Are you ready for the holiday season, or is your private practice bracing for a financial slump The festive season often brings increased expenses and client cancellations, leaving many therapists scrambling to maintain their income. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down actionable strategies to keep your private practice thriving during the holidays. From setting clear goals and planning your time off to adjusting your fees and policies, you’ll learn how to navigate this busy season without sacrificing your financial stability - or your peace of mind.

I’ll also share personal insights on why therapy is so crucial during this stressful time of year and how you can effectively communicate with clients to meet their needs while protecting your boundaries. Tune in and discover how you can make this holiday season a successful one for both you and your clients.

Topics covered on Preparing Your Private Practice for the Holidays:

• Preparing your private practice for the holidays and how to effectively communicate with clients about potential cancellations.
• Strategies to encourage clients to continue therapy during the holidays.
• Incorporating time off into your fee structure, ensuring financial stability while enjoying well-deserved breaks.
• How The Magic Sheets tool simplifies fee calculations, helping you to prepare your private practice for the holidays.
• Reassessing your financial goals and how to make 2025 your most successful year yet.

Resources from this episode:

• Want the roadmap to making six figures in your therapy business? Learn more about The Fee Formula course!
• Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic Sheets

Related episodes

• Grow Your Private Practice with a 90 Day Sprint [Ep 101]
• How to Add $30k to Your Private Practice & Book Premium Fee Therapy Clients [Ep 115]

Connect with Felicia:

• Instagram: @the_bad_therapist
• Website: www.thebadtherapist.coach
• Facebook group: Healing Money

Quote:

“You don't need to wait for another thing in order to charge more money.” - Felicia