Succeeding in Private Practice

by Lenson, Eileen S.

• ISBN13: 9780803949584
• ISBN10: 0803949588
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1994-01-01
• Publisher: Sage Pubns

Summary

Drawing on in-depth interviews, case studies and the author's extensive consulting experience, this book demonstrates to both new and experienced therapists how to start and manage a successful private practice. Lenson explores a wide range of organizational issues that arise in private practice, including: selecting a client population; marketing; personal image; setting and collecting fees; record-keeping and time management. She also considers ethical concerns, such as client contracts, termination of therapy and availability of records to third parties, and suggests strategies to cope with the loneliness, stress and sense of isolation often felt by psychotherapists.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Attraction of a Private Practice

Is It Right For You?

Selecting Options in Private Practice

Setting Up Your Business

Clinical Record

Keeping and Paperwork

Taxes

Fee Setting

Collections and Bookkeeping

Legal Aspects of a Private Practice Safety

Issues

Marketing

Ethical

Aspects of a Private Practice Retirement Planning Employees

Hiring, Maintaining, Firing Additional Avenues of Private Practice

Taking Care of Yourself

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