Building a brand and a positive professional reputation for yourself or your business is no longer restricted to mega corporations today. Instead, developing a brand is optimal for almost any professional, entrepreneur, or company owner looking to increase their...
There are many types of niches in private practice, and it takes time and effort to develop your niche.I have done that several times in my business beginning with one niche and then adding another one or phasing one that was no longer financially rewarding,One of the...
DAY 1 What is a brand? Brand is not just a logo or advertising even though most people think it is. It is meaning behind what you do or want to do. What do people think about you? What do they say? What do they feel? What do they say about you as a counselor? Do you...
Many therapists dream of having a fee for service private practice but are hesitant to venture into it. Some rely too heavily on insurance reimbursement and do not believe that they can generate enough income by charging clients directly. Others do not think that they...
What is a SAP? The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation defines the Substance Abuse Professional as a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow up...
Credentials requirements Anyone can open a substance abuse treatment program provided they have appropriate credentials that are required by your particular state, and they can prove to the appropriate licensing agency they are capable of running such operation. If...
Many counselors dream of opening a private practice, even when they are still at school. Unfortunately, they don’t find much understanding and support anywhere. Their teachers don’t encourage them to pursue their goals and quite often discourage them from seeking...
Success in private practice is not only defined by financial gains but also by our fulfillment. Many counselors do not consider counseling practice as a business and believe that it is mainly their passion. It is important that they love what they do, but they also...