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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.

How Business School Bootcamp is Changing Lives

Behind every passionate business owner, there is a heart and a mission that goes much deeper. The most heartwarming moments for Kelly and I is when people see that... they see beyond the business to the true, underlying goal. The reason this business has to be profitable, is so we can do our heart's work.

Miranda Palmer 2/16/16 Miranda Palmer 2/16/16

The #1 Private Practice Mistake to Avoid

Several few weeks ago, I shared many of the mistakes I'd made when starting a private practice. The post went viral. It was shared hundreds of times, and read thousands of time. It also sparked quite a bit of conversation in the LinkedIn Groups where it was discussed. And that left me wondering... why this post? What is it that got therapists reading and sharing this post so much more than the average post?

Miranda Palmer 10/29/15 Miranda Palmer 10/29/15

Most Awesome Conference for Therapists

We are getting really excited. We get to share details of the 2016 Most Awesome Conference for Therapists soon!! Watch what our attendees had to say last year, and then get on the interest list to learn more this year! We are limiting the event to only 35 therapists- so we know this bad boy will sell out... possibly before we share it with our entire list.

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 9/21/15 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 7/6/15 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.

Kelly Higdon 7/1/15 Kelly Higdon 7/1/15

Thank you to the 2015 Most Awesome Conference Sponsors

We absolutely loved every single moment of the Most Awesome Conference for Therapists. And it wasn't because everything went off without a hitch! For example, I was hobbling around with a GIANT swollen foot because I stepped on a bee while setting up the day before (note to self: put your shoes on!)

However, the way that people made powerful change and shifts was like nothing I've ever seen at at a conference. It truly has been ah-mazing. We couldn't have done any of it without our sponsors. Watch the video to learn more about why participants said this was the absolutely best conference they have ever attended.

Miranda Palmer 6/29/15 Miranda Palmer 6/29/15

My Journey From Therapist to Consultant

The truth is, I will always be a therapist. I never set out to be a consultant. It is interesting sometimes the journey that life takes. Sometimes, there is a higher purpose and path to each of our lives, something bigger guiding us.

My Path To Being a Consultant

My journey to becoming a consultant started by failing a licensing exam by 1 point. It was heart wrenching and mortifying. I couldn't have imagined how many amazing things could've come out of that experience

“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.