*Starting a Private Practice

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

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TheraSummit 2024: List Of Presentations
ByStress Less Enterprises LLC October 22, 2024September 25, 2026

TheraSummit® is a free live event for newcomers to private practice. The topics will be focused on things that every therapist needs to know about starting a new business, including small business setup, legal requirements, money mindset, bookkeeping, niche, social media and websites. TheraSummit® is free to sign up to until 7 November 2024 and available for purchase after that!

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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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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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5 Reasons You’re Not Reaching Your Goals As A Mental Health Therapist (And How to Fix Them)
ByStress Less Enterprises LLC April 17, 2024September 25, 2026

Stop me if this sounds familiar. You’ve been working your butt off honing your skills since the day you graduated with your Masters degree. Let’s be honest, you have been working hard your butt off your ENTIRE LIFE because that is just who you are….the helper. All your friends think that you have all your…

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Ask A Therapist: The Challenges of Starting A Private Practice
ByStress Less Enterprises LLC March 29, 2024September 25, 2026

Deciding to shift from working in a community mental health outpatient setting to launching my own private practice was a mix of thrill and challenge. I struggled with feeling of uncertainty and loneliness due to the absence of mentors during this career pivot. It was because of this experience I wanted to create a small…

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Ask A Therapist: How Private Practice Impacts Work Life Balance
ByStress Less Enterprises LLC March 22, 2024September 25, 2026

Balancing work and personal life often feels impossible, especially for therapists who pour so much of themselves into their work. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Imagine a life where you’re not just a therapist, but also a business owner and a human being, with full control over your time and energy. Making…

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6 Secrets of Success in Private Practice Therapy Revealed!
ByStress Less Enterprises LLC March 19, 2024September 25, 2026

Have you ever wondered what sets successful private practice therapists apart from the rest? In the competitive world of private practice therapy, where every client interaction counts and every decision can make or break your practice, uncovering the secrets to success is like finding a hidden treasure chest. In this article, I will delve deep…

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Shedding Light On The 5 Factors That Shape Therapist Salary
ByStress Less Enterprises LLC February 15, 2024September 25, 2026

Ever thought about what determines a therapist salary? The therapy field offers not only the opportunity to heal using empathy and compassion, but also the opportunity for financial stability. If you are a prospective therapist, especially someone who is interested in starting a private practice, it is important to consider various factors that can influence…

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How to Start a Business As A Therapist: 3 Things You Can Do Today That Cost You Nothing
ByStress Less Enterprises LLC February 7, 2024August 19, 2024

As a business coach, the most common question I hear from mental health professionals is “How to Start a Business? More specifically, how to start their private practice with a little overhead as possible. In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, the demand for virtual therapy services has skyrocketed. As more people seek mental health support from…

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