by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Aug 6, 2021 | Business matters, Practice development
A few weeks ago, the New York Times ran an article titled, "Nobody Has Openings: Mental Health Providers Struggle to Meet Demand." In many areas, the demand for mental health services (especially for in-network therapists) has far exceeded supply. Clinicians report...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Jul 10, 2021 | Business matters, Practice development
There's no "best way" to be in private practice. But depending on your goals, your life style, your personality and other factors, you may find that solo practice suits you more than group practice, or vice versa. The table below summarizes the main differences:...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | May 29, 2021 | Business matters
If you are taking a vacation this summer, have you made arrangements for how emergencies will be handled during your absence? Being available by phone or video 24/7 is probably not the best option for you nor for your clients. Instead, consider making arrangements for...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Feb 20, 2021 | Business matters, Ethics, Marketing
Websites that offer products and services often post testimonials by satisfied customers and clients. Although testimonials are effective marketing tools, our professional ethics limit their use for promoting our work. Each mental health profession has its own ethics...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Jan 9, 2021 | Business matters, Marketing, technology
If you're setting up a new website, you may have considered an all-inclusive service that provides ready-to-use templates, domain name, website hosting, search engine optimization (SEO), credit card payments and other amenities - all for a monthly fee of about $60....
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Dec 5, 2020 | Business matters
As your practice grows, so will your administrative responsibilities. You may reach the point where administrative tasks start to weigh you down, but you don't feel ready to hire a full-time (or even part-time) employee. Maybe for now you just need help with one or...
