Tuesday, January 15, 2008

 

Private Practice Tip - B Is For Beliefs - What Most Therapists Believe About Private Practice


Private practice means so much more than just having an office and seeing patients by the hour. While this is the common thought many mental health professionals envision, the truth is that so much more potential exists for you.

Sadly, there are very common beliefs and themes that emerge in our profession.

Common beliefs:

  • Private practice equals individual therapy.
  • Groups are only about process.
  • You can't get rich or make a comfortable living.
  • Money and therapy don't mix.
  • I'm not in business.
  • Private practice is dead.
  • I have to work 50 hours or more just to get by.

    • For some reason, most people believe that to make more money, you must work more hours or possibly even pick up a second job. This is not a specific thought held only within our industry or profession. However, it does seem to be a strong theme among our peers and colleagues. The reality is that we only have so much time. Our time is limited, and we should treat is as a precious commodity.

    Instead of working harder, we need to learn to work smarter. We need to learn to leverage our time and make the most of each and every hour that we have.

    Change your beliefs:

    This allows for unlimited opportunity. This can include, but is not limited to, conducting groups, taking on consulting projects, speaking publicly, conducting workshops and seminars, and so much more.

  • Groups are an excellent way to build a reputation.
  • Group work could lead to individual clients or patients.
  • You can create a tremendous income. The potential is there.
  • Therapy is a service offered as part of a business. Money is important, but does not necessarily have to be your focus.
  • Opportunities are everywhere and you can flourish in private practice.

    • The real lesson here is that you truly want to shift your thinking and understand what potential exists. Don't listen to people who tell you otherwise. If you can dream it, you can create it, and live it. It all starts with your beliefs.

    Spend some time considering what your beliefs are about being in private practice?

    To learn more about how you can develop the private practice you have always wanted, I invite you to sign up for a 7-part eCourse on the most common myths mental health professionals believe about their practice opportunities.

    If you are a graduate student or early career professional, I would like to invite you to sign up for your free tip of the week newsletter.


    # posted by Sandy Alex @ 1:14 AM
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