Starting A Private Practice

Step-by-step guides for therapists opening a private practice, from leaving your agency job to contracts, insurance, and protecting your license.

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Can a Therapist Have a Blog? Here’s What You Need to Know
ByStress Less Enterprises LLC November 11, 2024September 17, 2026

Can a Therapist Have a Blog? Absolutely! In fact, a blog can be a powerful tool for therapists looking to expand their reach, educate the public, and even attract new clients. But blogging as a therapist comes with unique responsibilities that are important to know before you invest the time and energy into using blogging…

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Expert Tips for New Private Practice Owners: Advice from This Year’s TheraBundle & TheraSummit Contributors
ByStress Less Enterprises LLC November 4, 2024September 25, 2026

Opening a private practice is both exciting and challenging, with a steep learning curve for those new to the business side of therapy. Here, I’ve gathered valuable advice from experts in the field to help you start strong, avoid common pitfalls, and grow sustainably. Whether you’re launching soon or have already started, these insights are…

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The Therapist’s Step By Step Guide to Pinterest Pins: How to Get Free Traffic To My Therapy Website
ByStress Less Enterprises LLC October 4, 2024September 25, 2026

As a mental health therapist, it’s important to continually explore new strategies to keep a steady flow of clients coming in. Lately, I’ve been researching how Pinterest can be an effective tool for increasing your caseload by driving free website traffic to your therapy website. While I’m still testing this out myself, I wanted to…

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Behind the Scenes: In-Depth Conversation with a Course Creator Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes on Bariatric Surgery Evaluations [Show Notes]
ByStress Less Enterprises LLC August 8, 2024September 24, 2024

In this conversation, Alexandria Theodor addresses the surge of Facebook inquiries she’s received regarding bariatric surgery evaluations, particularly as a potential niche or side income for therapists. To provide clarity, she discusses key aspects of the specialty with Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW, the creator of a comprehensive course on the subject. They cover the uniqueness of…

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Private Practice Rebrand: What I’m Doing Differently This Time
ByStress Less Enterprises LLC July 10, 2024September 25, 2026

A therapist’s view on rebranding a private practice the second time around, what changed, and what I would tell any practice owner planning a rebrand.

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Therapists Struggle with Imposter Syndrome: Are You Holding Back Your Inner Entrepreneur?
ByStress Less Enterprises LLC June 26, 2024September 25, 2026

I worry that I am not as good at my job as I think I am. People tell me I do good work: my supervisor, peers, clients…but there is a nagging voice in my head that says, “you can do better.” That same irritating voice always has something to say… “You aren’t helping anyone.” “It…

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Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Mind: Ask a Therapist About the Motivation Behind Launching a Private Practice
ByStress Less Enterprises LLC May 29, 2024September 25, 2026

Welcome to another post in my “Ask A Therapist” blog series. This week I dive deeper into the motivations behind therapists venturing into private practice. In this insightful journey, we’ll explore the diverse factors that drive therapists to embark on the entrepreneurial path. From the entrepreneurial spirit that propels them forward to the personal fulfillment…

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3 Unexpected Ways To Market Your Counseling Services To New Clients With Ease
ByStress Less Enterprises LLC May 15, 2024May 16, 2024

You have opened your private practice, CONGRATULATIONS! I hate to break it to you, but now the hard work begins…filling your practice. In a world where mental health awareness is on the rise, the demand for counseling services has never been higher. Yet why can it feel impossible to get clients in the door as…

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Want To Book New Clients in 30 Days? Avoid These Rookie Mistakes
ByStress Less Enterprises LLC May 8, 2024September 16, 2026

Hands up if you want to attract new clients to your therapy practice. Do you want it like yesterday? Of course, you do. You may have even signed up for an expensive directory that promises to be a “game changer” for your business. But… are still hearing crickets instead of phone calls. In this post,…

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What Does It Take To Break Free From Insurance Panels?
ByStress Less Enterprises LLC April 23, 2024October 3, 2024

Are you ready to ditch the insurance panels and become an out of network provider? You may have already crawled through the internet looking for advice and asked all your successful therapist friends for help, but I hope to offer my ideas on what it takes to achieve a successful practice as an out of…

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