Pause Before Posting About Work On Social Media Pages (part 2)
Guest post by Kimberly Sandstrom, MFTI We all have days where we need to let out a little steam about a difficult day at work. Social media is not the place to do it. In the first post on this topic,...
View ArticleTop 10 Toolbox Posts Of 2012
As 2012 draws to a close I thought it would be fun to look back and to see which posts had the most impact and generated the most interest based on unique pageviews. Included in this top 10 list are...
View Article2013 Therapist Blog Challenge
Build your practice and attract more clients to your practice by creating regular content on your private practice website. I’ll make it easy for you! Welcome 2013! I tell my private practice...
View ArticleTherapist Blog Challenge 1: Let Google Pick Your Topic
Write a professional blog post on a topic that millions of people are already searching for. For our first 2013 therapist blogging challenge I want to you to provide your unique professional...
View ArticleCan I Feature Your Private Practice? Content Creation Opportunities on Toolbox
Talk to thousands about your practice by submitting content for Private Practice Toolbox. I’ve written a lot about the importance of content creation in building a professional online presence,...
View Article6 Reasons You Don’t Have Enough Clients
Getting and keeping clients is a common struggle for private practitioners. Here are 6 potential barriers to a full practice and what to do about them. 1) You’re not keeping the clients you have It...
View ArticleThe $12,000 Mistake Many Therapists Make
Ending sessions on time or charging more for extended sessions not only models good boundaries, it’s good for your business. What’s the big deal about giving a few extra minutes to your clients? After...
View ArticleAdventures In Private Practice: Trauma Specialist Leticia Reed, LCSW
Less than one year ago Leticia Reed, LCSW opened her private practice in Long Beach, CA. Find out what resources and tools have helped Ms. Reed muster the courage to open her own practice, what she’s...
View ArticleTherapist Blog Challenge #3: Current Research On Love
Summarizing current research makes great blog article topics and helps you stay informed about relevant studies in your field of practice. Since we celebrate Valentine’s Day this month I want you to...
View Article10 Ways To Become A Go-To Media Expert In Your Field
Want to tell thousands of people about your practice? Tips to landing regular media interviews. What do you think of when you think of professional networking? Private practice therapists who I’ve...
View ArticleThe Difference Between Hiring Therapists As 1099 vs. W-2 (part 1)
Should you hire additional therapists for your practice as 1099 or W-2 employees? I’ll walk you through the decision process in this blog series so you can make an informed decision. If your private...
View ArticleWould Your Practice Survive An Employment Tax Audit? (1099 vs. W-2 part 2)
Does the state tax commission really take the time to audit small private practices? I didn’t think so, until my practice was selected for an audit. A few years ago my clinic was selected for an...
View ArticleWhy I Only Hire W-2 Therapists (W-2 vs. 1099 part 3)
I’ve noticed that private practice therapist tend to hire additional therapists as 1099 contract employees. Reasons frequently cited for choosing to hire therapists as 1099 employees is that they don’t...
View Article6 Ways Media Interviews Will Help Your Practice
Are you hesitant to respond to media interviews? Performance anxiety, lack of training, or placing little value on media interviews as a strategy for practice building may be among your reasons for...
View ArticleSocial Media Ethics: What Private Practice Therapists Need to Know
Familiarize yourself with social media ethics and use technology intentionally to educate your community and to build your private practice. The Internet and social media offer social workers and...
View ArticleHow to Create and Sell Your First E-book (part 2)
In this guest post, counselor and consultant Clinton Power share how to put the finishing touches on your E-book and how to get the word out and sell your book. (Read part 1 how to create your first...
View ArticleHIPAA Security Rule Compliance for Private Practitioners
Guest Post by Rob Reinhardt, LPCS, Technology Consultant for Mental Health Professionals, CEO of Tame Your Practice Wouldn’t it be nice if someone would provide us with a brief checklist of things we...
View ArticleHIPAA Security Rule Compliance for Private Practitioners
Guest Post by Rob Reinhardt, LPCS, Technology Consultant for Mental Health Professionals, CEO of Tame Your Practice Wouldn’t it be nice if someone would provide us with a brief checklist of things we...
View ArticleHIPAA Security Rule Compliance for Private Practitioners
Guest Post by Rob Reinhardt, LPCS, Technology Consultant for Mental Health Professionals, CEO of Tame Your Practice Wouldn’t it be nice if someone would provide us with a brief checklist of things we...
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