Getting Started

 

You're finally licensed (woot woot!), so now what do you have to do before you start your private practice? Tune into this week's Ask Allison episode of the podcast for Allison's advice on next steps.

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We received the following question via our Ask Allison submission form: I have worked for agencies my entire life so this whole process is daunting to me. Any words of wisdom to help me not be nervous would be greatly appreciated.

Look, if you weren’t nervous, I’d be concerned. Not because it’s competitive and you won’t succeed, but because it’s a huge life change. It’s the kind of nervous before you go off to college freshman year. You’re counting on yourself in a new and different way than …

Want to start your private practice but not sure where to even begin? Calm the overwhelm & tune into today's Ask Allison episode of the podcast.

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For free resources, including our weekly worksheets & our 3 Steps for a Full Practice training, visit www.abundanceparty.com/free.

Are you beyond tired of agency life & want to make the switch to private practice? Allison guides you through the steps in this week's Ask Allison episode of the podcast. 

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Do you want a private-pay practice but wonder if you should start by taking insurance to help get clients in the door? Then tune in to today's Ask Allison episode.

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For free resources, including our weekly worksheets & our 3 Steps for a Full Practice training, visit www.abundanceparty.com/free.

Waiting to start your private practice but can't in your state until you're fully licensed? In today's Ask Allison episode of the podcast, Allison discusses what jobs you can have in the meantime that won't lead to burnout.

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Are you trying to decide how and when to transition from agency to private practice and are at a loss of where to start?

If you have plenty of savings to keep you afloat or a partner who can cover the bills, you have a lot more flexibility. I still wouldn’t recommend making any moves until you’ve identified a niche and developed a marketing plan. Once that’s done, though, by all means jump ship. I'd definitely have those things in place first though.

If you’re like most of us and don't have …

 

This Ask Allison episode of the podcast is for all you doers! If you're curious about the steps you can take toward starting a private practice before you're licensed, tune in!

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In this Ask Allison episode of the podcast, Allison explains the nuances of going into business with a pal & whether both owners of a private practice need an LPC.

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Want to start a private practice & looking for some books to help guide you? Then this Ask Allison episode of the podcast is just what you need!

Check out the list below for the books Allison mentions (we recommend ordering through a local book store):

Oldies but Goodies:

• 12 Months to Your Ideal Private Practice by Lynn Grodsky’s
• Be a Wealthy Therapist by Casey Truffo
• Private Practice Specific:
• ACT on Your Business by Lee Chaix McDonough
• The Entrepreneurial Clinician by Jo Muirhead
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