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.
The Worst Multiple Stream of Income in Private Practice
"I hear that running courses can make you a lot of money, so I started thinking about what kind of course I could do online."
"I have a friend who is an author and I want to write a book, how do I make it profitable?"
"I saw someone run couples retreats, I want to do that!"
Variety in Private Practice: Building Your Expertise and Multiple Streams of Income
Kami is one of those therapists who not only has a lot of experience and expertise, but you can tell she genuinely has fun doing her work. From building a private practice to adding retreats and even being on TV, there is a lot to learn from her story.
Your story matters. How to show up and find unique ways to serve others
When I first met Mia, I knew instantly things were going to grow for her, and grow quickly. Newly licensed she built a practice fast, has added interns and has a speciality. And now...she's adding another stream of income. Check it out!
Multiple Streams of Income in Business: Your Dreams Matter
We've known Maelisa a long time. You might know her too from QAprep.com But what you may not know is she started QAprep first and now is building her private practice. What's even more interesting are the services she offers in her private practice...again...like last week, it's out of the box. Check it out!
Building a Private Practice Where Therapy Isn't Always Embraced
Rickie Mental health stigma is still prevalent in our culture. For some areas, it is truly evident and it impacts if, when and how people get help.
Rickie Palmer lives in an area where culturally, therapy is something that is court mandated or forced on you. She will share how she has built a successful practice, with a specific niche, on only 1 insurance panel, in an area where she was told it couldn't be done.
Mental health stigma is still prevalent in our culture. For some areas, it is truly evident and it impacts if, when and how people get help. Rickie Palmer lives in an area where culturally, therapy is something that is court mandated or forced on you. She will share how she has built a successful practice, with a specific niche, on only 1 insurance panel, in an area where she was told it couldn't be done.
Making a Difference this Summer Online
Last time we talked about creating opportunities for conversations that make change in person. Today, we will talk about how this could be translated into the online world. I want to start with an important note. We want to encourage you to get OFF of the computer, out of your chair, and out into the world this summer! Create some clear boundaries around how much time you will spend online and what your focus will be! Make it about connecting and building relationships.
Making a Difference this Summer In Person
Hopefully you have been writing down your responses to the questions we challenged you to answer previously on how to make a difference and have fun here. Remember, while we are going to be sharing ideas on how to make a difference and have fun, ultimately the best plan is one that you tweak and align with who you are, your values, and what really gets you excited and turned on! (Yep… I said turned on, as in fired up… energized!)
Having Fun and Making a Difference This Summer
Do you remember when summers were FUN?! When the biggest task on your summer to-do list was cleaning your room? As a therapist in private practice summer can be a time where your practice can either slump, or go into overdrive based on a variety of factors. Responding to either scenario during the summer when you’d rather be out being playful can be a bit overwhelming and suck the joy out of these long gorgeous days.
Why and How to Make a Difference This Summer as a Therapist
Did you know that as a therapist in private practice you have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the world? Yes! You! Many therapists in private practice feel unseen, unheard, and pretty isolated. However, that is often because they are hiding the knowledge, passion, and perspective that their communities desperately need!
This summer we are going to talk about unique ways to make a difference in your community. We will also tie that into how to have fun while making a difference, and how this can help grow your business at the same time!
Professional Development in Private Practice
I remember in my agency work and county work I had a requirement for professional development hours. This meant attending trainings mainly that were provided or sometimes if I was lucky, I could take some time away to go to an event. Remember those days? Asking the boss for time away so you can work on your professional development.
Starting a Counseling Practice Part 10: Blogging for Your Niche
You've made it! The end of the series! Miss anything, just click the arrow below and move through the previous topics.
We have other blogs where we talk about what not to do when blogging or how to write a blog, but the focus of this blog (how many times have I said blog already?) is going to be how to blog for your niche.
Starting a Counseling Practice Part 9: Creating a Website
Websites - got one, need one...not sure? One of the main goals of bootcampers is to get their website in tip top shape.
I started a cash-pay private practice and 95% of my referrals in the first few years came from the Internet. I already shared how many of my colleagues told me that wouldn’t refer to me until I took insurance. And, truth be told, I hadn’t planned for private practice, and that meant I hadn’t done any previous work on developing a referral base for my private practice.
“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.