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By now you may have heard about the No Surprises Act and the Good Faith Estimate. It's a law meant to protect the consumer from charges they were not expecting. It's still early in the execution stage, and I am in the process of wrapping my head around it while putting it into action in compliance with the law. 

As a way of helping you also wrap your head around it, I have enlisted the help of my wife Jenn Hsu to talk with me about this new law. She is a huge proponent of mental health, and she lends some of her perspective as a prospective client, while I try to articulate to her what I understand about this new law. I hope our dialogue kickstarts your own thinking process, and perhaps further conversations as we all try to put into practice this regulation.

I only provide opinions about overviews of this law. For a deeper look into the contents of the law, you can consider viewing this 2 hour seminar: 

https://www.semiprivatepractice.com/a/2147502742/YbsugoZK

It gives you a breakdown of what the law entails, as well as a good Q/A portion answered by a healthcare attorney. This is an affiliate link.

What I offer in this episode is opinion and information. It does not constitute legal advice. 

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What should I consider before making the decision to get on insurance panels? Dr. Lynn Raine chats with me to help you make a more informed decision!

Find out more about Dr. Raine's services:

therapywithlynn.net

[email protected]

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Being organized can be so tough, but it can be so helpful in our private practice. If you need some inspiration to get more organized, I think you will enjoy listening to this episode! Helen Kim is a licensed MFT who shares some things that have allowed her to stay organized. She also provides some tips on how she has stayed motivated, which can be hard to do for new therapists and veterans alike!

Some things we touch upon:

• How to use color coding in your calendar
• How to define and chart financial goals
• Do I lower my fee in order to get more client hours?
• Ways to create more headspace for marketing and admin work

Helen Kim's website: https://www.helenjkim.com

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Today we are going to be talking about social media again! Nearly all your clients are on social media for hours every day. How do you leverage this and give them helpful content, plus get more visibility for your practice?

We’re going to talk more about this today with Dr. Marie Fang, she is a licensed psychologist practicing in San Jose, CA. She is the host of Private Practice Skills, a popular youtube channel for therapists in private practice, and she is going to help me answer the frequently asked question: How do I succeed on social media?

Dr. Marie will be sharing personally like she always does, and I hope you find great value in this episode. Plus, towards the end of this episode, I’ll be sharing a special offer for anyone who is thinking about creating your own therapy practice website. 

Some talking points:

• Focusing on one social media platform
• Repurposing content across platforms
• How did Marie choose YouTube?
• Let your unique personality show up, and be consistent in sharing your voice. Don't copy others!
• Develop your brand story 

Marie's YouTube channel: Private Practice Skills

Marie's new course: How to DIY a Therapist Website that Fills your Practice (with zero ads!) Enter promo code 20OFF for $20 off savings :)

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Everyone has had to make sweeping adjustments to account for doing therapy exclusively online. Perhaps no one more than child therapists. Child therapists can no longer use their wondrous magical office space to allow their kid clients to do non directive play therapy. 

Vanessa Longnecker has helped me to reimagine what is possible and impossible. She has adjusted not only the way she conducts child therapy, but also her mindset. This is important because it helps stave off the constant disappointment and frustration that the pandemic isn't over yet, and instead allows her to be grateful in other ways.

You can learn more about Vanessa by going to www.soulrestorationproject.org, or by emailing her at [email protected]

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The person who submitted this question added the phrase "as a White therapist," and I'd just like to add that I as a Korean-American therapist would ALSO like to know how to become more culturally competent!

Helping me answer this question is Dr. Shawan Worsley. I am SO glad she agreed to be on this episode. She teaches cultural sensitivity to clinicians with wisdom and warmth, and I think you will really love listening to her speak on this subject.

If you'd like to find out more about Dr. Worsley's services, please go to www.ccrct.org 

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How do I gain hours for licensure when I have little to no experience? I've only done waitressing! I've only done babysitting! Would a potential employer think I am qualified?

Believe it or not, you probably have transferrable skills that you are not aware of. And there is is ALWAYS something else you can do to further make yourself an attractive hire.

Dr. Lynn Raine joins me today to share her insights and help answer this frequently asked question. Please share with a colleague or friend!

Contact Lynn:

therapywithlynn.net

[email protected]

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Today's episode is all about getting into the minds of pastors. Pastors are extremely under-represented as far as therapy clients go. This is troubling considering the amount of stress pastors experience.

Joining me today is Dr. Ben Shin. He is a professor at Talbot School of Theology, teaching in both the masters and doctoral programs.

Some of the questions I ask him:

• What percentage of pastors do you think are open to receiving therapy?
• How can we get this percentage to increase?
• What qualities do you think they seek in a therapist?

Hope you enjoy the episode, and please share with a friend!

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Joining me again is Hatty Lee, the founder of Oak and Stone Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc. in Los Angeles. She has a thriving Instagram account with active engagement with her followers. She provides great perspective today for any of you considering starting a professional social media account!

Some talking points:

• Is social media important for therapists?
• How do potential clients find you? And if they find you, how do they decide to work with you?
• How do I overcome my fear of being an impostor?
• Should I be social media friends with my clients?

Follow Hatty on Instagram: @hattyjlee

Follow the podcast as well: @newtherapistfaq

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You want to start collecting your hours for licensure. Some friends are telling you they love their private practice site because of the freedom and flexibility. Others are telling you they love their DMH site because they make good money and there's no shortage of clients. Which one is right for you?

Migum Gweon joins me to discuss this important question. She is the former director of clinical training for the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, CA. She will lay out the major pros and cons of both sides in a very clear way! Migum has also provided a handy worksheet that highlights the pros and cons of private practice and DMH internships, which you can find at www.newtherapistfaq.com.

We hope this episode is illuminating and liberating for you. If you have more questions, please submit them on the website!

More info about Migum:

www.migummft.com