In this intimate discussion on the Private Practice Pro podcast, host Kelley delves into the realm of private practice with Josie Ampaw, a therapist based in Denver and the owner of a group practice. They delve into the detailed process of establishing a practice from the ground up, the effort required to develop a clientele, and the significance of having a contingency strategy. Josie shares insights about the impact of her family's entrepreneurial spirit, her enthusiasm for education, and the pursuit of diversified revenue sources in times of adversity, such as during the pandemic. Throughout the conversation, Kelley offers practical tips on capitalizing on one's expertise, harnessing the power of social media, and nurturing interns, all contributing to building a supportive network among therapy professionals. It's an encouraging mix of firsthand insights and professional advice for any therapist aspiring to expand their practice.

Guest Bio:

Hi Everyone! My name is Josie and I am an individual, couples, and family therapist, an adjunct professor in Social Work, and a clinical supervisor for Social Workers and Counselors in Colorado! I specialize and run a group practice that focuses on working with folks who experience marginalization due to their identities by helping them understand/work through their identity-based and relationship trauma. During my downtime, you'll find me crocheting, spending time reading and spending time in bookstores, and savoring much-needed naps.

[email protected]

@theampawpc

In this Episode:

• Evolution of Josie's private practice
• Challenges and opportunities in building a successful practice
• Starting a practice out of necessity
• Support from family and the importance of having a backup plan
• Multiple streams of income and offering supervision services
• Transitioning from clinical role to empowering other therapists
• Navigating challenges of running a private practice during the pandemic
• Creating additional income streams through coaching programs, courses, and social media
• Supporting interns in marketing themselves and building their practices
• Building long-term referral relationships with other therapists

Highlights:

(00:58) - The evolution of Josie's practice

(04:59) - Starting a private practice

(08:40) - Building a successful private practice

(12:52) - Family influence on entrepreneurship

(16:26) - Multiple streams of income in private practice

(24:19) - Finding Niche and Professional Development

(27:21) - Group Coaching and Course Creation

(30:25) - Social Media and Fear of Failure

(35:20) - Empowering Interns and Marketing

(43:57) - Building Long-Term Referral Relationships

(45:56) - Action Steps for Moving Forward

(51:57) - Improving Client Retention

References:

Mentaya → https://www.mentaya.com/?referrerid=kelley

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Marketing for Therapists Course → https://members.theprivatepracticepro.com/marketing-course/

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