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.
One of the most important parts of continuing to build your private practice is communicating with your referral sources. Regardless of whether you are an LMFT, LPCC, or PsyD, it’s essential to communicate with the professionals who refer to your private practice. Communicating well with your referral sources accomplishes the following: Each one of your…
Knowing which forms you need for your counseling practice can feel overwhelming. However, having the proper forms on hand is an essential part of running a successful psychotherapy practice.
My Guide to Establishing Sustainability Do you ever find yourself running on empty, waiting for the next vacation or sick day so you can finally rest? Have you ever told yourself to just “push through” a period of fatigue, unwellness, or discontentment? Are you new to the workforce and worried about how you will maintain…
As a therapist business coach, therapists often ask me what advice I have on how to build a professional network. I always tell them the same three things: Here are three of my favorite networking strategies: 1. Coffee, coffee, coffee One of the easiest ways to connect with other professionals is to ask them to…
4 Questions Private Practice Therapists Should Ask Malpractice Insurance Providers *This article was written by CPH and Associates. The Private Practice Pro does NOT receive compensation of any kind from CPH. Carrying a professional liability insurance policy is an essential part of establishing your private practice. Professional liability insurance (also called malpractice insurance) protects you…
We all want to provide the best clinical care to our clients, and trainings are an excellent way to improve our skills. However, spending excess money on trainings and certifications can actually decrease from your overall business productivity and success. Let me explain.
Kelley’s course was a game-changer for me! I always knew I wanted to open my practice but felt confused about how to make it happen. Kelley’s Roadmap course walked me through each step and took the fear out! Everything became so simple once I started working through the videos! I loved how she broke it…
I took Kelly’s course and purchased the scripts book she put out. I found both to be super helpful. The course gave me the encouragement and confidence to reach out to other providers in my community, which have yielded many referrals. Her scripts book gave me the words to have hard conversations with clients, and…
When I started Kelley’s course, I had already opened my private practice and was receiving new clients. However, her course helped me understand how to get the right client and how to prevent burnout as I transition into this new role! It has been so great referring back to what I learned from the course…
Ashley Graber is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#93479). She has her Private Psychotherapy, Parent Coaching and Meditation & Mindfulness Practice in Santa Monica, CA, and created the Mindfulness for Families Program at The Center for Mindful Living. Ashley also co-owns Accessing the Digital Child, The Corporate Mindfulness Method, The Corporate Parent Mindfulness Method,…
