Earn CEUs + Learn to Build a Sustainable Practice
Gain key marketing, legal, financial, branding, and operations skills to future-proof your private therapy practice.
How to Start a Private Practice
Thinking of starting your own private counseling practice but feeling unsure or overwhelmed by the process? Whether you are just beginning or already have a private practice and want to ensure you have not missed any critical steps, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed. We will cover the essential aspects of launching and running a solo therapy practice—from legal requirements, financial planning, and deciding whether to get paneled with insurance companies, to day-to-day operations and effective branding and marketing strategies. We will do a deep dive into establishing your clinical niche, and nurturing relationships with potential referral partners for whom you can add value. You will leave with clear, actionable steps and insider insights to confidently launch your business.
How to Make Your Private Practice More Sustainable
With the ongoing mental health crisis in our country, the demand for therapy has never been higher. At the same time, burnout rates among clinicians are soaring and social workers are leaving the field at alarming rates. Most clinicians in private practice have had little to no guidance or education on how to structure or run their business, particularly in a way that aims to reduce feelings of burnout. In this workshop we will cover the basic principles and practical strategies for making your private practice more sustainable so you can continue your life changing work for years to come. This workshop is ideal for therapists who currently own their own private practice or those who are contemplating opening one in the future.
Ethics in the Changing World of Private Practice
Launching Summer 2026!
More details coming soon.
The Private Practice Launchpad: A Hands-On Intensive for Therapists
Launching Summer 2026!
Ready to launch your own private practice but not sure where to start? The Private Practice Launchpad: A Hands-On Intensive for Therapists is a 15-hour, action-oriented course designed to guide you from concept to launch. We’ll dive into the essential building blocks of a sustainable private practice: identifying your niche and brand, financial planning, legal requirements, day-to-day operations, and effective marketing strategies. This hands-on workshop lets you work on your own practice as you learn, so you leave with a clear plan, practical tools, and the confidence to open your doors.
Workshop Partners
Upcoming Workshops
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How to Make Your Private Practice More Sustainable
Dec 5, 2025 ⎮ 8:30-11:30am CST
3 CEUs ⎮ Hosted by Wash U Brown School of Social Work ⎮ Virtual
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2026 Business Planning Workshop for Private Practice Owners
Dec 12, 2025 ⎮ 9am-12pm CST
No CEUs ⎮ Hosted at ThriveCo Clayton ⎮ In Person
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How to Start a Private Practice (in Missouri)
Jan 30, 2026 ⎮ 8:30-11:30am CST
3 CEUs ⎮ Hosted by Wash U Brown School of Social Work⎮ Virtual
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How to Start a Private Practice (in Massachusetts)
Feb 3, 2026 ⎮ 10am-3pm EST
4 CEUs ⎮ Hosted by Boston College School of Social Work⎮ Virtual
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How to Start a Private Practice (in New York)
Mar 27, 2026 ⎮ 9am-4pm EST
3 CEUs ⎮ Hosted by Adelphi University School of Social Work⎮ Virtual
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The Private Practice Launchpad: A Hands-On Intensive for Therapists
Summer 2026 ⎮ TBD
15 CEUs ⎮ Hosted by Wash U Brown School of Social Work ⎮ In Person
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Ethics in the Changing World of Private Practice
Summer 2026 ⎮ TBD
3 CEUs ⎮ Hosted by Wash U Brown School of Social Work ⎮ Virtual
Previous Workshops
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Make Your Private Practice More Sustainable
Nov 12, 2025 ⎮ 10am-3pm EST
4 CEUs ⎮ Hosted by Boston College School of Social Work ⎮ Virtual
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How to Start a Private Practice (in Massachusetts)
June 25, 2025 ⎮ 9am-12pm EST
3 CEUs ⎮ Hosted by Boston College School of Social Work ⎮ Virtual
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How to Start a Private Practice (in Missouri)
Feb 7, 2025 ⎮ 8:30-11:30am CST
3 CEUs ⎮ Hosted by Wash U Brown School of Social Work ⎮ Virtual
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2025 Business Planning Workshop for Private Practice Owners
Dec 5, 2024 ⎮ 9-11am CST
No CEUs ⎮ Hosted at ThriveCo Clayton ⎮ In Person
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How to Build a Sustainable Private Practice
Jul 19, 2024 ⎮ 8:30-11:30am CST
3 CEUs ⎮ Hosted by Wash U Brown School of Social Work⎮ Virtual
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Alternative Revenue Streams for Practice Owners
Oct 25, 2023 ⎮ 12-1pm EST
No CEUs ⎮ Hosted by Mindsight Partners⎮ Virtual
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5 Easy Ways To Make More Money In Your Private Practice
Sep 27, 2023 ⎮ 12-1pm EST
No CEUs ⎮ Hosted by Mindsight Partners⎮ Virtual