What it’s Like Before Starting a Private Practice - Extended Cut

This is the minimally edited, podcast-style version of my video "What it’s Like Before Starting a Private Practice" You can catch the shorter and snappier version of the video here:
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I often hear common themes come up amongst therapists before starting a private practice into the early months after their doors are officially "open." I thought I'd share them here to help you feel validated and empowered to navigate similar concerns.
Here are some videos addressing some of the potential roadblocks I touch on in today's episode:
"How to Start a Private Practice Completely from Scratch"
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"How to Plan for Private Practice Before Getting Started"
• How to Plan for Privat...
"What if I Don't Get Enough Clients?"
• Addressing Your Privat...
"What if I Don't Make Enough Money in Private Practice?"
• What if I Don't Make E...
"How to Avoid Isolation in Private Practice"
• How to Avoid Isolation...
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This video is geared toward therapists of all kinds, including psychologists, MFTs, LPCCs, social workers, and others in the clinical counseling field.
Welcome to Private Practice Skills! I’m Dr. Marie Fang, psychologist in private practice. I post videos offering tools I learned the hard way about starting and growing private practice so that you don’t have to.
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This video is not intended as professional or legal advice. Be sure to seek the services of a professional if you are in need of them.

[@rachelh-j5006]

I do remember what it was like before starting my private practice.. all of the things you touched upon in this video. This is a bit cliche, but the reason I have a private practice today is from discovering your youtube videos. I'll never forget the day I first came upon your videos, I was waiting to start a family therapy session. I was an intern and had to travel in my very old car with no A/c to homes in a large county., in summer to provide a very necessary service to at-risk youth and their families. I was sitting in my car in a park during my "lunch break". I was (temperature) hot and tired.
I honestly don't know how I came upon that first video from PPS. But a seed was planted and the more I watched, the more I realized how obtainable the goal is! It is completely possible. Thank you Dr Marie

[@dolphinswimmer99]

My "mental road block" has been starting my PP after taking a very long career break to raise my children, which I don't regret at all, but it's definitely left me feeling like "Am I still qualified?". I'm pushing through those insecurities anyway and feel good about it most days. I definitely still deal with imposter syndrome at times too though. It's been validating for me though as I attend trainings, talk with other therapists, and (yes!) listen to your videos to feel like "no, I still know this stuff. I just need to start using it again daily". Dr. Marie, you have definitely been a HUGE part of me feeling confident enough to do this, so thank you!