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.
Digital Marketing for Therapists: Website, SEO, and Online Presence Essentials
Learn how to build a therapy website and online marketing strategy that helps your ideal clients find you through therapist SEO, authentic digital marketing, and a sustainable private practice presence.
Making Therapy Work When the System Feels Broken
In this episode, Kelly and Miranda dive into the overwhelming changes in the mental health field, from shifting insurance policies to emerging AI technologies, while encouraging therapists to honor their own needs and strengths as they navigate an uncertain landscape.
Ethical Marketing for Therapists: Navigating Boundaries While Growing Your Practice
Learn how to market ethically as a therapist to grow your private practice, attract ideal clients, and build trust online without compromising your professional values.
Healing Religious Trauma and Building a Private Practice: Cassidy on Therapy, Faith, and Writing
In this episode, Cassidy opens up about her path from schoolteacher to trauma therapist and eventually to published author, describing how her experiences with religious trauma, support from a creative community, and carving out space in her group practice all came together, along with her personal journey of self-discovery, to inspire and fuel the writing of her book "Becoming Me," which focuses on unraveling and healing the sacred wounds of religious trauma in women, especially within the LDS faith.
The Hidden Dangers of Tech Therapy Contracts: Ethics, Labor, and the Fight for Fair Pay with Liath
In this episode, Miranda, Kelly, and Laith dig into how venture-backed tech companies are transforming the therapy landscape, revealing hidden risks in contracts, ethical dilemmas with AI and client data, and why therapists need to take back their power by making well-informed choices about where they work.
“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.
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.
Starting a Private Practice Wrap Up: Reflections and the Future of Your Practice
Join Kelly and Miranda as they reflect on season one of "Starting a Private Practice” podcast, share final insights, and explore what’s next.
Reimagining Your Marketing Plan with Colleen
Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer coach Colleen as she explores how to leverage her existing online presence, refine her marketing messages, and connect with her ideal clients on a deeper level.
The True Story Behind Your Marketing Efforts: Answers to Your Marketing Plan Questions
Discover the power of data and meaningful conversations with Kelly and Miranda as they uncover the truth behind your marketing efforts, whether you're starting a private practice or elevating your marketing game!
Doxy.me Terms of Service What Users Need to Know (Employees and/or Owners)
Steps to take if you are using Doxy.me before November 17th, 2023
Read over the terms of service to make sure you understand it and agree with it.
Ask any questions or verbalize any concerns before November 17th, 2023.
If you do not agree with the updated terms do NOT use it past November 17th, 2023.
If you DO agree with the terms, make sure you understand the impact on your privacy policy and informed consent, update those accordingly, and get consent from clients.
Did you learn something new about third-party analytics? Consider doing a review of how you are using Analytics in your private practice.
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