Let’s talk about the thing that happens when you see a colleague’s thriving Instagram, a fellow therapist’s fully booked waitlist, or a new group practice open up three blocks from yours. You feel it before you name it. A small tightening. A quick mental calculation. A thought that sounds something like: Is there room for …
Private practice ownership is often sold as the antidote to burnout. It will provide a lifestyle with more flexibility and freedom. Even though this is true, many therapists find themselves facing different challenges once they make the leap. It often involves the pressure to be constantly available, productive, and growing. Between managing a caseload, responding …
If you’ve spent any time in therapist Facebook groups lately, you’ve probably noticed that artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the hottest topics in private practice. From progress notes and marketing content to treatment planning and website copy, clinicians are wondering whether they should be using it as well. Like many new things, the …
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I think part of what makes therapists anxious about marketing is the association with tactics that feel manipulative, and ‘too salesy’. For example, things like scarcity language, inflated promises, and pressure tactics. These versions of marketing do work for some businesses. But it doesn’t work for therapy practices, and it’s not what I’m suggesting you …
Let me guess: you know your rate should be higher. You’ve known it for a while. You’ve done the math, looked at what other clinicians in your area charge, maybe even typed a higher number on your Fees page on our website and then changed it back. I’ve been there. And I work with therapists …
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If you are a therapist in private practice, chances are you did not enter this field because you love spreadsheets, bookkeeping, quarterly taxes, or figuring out what counts as a business deduction. You became a therapist because you care about helping people heal. Yet when you start or grow a private practice, you quickly realize that …
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If you are a therapist in private practice, chances are one of your biggest concerns is: “How do I get more clients?” In 2026, most potential clients begin their search on Google. They search things like: “Anxiety therapist near me” “Therapist for high-achieving women in Chicago” “Marriage counselor who takes Blue Cross” “EMDR therapist for …
Many therapists enter the field because they want to help people heal. The focus is on clinical training, ethical care, and deep listening. It’s not centered on marketing strategies, profit margins, or business planning. So when clinicians open a private practice, many are surprised by what happens next. They discover that building a sustainable practice …
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If you’ve been paying attention to conversations among private practice owners lately, you’ve likely noticed a growing trend. More therapists are questioning whether staying in insurance networks is sustainable. For many clinicians, this is no longer just a theoretical conversation. It’s becoming a practical business decision. In the past few years, a combination of economic …
If you’re a therapist running or scaling a private practice, you’ve probably asked at some point: “Why am I not showing up when potential clients search for services like mine?” or “How do I attract clients through my website instead of relying solely on directories or referrals?” These questions reflect a broader trend in therapist …
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