Ready, Set, Treat!: The Official Pocket Guide to Starting Your Solo Private Practice

A fool-proof plan for beginners to launch a solo private practice with minimal financial investment or risk. Well be in your back pocket the whole way through, cheering you on and advising you at each step. Our guide is intended for solo licensed clinicians who are just beginning on their private practice journey, including (but not limited to) Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Dietitians. This book will cover topics including naming a practice, registering with the state, obtaining professional liability insurance, NPI and Tax ID numbers, setting up telecommunications, establishing a web presence, billing, and marketing. This book is best for those who are just starting to form a solo practice, and are searching for a concrete guide with steps to follow.We are a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapist with almost 30 years of combined clinical experience, half of which has been spent running our solo practices. We have helped numerous clinicians start their own successful private practices, and are so excited to help you gain independence and achieve financial freedom.