Private Practice Blog for Therapists
Hundreds of articles on building, growing, and sustaining your private practice — written by therapists, for therapists. Not recycled generic business advice.
Couples Therapy Intensives in Private Practice: Seven Lessons from Irina
What happens when a couples therapist stops trying to make weekly sessions work and rebuilds her practice around intensives instead? Irina’s story has lessons for any therapist thinking about niche, model, or whether to invest in real business support.
Private Practice Business Plan for Therapists (Free Templates by Stage)
Most business planning advice doesn't fit therapy. Here's what actually belongs in a private practice business plan, plus a free template and 1-hour training by stage; starting, growing, established, group.
Private Practice Coach for Private Practice: What They Do, Who It’s For, and How to Choose
Not sure what a therapist consultant actually does or whether you need one? This guide breaks down what good consulting looks like at every stage of private practice, from starting out to growing a group, plus what ROI really means and how to spot red flags before you invest.
Building a Neurodivergent-Affirming Private Practice: How Dr. Corrie Found Her Niche
Most therapists don't pick a niche on day one. They notice it creeping up on them, in the clients they come alive working with and the patterns they can't unsee. Dr. Corrie's story is one of those slow-build niches. From community mental health to a solo practice serving neurodivergent adults across 43 states, plus an online course for parent burnout, here's what she learned about building a practice that fits the actual person you are.
Trainings for Therapists Navigating AI + Documentation Ethics: Notes, Privacy, and What to Do Next
AI has a special talent for making therapists feel two things at once: curious and slightly nauseous. The conversation about AI, documentation, and privacy deserves discernment, not panic. Here's how to evaluate tools without spiraling, what trainings actually help, and why "AI anxiety" is often documentation anxiety in a trench coat.
Starting a Private Practice: The Complete Guide for Aspiring Business Owners
You deserve a private practice that’s aligned with your values and provides you with the financial means to live the life of your dreams. But what if you don’t know how to get started?
Being a business owner has the potential to be extremely fulfilling and impactful — both for you and the people you serve — and at the same time, reaching that potential requires a complete understanding of how to start a private practice.
“They Talk the Talk, Then Cut Your Pay”: What Therapists Are Saying About Lyra Health
Therapists once saw Lyra as a supportive bridge for their practice - but nearly a decade later, many are feeling burned out, undervalued, and disillusioned by a system more focused on profits than people.
What You MUST Know About Professional Liability Insurance for Therapists
As a private or group practice owner, and even a pre-licensed therapist, it’s important to have liability insurance -- for both you AND your business.
We had the opportunity to talk to Rachel Warners from CPH & Associates about counseling liability insurance and what you need to know NOW, as many of us are running practices in a telehealth context.
The SimplePractice Lawsuit Is Just the Beginning: What Therapists Need to Know About Their Data
The SimplePractice class action lawsuit has therapists asking hard questions about data privacy, EHR terms of service, and whether their clients are actually protected. Miranda Palmer and Kelly Higdon break down what the lawsuit really means, why HIPAA compliance alone is not enough, and what to look for in any platform you use. Plus the deeper conversation about therapist isolation, burnout, and finding your power in the middle of all of it.
Trainings for Therapists Thinking About Leaving Insurance: The Step-by-Step Training Path (Without Panic)
Thinking about leaving insurance? You're probably not lacking motivation. You're lacking a plan. Most therapists don't need another pep talk about going private pay; they need a step-by-step path that accounts for fees, marketing, capacity, and their nervous system all at once. This post breaks down exactly that: the training sequence that makes leaving insurance feel less like a dramatic leap and more like a well-supported next move.
From Solo Therapist to Seven-Figure Group Practice: What Ginger Wants You to Know
Nobody warns you about the pillow screaming phase. The one where you're talented, trained, and good at what you do, but the environment you're in is slowly grinding you down. That's where Ginger was in 2018. Today she runs a 25-person trauma-focused group practice in Michigan. In this episode of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, she sits down with Kelly Higdon to share what the journey actually looked like, including the mistakes, the mindset shifts, and the lessons she wishes she had learned sooner.
Trainings for Therapists Who Feel Burnt Out: Nervous-System-Friendly Trainings for Sustainability
Burnout isn't a self-care problem… it's a practice structure problem. Learn which trainings actually help therapists reduce overwhelm, stabilize their practice, and build a week their nervous system can sustain.
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