
A Call to Return to the Basics of Counseling Amidst Chaos of 2020
Returning to the Basics of Counseling The world is on fire. There’s a public health crisis of the Coronavirus and there’s a public health…
Read MoreReturning to the Basics of Counseling The world is on fire. There’s a public health crisis of the Coronavirus and there’s a public health…
Read MoreThere are some of you who have held close the dream of one day having your own private practice. For some, the dream has…
Read MoreDid you know that we have a podcast network? This is a family of podcasts that will change the world! We’ve round up our…
Read MoreI have created some helpful tips to create passive income for your practice. In this article, I will be going over steps 4 and…
Read More“What is required to call myself a Christian counselor?” is one of the most common questions I hear as a consultant. People often wonder…
Read MoreSitting at the office all day can be a challenge for me, so I want to be as comfortable as possible. Not only are…
Read MoreOne thing we do know for sure, the pandemic is not going to be going away anytime soon. Since it’s not leaving, it the…
Read MoreAre you interested in a telehealth group practice? Where do you start? What software is needed? In this podcast episode, Alison Pidgeon speaks with…
Read MoreHow did you go from a pastoral counselor to owning a group faith-based private? How did you make faith a part of the hiring…
Read MoreWhen your patients visit your practice, you want them to feel relaxed and comfortable.These are some of the best ways to improve the waiting room in your practice.
Read MoreWhile it is true that starting a private practice takes sacrifice and grit, it is also true that when the mountain seems too big to climb, it is time to outsource and delegate.
Read MoreRead about the most common risks in therapy practice run into in the post below. You can even find some ways you can minimize their potential to cause problems too.
Read MoreHow do you find the right clinician? In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Whitney Owens about how to add clinicians to a faith-based practice.
Read MoreIn this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Whitney Owens about how to get referrals from churches and establishing relationships within churches.
Read MoreContacting old clients, or to clients who may have canceed at the last minute and not rescheduled, really is a great idea, here’s why.
Read MoreBeing an online therapist can be a very rewarding career. With this freedom comes the responsibility of continually looking for ways to up our game.
Read MoreIs war morally acceptable? How can we better prepare military people for war psychologically? How can therapists be of more value to their veteran clients?
Read MoreIn this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks to Clay Cockrel from onlineconseling.com about the opportunity of counseling online, how to start your online counseling practice, and some valuable tips on how to make it work.
Read MoreStarting up a counseling practice isn’t actually that difficult- maybe you pick a name, get a business license and open a business bank account,…
Read MoreOur YouTube series this month is a Star Wars Intergalactial Counseling Edition. We talk to different Star Wars characters and identify their inner turmoil…
Read MoreOur YouTube series this month is a Star Wars Intergalactial Counseling Edition. We talk to different Star Wars characters and identify their inner turmoil…
Read MoreOur YouTube series this month is a Star Wars Intergalactial Counseling Edition. We talk to different Star Wars characters and identify their inner turmoil…
Read MoreOur YouTube series this month is a Star Wars Intergalactial Counseling Edition. We talk to different Star Wars characters and identify their inner turmoil…
Read MoreSometimes we struggle to have good boundaries with clients and can be at risk for compassion-fatigue. In such cases it becomes all the more…
Read MoreQ&A was part of Next Level Practice, the most supportive community for therapists starting a private practice. In this video, Joe answers the question based…
Read MoreAre you on the verge of burnout? Do you know what steps you can take to avoid burnout? Do you suffer from ‘survivor’s guilt’?…
Read MoreAs a therapist who works with kids, teens, and parents, having a bag of tricks is essential. Clients come to a stranger and, almost immediately,…
