Innovative ideas to start, grow, and scale your private practice
In talking with numerous pre- and provisionally-licensed clinicians, I’ve found there are several misconceptions about getting into a private practice while being pre-licensed. These…
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Sometimes we struggle to have good boundaries with clients and can be at risk for compassion-fatigue. In such cases it becomes all the more…
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Are you wanting to improve your Google ranking? Q&A was part of Next Level Practice, the most supportive community for therapists starting a private…
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This article could be a fear-based narrative about how important staying connected with other professionals is for you in private practice. We could look…
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Do you know the in’s and out’s of your income statement? Are you too afraid to look at the numbers because they don’t make…
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Are you working full-time, but starting a private practice on the side? Q&A was part of Next Level Practice, the most supportive community for…
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Do you run workshops as part of your private practice, but you aren’t sure how to market them? Q&A was part of Next Level…
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There I was, having the same kinds of nightmares I ask my clients about. A week before, I had just witnessed my client in…
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Making the decision to go into private practice is an anxiety inducing endeavor. In my experience consulting with a number of therapists over the…
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Are you wanting to get involved in online counseling? Q&A was part of Next Level Practice, the most supportive community for therapists starting a…
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All humans have natural creative thinking skills. As therapists and business owners, we likely use them every day to develop ideas and problem solve….
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When I volunteered to write blog posts for another therapist’s page, I was excited. I like being able to connect with new people and…
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“How to I get paid more?” is a question that I am asked on a weekly basis by clinicians from all over the country….
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We have all heard it before, the importance to blog! Blogging is a way to easily share your expertise and a way to help…
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Is your ideal client adolescents? Q&A was part of Next Level Practice, the most supportive community for therapists starting a private practice. In this video,…
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Have you ever talked to your clients about the difference between a scarcity consciousness and an abundance mentality? Here’s the example that I use…
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First impressions are everything! This is important to remember when planning to decorate your office. You don’t have to have a degree in interior…
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Have you ever heard of LEAN and wondered how you can implement it into your life? Are you looking for processes to make your…
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Therapists usually have one thing in common…. They hate selling themselves! So it’s no surprise that networking can be intimidating and challenging for most…
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You hear about virtual assistants on podcasts and blogs. People are always talking about virtual assistants, but how do you actually find a virtual…
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Are you currently in private practice, but are not wanting to expand into a group practice? Q&A was part of Next Level Practice, the…
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Have you been thinking about adding online counseling to your in-person practice? Or are you looking to start your own practice and are thinking…
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What do you think of when you hear the word ‘mindfulness’? Does being alone with your thoughts scare you? Have you ever wondered about…
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Does your ideal client spend a lot of time on Twitter and/or Instagram? Do you know how to use Twitter to effectively market your…
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Are you currently in part-time private practice and in a full-time job? Q&A was part of Next Level Practice, the most supportive community for…
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Are you wanting to have more of a business presence on social media? Are you aware of the benefits LinkedIn could have to your…
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Have you ever thought about writing a book but not sure where to start? Do you feel that managing is the same as leading…
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Are you currently in Grad School, but are wanting to go into private practice when you graduate? Q&A was part of Next Level Practice,…
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Are you stuck with an idea and not sure how to execute it? Do you feel like you may have some analysis paralysis? Do…
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Do you have clients who when asked about traumatic experiences tend to get into a lot of detail and emotional activation when describing these…
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I’ve been in private practice for almost two years now and there have been so many new things that I’ve had to learn along…
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Why would anyone need online counseling? I asked myself the same thing in early 2016…. At that time, I had a coworker who was…
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I’m going to share with you my favorite podcasts. Of course I love my own podcast, the Practice of the Practice podcast where we help people have innovative ideas to start, grow, and scale their private practices. This is for people that have a counseling private practice, massage therapy, chiropractors, attorneys – all sorts of people with a private practice….
