Succeeding as a Therapist: How to Create a Thriving Practice in a Changing World

Course overview

This book was written to help you create a successful practice that serves your clients ethically and effectively; supports yourself financially; and matches who you are, your values, and your vision. The authors are four diverse psychologists from different backgrounds who are passionate about clinical work. Two have started and shaped their own practices, and two are part of a group practice. They have pooled what they learned along the way, including from their missteps, to give you basic information, guidance, and resources to grow an ethical practice that is right for you and your community. In part, this means that the practice is a sound business and a financial success. Equally important, the practice must be consistent with your deepest values, represent who you are, and contribute to a meaningful life that brings you joy (at least some of the time and fulfillment. We want to help you create the fulfilling and meaningful practice that you want, that you have dreamed about, and that you deserve. As you set about creating a practice that is right for you, consider writing down your hopes, dreams, values, and goals. Categories may include one or more of the following, helping people making money promoting colleague networking and companionship providing services to particular populations developing a niche practice providing supervision and training having an attractive, secure office