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.
Trainings for Therapists Who Aren’t Full Yet: Ethical Marketing Support That Actually Gets You Clients
Being "not full yet" is its own phase of practice — with its own tender spots and its own nervous system experience. If people aren't finding you, reaching out, or converting on consults, the fix is usually more practical than you think. Here's how ethical marketing training helps the right clients choose you.
How to Build a Multistate Group Practice Without Burning Out: Lessons from Dr. Carmy
Dr. Carmy shares her inspiring journey from burnout and overwhelm to building a thriving group practice focused on supporting both clients and fellow helping professionals.
Trainings for Therapists Starting a Private Practice: What to Learn First (So You Don’t Build It Backwards)
Starting a private practice means building the container that makes clinical work possible. Here's the learning path that helps you set fees, protect your capacity, and attract right-fit clients — without turning your brain into an overstuffed junk drawer.
Trainings for Therapists: Your Guide to Choosing a Therapist Training Based on Your Stage, Time, and Nervous System
Staring at 47 browser tabs wondering which training to take next? You're not alone. Therapists are trained to reach for more education when we feel uncertain—but sometimes a certification is just the professional version of reorganizing your pantry when your house is on fire. This guide helps you choose your next training based on your actual stage, your real capacity, and what your nervous system can handle—so you stop collecting credentials and start building the sustainable practice you actually want.
Technology and Mental Health: Why Clinicians Must Own the Tools They Use
In this article, we discuss how AI and technology are changing mental health practice - and why clinicians remain ultimately responsible for client data, ethical care, and clinical decisions.
What a Costume Designer Can Teach Us About Building a Practice That Doesn't Eat You Alive
Beth Rontal went from burnt-out costume designer to therapist to creating Documentation Wizard. But here's what actually matters from her story: Your documentation backlog is telling you something about your practice. Your body is too. And if you're always pedal to the metal, you're not "dedicated" - you're heading toward burnout. Real talk about what it actually takes to build something sustainable.
Taking Back Your Cake: Mindset Shifts for Therapists Building a Private Practice
Discover strategies for building a sustainable counseling practice in today’s evolving mental health industry. In this episode, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer break down the impact of venture-backed platforms, the shift in therapist mindsets, the future of insurance, and the power of community-based care. Learn key takeaways on setting fees, protecting your practice, embodying resilience, and navigating a post-pandemic world for therapists. Perfect for private practice owners and mental health professionals seeking clarity and empowerment.
Digital Marketing for Therapists: Website, SEO, and Online Presence Essentials
Learn how to build a therapy website and online marketing strategy that helps your ideal clients find you through therapist SEO, authentic digital marketing, and a sustainable private practice presence.
Making Therapy Work When the System Feels Broken
In this episode, Kelly and Miranda dive into the overwhelming changes in the mental health field, from shifting insurance policies to emerging AI technologies, while encouraging therapists to honor their own needs and strengths as they navigate an uncertain landscape.
Ethical Marketing for Therapists: Navigating Boundaries While Growing Your Practice
Learn how to market ethically as a therapist to grow your private practice, attract ideal clients, and build trust online without compromising your professional values.
How Katie Built a Thriving Practice for High Risk Teens and Found Her Purpose
Katie shares her inspiring journey from solo practice to running a thriving group practice for high-risk teens, discussing how following her curiosity, passion, and willingness to evolve led to unexpected success and new ventures, including her upcoming book and training program for therapists.
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