Private practice work is not only about conducting individual treatment.
There is a strong image in many mental health professionals’ minds when it comes to having your own private practice.
If you close your eye and think about your own practice, what images come to mind?
Do you see images of an office with a comfortable chair, professional desk, and a couch for your client?
Perhaps many years ago, this was an accurate portrayal of the mental health professional in private practice.
However, today our options are expanding and we can touch people and groups in far more expansive methods than ever before.
Much like the lavish accessories now available to outfit your home, the same opportunities exist for mental health professionals in private practice.
Psychologists, social workers, and related psychotherapists have unique training, experiences, skills, and the abilities to offer various services to a wide range of recipients.
When considering how you will accessorize your practice, keep in mind that your services should be consistent and thematic.
Offer similar things, and build off of them.
Someone who learns and appreciates the value that you offer in one service method will many times consider what you can offer through different delivery options.
Remember, that when accessorizing your home, you do not have to make each room the same. However, there is typically a common link between rooms.
Just remember to start slow and build.
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