How to Start a Private Practice
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Thinking of starting your own private practice but feeling unsure or overwhelmed by the process?
Whether you’re just beginning or already have a practice and want to ensure you haven’t missed any critical steps, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed. We will cover the essential aspects of launching and running a solo private practice—from legal requirements and financial planning, to day-to-day operations and effective marketing strategies. You’ll leave with clear, actionable steps and insider insights to confidently launch your business.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Gain a better understanding of the legal requirements of opening a private practice.
- Gain a better understanding of the foundational financial and operational steps necessary to successfully launch a private therapy practice.
- Learn how to choose a sustainable niche for their practice, and about the associated branding and marketing steps that can be taken to share this niche with the community.
Tuition
- $100 – Registration Fee
- $25 – Current Adelphi University School of Social Work Students
Faculty Bio
Katie Silversmith, LCSW
As an entrepreneur and licensed clinical social worker, Katie is on a mission to help fellow therapists build the private practice of their dreams. She practiced for 10+ years in clinical settings and facilitated the growth of a large group practice before launching, scaling and selling a thriving coworking space brand. Through Build My Therapy Biz, she has helped countless therapists start, grow, and realign their private practices.
She serves as practice owners’ go-to thinking partner, advisor and project implementer for filling in the gaps and building the therapy business they have always envisioned. Katie also serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Washington University in St. Louis, where she advises social impact startups as they launch and scale.
Credentialing Information
There are no CEs provided for this event.
Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made seven working days or fewer before the event for any reason—or for no-shows. We can provide credit towards a future workshop up to 24 hours before the event. After that, no credit will be issued.
Accessibility Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Adelphi University require that all events be accessible. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the event host identified on the event webpage; please allow for a reasonable time frame. The event host, when necessary, will collaborate with the Student Access Office.