Creating an Authentic Therapy Space That Clients Love and Feel Safe In When I first started thinking about my therapy office, I knew it had to be more than just a workspace. It’s not only where I spend so much of my time, but it’s also an extension of who I am as a therapist…
During my early years in private practice, holiday cancellations were a big challenge. I’d often sacrifice family time to keep sessions available for clients, only to end up with last-minute cancellations and mixed feelings about charging my fee. This pattern left me feeling both resentful and guilty—something had to change! Here’s my holiday approach now:…
World Mental Health Day, celebrated on October 10th, is such a meaningful opportunity for me as a therapist to connect with potential clients, raise awareness about mental health, and also give my practice a little nudge. I’ve found that by offering free resources or hosting workshops around this day, I can really show people what…
Running a cash-pay therapy practice? You may often get questions about why your practice is only cash pay and how clients can access their healthcare insurance to pay for a portion or all of their therapy. I often receive these questions as a private practice coach and practice owner. In this blog post, I’ll walk…
Many therapists enter their profession with a strong desire to help others but find themselves unprepared for the business side of running a practice. Marketing can feel daunting, but it’s essential for maintaining a steady flow of clients. It’s about much more than just filling your calendar—it’s about reaching those who need your services and…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Embarking on the journey to open a therapy practice is a big step towards clinical autonomy. I can vividly remember sitting in graduate school to become a Marriage and Family Therapist and dreaming of my future office. Back then, I had no idea how to start a private practice. I felt confused and overwhelmed and…
