Three Reasons Why You Should Join An 8-Week Online Course for Therapists in Private Practice
By Khara Croswaite Brindle
Does the idea of starting a private practice intimidate you? Are you wondering what you are missing to set your business up for success? As someone who has launched their private practice, do you find yourself losing sleep over your business surviving or thriving? Join us as we launch the eight week course Booked and Balanced in Private Practice this September!
My name is Khara and I am your facilitator of this packed, engaging 8 weeks of private practice content! As a small business owner for 11 years and a private practice therapist for 9 years, there are several reasons why I wanted to offer this course to therapists. But before we dive in, let’s emphasize that this course applies to both therapists thinking of launching a private practice and seasoned therapists already in private practice.
Why? Because content changes, your needs evolve, and sometimes a refresher on various aspects of business is helpful to reach our next milestone. To set our sights on a new goal. To pivot in the face of burnout. With these pieces in mind, let’s take a look at three reasons why you should join us mid-September.
1. We Are Competent Therapists But Not Always Confident Business Owners
You don’t know what you don’t know! Many therapists feel solid in their clinical work, but not many actually feel confident in their ability to run a business. Most of us didn’t go to school for business and it’s rare to find a business class in a counseling program! Your private practice is a business, which means looking at numbers, marketing strategies, income streams, and contingency plans is a must!
2. Private Practice Is Lonely
Oftentimes I share with my students that private practice is lonely, which initially surprises them until they think about the focus being on client care and the absence of peers around us. We need community to keep us accountable and to avoid isolation.
Since this course will have live one-hour meetings each week, you have access to accountability buddies right away that you can stay in touch with long after finishing the coursework. Wouldn’t it feel amazing to have folks available to run ideas by, answer questions, and cheer you on in your practice?!
3. You Want Information For A Price That’s Less Than A Business Coach
Coaches can have high price tags and can make lots of promises about your business. What if you got a ton of information that was relevant from a seasoned private practice therapist rather than someone who’s never been in your shoes? What if that information could be bite-sized and engaging, rather than trudging through a lengthy coaching program that’s tone deaf to the unique dynamics of being a therapist in practice? There is so much more to explore as a therapist in private practice beyond the “raise your rates” suggestion given by coaches to manage a successful business.
Is The Booked and Balanced Private Practice Course Right for You?
Needless to say, we priced this course to be accessible to clinicians just launching and those wanting a refresher in their business as established private practice owners. We are confident cost isn’t the barrier, so what do you need to see to say yes to this opportunity to connect and grow with other therapists on a similar path?
I can’t wait to get to know you better in September to show you all the possibilities of private practice, including a healthy caseload, solid financials, and a support network that can help you fill in the gaps in business management, leaving you more confident in your abilities as a therapist and small business owner.
How We Can Help
Whether you’re just starting out or have been in the field for years, Booked and Balanced in Private Practice is here to help you build a business that works for you. Sign up now or contact us for more information to take the next step toward a more sustainable and successful practice!
Author Bio
Khara Croswaite Brindle, MA, LPC, ACS, CFT, owner of Croswaite Counseling, is passionate about turning pain points into possibilities for mental health professionals and financial therapists. She is a TEDx Speaker, Consultant, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Professor, and Financial Therapist in Colorado. Khara is the creator of over 30 online offerings including engaging trainings in suicide assessment, family estrangement, burnout prevention, healing from client suicide, and money matters in private practice.
She is originally from the Pacific Northwest and gets her best ideas walking outside and being around water. When Khara’s not writing her next book or supporting fellow professional helpers on their own self-discovery journeys, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, reading, and indulging in gluttonous, gluten-free desserts with her family.
