Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories

Nikki knew that private practice was right for her, and had a list of areas she wanted to work on.  By keeping herself accountable, recognizing her worth, and being compassionate with herself, she can now pass along the message that you, too can do this!Check out Nikki's website for grief and loss therapy at https://milfordgrieftherapist.com/Mentioned in this episode:Register Now - Starting a Profitable Private Practice: Build It Right, Earn More, Love Your Work From Day One

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Melissa to talk about the benefits of an online practice, being intentional and focused, and expanding her reach with Beyond the Couch ventures.Learn more about everything Melissa offers at https://guidedwellnesscounselingut.com/Mentioned in this episode:Register Now - Starting a Profitable Private Practice: Build It Right, Earn More, Love Your Work From Day One

We wanted to share this Facebook Live we hosted, where we spoke about how to pivot and strengthen your marketing practices during the coronavirus.Learn about the 4 key areas that you need to address weekly in your marketing, how to modify strategies in the transition to telehealth, and how to address myths about counseling and psychotherapy during this time.Mentioned in this episode:Register Now - Starting a Profitable Private Practice: Build It Right, Earn More, Love Your Work From Day One

Pandemic, Private Practice, and You Part 4:We planned this Masterclass series for therapists months ago with NO idea that there would be a pandemic in progress when it come up. We thought long and hard about whether we should cancel or reschedule. Ultimately, we realized that the thousands of therapists who registered needed support, direction, and community now more than ever. We extended Q & A time each week and answered people's questions as the situation changed. We are sharing this here to provide support to our audience. With just responding to people and pivoting to the needs of our community, we apologize that updating our podcast escaped our attention. But, we are proud to say that our blog has been viewed by almost 40,000 therapists in the past week. You can make a difference. People need you!Today we talked about remembering why you are here and that the world NEEDS you.  There is longevity in this work, and we are creating practices that can overcome whatever the future brings.  Follow the the guided meditation to re-center amidst a challenging time and listen to some of our answers about Bootcamp, the pandemic, and more.Business School Bootcamp for Therapists is NOW OPEN for enrollment.  Bootcampers are now eligible for up to 32 CE units for the material, through AspiraCE.com.  Click here to enroll today.Resources:Covid19 Scripts, Templates, Resources, and TrainingsHomework: Outcomes Script and Free CommunityVideo replay of all Masterclass trainingsMentioned in this episode:Register Now - Starting a Profitable Private Practice: Build It Right, Earn More, Love Your Work From Day One

We talk about: How to keep your clinical center during a pandemicThe unique needs of clients during this pandemicThe clinical opportunitiesHow (and why) to keep your caseload numbers upWhen and how to reduce your fees for service during this pandemic. When you should NOT reduce your feesHow to manage if your treatment modality does not translate to telehealthAnd much more! Give it a listen. And join us for the meditation, giveaway, and encore launch party LIVE tonight if you can. Click here to register, watch live, or watch the recording. p.s. Our 8-week group coaching program starts Monday (a free BONUS for new and returning bootcampers). Click here for case studies, details, or to enroll. Mentioned in this episode:Register Now - Starting a Profitable Private Practice: Build It Right, Earn More, Love Your Work From Day One

The mistakes that a multi-million dollar company made are the same mistakes I see happening in group private practice.👉Lack of planning for scale👉Creating positions for people instead of for the business👉Lack of valuing the teamI see this is the smallest of group practices to the largest BUT the good news is, it can be turned around.Mentioned in this episode:Register Now - Starting a Profitable Private Practice: Build It Right, Earn More, Love Your Work From Day One

Elizabeth went back to school later than most, but she knew the kind of clinical work she wanted to do and wasn't going to be held back by anything.  She shares how she overcame her fears during startup, the details of her marketing techniques as an introvert, and why everyone who wants to build a private practice can and should go for it!Learn about Elizabeth and her podcast at https://www.progressioncounseling.com/Mentioned in this episode:Register Now - Starting a Profitable Private Practice: Build It Right, Earn More, Love Your Work From Day One

We spoke with Alicia about whether agency work is truly reliable (spoiler - it's not!), and she shared the details of her transition from a no-good website to a full family AND full practice that operates on an optimal schedule for her.Learn more about Alicia at http://www.ranchocounseling.com/Mentioned in this episode:Register Now - Starting a Profitable Private Practice: Build It Right, Earn More, Love Your Work From Day One

Pandemic, Private Practice, and You Part 3: We planned this Masterclass series for therapists months ago with NO idea that there would be a pandemic in progress when it come up. We thought long and hard about whether we should cancel or reschedule. Ultimately, we realized that the thousands of therapists who registered needed support, direction, and community now more than ever. We extended Q & A time each week and answered people's questions as the situation changed. We are sharing this here to provide support to our audience. With just responding to people and pivoting to the needs of our community, we apologize that updating our podcast escaped our attention. But, we are proud to say that our blog has been viewed by almost 40,000 therapists in the past week. You can make a difference. People need you!Today we talked about marketing plans during a pandemic with an amazing panel of therapists! We heard from Cyndi Doyle who owns a group counseling practice in Denton, TX and is a law enforcement couples expert. We talked to Joanne Kim an amazing therapist in San Jose, CA who is on Shelter in Place  and just started her practice a few years ago. We talked to Shon Howell a therapist in Illinois talking about how to market as an introvert, women of color, and moving to all virtual work. Monday March 23rd is our LIVE launch party where wil be giving away a lifetime enrollment in Business School Bootcamp for Therapists and everyone who attends will get a code for 3 Free CE units that includes NBCC and APA CE Units. Resources:Covid19 Scripts, Templates, Resources, and TrainingsHomework: Private Practice AnalysisVideo replay of all Masterclass trainingsMentioned in this episode:Register Now - Starting a Profitable Private Practice: Build It Right, Earn More, Love Your Work From Day One

Pandemic, Private Practice, and You Part 2: We planned this Masterclass series for therapists months ago with NO idea that there would be a pandemic in progress when it come up. We thought long and hard about whether we should cancel or reschedule. Ultimately, we realized that the thousands of therapists who registered needed support, direction, and community now more than ever. We extended Q & A time each week and answered people's questions as the situation changed. We are sharing this here to provide support to our audience. With just responding to people and pivoting to the needs of our community, we apologize that updating our podcast escaped our attention. But, we are proud to say that our blog has been viewed by almost 40,000 therapists in the past week. You can make a difference. People need you!Today we talk about how to use the outcomes conversations to create a marketing message, then we talk marketing plans during a pandemic with a great panel of therapists next time, and then Monday March 23rd is our LIVE launch party where wil be giving away a lifetime enrollment in Business School Bootcamp for Therapists and everyone who attends will get a code for 3 Free CE units that includes NBCC and APA CE Units. Resources:Covid19 Scripts, Templates, Resources, and TrainingsHomework: Authentic Transformation PropositionVideo replay of all Masterclass trainingsMentioned in this episode:Register Now - Starting a Profitable Private Practice: Build It Right, Earn More, Love Your Work From Day One