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.
Anthem Dropping Rates by $47 per session? What this means for Therapists
When a major insurer like Elevance (formerly Anthem) slashes therapist pay by $50 per session with barely 30 days’ notice, it’s not just a contract change - it’s a wake-up call for every mental health provider to understand their rights, read the fine print, and prepare to protect their livelihood.
When Life Changes Everything: Transforming a Counseling Practice After Profound Loss with Megan
After experiencing profound personal loss, Megan shares how she transformed her counseling practice to more deeply integrate grief support, creativity, and her own evolving values—proving that sometimes, unexpected life changes can lead to a more authentic and fulfilling business.
From Nonprofit Work to Somatic Therapy in San Diego: Shay’s Professional Evolution
Shay shares their inspiring journey to opening a somatic-focused private practice in San Diego, reflecting on perseverance, healing, and the importance of building authentic connections as a therapist.
The State of Therapy: Surviving Debt, Burnout, and Systemic Issues in Private Practice
In this episode, Kelly and Miranda dive deep into the systemic issues facing therapists in private practice, exploring how broken training systems, insurance models, and workplace cultures impact clinical outcomes and practitioner well-being.
The Importance of Mentorship and Culture from a Successful Texas Group Practice Owner
Dawn-Petrice shares her journey from education and school counseling to building a thriving, value-driven group counseling practice in Texas, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, diversity, and intentional leadership.
The State of Therapy: Real Talk on AI, Ethics, and Private Practice Growth with Miranda & Kelly
In this episode, Miranda and Kelly dive into the evolving role of AI in private practice, exploring both its opportunities and ethical challenges for therapists navigating today's mental health landscape.
From Poetry to Private Practice with Jamey
Jamey shares his journey of transitioning from a career in the humanities to becoming a successful psychoanalyst and therapist in private practice, reflecting on the challenges, rewards, and the importance of being true to yourself along the way.
Innovation, Psychedelics, and Making Practice Fun with Alicia
Alicia shares how embracing creativity and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy helped her build an energizing, impactful practice outside the traditional therapy model.
Building a Thriving Trauma-Focused Group Practice with Lauran
Lauran returns to share how her trauma-focused group practice in Orlando has thrived by focusing on EMDR specialization, intentional values, supporting therapists, and tracking meaningful clinical outcomes—even amidst economic uncertainty.
Finding Your Rhythm in Private Practice: Breathwork, Business, and the Power of Presence with Zach
In this episode, Kelly Higdon and guest Zach Rehder explore the transformative power of breath work for therapists and practice owners, highlighting how embracing creativity, self-trust, and somatic tools can help navigate fear and change in the evolving mental health landscape.
The State of Therapy: Surviving, Thriving, and (Un)Learning the Rules
In this episode, Miranda Palmer and Kelly Higdon dig into how shifting insurance models and value-based care are increasing risk for therapists, and why creating sustainable private practices is more crucial than ever for both clinicians and their clients.
The State of Therapy: Big Business, Burnout, and Reinventing Private Practice
In this episode, Kelly and Miranda hit pause on the success stories and dive into a real-time conversation about what’s changing in mental health—and how private practice owners can navigate it.
“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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