by Sarah Rivera | Jun 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Recently, I asked a simple question in a space full of mental health professionals, and what happened when therapists were asked about Google reviews was more consistent—and more revealing—than I expected. The conversation wasn’t theoretical. It wasn’t about marketing...
by Sarah Rivera | Apr 15, 2026 | Private practice
Congratulations—you’ve developed your own private practice. Definitely a leap of faith, but also one you thought through thoroughly. You’ve got your platform, your virtual and/or in-person office set up, you’ve got a dream, and it looks good. Let’s fill that caseload....
by Sarah Rivera | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
I’ve been reading through some Facebook forums lately and I’m seeing private practice names that I am almost 100% certain have already been taken by other mental health agencies. I understand how this happens. When you’re first starting a practice, you’re focused on...
by Sarah Rivera | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
At my practice La Luz Counseling, we are constantly looking to hire clinicians to begin part-time with the goal of expanding to full-time within a private practice setting. In recent past, we’ve had a handful of candidates who have applied that already own their own...
by Sarah Rivera | Jan 15, 2026 | mental health professional, Private practice
The Challenge of Balancing Therapeutic Work and Administrative Responsibility The challenge of balancing therapeutic work and administrative responsibility is no easy task. As mental health providers, our mental capacity is often tapped out after a few sessions. If...
