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.
Overcoming Shame and Reveling in your Unique Self
Joanne, LMFT and Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, provides virtual Enneagram and Brainspoting therapy in California.
Joanne shared with us her journey from a pre-licensed therapist feeling lost and overwhelmed; to confident private practice owner.
Achieving Balance with Boundaries in Private Practice
Jennifer, LCSW, LISW-S provides online anxiety counseling in Indiana and Ohio.
Jennifer shared her story of transitioning from an independent contractor with low pay, to stepping out on her own in Private Practice. Prior to finding Bootcamp, she was burnt out and struggling to find work-life balance. Jennifer shifted her priorities to taking care of herself and family first, paving the way for a healthier, happier, life and business.
Burnout to a Stable Life as a Therapist
Marca, BSN, LMFT provides holistic trauma-informed psychotherapy in Portland, OR. Their specialities include: LGBTQ women in traumatic breakups and divorce, counseling for healthy polyamory, and health care professionals in burnout.
Marca shared how Bootcamp provided them with the support and clarity they needed to step out on their own and accept the beautiful perks of work-life balance and financial security.
Personal and Professional Transformations in Private Practice
Maria, CAGS LMHC RYT provides holistic, spiritual and integrative therapeutic counseling services for individuals and couples in Boston, MA.
Maria shared with us her transformation story as she worked to create a practice perfectly aligned with her strengths.
Finding Passion and Confidence in Private Practice with Krista
Krista is a special education teacher and licensed clinical social worker in Austin, TX who works with adults with ADHD and anxiety.
She shares her “awakening” story about how a divorce moved her business from being a hobby to being a business she loves. She talks about how having ADHD impacts her approach to building her business and how she has used Bootcamp as a resource for the past 6 years, both to build her practice and to shift with each new thing thrown her way.
Gaining Confidence and Celebrating Success with Nikki
Nikki, LMFT, provides online couples therapy and sex therapy in California. She specializes in relationships, intimacy, communication and connection.
Nikki shared with us how Bootcamp gave her confidence and a guideline to follow as she stepped out on her journey in Private Practice. She spoke on the importance of letting your clinical self take some rest, and ensuring your business aligns with what is most important to you.
Prospering in Private Practice Amidst a Pandemic with Megan
Megan provides couples therapy in Lancaster, PA - especially premarital counseling for the spiritual but not religious, millennial and Gen X couples seeking new models for relationships, couples in remarriages/blended families, and individuals or couples in ministry.
She shared with us her journey from Ministry to private practice while still being of service to racial and social justice. Megan’s business is thriving despite being pre-licensed and working through a global pandemic, and she is learning to thwart her burnout, too!
We spoke about how Bootcamp has provided Megan with a strong foundation for her business and has taught her the importance of setting boundaries, knowing her self-worth, and finding innovative solutions.
Showing Up As Your Authentic Self in Private Practice with Karen
We spoke with Karen, a trauma recovery specialist in Salem, OR, about the benefits of telemental health sessions, being authentic in our relationships with clients, and setting realistic expectations for your business.
Despite the difficulties posed by Covid-19, she had developed a great business foundation with a strong referral base and now requires little to no marketing to stay afloat. Listen to how she had the confidence to know the transition to telehealth was the right one for her.
Leveraging Your Strengths with Joanne
Joanne checked in with us in the midst of Covid-19 lockdowns to share her experience and how she is continuing to move forward right now. She gave some great advice about recognizing where your heart is at and following it, in order to niche efficiently and create processes that take advantage of your strengths.
“I've been riding the wave of the momentum I built over the past few years, not the wave caused by COVID-19.”
An Abundance Mindset for a Solid Business Foundation with Dr. Karin
Dr. Karin helps clients in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, FL with eating disorders and relocation struggles.
Believe it or not, she has seen a lot of stability in her practice throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. She talks with us about how she was able to create a solid business foundation that could withstand this crisis, even without social media! "It's a lot of little things," she says.
Encouragement For Your Private Practice with Lauran
Lauran is an anxiety, trauma and toxic relationships specialist in Orlando, Florida, helping folks feel calm in their skin again.
She shared with us how the power of niche has helped her focus her marketing and become a more secure therapist. Because of what she learned in Business School Bootcamp, she is clinically stronger, she sees better outcomes with her clients, and she was financially prepared for the impact of Covid-19.
Staying Grounded During a Period of Panic with Colleen
Colleen specializes in helping people in the Sacramento area who live with bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, or chronic stress learn coping skills to reduce the impact of symptoms, invest in positive self-worth, and create a long term wellness plan.
Colleen talks about the benefits of putting in the hard work up front. Her practice had a solid foundation before the pandemic, and she has been able to maintain her client relationships because she was pivoting her processes rather than trying to build them during this time. She warns against letting the anxiety turn into overwhelm, and gives us the important reminder that you don't have to do it ALL right NOW.
“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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