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.
Red Flags in Private Practice Consulting and What to Look for Instead
hiring a therapist consultant can be a "why didn't I do this sooner?" decision, or a "why did I pay to feel confused and mildly gaslit?" one. both happen to smart therapists. here are nine red flags to watch for, why they matter, and what steady, ethical support looks like instead.
10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Therapist Consultant (and the Answers That Should Make You Pause)
A good therapist consultant can change your practice; the wrong one just teaches you an expensive lesson. This is the practical, take-it-to-your-consult-call companion to our main guide: ten questions that surface someone's values, scope, and process, and the answers that should make you pause.
Alma, Headway, and the big question: is this still the answer in 2026?
For therapists looking to launch or expand their private practice, platforms like Alma and Headway have offered a tempting solution. BUT... recent developments are prompting many therapists to ask hard questions about the long-term sustainability of these platforms.
The 5 Most Common Reasons Therapists Hire a Therapist Consultant
If you’ve ever thought about hiring a therapist consultant but aren’t sure, this article by zynnyme will give the 5 most common reasons to hire one, and what to look for.
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.
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