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Private Practice Lesson: Leave Your Emotions Out of It

by Sarah Rivera | Aug 23, 2025 | Private practice

As a business owner of a mental health private practice for eight years, one of the biggest lessons I had to learn the hard way was this: Private Practice Lesson: Leave Your Emotions Out of It. As therapists, emotions are our superpower in the clinical room—but in...

3 Reasons To Stop Chasing the Shiny Object

by Sarah Rivera | Aug 11, 2025 | mental health professional, Private practice

As a private practice owner and mentor, I’ve seen a pattern emerging with mental health entrepreneurs. Everywhere I look, I see therapists, coaches, and solo practitioners pouring money into multiple office spaces, buying into the latest “million-dollar” webinar, or...

Is It Time to Grow Into a Group Practice? Here’s How to Know

by Sarah Rivera | Jun 25, 2025 | Private practice

Thinking about expanding from a solo private practice to a group practice, but not sure if now is the right time? You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. Many therapists reach a pivotal moment where they start to wonder: Is It Time to Grow Into a Group...

How to Know if it is Best for you to Hire Employees vs Contractors for Your Group Practice

by Sarah Rivera | Jun 12, 2025 | Private practice

How to know whether to hire employees vs contractors for your group practice is one of the most common (and confusing) decisions therapists face when expanding from solo to group practice. When I first started expanding my solo practice into a group, I did what many...

Three Things to Consider Before Launching Your Private Practice

by Sarah Rivera | Apr 17, 2025 | Private practice

Three Key Things to Consider Before Launching Your Solo Practice So, you’re thinking about launching your solo private practice — exciting; but before doing so, here are three key things to consider BEFORE lauching your solo practice. Don’t make the common...

3 Marketing Mistakes That Keep Private Practice Owners Invisible (and How to Fix Them)

by Sarah Rivera | Apr 7, 2025 | mental health professional, Private practice

3 Marketing Mistakes That Keep Private Practice Owners Invisible (and How to Fix Them) are often what stand between your dream and your reality—especially after you’ve taken the leap and launched your solo private practice. It’s an exciting season—full of vision,...
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  • 3 Reasons To Stop Chasing the Shiny Object
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