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Are you in the process of naming your private practice? Q&A was part of Next Level Practice, the most supportive community for therapists starting…
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Have you ever heard about hardship evaluation? Wondering whether this is a service you can offer in your own practice? Maybe you have thought…
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So, you have decided to take the next step and hire your first clinician. How exciting! If you’re like me, you may have spent…
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The thought of bringing on your first clinician may excite you, but also frighten you at the same time. You may be a person…
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Trying something new for the first time can cause quite a bit of anxiety. I felt pretty anxious before I went to my first…
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Do you wonder what rate to charge as a consultant? Q&A was part of Next Level Practice, the most supportive community for therapists starting…
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What Are You Waiting For? I have been in private practice full time now for 7 months at the time of this writing….
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My client in private practice didn’t show up tonight. In fact, this was my third no-show in two weeks. I milled about trying to…
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This is a question I wrestled with for a number of years. Both in my private practice, as well as agency work. When is…
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Carl plopped down in the chair across from me. “I’m so glad we have an appointment today! I had the worst day at work!…
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Like many other professions in the mental health field, clinical counseling through a private practice is exceedingly rewarding. You help people, working with them…
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Are you just starting a practice and not sure where to invest your time and money so that you can get the best ROI?…
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Have you ever thought about intentionally doing something good and wanting to bring about change? What influence does social media have on the way…
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You did it! You finally took the plunge and started your own private practice. Now what? How do you keep focused when starting a private…
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Wonder how to schedule your day? Q&A was part of Next Level Practice, the most supportive community for therapists starting a private practice. In this…
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Are you wanting to grow your private practice into a group practice? Do you currently run a six- to seven-figure practice, and are wanting…
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Q&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…
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Q&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…
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Q&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…
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Q&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…
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Q&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…
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Q&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…
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Have you ever wondered how big a difference one small act of kindness could make? Are you aware of how your actions affect those…
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In this video I’m going to share with you an exercise that will help you get into the mind of your ideal client and…
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Ever worked with a client and suddenly gotten a strange reaction from them? Was it almost as if you are seeing a totally different…
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Q&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…
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Q&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…
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Q&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…
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Q&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…
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Q&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…
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Q&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…
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Q&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…
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Q&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…
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Q&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…
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In this video, I’m going to share with you the three phases that every private practice goes through: the start phase, the growth phase,…
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Q&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…
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Q&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…
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Do you want to grow your practice into a million-dollar practice? Do you know what to look for when hiring clinicians? Do you know…
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Q&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…
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Do you want to grow your practice into a million-dollar practice? Do you know what financial formulas you need to be focusing on? Do…
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Do you want to grow your practice into a million-dollar practice? Do you feel like your private practice is efficient and effective? Are there…
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Q&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…
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Do you want to grow your practice into a million-dollar practice? Have you done sufficient market research in your area? Do you know how…
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Do you want to grow your practice into a million-dollar practice? Do you know what’s involved in getting your practice to that stage? Do…
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Q&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…
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Q&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…
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In the month of May, we witnessed the exciting start to the series ‘How I Grew My Practice to a Waitlist in Six Weeks’….
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Q&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…
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In this podcast episode, our 300th episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Patt Flynn, John Lee Dumas, Kelly Higdon, and more! In This Podcast Timeline…
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Q&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…
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Q&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…
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Do you struggle to build relationships with possible referrals? Are you unaware of the difference between prospecting, marketing, and referral processes? Do you know…
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Q&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…
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Do you sometimes get stuck with the business side of owning a private practice? Are you not sure what to spend money on when…
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Q&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…
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Q&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…
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We are sure that, by now, you have recognized a growing trend of making video content. If you thought it was just reserved for…
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Q&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…
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Do you understand the key processes of your business? Are these processes optimised and as efficient as possible? Do you consistently analyse how to…
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Q&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…
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In my last post I discussed how niching down was vital to me growing my practice to a waitlist in six weeks. With my…
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Q&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…
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Your practice needs a mission and a vision statement. No, not a ‘yea…it’s in my head’, or ‘I pretty much have a plan’…
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Do you struggle marketing yourself? Are you able to connect with your ideal client? Do you find that you’re taking your business (or yourself)…
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I’ll never forget the moment that my Psychology Today profile went live and I publicly announced my practice to friends and family. The fact…
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Q&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…
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Have you worked on optimising your customer conversion process of late? Are your blog posts directed at convincing your ideal client that they need…
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