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 Importance of Mentorship and Culture from a Successful Texas Group Practice Owner
Dawn-Petrice shares her journey from education and school counseling to building a thriving, value-driven group counseling practice in Texas, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, diversity, and intentional leadership.
The State of Therapy: Real Talk on AI, Ethics, and Private Practice Growth with Miranda & Kelly
In this episode, Miranda and Kelly dive into the evolving role of AI in private practice, exploring both its opportunities and ethical challenges for therapists navigating today's mental health landscape.
Innovation, Psychedelics, and Making Practice Fun with Alicia
Alicia shares how embracing creativity and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy helped her build an energizing, impactful practice outside the traditional therapy model.
Building a Thriving Trauma-Focused Group Practice with Lauran
Lauran returns to share how her trauma-focused group practice in Orlando has thrived by focusing on EMDR specialization, intentional values, supporting therapists, and tracking meaningful clinical outcomes—even amidst economic uncertainty.
The State of Therapy: Surviving, Thriving, and (Un)Learning the Rules
In this episode, Miranda Palmer and Kelly Higdon dig into how shifting insurance models and value-based care are increasing risk for therapists, and why creating sustainable private practices is more crucial than ever for both clinicians and their clients.
The State of Therapy: Big Business, Burnout, and Reinventing Private Practice
In this episode, Kelly and Miranda hit pause on the success stories and dive into a real-time conversation about what’s changing in mental health—and how private practice owners can navigate it.
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.
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.
Therapist Salary in Private Practice: The Awkward Conversations Nobody Has
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.
The Truth About BetterHelp & Your Career as a Therapist
BetterHelp is everywhere—podcasts, ads, emails promising lucrative pay. With claims of $122,196 per year for 40 hours a week, it sounds tempting, right? (They literally sent Miranda those numbers to try to “recruit” her in December of 2024!) But let’s take a closer look at the numbers and stories behind the promise.
Did you know that over 17% of all therapists in the U.S. are now working for BetterHelp? With over $8.35 million spent monthly on podcast advertising alone, their reach is undeniable. Yet, reviews from therapists who’ve worked with them paint a very different picture:
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.
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