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.
Advocacy in Private Practice with guest Benjamin, PsyD
I reached out to Ben because I needed to learn about what it means to be an advocate in our field. Sure, I advocate for our businesses to grow because that means more people get help and more therapists stay in the field in which they are gifted.
The Confident Private Practice Series Part #3: Be Present
You know why confidence is important, who you are, and you are leaning in to be more YOU in your private practice… what is next? This is one of the hardest steps in the process long-term. In order to build confidence, you have to practice being more present in three main areas. You need to be present when you DO feel confident, you need to be present when you feel anything but confident, and finally you need to be present when you feel checked out.
Giving Back - Interview with Paul of Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
This is an interview for anyone in private practice. W Sliding scale fees are common in practice but what Open Path is doing for access in the private practice sector - well you have to listen to hear about how good it is!
The Confident Private Practice Series Part #2: Be You
While I think what Brene Brown has done for the general population is great, I think her impact on mental health professionals is much more powerful. Many of us went through training and had personal and professional experiences that were focused on easing into the background, becoming other focused, and discounting our own intuition and insights. The truth is, it is scary as hell to say what we really want as therapists..
The Confident Private Practice Part #1: Who Are You?
So… last week we talked about why confidence in private practice is so important. This week we are going to start the process of breaking down HOW to get confident in private practice. And our first step is digging into “Who Are You?”
Why We Start with Who You Are
In therapy, we start with an assessment. We ask a LOT of questions. Some of those questions are to identify the problem, but many of the questions are actually about building rapport, connection, and identifying the strengths that our client already has developed. Here is where it gets really juicy… how many times has a client been aware of some of their MAJOR strengths? How many times has a client been unaware of what they really needed or desired? Sometimes, just the assessment and reflection process can be life-changing for clients.
The Confident Private Practice: Why Confidence Matters
What happens when your clients make real, deep change? What does it look like? What does it feel like? For me, when a client was nearing the end of therapy and things were “flowing” it was this energy around them that was sometimes hard to quantify… But, probably one of the words that best describes it was “confident.”
How To Create Your Own Therapy Notes Template - Guest Post with Dr. Maelisa
One question I receive from a lot of therapists is, “How can I create my own notes template?” But what they’re really asking me is, “How can I make writing notes easier and faster?
The good news is that I can answer all those questions together because yes, creating your own template for writing notes can make things much more efficient. However, my answer is not to provide you with a list of 10 therapy interventions and 10 symptoms to include in a checkbox. I’ve got something even better!
LIVE Mini Bootcamp: Week 8
This is the final training in the mini-bootcamp! We had a lot of fun at the launch party with some amazing giveaways! If you found value in the trainings this summer and are ready to interview for bootcamp, click here!
LIVE Mini Bootcamp: Week 7
Today is all about Lesson #7: Multiple Streams of Income. Here's what you need to do today:
1) Watch the video and take the quiz
2) If you aren't ready to launch another stream of income look at your current fee and marketing plan to make changes so you can one day grow your practice Beyond the Couch.
LIVE Mini Bootcamp: Week 6
n Lesson #6 we are going to talk about websites! Here's what you need to do today:
1) Watch the video
2) If you have a website, evaluate the current platform
3) Determine your budget for your online presence
5) Got questions or comments? Post below and we will join in on Friday, July 15th to respond!
LIVE Mini Bootcamp: Week 5
Today we are talking about building a list! Here's what you need to do today:
1) Watch the Video
2) Write down your why - why you want to have a list!
3) Calendar your commitment with the dates that you will send out to your list.
LIVE Mini Bootcamp: Week 4
Welcome to Lesson #4: Marketing 101 where we are going to explore the foundations of your marketing plan. Here's what you need to do today:
1) Watch the video
2) Assess your current marketing by asking these questions:
How many calls are you getting per month?
How are they finding you?
How many of them schedule?
What are your favorite clients typing into Google before or when they finally find you?
What words do they use to describe the issue they are trying to resolve during the first contact?
How many weeks on average do clients stay with you?
How many paying clients are you getting from each referral source?
“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.
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