Have you ever asked yourself this question, especially  anytime the exciting idea of having your own private counseling practice sneaks into your thoughts?

Sue Clifford, LPC-S and Suzanne Davis-Thomas, LPC-S took the leap into the private practice world. But they had to discover the “ins & outs” of private practice on their own through costly and time-consuming trial & error. There was nobody to turn to for “how-to” guidance and many discouraged them from trying.

 NO MORE! They would like to pass along their helpful & successful private practice knowledge to other counseling professionals. Learn what to do and what NOT to do.

 Learn SPECIFIC how-to info, get a list of resources, and sample forms. Take tests to see if private practice matches your goals and lifestyle. A step-by-step Workbook that will take you through the exciting world of starting a practice is included.

The course has recently expanded to two parts!

Part I - Will cover the "basics" of starting a practice, including a step-by-step plan to guide you through the beginning phase. This is a six-hour course filled with & money saving tips. (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)

 Part II - Will focus on accepting insurance in your practice. You will be guided step by step from the application process through getting accepted by insurance companies. We will highlight the most common "speed bumps" as well as provide strategies to get you rolling right over them! To get you started FAST, you will be provided with a contact list (featuring contact phone numbers and web sites) for over 30 of the largest and most common insurance providers in Texas. This two-hour course will begin immediately following Part I. (4:00 - 6:00 pm)

• Take multiple Goal Inventories to see if your lifestyle and dreams match with the reality of being in private practice.

• Identify your Strengths and how to overcome weaknesses.
• Explore which population(s) you would like to work with in your “Ideal Practice and how to make it happen.
• Learn how to develop a Marketing Strategy and a Business Plan for your practice.
• Set financial and growth Goals and learn how to set a realistic Budget.
• Understand the Hidden Costs involved in having a private practice and how to manage them effectively.
• Receive a comprehensive Workbook filled with examples, reproducible forms, resources, and important “How To” info to use long after this seminar.
• Earn 6 hours of Texas LPC CEUs, including 3 hours of Ethics!!

 PART II PARTICIPANTS WILL:

• Learn the fundamentals and the “ins and outs” of how to accept Insurance in your private practice. Is this for you?

• A step-by-step guide for applying to and getting accepted by insurance companies.
• Learn to take the frustration out of the application process.
• Earn two hours of Texas LPC CEUs.

       Download a registration form or register on line.   

NOTE: If paying by check, must be made payable to Wellspring Therapy Associates or the bank will not accept and registration canceled. Credit cards are also accepted. See registration page or form.