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 | 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
