Private Practice Skills

The folks at Heard conducted a survey assessing the state of finances for therapists in private practice. I got to sit down with Michael Fulwiler to go over the results. Some of them may surprise you! The report covers topics such as: how much do private practice therapists earn, what are average insurance reimbursement rates, did therapists raise their rates? And so much more. A huge THANK you to...

Today we're going to dive into the question of whether it's appropriate to specialize in topics you have a personal connection with. Whether you're considering specializing in treating something your loved one has dealt with, something you've dealt with in the past, or even your current experiences, in this episode we discuss things to consider before specializing in something you&...

Today we're diving into how to respond when clients give you constructive feedback. No matter how you slice it, it's always hard! But it's also a wonderful opportunity to lean into the therapeutic process and potentially have a healing experience. In this episode I share some of the do's and don'ts of how to respond when clients give critical feedback. FREE Guide: Start a Priva...

An article in the APA's Monitor on Psychology showcasing stress and burnout levels updated with 2023 data show that therapist burnout is very much still prevalent. In this video, I take a look at the available data on therapist burnout and offer some practical tools to help us move towards health as a profession. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8...

In this episode, I share those "wolf in sheep's clothing" signs that you're in an unhealthy work environment, which leave us feeling disoriented and wondering if we're the problem, because our bosses and employers *seem* super supportive but something still doesn't feel right. I hope this video helps you feel empowered to catch those unhealthy signs more accurately so you...

Is blogging still worth it in 2024?? (spoiler: yes!) In this episode, I share some of the ways blogging looks different for therapists in private practice in 2024, and offer a few tools to simplify the blogging process. I believe in you! :) Links mentioned: Marketing School Podcast Episode Mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-school-digital-marketing-and-online/id1138869817?i...

If you keep getting stuck trying to get started in private practice, this video explores some common snags I hear from folks and offers a few tools to help you get unstuck and move forward. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely! 👉 FREE Guide: St...

I often find myself wanting to hear personal, human stories from fellow therapists. And I'm also curious what the experience of being a therapist is like when we're sometimes going through tough times ourselves. Today I'm sharing my story of growing up in a narcissistic household and the experience of unpacking that as a 30-year-old while seeing clients in my therapy practice. Thank yo...

In this video, I’ll share some of the tools I try to utilize in my initial phone call with potential clients to emphasize a therapeutic frame, so that folks feel supported and cared for, regardless of whether they book with me or not. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and...

This episode is an unscripted and rambly take on the cultural emphasis on finding meaning and identity in our career, and some ways I see this potentially affecting us negatively as we pursue fulfillment in our careers and lives. I hope you find this perspective freeing and encouraging. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Links Mentioned:The Ezra Klein...

This episode takes a look at the importance of building trust with potential clients before they've ever had a conversation with you. I take a look at three of your submitted websites to see where you're doing an awesome job building trust with potential clients and offer some gentle feedback. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Links Mentioned:...

I've found it challenging to find resources on how to navigate angry outbursts from clients in therapy, so I thought I would share a list of tools I've compiled from various resources over the years into a general routine I utilize to help clients through angry outbursts. Of course, if you are concerned you may be in danger, or if your client's behavior is escalating, I encourage you t...

FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 I've been intrigued lately by how frequently I see various business experts and commentators dissuade people from being a solopreneur. So as an entrepreneur with no employees, I thought I'd share some of my thoughts about why I'm a solopreneur. Because frankly, it's been a great fit for me (even if it&...

Lately I've been curious about how satisfied therapists are with their jobs, and whether they would choose this career if they could start over. Today we tackle this question by taking a look at how you answered my Instagram poll. FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Links Mentioned Article: "Are Counselors Happy?" https://www.careerexplore...

This episode is inspired by a question from last week's video when someone asked about what differences I experienced as a new therapist compared to now. I thought I'd list out all the changes I've noticed here! What changes have you noticed as you've progressed in your career? FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Last week's video: &...

Today we're diving into the topic of therapist isolation. Rather than offer some peppy tips to make friends, I take a deeper dive into some of the reasons (in my opinion) that our field has become so isolating overall. I do have hope that we can make some radical shifts in time that make this a much more supportive, communal, and welcoming field to work in! FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice...

FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling:https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 I thought it would be fun to explore building a fulfilling career using tips that I pulled from ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) as well as compiling my personal anecdotes in the mix. I hope you find this helpful! Access the ACT Bullseye worksheet: https://www.actmindfully.com.au/upimages/2016_Complete_Worksheet...

Today I thought it would be fun to take a look at how to navigate client resistance in therapy using four therapeutic approaches. I hope you enjoy this format! FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling:https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Links to citations and related information: Book Section: Essay and Review: Overcoming Resistance in Cognitive Therapy https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...

I thought it would be fun to take a look at the wins and flops of 2023 (spoiler: a bunch of stuff I'd planned didn't happen!) and look ahead towards my plans for 2024. I hope you have fun joining me! Books Mentioned (these are affiliate links, but you can also try your local library or Thriftbooks - I LOVE Thriftbooks!): Building a Life Worth Living by Marsha Linehan: https://amzn.to/3vPzp...

We're tackling a big one in this week's episode! There's a misconception that early career therapists and new private practice owners are "supposed" to charge less than those later in their career. In this episode we tackle some of the common misconceptions I hear about setting our rate in private practice and I offer some of my semi-ranty thoughts about setting fees in the c...

In my opinion, the biggest marketing mistake therapists make is being inauthentic. In this episode, I share how I think inauthenticity negatively impacts our marketing and offer some tools for how to be more authentic across your marketing channels. LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely! 👉 FREE Guide: Start a Private Practic...

I’ve always been so curious to know what the most ideal, perfect therapist schedule is. Not only do I wonder how many clients per week should we see to maximize happiness, but also, how many clients per day? And how many back-to-back? Do we need to contain them during regular business hours or do we need to be open to seeing clients during nights and weekends? In today’s episode, I set out to answ...

I couldn't find too many places out there where therapists talk about the experience of judging our clients. So, I guess I'm giving it a go! Hopefully, we can normalize how human it is to judge while inserting some compassion and curiosity into our experience so that we can benefit while also best supporting our clients. Related Videos: "How to Find a Peer Consultation Group in Privat...

Based on my poll on Instagram, 1 in 5 of folks with a full practice are still unhappy with their practice. In this video, I name a few reasons why I see folks feeling unhappy with their full practice and I offer a few potential solutions for them. Related Links: Video: "Find Your Ideal Private Practice Schedule" https://youtu.be/juVihwzaSSk Video: "Are you Overdue to Raise your Rate...

Let's briefly explore a few small changes that can make your initial intake assessment feel warm and conversational while still remaining clinically-focused on the assessment. Video: "Preparing for Your First Intake Session in Private Practice" https://youtu.be/pzBMWQH-8wQ LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!...