
What I wish I had known in graduate school
As I made my way through my graduate degrees in Counseling Psychology and Community Counseling, I did a lot right: I had a job…
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As I made my way through my graduate degrees in Counseling Psychology and Community Counseling, I did a lot right: I had a job…
Read MoreI have had a part-time counseling private practice since 2007. This was while maintaining a full-time job. My situation was such where my wife…
Read MoreI was recently asked by a reader, “What software did you use for your business plan? Do you have one?” I also just had…
Read MoreHere are some marketing questions I have received from Practice of the Practice folks How did you get on Radio? For me it was…
Read MoreHow did I get on the front page of Google for the terms “counseling” and “Traverse City”? I often get this question. People will…
Read MoreBeing a well-trained and ethical counselor is the foundation for being successful in private practice. While competence is essential, you also need to…
Read MoreI am terrible at writing thank you notes. Some people are amazing at writing them, I don’t understand those people. I have had to…
Read MoreWhen I launched my counseling private practice several years ago, I was brand new to the Traverse City area. I was coming from another…
Read MoreMy time almost became extinct. For the first three years of my private practice, I had only a Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/mentalwellnesscounseling I only had…
Read MoreMany people want to get a Facebook page for their counseling private practice. For many clinicians, the whole process can be overwhelming. Recently, I…
Read MoreIn an effort to reduce rent, at Mental Wellness Counseling we share offices when possible. Since it is rare to have every hour utilized, I…
Read MoreI have had several questions about how to make the payment piece of counseling easier. Before I explain what I do, I want to…
Read MoreEver wonder how to set up your email to look like mine, where I have my website instead og gmail? Up until 2 weeks…
Read MoreWebsite Directories | Free (or not so free) By Nick Erber There are many SEO (search engine optimization) strategies out there, so many in…
Read MoreIn your first years after graduation, most states have you under the supervision of a fully licensed counselor. Each state is a bit different,…
Read MoreStep One: Buy a Domain A domain is the online “property” that you are renting. You can buy 1+ years and you usually save…
Read MoreI know the feeling, you are so excited that you can’t stand it. You want to start as soon as possible. Here are four…
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