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.
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…
In my journey as a therapist in private practice, I’ve discovered the effectiveness of DAP notes in streamlining therapy session documentation. Personally, I love any note taking template that saves me time after session because I’d rather be chasing my kids around than staying stuck in my office all night. Today, I’m excited to share…
If you are getting started on your practice- Congratulations! As you begin, be sure to avoid these THREE important mistakes to get your practice on track. These are some of the keys to your success. Error number one: Don’t promote yourself as a GENERALIST who can address the issues that every potential client presents. While…
Hey there, fellow therapists in private practice! As a clinician who’s been in the game for a while, I understand the struggle of balancing work and personal life, especially when it comes to taking a well-deserved vacation. That’s why I want to share some tried-and-true tips on how to plan for a vacation while ensuring…
