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Private Practice Challenge Week 4: Marketing
A lot of courses focus on marketing. It’s one of the first things we jump to when we think about our practices - how to get clients in the door. But you notice how we didn’t start with marketing? You notice how we wanted you to get clear on what services you provide and WHO you want to serve?
Private Practice Challenge: Time for a Change
We need a paradigm shift in private practice. Over 1000 searches per month for burnout in psychology, 880 for burnout in social work, our profession is suffering, and it isn’t ok! Click play to watch the free training below that talks about what it will really take to make a big change in our profession! Bonus: Some amazing discounts and giveaways for everyone who watches are included!
Therapists Know How To Party: Business School Launch!
Is running your business fun? We spent a lot of time in the chair, listening, containing, guiding and creating. It's a beautiful kind of work. It's also what many refer to as "the meat" or their purpose. The business stuff, might make you feel a bit... meh.
Private Practice Challenge Week 4: Websites
Are you ready for a Private Practice Challenge that will improve your clinical outcomes and increase your income?
Websites are an essential part of your online presence when marketing your practice. This week we are going to cover your options and discuss what you need to get started or revamp.
Private Practice Challenge Week 3: Marketing
Now that we have covered your fees and niche, let's talk about marketing. Today we will explore the foundation of your marketing plan in your private practice. Let's get started!
Real Life Stories in Private Practice with Rebecca, LMFT
Rebecca, LMFT is a therapist in Riverside, CA who specializes in working with interfaith couples and those who have left their religion. This interview is full of gems as Rebecca shares about her money blocks, tools she used, the process of getting her practice started, and picking a niche. You can check Rebecca out at http://www.rebeccawilliamstherapy.com/. Thank you Rebecca for sharing your story.
Top Fee Mistakes Counselors Make In Private Practice
Mistakes - we all make them. But the best thing about having people forge paths ahead is that you can learn from others. So we put together some of the top fee mistakes we see counselors make in private practice.
How To Make Money As A Counselor
Being a private practice coach has afforded me the opportunity to speak to many counselors, psychologists, therapists and other healers. It has only confirmed that there is no one way to serve the world with your talents and skills.
However, there are some necessary elements if you want to generate an income.
Why are we talking about money?
5 Steps to Creating an Awesome 2017 Business Plan
2017 is almost here! Are you ready? Well, we want to help you get prepared with your business plan.
Wait! Don't go away! This is important. we know for some of you, the thought of a business plan makes your head want to spin. So let's break it down.
Faith Based Counseling Practices: What you need to know
First I want to acknowledge, this article is about my story, which is within a specific faith. I hope the lessons presented are applicable to any faith– Muslim, Jew, Agnostic, and others. Any and all are welcome to take what resonates and leave the rest.
Second, believe it or not, I have written this blog about 3 or 4 times, each time starting over with a blank piece of paper. My hope is this is the clearest version.
From Fear to Freedom: Starting a Faith Based Practice
When I was in graduate school, getting therapy seemed like a no-brainer. At that time, the state “bribed” prelicensed therapists by counting each hour of therapy as 3 hours towards the 3,000 hours needed to apply to take exams. So… without any particular crisis in place… I went on the search for therapy…
As I explored my needs, I thought it would be helpful to have a professional therapist who understood my faith in a higher power and wouldn't think I was “weird.” I
5 things you can do right now to improve your SEO and attract more clients online.
For most therapists, the primary way clients find you these days is online. People type keywords into Google, or another online search engine, and are presented with tons of options. Understandably, therapists that are at the top of search engine results attract the most visitors to their websites and are able to more easily fill up their caseload. The question is, how do you get to the top of online search results?
“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
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