Private Practice Tips
A blog for therapists looking to build a successful, cash-pay private practice.
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Blazers to Trailblazing: A New Era for Therapists
Lacy Warne, LMFT left the blazer behind in pursuit of widespread, authentic connection. But don’t worry – if you love your blazer, we won’t judge. Kelley and Lacy share their own self-made barriers to success: from decision paralysis to plateaus in passion. How personal and professional triumph over them becomes the most powerful asset in…
Five Free Ways to Market Your Private Practice
If there’s one thing I can guarantee, it is that you will never regret surrounding yourself with intelligent, entrepreneurial, and clinically-gifted therapists who value ethics. Marketing trends are volatile and sometimes unpredictable, but therapy still remains highly based on the concept of mentorship. So, it’s no wonder why having a diverse network of therapists whose experience is available to draw from is vital
Getting Sh*t Done: The Rewards of Resourcefulness
What if trying something new didn’t have to be so intimidating? Would you start today? In this episode, Kelley talks with Kaitlyn Kenealy and Elizabeth Nelson about the power of diving in – to writing that book, to starting that business, to building that following – regardless of how unprepared or unqualified you think you…
Formulas Over Fear: A Systematic Approach to Your Dream Career
“Fear doesn’t mean you stop.” In this galvanizing episode, Nicole McCance shares the means and the methods she identified to transcend beyond a cycle of professional and personal fatigue and into a new quality of life. From mindset to implementation, host and guest leave no stone unturned as they discuss not only the why, but…
Common Tax Write-Offs for Private Practice Therapists
Also known as tax deductions, write-offs are the expenses you incur for your business that offset your earnings. In this article I share how I manage this aspect of my busness.
Featured in Pollen Magazine: Converting a First Phone Call into a First Session
Learning to convert potential clients during an initial phone call is challenging. Click here to check out my recent article in Pollen Magazine for 6 Steps to Convert a First Phone Call to a First Session or read it below. —- One of the most challenging parts of private practice is connecting with potential clients…
Goodbye to Burnout: A Conversation with Megan Kelly on Cultivating Sustainability
In my most recent episode of The Private Practice Pro Podcast, I sit down with licensed mental health counselor, therapist coach, The Mental Status Podcast host, and founder of The Anti-Work Therapist Megan Kelly to discuss what it means to find your voice within your practice – and why exactly it’s important to do so….
Back to School Marketing Tips for Therapists
September and October are big referral times for therapists who see kids, teens, young adults, families, and college/graduate students. Why? Heading back to school after a summer vacation has the potential to be pretty stressful for most students, and the long-term effects of the pandemic on the mental wellbeing of students only exacerbates this stress….
Building a Practice That Supports You in the Long Term with Dr. Charlene Underhill Miller
Check out the episode here and give yourself access to the unbridled wisdom of a professional who never lost sight of her passion for this field! The Private Practice Pro Podcast’s latest episode, Building a Practice That Supports You in the Long Term, is an absolute treasure trove of insight and expertise for therapists at…
From Hashtags to Perfectionism: Why Social Media is So Scary
In the most recent episode of The Private Practice Pro Podcast, I work with Feminist Therapist and international women’s wellness coach Stassi Becher to identify just what it is about displaying yourself and your business on social platforms that can feel so intimidating. This episode is particularly unique because it is purely collaborative in nature….
Overcoming Myths: Private Practice, Motherhood, and Online Courses
What happens when two therapists, course creators, and longtime friends come together to discuss the importance of values, identifying your target audience, and embracing the trial and error of it all? A profound and heartfelt conversation unfolds. Join host Kelley Stevens as she reflects with Sasha McPherson on their parallel career journeys, how they stay…
Three Reasons to List Your Therapy Fee On Your Private Practice Webpage
One of the questions therapists often ask is whether cash-based therapists should list their fees on their private practice web pages. Although many therapists have different opinions on this topic, I am a firm believer in listing your therapy fee on your webpage. Many therapists fear that listing their fees on their webpage will cause…