Apr 27, 2018 | Business matters, Ethics and Regulations, therapy
Suppose a current or former client asks you to write a letter on their behalf when they need special accommodations, an excuse from work, character reference, and the like. From their perspective, since you have in-depth knowledge about them, you're the logical person...
Feb 10, 2018 | Business matters, Ideas, Practice development, Professional development
If you would like to earn some of your income from non-clinical sources, consider running training workshops and courses. It's a great way to help people who don't need or don't want therapy, and it gives you wider visibility in your community. Teaching and training...
Sep 29, 2017 | Business matters, Practice development
Has your solo practice grown to the point where you are receiving more referrals than you can handle? That’s great! Obviously, you are doing a good job. However, if you have a long wait list, or if you are frequently referring prospective clients to other clinicians,...
Aug 12, 2017 | Business matters
If you don't accept credit card payments, you're probably losing money. "What?" you may ask. "Doesn't it cost me money to accept credit cards?" Well, yes and no. You do pay a small fee for every credit card payment you process, and sometimes for refunds. However,...
Jul 22, 2017 | Business matters, Professional development, Writing
Report writing is not my favorite professional activity, but it is one of the most important. Just as with therapy, a report can affect other people's lives. Whenever I sit down to write a report, I have three main goals in mind - two of them for clinical purposes and...
May 7, 2017 | Business matters
At the beginning of one's career in private practice, it can make sense to join an established practice of mental health clinicians. In most cases, your financial investment is minimal. Lease payments, furniture, utilities and maintenance are typically taken care of...
