I am an LMFT in Santa Barbara, CA with over a decade of experience in mental health and business development. After five years in private practice, I moved and opened two more successful practices in new cities! I’m also an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University and Antioch University. Now, I call Santa Barbara home. In my off time, I love playing with my toddler and spending time with my husband.
So what’s in a name? LOTS! Let’s discuss an often-overlooked aspect of starting your private practice: choosing a name! It’s an important element that influences how potential clients think about you and your office. After all, your private practice name is probably a client’s first impression of your business. Why is it essential to pick…
Welcome to the world of private practice growth! I’m here to share Reina’s inspiring journey from a determined grad student to the owner of a flourishing group practice in bustling Manhattan. Reina’s path was paved with intention and hard work. She began her career in various treatment settings, honing her skills and expanding her network….
Top Tips for an Engaging Psychology Today Profile. Do you have a Psychology Today profile? Is it really helping you get clients to pick up the phone or email you? While you can link your website to your profile, there are many therapists on this platform. Can you really get referrals from this source? The…
Therapists striving for a good living can benefit from a balanced approach to accessibility and financial well-being in private practice. Let’s delve into my personal approach to achieving this balance. In my private practice, I reserve four sliding-scale spots at all times. I keep these spots for therapy clients who earn at or below minimum…
As a private practice therapist, setting your fee can feel overwhelming. When I started my first therapy practice in 2016, I was terrified of picking the “wrong” one. Many of us struggle with setting session fees and confidently addressing our fees with clients. However, after helping over 2,700 therapists launch and fill their private practices,…
How can you retain clients as part of your cash pay practice? As a private practice coach and owner of an out-of-network therapy practice, I’ve learned clients have many options when choosing a therapist. A client who decides to go out-of-network to see their therapist is choosing to make a financial investment in their mental…
As a private practice coach and practice owner, I often receive questions about my decision to run a cash-only therapy practice. I’m frequently asked how I address this topic with therapy clients who inquire about using their in-network insurance benefits. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through exactly how I discuss out-of-network therapy with…
Hey there! I know you are looking for all the ways to maximize the traffic to your website. Let’s be honest, we all want to rank on page one of Google! Have you heard of HARO? Read on for a way to use it to increase your Search Engine Optimization (SEO). HARO’s full name is…
Are you curious about how to make SOAP notes a part of your practice? In this post, I’ll give you insight into how I use them as a valuable and essential tool to get my notes done quicker! If you are anything like me, you hate spending hours on notes each week, so I’m hooking…
Hello fellow therapists and private practice enthusiasts! I’m Kelley Stevens, and today we’re exploring the niche of teen therapy and the dynamics of group practices with Sara Schreiber, an experienced therapist and group practice owner. Sara’s journey into teen therapy began during her social work training and was cemented by her first job post-graduation. As…
