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…
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.
