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.
What You MUST Know About Professional Liability Insurance for Therapists
As a private or group practice owner, and even a pre-licensed therapist, it’s important to have liability insurance -- for both you AND your business.
We had the opportunity to talk to Rachel Warners from CPH & Associates about counseling liability insurance and what you need to know NOW, as many of us are running practices in a telehealth context.
How to Build a Multistate Group Practice Without Burning Out: Lessons from Dr. Carmy
Dr. Carmy shares her inspiring journey from burnout and overwhelm to building a thriving group practice focused on supporting both clients and fellow helping professionals.
Trainings for Therapists Starting a Private Practice: What to Learn First (So You Don’t Build It Backwards)
Starting a private practice means building the container that makes clinical work possible. Here's the learning path that helps you set fees, protect your capacity, and attract right-fit clients — without turning your brain into an overstuffed junk drawer.
Trainings for Therapists: Your Guide to Choosing a Therapist Training Based on Your Stage, Time, and Nervous System
Staring at 47 browser tabs wondering which training to take next? You're not alone. Therapists are trained to reach for more education when we feel uncertain—but sometimes a certification is just the professional version of reorganizing your pantry when your house is on fire. This guide helps you choose your next training based on your actual stage, your real capacity, and what your nervous system can handle—so you stop collecting credentials and start building the sustainable practice you actually want.
What a Costume Designer Can Teach Us About Building a Practice That Doesn't Eat You Alive
Beth Rontal went from burnt-out costume designer to therapist to creating Documentation Wizard. But here's what actually matters from her story: Your documentation backlog is telling you something about your practice. Your body is too. And if you're always pedal to the metal, you're not "dedicated" - you're heading toward burnout. Real talk about what it actually takes to build something sustainable.
Taking Back Your Cake: Mindset Shifts for Therapists Building a Private Practice
Discover strategies for building a sustainable counseling practice in today’s evolving mental health industry. In this episode, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer break down the impact of venture-backed platforms, the shift in therapist mindsets, the future of insurance, and the power of community-based care. Learn key takeaways on setting fees, protecting your practice, embodying resilience, and navigating a post-pandemic world for therapists. Perfect for private practice owners and mental health professionals seeking clarity and empowerment.
How Katie Built a Thriving Practice for High Risk Teens and Found Her Purpose
Katie shares her inspiring journey from solo practice to running a thriving group practice for high-risk teens, discussing how following her curiosity, passion, and willingness to evolve led to unexpected success and new ventures, including her upcoming book and training program for therapists.
A Therapist's First-Year Marketing Roadmap: Therapists Starting a Therapy Practice
Learn how to use your first year of private practice to refine your marketing strategy, attract ideal clients, build referral relationships, track results, and create sustainable systems that grow your practice ethically and effectively.
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.
Therapists Are Paying $4K a Month for a Directory?
Therapists are handing over thousands each month to platforms that profit from their labor and client data - and many don’t even realize it.
Marketing for Therapists on a Budget: Free and Low-Cost Strategies That Actually Work
Learn how to market your private practice effectively, attract ideal clients, and grow a sustainable therapy business using practical, low-budget strategies, content marketing, and authentic networking.
Moving States as a Therapist? Amity Shares Her Private Practice Startup Blueprint
Amity shares how building a private practice shaped around her values—especially peace and balance—helped her overcome burnout, navigate big life transitions, and create a more fulfilling life and career.
“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
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