed you’re often seeing people be more... well... more on edge and in pain? We have a theory over here on what’s happening in our profession (and in the world in general).
Joe Sanok and the Four-Day Workweek
In this episode, Kelly and Joe talk about how you need to slow down to speed up and that the old “work 5 days and try to recover in 2” is just leading to burnout. Joe believes a 4-day work-week is the next natural step in the evolution of business because not only can you reduce burnout, but you can make more money working less time, and that extra time could be the missing piece in your work-life balance.
Struggling in Your Private Practice? Learn How Therapist Bootcamp Can Help!
Are you struggling to grow your business…or even just to survive?
Kelly and Miranda are joined by a panel of Bootcampers to share their stories before and after Bootcamp and answer questions from therapists just like you who are curious if Bootcamp can help their business.
3 Ways to Eliminate Burnout NOW
Around one year ago, with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, our lives drastically changed. Despite the difficult transition, we’ve been able to support our clients and help them navigate the new normal for the foreseeable future. But what about when we need support? We’ve all been affected by the pandemic in different ways, and the risk of burnout remains higher than normal.
At the same time, we want to remind you that it’s still possible to create the life and business of your dreams. But in order to do that, it’s essential to address your own negative feelings. Here are three ways to eliminate burnout NOW, so you can start regaining control of your life today!
Therapists in Private Practice: Steps in Burnout Prevention
With everything going on for the past year, burnout has been a real issue. We understand if you’re not feeling like yourself, and we want to help. But even if you’re not feeling burnout, it’s ESSENTIAL that you know how to prevent it (otherwise it could affect your health and business!).
Therapists: Are You Burnt Out? Let's Talk.
If you find yourself in what seems to be a never-ending cycle of burnout, you are not alone. We're here to tell you that you CAN create a business that supports a great life, as well as great outcomes for your clients without this burnout.
Achieving Balance with Boundaries in Private Practice
Jennifer, LCSW, LISW-S provides online anxiety counseling in Indiana and Ohio.
Jennifer shared her story of transitioning from an independent contractor with low pay, to stepping out on her own in Private Practice. Prior to finding Bootcamp, she was burnt out and struggling to find work-life balance. Jennifer shifted her priorities to taking care of herself and family first, paving the way for a healthier, happier, life and business.
Burnout to a Stable Life as a Therapist
Marca, BSN, LMFT provides holistic trauma-informed psychotherapy in Portland, OR. Their specialities include: LGBTQ women in traumatic breakups and divorce, counseling for healthy polyamory, and health care professionals in burnout.
Marca shared how Bootcamp provided them with the support and clarity they needed to step out on their own and accept the beautiful perks of work-life balance and financial security.
Free Meditation for Stressed Out Therapists
Therapists are needed today. But, many are fearful about business, finances, and unsure what the next step is. We have a free meditation for you today. Give yourself 15 minutes to listen.
We also talk to several therapists who share their hearts and what is happening in their private practices right now and how they are coping and what is working. Press play and give it a listen.
“Thank you so much, Kelly & Miranda! I learned so much from this session.” “thank you- I needed that today! tension in my body dropped by 4pts!” “Stress level down by 3!”
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.
The Reality of Private Practice Building
I recently spent two days with a bunch of business owners and Rob Bell (Oh and I had Joe Sanok along side me for the ride too!). I found a lot of comfort in being in a room of other people who get it. They get what it is like to build a business, manage projects, speak and create. We are the ones that create our work. It is not handed to us by some higher up the ladder. Nope we are the ladder. Every single rung is just us.
The second day, sitting in the Viper Room having just talked about Spiral Dynamics, Rob asked what everyone wanted to be sure to cover before the days’ end.
Failure.
Mistakes.
Fears.
The guy next to me at our table looked a little shocked. “Wow! There are a lot of people who are hurting in this room.”
I wasn’t shocked at all.
My heart bubbled and shouted “Yes, Yes, Yes!”
“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.