December 23rd, 2011 |
Technology has advanced by leaps and bounds over the past several decades, affording clinicians the opportunity to provide services in more unique and far reaching way ways than ever before. However, these advancements have not come without risk. “Unfortunately, professional psychologists have also identified a number of disadvantages associated with the increased use of technology in psychological practice, including difficulties in managing electronic database and communication security, unauthorized access to client data, inappropriate disclosures of identifying information, and unethical... Read More
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March 2nd, 2011 |
I’ve got two clients right now. Granted, the most I can fit into my part-time private practice is six per week, but right now I’m averaging less than one per week. Very low. According to colleagues who work in private practice and mental health agencies, it seems that the early months of the year tend to be slow for new referrals across many branches of the field. I had the double-whammy of terminating with several clients before the holiday season, which brought my client count crashing down. For those who rely on a steady stream of clients in order to pay the bills, times like these can... Read More
February 18th, 2011 |
A GoodTherapy.org Announcement
This morning Noah Rubinstein, LMFT, Founder and CEO presented "Authentic, Empathy-Based Marketing for Therapists: Methods for Growing and Communicating about Your Practice." In this free Web Conference for GoodTherapy.org members, Noah offered suggestions for communicating to potential clients in ways which will draw clients toward your practice, and discussed the best methods for increasing client referrals.... Read More
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January 11th, 2011 |
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting grants for public/private collaborative programs aimed at preventing youth suicide. The $45.9 million will be used, among other things, for suicide prevention training among personnel (counselors, therapists, substance abuse specialists, health care providers) within schools, foster care systems, and juvenile justice programs. The funding is especially intended to address the needs of at-risk for suicide, including LGBT youth, veterans and military family members, and American Indian/Alaska Natives. If your... Read More
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June 9th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Update
In the mental health care professions, there is a vast collection of specialties ranging from a focus on specific events or periods in life to different kinds of care. The great diversity of concentrations and applications within the field can achieve great things for clients and helps to propel the industry toward greater breakthroughs with collaboration and the benefits of a variety of perspectives. But when it comes to regulation surrounding mental health care, the distinctions between titles, degrees, and licensure can sometimes get caught up in misunderstandings... Read More
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January 15th, 2009 |
Video Shows How Not to Market Your Therapy Practice :)
Having years of experience learning to market my own practice, combined with detailed data of what works in a GoodTherapy.org profile and what doesn't work, I feel uniquely positioned to give you a head start toward drawing people to your practice. Many of you are experienced at marketing and may find some of my recommendations painfully obvious. I nonetheless encourage you to read through my suggestions to see if there's some new element you might integrate with what you are already doing. I also encourage you to take a long reflective... Read More
