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Organization is a key to running a private practice. During the first stage of your business there are many tasks that must be done. Sometimes you may have 5 to 10 daily tasks that need to get done. But what do you do first? List all the needed tasks and group them by time sensitivity, then by dates and...

Today’s tip on Therapist Practice in a Box is on Blogging. Did you know that blogging can add clients to your business? Further, even before you have a business blogging can help you build a following, develop name recognition, can be done even BEFORE you graduate, and it will increase SEO on your website. Many therapists say, “I know...

Therapist Practice in a Box Tip #8 The Need for Video. Everyone loves a good story creating a video for you clients can help you create a story. Videos do not have to long, just a minute or two. But they return excellent ROI on the investment of time and money. When we first start out we are not...

Therapist Practice in a Box tip # 7 Networking. It is super helpful to network with other therapists. It will help build your business and increase your visibility in the community. Additionally, networking helps clients by you finding therapists that would work better with that particular client. Networking is building a relationship. Check out my other videos....

As therapist and business owners we always have another project to do or one more phone call to make. We tend to not focus on just us. We are pulled into many directions and we at times forget self-care. In this tip I remeind you of how important self-care is. Please check my other videos....

In practice building there will come a time when you will encounter “the haters & Naysayers.” these people are not generally happy, and they want to rain on your parade and still you joy. Do not listen to these people that will not help you and they will make you feel bad about the accomplishments you have done. Just...

Therapist Practice in a Box Tip # 4. Finding office space. Once you have decided to step out on your own and rent office space you must take your time to get the feel for space. Walk the area, talk to other tenants in the building and really visualize that space. Most likely you will be in this space...

ENI and NPI numbers are two numbers that your business needs. Employer Identification Number is the first one to apply for. This number is issued by the IRS and it will be used to file taxes, open a bank account or apply for insurance. The EIN number acts like your personal Social Security number. However, if you are a...

Embracing the new, is at times difficult because we already feel like we don’t know enough and then if a client asks why they should see an associate or a newly licensed therapist we become even more fearful. In my practice I tell clients there are 3 reasons they want should take someone new 1. New therapists have many...

Therapists Practice in a Box is proud to share the first of a weekly series that will provide useful tips to start a private practice. Each week one tip will be shared that you can use to create a private practice. Sherry Shockey-Pope, LMFT easily breaks down hard concepts into small easy bite size steps. She does it with...