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.
The State of Therapy: Tips for Therapists on Handling Insurance Rate Hikes and Technology
In this episode, Kelly and Miranda dive into how changes in health insurance, AI, and policy decisions are reshaping the mental health landscape—and what therapists can do to protect their practices and clients.
Ditching Insurance: How Chelsea Built a Thriving Private Pay Practice
Chelsea, an MFT, shares her journey of transitioning from an insurance-based practice to a thriving private pay model. Her story isn't just about ditching insurance; it's about reclaiming her time, prioritizing client connections, and building a sustainable career. Like many therapists, Chelsea initially struggled with a scarcity mindset, feeling pressured to accept every client. This led to burnout and a sense of disconnect from her true passion. Discovering the power of "no" and embracing the support of resources like zynnyme.com, Chelsea embarked on a path of self-discovery and practice transformation. Her experience offers inspiration for therapists seeking to create a business that truly serves both themselves and their clients.
The Myth That Leaving Insurance Hurts the Profession: Why Fair Pay Strengthens the Field
To protect the future of mental health care, we must stop blaming therapists for leaving insurance and start demanding real change that benefits both clients and providers.
The Myth That Clients Won’t Be Able to Afford Therapy: What’s Really Blocking Access to Care?
The biggest barrier to mental health care isn’t therapists charging private pay rates—it’s a broken insurance system driving providers out of the field and creating a devastating shortage of care.
Stop Shaming Therapists: Why Therapists Who Leave Insurance Panels Are the Opposite of Greedy
In this article, we explore the unfair criticism therapists face when stepping away from insurance panels and why their decision is about sustainability, integrity, and better client care, not greed.
The Shaming of Therapists Who Drop Insurance Panels—And Why It Needs to Stop
In this article, we discuss the harmful shaming therapists face when leaving insurance panels, the systemic issues behind low reimbursement rates, and why stepping away from unsustainable contracts is a necessary step toward change for both therapists and their clients.
“You Make HOW Much?!” The Awkward Money Conversations Therapists Dread
Ever wonder how much of a therapist’s session fee they actually keep? After expenses, taxes, and unpaid admin work, the take-home pay is often much lower than expected. Let’s break down where the money goes and why setting the right rate is essential for a sustainable practice.
Anonymous Insurance Nightmares: When TRICARE Stops Paying and What You Can Do
Therapists nationwide are facing financial crises as TRICARE payments stall, leaving small practices struggling to survive—learn what’s happening, how providers are fighting back, and what you can do to protect your practice.
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.
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