Intentional Private Practice

This is a story of a weekend that isn't turning out as planned.  I’m sharing it with you as I see it as a metaphor for running a heart-centered business.  I was planning to go out of town tomorrow, a trip that I had been looking forward to for a couple of months. ...

Wondering if a business coach is what you need for your private practice?  Here are the top three reasons that mental health providers in private practice benefit from working with a business coach. You found the perfect office. You got licensed and set up your bank...

As a psychologist or therapist, you probably spend a lot of time helping others to learn about themselves.  But, along the way, you’ve inevitably gained a little knowledge about yourself as well. Here are my top take-aways that I’ve learned about myself after over a...

Be gentle.It’s the message I was supposed to hear today, so I’m sharing it with you.  A little backstory first.  I love yoga. I was introduced to heated, power yoga about six years ago.  My initial reaction upon entering the sweat-inducing hot and humid room was...

I’m here to tell you… your private practice is not a cute hobby. Want a hobby? Then you should find a hobby.  Hobbies are great!  I like painting, yoga, tennis, needlework, and those elephants are sure cute.  But don’t let your business become your hobby. If you want...

Service.  To give of yourself for the benefit of another.  When I talk to mental health providers and affiliated helpers and healers, service is often very high on their list of values. And for good reason--we are expertly poised to give of ourselves: our time, our...