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When therapists need protection from patients

By Eileen Weber

Therapy is meant to be a safe space for the patient and the therapist. But sometimes, it is anything but. This past spring, therapist Scott Owen, a high-ranking leader in the Church of Latter-Day Saints in Provo, Utah, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing his clients. The clients, referred by the church, came to him seeking help for same-sex attraction. Owen told them the sexual abuse was part of their treatment. Therefore, Owen used his positions… Read more »

Practical Practice

Marketing for the online-averse practitioner

By Liz Varney, LICSW

In today’s technology-filled and online-driven world, it may feel like the purity of human connection is getting lost. Yet, psychotherapists know that the relationship that we build with our clients is the foundation upon which all other healing work can happen. Because of this core value, it makes sense that there are plenty of psychotherapists who are averse to using online tools and technology, instead preferring more traditional ways of connecting with prospective clients. Being averse to technology is not… Read more »

Unpacking the challenges of closing your practice

By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D

Whether you are planning to relocate out of state, retire, or change jobs, there are countless tasks involved with closing a therapy practice. Some of these involve clinical care of the patient, while others pertain to the myriad administrative aspects of practice closure. Begin the process by checking relevant state laws pertaining to termination of the client-practitioner relationship and retention of medical records. Consulting with an attorney about relevant laws and regulations is the best way to avoid costly mistakes.… Read more »

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Psychotherapy Business & Marketing

Be your own boss: Business practices for good boundaries

By Liz Varney, LICSW

Many therapists choose a private practice to work less and make more money. Yet, when the business is all on your shoulders, you may find yourself working more than you ever have before. Setting limits for yourself is imperative – but can also be a challenge. Because your business is always available to you, the potential to overwork is high. As you become your own boss, you will need to set good boundaries for yourself. When I first opened my… Read more »

Do therapists need an elevator pitch?

By Liz Varney, LICSW

The ‘Elevator Pitch’ tends to conjure up an image of a high-pressure moment where you have “one shot” to make a good impression with someone who can help launch your career. Having to make the most out of a time-limited interaction with a powerful person is unlikely to occur to the average psychotherapist. You might not consider “pitching” your services to others at all, yet the concept of an elevator pitch does hold value for a private practitioner. In fact,… Read more »

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