Journal of Psychiatry

Abstract

The Psychotherapists Success Guide: Creating a Principled, Profitable, Paperless Private Practice

William Whitehead

Presentation learning objectives
1. Learn the nuts and bolts of outfitting a private practice
office
2. Learn which forms of advertising work and don't work
3. Learn the minimum requirements for HIPAA
compliance
4. Learn how to use a practice management system to
organize office tasks, schedule clients, chart, bill
insurance, and more
5. Learn when to expand your practice to additional
offices and therapists
"Taking the leap" into private practice can be an intimidating
process, creating many unanswered questions:
??? How do I choose a location?
??? How do I fund the startup?
??? How do I choose a business entity, like an LLC or an
S-corporation?

What paperwork is involved?
??? Do I need a front office?
??? How do I file insurance?
??? What kinds of advertising work (and don't)?
??? What percentage of fees will I actually take home?
??? Should I offer online therapy?
??? How do I avoid burnout?
??? When should I think about expanding my practice?
This presentation will cover every aspect of starting or growing an ethical private practice. It is intended to cover what wasn’t taught in graduate school: the practical side of private practice.The principles discussed in the presentation apply to any therapist discipline. The video interviews of therapists (including social workers) include their thoughts on the pitfalls and rewards of a career as a private practitioner.

Published Date: 2020-09-17;