When talking to private practice coaching clients, I often hear, “That is too much money.” or “Is that worth the investment?” I encourage clients to look at the short term investment and long term investment value of their plans. For many, folks look at the short term, which is often dishing out money they can […]

When you are contemplating opening a group mental health practice, I am sure you are thinking about hiring clinicians, office space, and marketing to clients. There are many roles a Group Practice Owner will need to fill. You will be required to be: · Marketing Manager · Accountant/Bookkeeper · Clinician · Administrative Manager · Housekeeper […]

As a private practice consultant and coach, I am constantly assessing and understanding the needs of private practice owners and specifically those who are looking for transition their solo practices to group practices. Each year, I put out a post to get feedback from YOU about what you need more support, education, and training on! […]

Taking the plunge into private practice is frightening for most people. Being self-employment, a private practice clinician, can be empowering, but yet so scary. 1. Benefits: You are used to full-time employment with a benefit package that includes vacation time, sick time, health insurance, 401k, and more. These benefits are great and are often overlooked […]

1. Reaching More: Forming a group practice allows you to serve more clients who are calling. You are only able to take on so many people. Why should you refer out clients who you are paid for the marketing to bring them in? From a business standpoint, you are referring your $ out. 2. More […]

Forming a group mental health practice can be an exciting time! Now that you have formed a group practice vision and established your name in the community, it is time to find Clinicians who you want to join your group practice. Finding the right type of Clinicians is imperative for the success of your group. […]

Building a private practice takes a ton of time and a ton of work. Understanding the insurance maze, clinical paperwork, insurance credentialing, etc can be daunting! We must acknowledge when we will assistance and support throughout this process and seek this out. Below are three signs you would benefit from a coach…. 1. You are […]

I thought it would be fun to create a blog where I examine things Clinicians in private practice would never say. I am sure you can add to the list so feel free to add your comments below! 1. “I wish I had more evening clients”–In private practice, we all know evening appointments are the […]

As a small business owner, aka, a private practice owner, I am always looking for marketing strategies that pay off in the short term and the long term. I have invested in some silly marketing tools that have had a poor return, however, I have invested in some marketing that had a fantastic pay off […]

Starting a Private Practice can be a huge step in a Clinician’s professional career. You have worked so hard on post-graduate hours and studying to finally become licensed in your state. You are now licensed to practice psychotherapy independently and you want to open your own practice? Private practice is not for every Clinician, so […]