We all want to provide the best clinical care to our clients, and trainings are an excellent way to improve our skills. However, spending excess money on trainings and certifications can actually decrease from your business productivity and success. Let me explain…
Read MoreSeptember and October are the perfect time to get out there and network with school counselors, teachers, librarians, college counseling centers, school psychologists, principals, coaches and academic support services. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Read MoreLearning to convert a client from a phone call into an appointment is an art form. In this post I discuss a few simple steps for booking that first appointment.
Read MoreMake sure to discuss your social media policy with your cilents in your very first session. Also consider including your social media policy in your intake packet. Check out my private practice policy in this post.
Read MoreA huge part of beginning to establish your identity in the mental health community involves taking the time to articulate to yourself and others your passions. I suggest spending an afternoon asking yourself questions like…
Read MoreOne great way to begin building your professional identity is to volunteer to give talks or presentations on topics related to your clinical passions.
Read MoreOne of the most important parts of continuing to build your private practice is communicating with your referral sources.
Read MoreTherapists often ask me how to begin building a professional network. I always tell them the same 3 things…
Read MoreOne of the most common reasons why therapists have difficulty building their private practice is fear. Many of us spend hours each week helping our clients conquer their fears, however we have difficulty getting out of our comfort zone and sharing professional selves with the community.
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