Eight excellent reasons NOT to start a new practice
There are reasons to start a new practice and reasons not to. Here we look at eight reasons not to create a new mental health practice. The consequences of a […]
Four hallmarks of a wonderful, nearly-perfect practice
Most of us begin our professional lives hoping to find and work in the nearly-perfect practice. However, many have similar experiences to mine. Early in my career, I despaired of […]
Why create another mental health practice?
Why would one set out to create a mental health practice? My story may shed some useful light. I did not start out thinking I was going to own a […]
Ten steps to starting a strong mental health practice
Starting a mental health practice is no small task. Where does one begin? What are the steps to starting a mental health practice? How does one build a good foundation? […]
3 Steps to Starting a Private Practice
Many think about starting a private practice but are unsure how to go about it. This post lays out 3 steps to starting a private practice and points you toward […]
Psychiatrist and non-psychiatrist ownership
There are profound differences between a psychiatrist and non-psychiatrist ownership. The largest practices tend to be owned by psychiatrists. They then hire other mental health providers as employees in the […]
How clinicians end up with the right clients
I believe that we end up with the clients we are meant to have at every stage of our development as a clinician. Somehow the therapist fit is surprisingly good […]
Mandatory owner’s skills: How to know if you have what it takes
The owner’s skills will determine if a solo practice grows. Sometimes this is hard to face, but the organization will take on the character of the founder. There really is […]
The place of fear in decisions about practice
Fearful decisions are never a good idea. Yet I hear about them often when talking with those contemplating forming a new organization. Many fears seem to emerge at times of […]
How to estimate your private practice income
Estimating your private practice income can help define where to focus attention. The basic financial formulas are pretty simple. And even those with a math phobia can grasp the concepts […]
Business success: What does it take?
In my view, business success is partly based on the owner’s willingness to do what the business requires in all circumstances. And it is partly based on the personality of […]
Become an owner or work for one
Either become an owner or work for one I was naive about many things when I began my adult life. I did not even think about the very simple truth […]