Read MoreWhat are the most common website trends within the counseling field? How can you grow your email lists? And, how can you successfully transition…
Read MoreMental Health Counseling is one of the most important, yet possibly one of the most underutilized, resources in primary care patient treatment. As a…
Read MoreNote: This is a personal account, and should not be seen as reflective of each individual in the field. The first things conjured when…
Read MoreThe majority of people in our society have several misconceptions about therapy and the benefits that it can offer. These can potentially lead to…
Read MoreSo, what do you want to do after school? What do you want to become? This is a question many of us dread to…
Read MoreWhen people first hear the term “counseling”, they may think professional counselor, addiction counselor, or even school counselor. However, many counseling careers are sometimes…
Read MoreI actually got the idea for this post after listening to one of the Practice of the Practice podcasts several weeks ago. Joe told a story…
Read MoreToday we’re talking about adding supervision with Michigan LLPC Supervisor Joe Sanok. Podcast Sponsor We’ve created a conference where introverts can get energized and overachieving…
Read MoreI had been working with a client for several months on a weekly basis. They (singular pronoun for a person that doesn’t identify as…
Read MoreWhen you are first starting a private practice, it’s best to focus on low cost and free ways to promote a practice. With student…
Read MoreI remember working in a substance abuse facility early in my career and my male counterpart was vehemently against the idea of swearing. His…
Read MoreToday we’re talking about trauma counseling with Guy Macpherson. Mentioned in this podcast: The Trauma Therapist Podcast. Meet Guy Macpherson Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a…
Read MoreComic-Con International is a yearly convention that has taken place in San Diego since 1970 and has more than 130,000 attendees each year. This…
Read MoreFear and starting a counseling private practice is like The Wizard of Oz. How to make it, work through the fear and avoid the…
Read MoreMy chiropractor also has a few massage therapists that rent from him. He recommended massage and i also thought it was time for a…
Read MoreI sent an email out to folks on my email list (click here to join or learn about it). I said to them that…
Read MoreIn this podcast session, I talk with Howard Scott Warshaw all about his time at Atari, how he is said to have created the worst…
Read MoreIn this session, I interview Hollywood Therapist, David Silverman. His counseling and coaching helps those in Hollywood to get more out of life. David…
Read MoreYoav Cohen-Manor uses writing and reading to process trauma and other issues within his Israeli counseling practice. Today’s Private Practice Resource Grasshopper is…
Read MorePaul Fugelsang is the founder of OpenPathCollective.org. Open Path is a collective of therapists who have generously agreed to provide in-office treatment for $30 to…
Read MoreFor Shenandoah Chefalo, life started really rough. She called CPS on her own family and now if a speaker, author, and advocate for foster…
Read MoreHow to defeat apartheid. What’s that have to do with running a private practice? You’ll see. Today’s Private Practice Sponsor Brighter Vision is the worldwide…
Read MoreIn 2001, I spent some time in Nepal and specifically Namche. In this podcast, I discuss this experience and give a clear call to…
Read MoreToday’s Private Practice Podcast Sponsor If you want to build your strength and endurance, you can do repetitive physical exercises like running or walking. Similarly,…
Read MoreToday’s Private Practice Podcast Sponsor If you want to build your strength and endurance, you can do repetitive physical exercises like running or walking. Similarly,…
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Read MoreAfter almost 5 years, I left my full time job! It’s been a total mindset shift that I wrote a whole article about: why I…
Read MoreToday’s Private Practice Podcast Sponsor: What you’ll discover in this podcast 2:52 What happened with the girl I used to snowboard with 4:47…
Read MoreIt was awesome to be on Kelvin Johnson’s The Counsel-preneur Podcast. Welcome all of you Counsel-preneurs that have never been here. I’m Joe Sanok….
