Private Practice Blog
I truly enjoy offering encouragement and support for counselors and therapists who are new to private practice. Here in the blog you will find helpful information related to the business side of private practice, including branding, marketing, networking, websites, and much more.
Seasonal Inspiration: Autumn
Autumn is here bringing in abundance and prosperity. Autumn is also a time to begin slowing down. As you are slowing down from the joyfulness of...
Plagiarism Is Rampant
I get it. When you’re a brand new therapist and you’re trying to think of copy for your new website, you feel stuck. You don’t know what to write....
Therapists Not Returning Calls Is A Real Problem
Therapists not returning phone calls from potential clients is a REAL PROBLEM. I understand why it happens, but that’s no excuse. We’ve got to do...
The True Purpose of Open Path
First Of All, What Is Open Path? Open Path Psychotherapy Collective is a non-profit nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to...
Do I Have To Offer A Sliding Scale?
The short answer is “no, you don’t have to.” The decisions that you face in your private practice are yours (and yours alone) to make. After all,...
Should I Blog?
Do you like writing? Are you interested in having a blog on your website? Is blogging included in your marketing plan? Your answer to these...
I Do What I Want, So You Should Too
It’s the end of the year and I’m feeling a little sassy, so this post is about doing what you want in the new year! There’s so much “noise” out...
Don’t Be Hateful, Be Grateful
With Thanksgiving coming around the corner, we are reminded of being grateful. Although, I hope you are expressing gratitude all throughout the...
Managing Fear On Your Private Practice Journey
Managing Fear On Your Private Practice Journey Fear = Growth There are going to be several times throughout your private practice journey where you...
How To Create Your Cancellation Policy
How To Create Your Cancellation Policy Oftentimes therapists feel lost or overwhelmed when coming up with policies and procedures for their...
What To Do About Those Credit Card Processing Fees
What To Do About Those Credit Card Processing Fees Short Answer: Don’t pass them along to your clients! It’s illegal and unethical. Don’t...
Why You Shouldn’t Charge What You’re Worth
Fee setting can be tough, especially when you are a therapist new to private practice. You don’t want to charge too little, or too much. You’re...
Networking Burnout Is A Thing
Are you burnt out on networking? If so, here are 2 practical scheduling solutions to save your sanity. Opening your new practice is so exciting! You...
How Long Will It Take To Build My Private Practice?
How Long Will It Take To Build My Private Practice? It depends. Don’t you hate that answer? It’s so unpredictable and full of unknowns, which can be...
3 Words for Private Practice Success
“What have I gotten myself into?” “I should have known that I couldn’t do this.” “This is much harder than I thought.” “Why can’t I make this work?”...
