Are you an outpatient private practice therapist trying to figure out how many clients should be on your caseload? Wonder how many patients a full-time therapist sees each week? Learn why the average caseload doesn't translate to private practice, and how to find a sustainable caseload for your ther
Considering taking the leap into private practice? If you are a counselor, social worker, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist, in this blog post, I’ll share some of the things you need in place, questions to consider before renting an office, if online therapy is for you, which EMR to use
You’re fully licensed, have great experience supporting clients, and are ready to start your own private practice. It’s been your dream for years now, but how do you actually build a private practice? Here are 9 steps to take to ensure that you’re setting yourself up for success.
What are ways you can drive potential clients to your private practice? One way is through quality content. In this post you will learn the basics of quality content creation for a therapy business.
Here's how to start a private SLP practice when you are employed by someone else. Many SLPS start their private practices on the side, and this will guide you in how to do that.
Considering taking the leap into private practice? If you are a counselor, social worker, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist, in this blog post, I’ll share some of the things you need in place, questions to consider before renting an office, if online therapy is for you, which EMR to use
What’s in a name? When we name a child, we buy books, debate, practice the sound, and then finally after often fighting with our spouse, friends, and/or family, we land on the name of our child. They then become that; they would never be anything but that. It fits. It is who they are. When […]
Learn more about sliding scale fees, and gather advice for deciding whether they're a good fit for your therapy practice.
Learn how to create a private practice business plan along with why this is so crucial to your success and growth as a therapist.
The clock ticks past the hour and your client isn’t there. You wait. You stare at the couch (maybe contemplate taking a nap) and your anticipation builds. Are they not showing up for their appointment?It happens. People miss appointments. Heck, I’ve missed appointments. For some practices it happens often, and for others it’s something they worry will happen. More often than not, the worry is because every late cancellation or no-show has been handled on a case by case basis and there are no processes in place.
There are SO many creative ways you can get more clients through your door. Take a look and see which ideas excite you, then go after them!
Interview with Roy Huggins, Director of Person-Centered Tech about valuable HIPAA security tips for your private practice.
Considering taking the leap into private practice? If you are a counselor, social worker, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist, in this blog post, I’ll share some of the things you need in place, questions to consider before renting an office, if online therapy is for you, which EMR to use
Are you finding it impossible to get enough done in your business? You've decided to build your business, learn more about marketing, create content for your website, and network more. Perhaps you’ve got a few other ideas too. Do these goals stall out at the planning stage?
How to set your private pay or insurance rate for SLPs. Learn what to do and what not to do.
For most private practice therapists, marketing is a foreign endeavor, shrouded in mystery and bad vibes. In reality, marketing is just about offering your services. Not forcing or controlling. Just offering. But where to start? Here’s a checklist where you can start.
Want to know 5 secrets to help you turn an initial consultation into a regular client? Check out this guest post by Maryellen Dance of Quantum Leap Therapy.
If you're a therapist in private practice, attracting therapy clients might is vital, but how can you do it without feeling uneasy or unethical
Struggling to fill your private practice? Learn how to get more therapy clients by getting super specific about the types of clients you work with by carving out a counseling niche. Read how to understand the difference between a specialty and a niche, how to find your niche, and examples of therapy
If you're a therapist in private practice, attracting therapy clients might is vital, but how can you do it without feeling uneasy or unethical
Are you an outpatient private practice therapist trying to figure out how many clients should be on your caseload? Wonder how many patients a full-time therapist sees each week? Learn why the average caseload doesn't translate to private practice, and how to find a sustainable caseload for your ther
Considering taking the leap into private practice? If you are a counselor, social worker, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist, in this blog post, I’ll share some of the things you need in place, questions to consider before renting an office, if online therapy is for you, which EMR to use
Extra space in your schedule has financial implications for your business. This can lead to stress and even burnout. If your caseload is lighter than you would like, how can you get more therapy clients in your private practice?
When it comes to private practice therapy websites, there’s a lot of misinformation floating around. Since we didn’t learn about marketing or website building in grad school, we assume certain things about therapist websites that end up standing in the way of practice growth.
You’re constantly fantasizing about how great it’s going to feel when you start your own private practice and have the chance to make your own schedule, earn a livable wage, and have a manageable caseload.Well, before you put in your 2 weeks-notice, here’s the #1 thing I recommend that all aspiring private practice creators do before quitting their 9 to 5 for full time private practice.
Having a niche or specialty in your counselling practice is beneficial to both you and your clients. Here's why, and a FREE workbook to discover yours
Considering taking the leap into private practice? If you are a counselor, social worker, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist, in this blog post, I’ll share some of the things you need in place, questions to consider before renting an office, if online therapy is for you, which EMR to use
There are three mistakes I see therapists try to set their fees and, unfortunately, they are all relying on what other people think you need to earn. Read or watch as I share how to price your fee in private practice intentionally based on your unique needs as a therapist.
Gain some inspiration from our passive income ideas for counselors and therapists on the zynnyme blog!
Ready to start a private practice? Get the inside scoop on what you need to do before leaving your agency job. Learn how to make the transition into owning your own therapy private practice.
Perhaps you are fresh out of graduate school and have had a taste of agency life during field experiences or i
Learn what technology products are needed to start a therapy private practice or a counseling practice. We cover: email, EHR, phone for private practice, websites for private practice, and computers.
Seven simple tips that can help you set strong intentions and reasonable rates in your private practice -- plus a free therapy fee calculator!
If you're a therapist in private practice, attracting therapy clients might is vital, but how can you do it without feeling uneasy or unethical
Becky DeGrossa shares the five most important secrets to creating a fruitful therapy site that actually attracts new clients.
What better way to talk about toxic work environments than to analyze Netflix’s reality show, Selling Sunset? With a plethora of episodes focused on the dynamics among a gorgeous group of LA realtors, the drama never seems to end. We understand that as viewers, we are only privy to a small fraction of the reality stars lives. Therefore, here on Couch Time, we dissect the information given and use realistic inferences so we can learn and share key takeaways that relate to our field of expertise.
Do you need a specialty? Learn how to find your niche as a therapist in private practice.
Selling The Couch helps mental health providers build successful private private practices and expand careers beyond the therapy room.
The Summer Slump is a seasonal occurrence that some (not all) therapists in private practice experience when less and less people are scheduling therapy appointments. This includes potential and current therapy clients. And this is a good place to start especially if this is the first time you’ve considered making data-driven decisions in your practice.
Passive Income Sources for (Art) Therapists In this post, I'll be sharing passive income sources you can have as a therapist, art therapist, facilitator, coach, or a healer. In this day and age, it is not uncommon to have several income sources. And therapists, art therapists, and other healers are
“If only I had been given a therapist resource list like this when I was starting my online therapy practice,” I thought to myself as I picked up a
Answers to the most common questions therapists have about how to use Facebook to market your private practice. Learn to grow your practice with Facebook.