Read MoreToday’s Private Practice Podcast resource: Our Facebook Page. Have a question for the show? Leave me a message on Speakpipe Practice Nation, Meet…
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Read MoreBefore I start telling you about how I made money in counseling, I just want to say that running a private practice is awesome!…
Read MoreToday’s Private Practice Podcast resource: Legendary Lion Traverse City website design is sponsoring this podcast interview Have a question for the show? Leave me…
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Read MoreToday’s Private Practice Podcast resource: Canva: A super cool way to make promo materials that will help with social media and growing your private…
Read MoreIn a minute I will talk about the question: counselor wages and how much a counselor in part-time private practice can make. What happened…
Read MoreToday’s Private Practice Marketing resource (and sponsor): Legendary Lion What does the podcast mean to you? Leave me a message on Speakpipe Interview with…
Read MoreToday’s Private Practice Marketing resource (and sponsor): Legendary Lion What does the podcast mean to you? Leave me a message on Speakpipe Read the…
Read MoreAugust was a crazy month! We were able to move into our new counseling private practice, we were preparing the house for the new…
Read MoreToday’s resource: Start a Private Practice How to Start a Private Practice In this podcast, Private Practice consultant, Joe Sanok, discusses the essentials for…
Read MoreAlthough it is associated with advertising and promotions, marketing is a very large part of opening and running a private practice. If a counselor…
Read MoreYesterday I got keys to my new counseling office. I’m going from a one office unit where we squeeze 4 counselors in and highly…
Read MoreToday there were two resources mentioned: Trello, free software to plan projects How to Become a Consultant Newsletter Attention Deficit Disorder Treatment/ ADHD…
Read MoreAs I patiently awaited my actual counseling license approval, I decided to be proactive and ensure all was in place to be able jump…
Read MoreToday’s Private Practice Resource is the course you should have had in grad school, Business School Bootcamp. Check out the great webinar on storytelling…
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Read MoreThis week’s Tool: Roy’s Digital Confidentiality According to Professional Ethics and HIPAA: A Heart-Centered Approach LEVELS I & II (Webinar) use promo code POPUP…
Read MoreI always love doing my monthly income report about how to increase revenue, grow a client base, and have more fun! It’s a great…
Read MoreToday’s Private Practice Resource: This is such a great interview from the American Counseling Association Conference. Dr. Harrison Davis took time out for this…
Read MoreMay was an amazing month for me. I feel like I did a great job with being fully present at home. As some of…
Read MoreWhen I first met Monica, is was in Kalamazoo. She gave me my very first client. She now does couples therapy in St. Loius,…
Read MoreWhen I first met Larry in his private practice, I had graduated less than two years prior. I had extensive experience with youth and…
Read MoreI arrived at 7:00 am to hear Natosha Monroe speak. I was not let down, it was one of my favorite sessions of the…
Read MoreYou know those people that just reek of awesomeness? I just had to interview Bob Jackman, MS, LCPC! We met at the American Counseling…
Read MoreI’m usually not that into the newest business jargon. Saying “pivot” instead of “changing directions” just kind of sounds dumb. With that said, finding…
Read MoreHow to Get On the Radio Getting on the radio, TV, or writing for the newspaper scares the crap out of most people. That…
Read MoreHow to Get More Done I’m often asked, “How do you get so much done?” In this episode, I walkthrough exactly how to get…
Read MoreFebruary 2014 | How to make extra money Over the past few months I discussed how I was really evaluating finding a…
Read MoreFrom Joe: Debra knows how to stay busy with clients! She’s so busy with clients, that she doesn’t know what to do….
Read MoreDid you miss the webinar? Ever wonder what it takes to have an amazing website? Find out now: Watch it now! The Best Private…
Read MoreWhat is “business development”? There are very few scholarly works that specifically target “business development”. However, it tends to focus on discrete projects, specific…
Read MoreWhat is collaboration and how do we use it? Dictionary.com says: col·lab·o·ra·tion [kuh-lab-uh-rey-shuhn] noun 1.the act or process of collaborating. 2. a product resulting…
Read MoreJanuary 2014 | How to make extra money Last month I discussed how I was really evaluating how I can find a balance…
Read MoreHow to Change Your Life Kathy Angerer went from being a stay-at-home mom to the majority leader in Michigan’s House of Representatives in Michigan….
Read MoreThis is part 2, check out part 1 first Part 1 Summary In this podcast I talk with Sarah Barnes, SEO and website guru….
Read MoreHow to File Taxes in Private Practice | Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok Session 24 by Joseph R. Sanok Summary Everything you…
Read Morewww.PracticeofthePractice.com/december-2013-cash December | Projects and Presents In December I started to try to pace myself. In past months, I have talked about how I…
Read MoreHow to talk about money with clients I recently was emailed a question, “I do have one question for you that has nothing to…
Read Morewww.PracticeofthePractice.com/episode23 Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok episode 023 | Caller Questions about SEO, Passive Income, and Raising Counseling Rates by Joseph R….
Read Morewww.PracticeofthePractice.com/november-2013-cash November | What I’ve been up to and what I’ve learned I’m so close to breaking the $50k mark for my part time…
Read MoreWith so much parenting advice, here’s a parenting infographic that should get you started. www.MentalWellnessParenting.com/book …
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Read MoreNote from Joe: I invited Erin Ruston to do a guest blog post about her process. Erin is a long-time reader and supporter of…
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