One of the most common reasons why therapists have difficulty building their private practice is fear. Many of us spend hours each week helping our clients conquer their fears, but when it comes to getting out of our comfort zones and sharing our professional selves with the community, we falter. Here are three things to…
The legal side of healthcare can often feel out of reach to those of us who don’t have the time or expertise needed to decipher pages and pages of technical language. When it comes to translating that into our daily lives, staying informed on advancements within provider/patient relationships, and what changes to look for, often…
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
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…
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.
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…
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….
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…
Establishing a private therapy practice doesn’t have to be difficult. If you are a counselor, psychologist, or marriage and family therapist ready to make the private practice leap, this post will give you three tips to get started. Tip One: Your Therapy Private Practice Can Start Small Many therapists have the false belief that they…
Setting Sliding Scale Fees for Your Therapy Practice When establishing your own cash-pay, private therapy practice, you should spend time thinking about your session fees. One thing to consider is whether you want to offer any sliding scale therapy appointments for therapy clients with a limited income. As a private practice business coach,* I am…
