Apr 23, 2014 | Business matters, Marketing
In order to have your own website or blog where you control all aspects of design and content, you'll need to purchase a domain name, such as mypractice.com. Buy your domain name at a registrar such as Godaddy and others listed here. All domain registrars use the same...
Mar 1, 2014 | Business matters, Marketing
People prefer to do business with someone they know, like and trust. This is especially relevant when they need mental health services, because the professional relationship is a primary factor in the progress and outcome of therapy. Here are 15 ways that potential...
Feb 16, 2014 | Business matters, Productivity
by Steven Walfish, Ph.D. - The Practice Institute One of the reasons it takes most people a year or two to build a practice with a full case load is because successful clinicians receive at least 25% (if not more) of their new clients based on a referral from a former...
Jan 22, 2014 | Business matters, Ideas, Self-care
In her recent post on Lifehack.org clinical social worker Amy Morin listed 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do. She states: "Mentally strong people have healthy habits. They manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that set them up for success in...
Oct 24, 2013 | Business matters
Through our years of consultation with other mental health professionals, we’ve seen highly competent clinicians fail miserably in their private practices because of poor business decisions and procedures. Here are three common mistakes, and how you can avoid them: 1....
Sep 24, 2013 | Business matters, Office procedures
As an independent mental health practitioner, your insurance needs include: Insurance to protect your professional practice Insurance to protect your business Insurance to protect your income The following summarizes the common types of coverage that clinicians should...
