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.
2024: Opting Out of Medicare for LMFTs, and LPCs
Time Sensitive: You MUST opt-in or opt-out of Medicare ASAP if you want to be paid for serving anyone with Medicare. (Impacts private pay too!) Things change January 1, 2024. Click to get the step-by-step details on what to do next.
A Group Practice Owners’ Guide to Profitability - You Need a Different Business Model
Our client decided to go to an event for therapists for inspiration, connection, and learning. They spent an incredible amount of money and time attending this event and made some amazing connections. But, they came back convinced that their business model wasn’t working and wasn’t sustainable. They spent a month feeling like she needed to start a new business or develop a new stream of income before they finally talked to us and we dove into the truth.
Spoiler alert: The truth is - they had created a group practice that works really well and is actually profitable.
So, let’s break down what happened, how they got so off course, and what you can do to determine the truth about YOUR group practice, its profitability, its sustainability, and things you can do to get it on track if it is off track.
The Fee-Setting Conversation in Private Practice with Lisabeth
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 in the conversation.
Private Practice Fees and Sustainability: Your Questions Answered
Learn more about navigating fee-setting, financial accessibility for clients, insurance reimbursements, retirement savings, and fees raises when you have an existing private practice caseload.
Writing Treatment Plans in Under Ten Minutes with Barbara
Learn more about treatment plans, why they’re important, and some common treatment plan mistakes to avoid!
Successful and Group Practice: Business School Q&A
In this exclusive Q&A, alumni of Business School for Therapists opened up about their journeys into group practice. They shared their stresses, setbacks, accomplishments, and advice on starting a successful group practice.
Business School for Therapists Q&A
Learn about determining your next steps in practice, accepting (or getting off) insurance, building client-generating websites, and acquiring an NPI for starting group therapy (we go over what this means and if you need one for your stage in practice).
Ditching Some (or All) Insurance as a Private Practice Owner
Accepting insurance brings a third party into the therapeutic relationship. Learn how to find the balance on when to say "YES" and when to say "NO" to insurance contracts!
How to Make $10,000 (or More!) in Extra Income for Your Private Practice EVERY YEAR
Looking for a new stream of income for your private practice that’s SIMPLE and 100% PROFIT? Well, we have one for you, and you might be surprised how straightforward it actually is!
How You Can Make Mental Health Care More Accessible via Insurance Plans
Mental health care, for a lot of us, can mean the difference between thriving and just surviving. And even beyond the ongoing stigma surrounding the topic and lack of mainstream education, there are people who want help but simply can’t afford it. That’s where insurance plans come in.
A Guide to Healthcare Coverage in Private Practice (for Business Owners in the U.S.)
Where do you get healthcare coverage when you’re in private practice? When do you enroll? How do you pick a plan? How do you pay for it? Should you just stay at your job? Check out this FREE guide to learn more!
Case Study: From Insurance Solo Practice to Private Pay Group Practice
Yolanda and Shamon join us from a private pay group counseling practice in Florida to share their growth story. They share a little bit of the story of a private practice that was taking over life on nights and weekends to one that has boundaries, has a clear vision, and is successful.
Listen to what was most helpful to them as they grew their private practices.
“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.