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Hundreds of articles on building, growing, and sustaining your private practice — written by therapists, for therapists. Not recycled generic business advice.

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Starting a Practice Costs for Starting a Counseling Practice The real breakdown of what it costs to launch — no fluff, no scare tactics, just numbers.

Burnout & Sustainability Free CEUs for Therapists and Counselors Our constantly updated list of free continuing education opportunities — because learning shouldn't break the bank.

Group Practice Group Practice Guide to Profitability Why your group practice might not be profitable — and the business model shifts that fix it.

Fees & Insurance The Awkward Money Conversations Every Therapist Dreads Let's talk about the thing nobody wants to talk about — what you make, what you should make, and why it matters.

Brand Healing for Therapists - an Interview with Nicole

I've known Nicole for a couple of years now and I am a big fan of her work. She knows how to work with therapists. She speaks our language and she knows how to translate what we do into an amazing website.

She is offering a free course on her site called WRITE BRAVE where you will learn how to write your about page for your website. Click here to sign up!

Kelly Higdon 2/29/16 Kelly Higdon 2/29/16

Real Life Stories of Building a Private Practice with guest Jared, PhD

Jared, Phd left academia for private practice and now has a growing podcast! He shares his experience of the importance of language and speaking to your client when marketing your practice. Learn about his inspirational journey from leaving academia for private practice.

Kelly Higdon 10/5/15 Kelly Higdon 10/5/15

Building a Private Practice: Real Life Stories with Kim, LPC

Still working at an agency and finding space for a vibrant private practice - Kim shares her experience of growth as a part time private practice owner.

Kelly Higdon 9/28/15 Kelly Higdon 9/28/15

Financial Planning in Private Practice

Maybe you have your tax planning, retirement, disability coverage and cash flow all figured out. But if you don't, this is for you. This is to encourage you to start learning, even in baby steps. I (Kelly) used to find this stuff intimidating. So I've reached out for support and every year, it gets better. I don't feel so fearful and I know what is currently going on in my business while I am reaching new personal and professional financial goals.

Kelly Higdon 9/21/15 Kelly Higdon 9/21/15

Building a Private Practice: Real Life Stories featuring Peg, LPC

Peg is a career changer and while she has her practice, she still is in her other career full time. Listen in on how Peg has worked in both careers at the same time, while creating the perfect opportunity to eventually go full time private practice.

Kelly Higdon 9/1/15 Kelly Higdon 9/1/15

Building a Private Practice: Real Life Stories with Kami, LMFT

Kami shares how she grew her practice and adjusted it to the needs of her family. She talks about the ups and downs, about meeting and exceeding goals in her private practice, and relevant truths to all therapists in private practice.

Kelly Higdon 8/18/15 Kelly Higdon 8/18/15

Building a Private Practice: Real Life Stories with Krista, LCSW

A story about following open doors and unexpected paths leading to where you need to be right now. A former teacher and now therapist, Krista shares so brilliantly how her path made many turns and what it took to build the right practice for her.

Kelly Higdon 8/11/15 Kelly Higdon 8/11/15

The Healthy Therapist: Guest Interview with Shelley, LMFT

A special thanks to Shelley for taking some time to share her passion of health and wellness. As a therapist, she really gets what it takes to do this kind of work and she shares how your own nutrition and health impact your clinical work. She gives some great tips that you can use daily in your private practice. Check her out at www.cleanforks.com

Kelly Higdon 7/27/15 Kelly Higdon 7/27/15

Entrepreneurship and Relationships - How to Stay Connected While Building a Private Practice

I reached out to Jenev because I was desperate to have you hear her message. More often than not, while we love building our practices, it can deter from our relationships and if we aren't fostering intimacy and connection, our relationship can take a back seat. I have seen it too often with therapists. We are not immune.

You can find out more about Dr. Jenev at www.mybestrelationship.com

Miranda Palmer 7/13/15 Miranda Palmer 7/13/15

Building a Passionate Private Pay Practice

Hanging out with people I enjoy is one of my favorite things in the world. If you haven't noticed, Kelly Higdon and I have a LOT of fun when we get together and chat. We got the opportunity to sit down for a chat with Melvin Varghese, Ph.D. on his podcast for therapists. We had so much fun, and we really hope you find some inspiration and actionable tips when listening.

Kelly Higdon 7/6/15 Kelly Higdon 7/6/15

Integrating You into Private Practice : Interview with Renee, LMFT

Renee shares her experience of building a practice and how it is influenced through metaphor, spirituality and dreamwork - she also does some stellar clinical supervision if you are looking for support.

“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.