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How to Find Your Niche (and Your Ideal Client) in Private Practice By Shannon Heers If you are a newer private practice clinician, you have probably heard the advice to “niche down” more times than you can count. You have also probably ignored it, at least a little, because saying yes to every client whoRead more

Preventing Burnout Before It Starts: Balance Tips for Private Practice Owners By Irrit Mihok When you made the leap to open your own private practice, you likely pictured a life with more autonomy, control over your schedule, and the space to care for your clients without institutional red tape getting in the way.  Then realityRead more

Is Your Private Practice Running You? Here’s How to Take the Reins By Irrit Mihok Creating a counseling private practice often starts with a dream of freedom. Whether it be choosing your own hours, seeing the clients you love, or finally escaping the grind of agency life. For many therapists, that dream quickly turns intoRead more

The Hidden Work of Private Practice No One Teaches You By Irrit Mihok If you are a therapist in private practice, you may not realize the challenges inherent in being a solo practice owner. It’s a common realization: the paperwork is a nuisance, but the isolation is the real challenge. When you move from aRead more

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 yourselfRead more

The Unspoken Challenges of Private Practice By Irrit Mihok When I first decided to open my own private practice, I was excited. The idea of setting my own hours, choosing my own clients, and creating a therapeutic space that was truly mine was invigorating. What I didn’t fully realize was that being a good therapistRead more

My ‘Why’ Behind the 8-Week Course Booked and Balanced in Private Practice By Khara Croswaite Brindle As a private practice therapist, are you seeking to boost your business numbers? Or are you craving information that can set you up for success in the beginning stages of your private practice? There’s always the fear that yourRead more

Booked and Balanced in Private Practice: A Course for Therapists and Social Workers By Firelight Supervision Starting or running a private practice as a therapist or social worker is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. You may have envisioned the freedom of setting your own schedule and serving clients in a way that alignsRead more

Dealing with Dropout in Private Practice: Proven Client Retention Strategies By Shannon Heers You’ve worked hard to attract the right clients. Your website is polished, your clinical skills are sharp, and your intake calls are solid. So why are some clients dropping off after just a few sessions—or even after the first one? Client dropoutRead more

How to Refer Clients Out Ethically in Private Practice By Shannon Heers As a mental health therapist in private practice, one of the most challenging yet essential tasks you’ll face is deciding when and how to refer a client out to another provider. It can feel difficult to admit that you might not be theRead more