From nothing to something: Beginning of an organization
The beginning of an organization is a story worth considering. Each has its own history. No two are alike. This is the story of the early history of Centennial Counseling […]
Types of mental health organizations
There are several types of mental health organizations employing psychotherapists. Many of these organizations are built by, managed, or owned by mental health providers. In this article, I will look […]
Avoidable partnership issues
When people form a partnership, there are always issues to work through. We have all heard the saying, “taking a business partner is like taking a marriage partner” and it […]
Ten examples of culture change in one organization
Using the history of the organization I led (Centennial Counseling Center, P.C.) I have highlighted ten examples of decisions our leaders made that changed our culture. In essence, our understanding […]
How we used regular meetings for building culture
Once the organization I managed reached a certain size, how can we continue building culture so that we remain strong? We did it by focusing on staff culture and getting […]
Psychiatrist & non-psychiatrist ownership
Psychiatry in therapy practice. The largest practices tend to be owned by psychiatrists. They then hire other mental health providers as employees in the practice. It is no secret that […]
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 […]
