On this Episode of PsychBiz, Howard and I are talking about How to get on Third Party Payer Panels, Managed Care Panels. We share insights on: How to get on Managed Care Panels Steps that you need to take in order to get on as an in-network therapist with managed care companies What does the word credentialing means? We hope you find this episode i…

On this Episode of PsychBiz, Howard and I are talking about Managed Care services. We share insights on: The value of Managed Care What are the pros and cons of Managed Care Three different main models of Managed Care We hope you find this episode insightful and inspiring. If you do, please consider subscribing, leaving a review or a comment.…

On this Episode of PsychBiz, Howard and I are talking about how to set up your services so you can make the best decisions for your practice and attract the right clients. We share insights on: The difference between Marketing and Networking How Marketing and Networking integrate with one another How to create smart networks that are effective We h…

On this Episode of PsychBiz, Howard and I are talking about how to set up your services so you can make the best decisions for your practice and attract the right clients. We share insights on: Difference of Marketing and Networking Some approaches to your Marketing Research Strategy Top 3 Marketing Tips (Website, Directory and Blogs) We hope you f…

On this Episode of PsychBiz, Howard and I are talking about how to set up your services so you can make the best decisions for your practice and attract the right clients. We share insights on: The Four W's and One H of your service plan How to find your niche? And more! We hope you find this episode insightful and inspiring. If you do, please cons…

On this Episode of PsychBiz, Howard and I are talking about how you can use the power of the 4 C’s to steer your private practice in the right direction. Howard shares his insights on: How therapists can benefit from using the 4 C’s instead of a traditional SWOT analysis How to identify your personal and professional capabilities, challenges, chanc…

On this Episode of PsychBiz, Howard and I are talking about how to use branding in a way that connects and resonates with your ideal audience. We share insights on: Why therapists need to create a brand The importance of being consistent with your branding How to craft the perfect tagline for your practice The pitfalls to avoid when designing your …

On this Episode of PsychBiz, Howard and I discuss the importance of having a mission statement for your private practice. We share insights on: What a mission statement is How to turn your story and “why” (see episode 14) into a mission statement for your private practice The importance of a concise and targeted mission statement Examples of great …

On this Episode of PsychBiz, Howard and I discuss creating a business plan to help you achieve your private practice goals in a strategic way. Howard shares his insights on: The individual elements that go into creating an effective private practice business plan Why the planning process itself is important The 4 C’s exercise And more! Download you…

On this Episode of PsychBiz, Howard and I discuss the three main things you need to consider for your private practice business plan. Howard shares insights on: The right and wrong reasons for going into private practice The importance of defining yourself as a practitioner and understanding your ‘why’ Why regular reflection of whether your practic…

On this Episode of PsychBiz, we’re talking to licensed clinical social worker and CEO and Founder of The Comfy Place, Lisa Ibekwe about building a group practice. In this interview, Lisa Ibekwe shares her insights on: How she grew her group practice during the adversities of a global pandemic and what she learned along the way Understanding liabili…

On this Episode of PsychBiz, we’re talking to counselor turned private practice business expert, podcaster and author, Jane Travis about overcoming imposter syndrome as a therapist. In this interview, Jane Travis shares her insights on: The unrealistic expectations we set for ourselves that hold us back in our business The importance of showing up …

On this Episode of PsychBiz, we’re talking to psychotherapist, business coach and author, Lynn Grodzki about discovering private practice success and integrating coaching techniques into your therapy methodologies. In this interview, Lynn Grodzki shares her insights on: Finding the best methods for being successful in your therapy business Knowing …

On this Episode of PsychBiz, we’re talking to best-selling author, psychologist and humanitarian, Dr. Chris Stout about getting started in - and getting better at - private practice. In this interview, Dr. Chris Stout shares his insights on: Pushing out of your comfort zone Doing more than therapy Creating a work/life balance We also chat about his…

On this Episode of PsychBiz, we’re talking to international mindfulness expert, psychotherapist, award-winning author and former Buddhist monk Donald Altman. In this interview, he’ll be sharing his expert insights on: Finding balance Building resilience And experiencing joy from within using your passion as a clinician We talk about writing, his wo…

This is a sequel to the episode Recognizing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Therapists. In this Episode of PsychBiz, we’re talking about burnout prevention, compassion fatigue awareness, theory, intervention, and self-care. How clinicians and therapists can manage their stress effectively How therapists can benefit from stress rather than suffer …

As a therapist, do you feel at risk of compassion fatigue and burnout? If so, then what should you be doing to protect yourself? On this episode of PsychBiz, we’re talking about all things compassion fatigue and burnout, including: What compassion fatigue and burnout are How to tell the difference between compassion fatigue and burnout How compassi…

Episode 5: Therapy Directories: Everything You Need To Know! (Show Notes) As a therapist, should you be listed on therapy directories? If so, then which one is right for you, and how do you make the most of that investment? On this episode of PsychBiz we answer all your questions about Therapy Directories, and give you some really practical suggest…

As a therapist, should you have a website? If so, then what should go on it, how should you get one, and what pitfalls should you be sure to avoid? On this episode of PsychBiz we answer all your questions about Therapist Websites, and give you some really practical suggestions about how to make your website shine! You'll learn: 1) Why should you ha…

Videos can be an extremely effective way to connect with potential clients! In Episode 3 of the Psychbiz Podcast, we discuss why videos are a great tool, and how to use them effectively for your own practice! You'll learn: -Why videos are so powerful. -What to do if you find the idea of making a video overwhelming or intimidating. -How Howard used …

Marketing your private practice can feel overwhelming and also uncomfortable! In Episode 2 of the Psychbiz Podcast, Howard and Sarah break down the how and why of marketing your therapy practice in ways that are practical, ethical and effective. You'll learn: -What the term Smart Marketing means and how it applies to your practice. -The #1 Mistake …

PsychBiz is a podcast for therapists - and our goal is to help you be as confident running your practice as you are running your sessions! Our first episode is a chance to get to know our two hosts, Howard Baumgarten and Sarah Gershone. Howard is an experienced licensed professional counselor, the author of PRIVATE PRACTICE ESSENTIALS, an internati…