How to Build a Practice
15 Skills to Develop as a Therapy Group Practice Owner
Managing a group therapy practice requires balancing clinical expertise with essential business skills. From process building to effective marketing and team communication, there are many areas where practice owners can grow. Explore 15 key skills to strengthen your role as a group practice manager, helping you build a thriving and sustainable practice.
Is This Client Right for You? A Phone Consultation Guide
Learn how to assess client fit in just 15-20 minutes with this comprehensive phone consultation guide for therapists. Discover key questions, evaluate compatibility, and set the stage for successful therapy relationships.
6 Steps to Turn Initial Calls Into Clients
An initial call with a prospective client is a powerful opportunity to make a lasting impression. From sharing practice details upfront to asking thoughtful questions, these six strategies will help you build trust, highlight your unique value, and pave the way for a strong therapeutic relationship. Make every minute count and set the stage for successful, ongoing sessions.
Psychoanalytic Therapy via Teletherapy: Advice on Teleanalysis
Adapting psychoanalytic or psychodynamic sessions to teletherapy presents unique challenges, from navigating new pauses and conversation paces to addressing technology’s influence on the therapeutic process. While remote sessions may differ from in-person interactions, they can also deepen the therapeutic link, offering fresh opportunities to explore transference and reactions together. Embrace this transition with confidence, bringing these experiences into your work as a valuable aspect of therapy itself.
58 Therapist Office Decors We Adore
From cozy nooks to modern lofts, these 58 therapy offices highlight the creativity and care therapists put into their practice spaces. Each room reflects the unique personality and therapeutic style of the therapists within, creating welcoming environments where clients can feel comfortable, inspired, and supported. Discover how thoughtful design can make a profound difference in the therapeutic experience!
Do Clients with Big Depression, Intense Anxiety, Psychotic-Seeming Symptoms Scare You?
Therapists are called to be channels of love, helping clients feel truly heard and supported. Intense symptoms are often cries for help, signaling something in need of healing. By staying grounded and compassionate, therapists can connect with clients on a deeper level. This approach helps build a safe space where true growth and wholeness can begin.
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How to Balance Coaching and Therapy: An Interview with Devorah Steinberg, LICSW
Determining if a client is suited for therapy or coaching depends on their goals and readiness. Therapy focuses on processing past experiences and emotional blocks, while coaching emphasizes actionable steps for the future. Both approaches can be powerful, but coaching is particularly effective for clients ready to remove roadblocks and take feedback to achieve their goals.
6 Ways To Address Therapist Shopping In Your Practice
Therapist shopping is on the rise, as more clients search for the perfect fit before committing to ongoing therapy. While this trend can create challenges for private practice therapists, it also offers unique opportunities to attract engaged clients who value your specific approach. By focusing on clear communication, authentic branding, and a client-centered initial phone call, you can set your practice apart and build lasting client relationships.
Therapist Shopping: 7 Pros & Cons For Your Practice
With more therapy seekers shopping around, private practice therapists face both benefits and challenges. Clients who shop often come more informed and motivated, which can lead to more engaged, lasting therapeutic relationships. However, it can also create scheduling uncertainty. Knowing how to address this trend can help you attract clients who are the best fit for your approach.