Private Practice Made Simple: Everything You Need to Know to Set Up and Manage a Successful Mental Health Practice

by Randy J. Paterson

Start and Run Your Own Private Therapy Practice Running your own private practice takes more than an advanced degree, memberships in professional psychology organizations, and the ability to be a good therapist. And while your continuing education and training may be useful, setting up and managing a successful practice is a matter of business and organizational know-how as much as professional proficiency. If you're opening your own private practice or want to run your existing practice more efficiently, Private Practice Made Simple is your detailed guide. This book offers tips on everything from getting client referrals and creating a positive and comfortable office atmosphere to building a strong and thriving therapy practice that can serve both you and your clients. You'll learn how to attract clients as a new therapist and how to manage your practice as it grows. This complete tool kit will help

Genres: Business

280 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2011

About the author

Dr Randy Paterson (randypaterson.com) is a psychologist and author living in Vancouver Canada. He founded and operates Changeways Clinic, a multiple-provider psychotherapy practice focusing on cognitive behaviour therapy for stress, anxiety, and mood disorders. He is the author of five books (including The Assertiveness Workbook, now in its 2nd edition, a recipient of the ABCT Self-Help Seal of Merit, How to be Miserable: 40 Strategies You Already Use, How to be Miserable in Your 20s, Private Practice Made Simple, and Your Depression Map) and numerous therapy guides and clinician resources. He has taught over 300 workshops on psychological issues, offering programs across Canada, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. His video blog, PsychologySalon, appears at https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychologyS.... In addition to his interests in psychology and therapy, Dr Paterson owns and operates an orchard in the interior of British Columbia.

Reviews

[Nayef Kazzaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

Good book. Summsrizes private practice steps for psychotherapy. However i find it helpful as an internist planning a move to private practice.

[Olwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical and easy-to-read, often humorous book about the nuts and bolts of working in private practice. Although it is targeted at psychological therapies, it would be just as useful for any therapist in private practice.