| When I speak with therapists (psychologists, social | | | | the above, as well as so much more: |
| workers, mental health counselors), it truly amazesme | | | | Speaking |
| how many of them think that being in private practice | | | | Writing |
| is just about doing therapy. | | | | Teaching |
| In reality, being in private practice is about so much | | | | Mentoring |
| more. | | | | Research |
| First and foremost, being in private practice means | | | | Consulting |
| working for yourself. | | | | Coaching |
| The benefits of that are whatever you allow them to | | | | Entrepreneur |
| be: | | | | The key to developing the private practice of your |
| Set your own hours | | | | dreams, is realizing what you want. |
| Work your own schedule | | | | It's that simple. |
| See the patients you want | | | | Well, at least it can start that simple. |
| Set your fees | | | | Once you realize what you want to do, you can begin |
| Work where you want | | | | focusing on getting there. |
| Create and re-create information | | | | Yes, it is going to take time. |
| And that is truly just the beginning. | | | | But, I can promise you it will be worth it, as long as you |
| Now, I know some of you might be shaking your head, | | | | are honest with yourself, and go after what you want. |
| and thinking, "It's just not that easy." | | | | The dream of being in private practice is still very |
| Well, you are 100% right. | | | | much alive. |
| It is not that easy. | | | | Think big, and go after what you want. |
| But, if you follow a plan and put in your time, energy, | | | | Unfortunately, the hardest part for most people is |
| and resources, you can create the private practice of | | | | resetting their beliefs and mindset about what they are |
| your dreams, and fulfill all of your goals and dreams. | | | | capable of doing. |
| So what is being in private practice then? | | | | After that, the sky is the limit. |
| While doing individual therapy is typically the standard; | | | | There will be difficulty along the way. In fact, there will |
| private practice can mean whatever you want it to be. | | | | be a lot of difficult along the way. |
| And yes, that can include doing individual therapy. | | | | But your ability to persevere and overcome these |
| It can also include conducting group therapy, couples | | | | difficulties will make your dream possible. |
| counseling, marriage counseling, and family therapy. | | | | You too can develop a strong private practice. |
| Being in private practice can offer any combination of | | | | |