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.
Doubled her Caseload and Quadrupled her Profits as a Single Parent in Private Practice
Katherine, LMFT, provides counseling to women, teens, and couples in Pleasant Hill, CA. She shared with us her experience as a single parent and newly licensed therapist stepping out into private practice, and all of the struggles in between.
Finding Confidence in Private Practice Through Pregnancy and Motherhood
Elaine, LMFT, provides virtual counseling and therapy for fertility in CA.
She shared with us her story of starting a successful practice that she loved, and navigating through motherhood. With the help of the systems and processes put in place through Bootcamp, Elaine was able to take maternity leave with confidence.
Reclaimed her Professional Identity as a Foreign Trained Therapist
Polina, Ph.D., provides individual and couples therapy in Denver, CO. Polina works with her clients to build better relationships, heal anxiety and depression, recover from stress and burnout and achieve work/life continuum.
When Polina joined Bootcamp in 2018, she was in the midst of overcoming divorce, and was feeling lost and unsure on where to begin as a foreign trained therapist stepping out onto her own in the United States.
From Betrayal to Abundance with Kate
Kate, LMFT provides counseling in Auburn, CA for couples and first responders, specializing in trauma and EMDR.
During her first round of Business School Bootcamp, Kate was unexpectedly forced to pivot and work through a business betrayal. Thanks to Bootcamp, she was able to stay focused on her goals and get her private practice more established than it ever was before.
She has since developed her brand, created a website, gained clarity about the clients that energize her, and has ventured into new areas of her career.
Finding Relief and Hope in Private Practice
Tami, LMFT, ATR provides counseling to anxious children and adults in North County, San Diego, CA.
Tami got vulnerable and shared her story of overcoming grief and loss, burnout, self-doubt, and finding Bootcamp when she needed it most. Tami has remained steady in her business, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, finding security in the systems and processes she has in place.
Finding Solace in Private Practice Amidst Chronic Illness
Karen, Ph.D. provides virtual clinical psychology therapy and consultation services for ASD youth and their families throughout Massachusetts.
Karen shared her transformation story of shifting from full time work in the public sector to private practice business owner. A year ago, it became clear to Karen that she was unable to continue with her current full time position due to chronic migraines and neurological health concerns. She wasn’t ready to throw in the towel, and decided that despite her chronic illness - she had more to give the world.
From Side Hustle to 5-Figure Months in 5 Months
Sara, LMFT provides virtual LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children and families.
In April 2018 she enrolled in Bootcamp with her "side-hustle" practice and 5 months later she hit her first 5-figure month. The numbers didn't lie and gave Sara the confidence to put in notice at her full-time job.
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.
“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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