Starting a Private Practice

When Lisabeth first joined Business School for Therapists, she viewed money as a scarcity and was taking any client she could get, even when it intuitively wasn’t a good fit. But over the past few years, she’s transformed her private practice into one that better supports her needs and is much more aligned.

In this episode of Starting a Private Practice, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer coach Lisabeth on setting and talking about her session fee in a way that supports her financial goals AND gives potential clients space to share their own wants and needs in the conversation.

There’s also some much-needed body scanning to connect in with the mind and body on a deeper level. Because how you feel in private practice — whether it’s around money conversations or something else entirely — is essential to your well-being.

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With all the discussions around fee-setting, it’s not always easy to decide what’s the right choice for you. Not just from an ethical perspective, but from a feeling of My mind and body are letting me know this decision around fees makes sense.

In this episode of Starting a Private Practice, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer answer some of the most common questions around setting fees as a private practice owner.

Questions covered include how to navigate the disconnect between what the math is saying and your concerns around charging a higher fee, financial accessibility for clients, insurance reimbursements, planning for retirement through savings, and raising your fees when you already have an existing caseload of clients in your practice.

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Your private practice finances are a non-negotiable part of being a business owner. And at the same time, you don’t need to be stuck ruminating over the same money concerns forever.

In this episode of Starting a Private Practice, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer talk about how to get paid as a therapist in private practice, covering both the do’s and the don’ts.

You want to build a business that’s a reflection of YOUR wants and needs, not anyone else’s. Sustainability looks different for everyone, and it’s okay if a successful practice means more (or even less) take-home, after-tax income.

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Therapists often feel internal resistance when it’s time to address their private practice processes. But if things that simply aren’t working are never faced head-on, you’re left with a misaligned business that doesn’t fully meet your needs.

In this episode of Starting a Private Practice, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer coach Dr. Corrie through this exact issue so she can take the steps necessary to transform her processes and fully enjoy the impactful work she’s doing with her clients.

And while this conversation isn’t quite therapy, you’ll certainly notice some parallels as they help Dr. Corrie figure out what’s really holding her back and how to move forward.

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The processes (or lack thereof) in your private practice around no-shows, late cancellations, discharges, and disasters impact your relationship with clients and your level of preparedness for everything from small inconveniences to big emergencies.

In this episode of Starting a Private Practice, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer answer your questions about charging for no-shows/late cancellations and setting up policies and plans around both client discharges and unexpected disasters.

While this may not be the most “sexy” topic — as we mention in the episode — it’s certainly not one you want to overlook. This is your opportunity to build a business that allows for long-term growth AND sustained well-being and resilience for both you and your clients.

Check out No-Shows, Discharge Policies, and Disaster Plans in Private Practice now to start setting up your processes in private practice!

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When you think about what energizes you in private practice, business processes likely aren’t high on your list… in fact, they might even be at the very bottom! Yet, without clear processes for your business, you’ll struggle to maintain a healthy practice.

In this episode of Starting a Private Practice, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer share the value of having clearly defined private practice processes that support the well-being of you as a mental health clinician AND the clients you serve.

Ready to take the next step in private practice and get help with your business processes? You’re invited to join us in Business School for Therapists, our lifetime access program for starting, growing, and sustaining yourself in practice, regardless of your current stage!

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Your body and mind let you know what’s working and what needs some adjusting in life and business… and yet, therapists are taught — even encouraged — to ignore how they’re feeling physically and mentally and keep pushing forward.

For a while, Jane was stuck in a mindset of feeling like she was responsible for everything but wasn’t doing enough to keep up with her to-do list. Yet, she was working 50-60+ hours per week at a part-time hospital job AND her private practice.

In this episode of Starting a Private Practice, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer help Jane evaluate the reality of her current workload and move toward a future where she can thrive in business without burning out.

This is a coaching session with a member of Business School for Therapists, our lifetime access program for starting, growing, and sustaining a balanced, profitable practice. Coaching opportunities are available inside of the program with other team members.

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Creating a private practice where you support your clients, take care of any behind-the-scenes business tasks, and still have space for your personal life and relationships requires a regular honest assessment of your available time and energy.

It’s okay to reduce your caseload, outsource the things that drain you, and reevaluate what’s most important to you in life and private practice. Because your well-being is a priority.

In this episode of Starting a Private Practice, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer answer questions you have about full-time practice and how to create reasonable expectations.

Remember: Your schedule is about more than the clients you serve. It’s about all the parts of running a business and how you can integrate them in a way that supports your long-term physical and mental health.

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Are you ready to start your own private practice but feeling overwhelmed by all the planning and organization it requires? 

Join Kelly and Miranda in this episode and take control of your schedule to make your private practice dreams come true!

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Marianne is a Psy.D specializing in helping adults and teens with their food and body image struggles in San Diego, California.

Are you a private practice owner stuck in a never-ending cycle of burnout? Do you feel stressed and exhausted all the time?

Watch this episode to find out how Kelly and Miranda help Marianne unlock the key to true success: redefining your vision!

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