Start Your Private Practice  

Learn what it takes to start and succeed in private practice. This course, taught by Attorney Gail Schiesser and Counselor Virginia Brubaker, provides the tools for planning and beginning your private practice as a therapist, coach, or anyone who works one-on-one with clients.

You will learn the essentials of the business side of private practice, as well as learning how to operate in a professional and ethical manner.

Start your business

  • Define the kind of practice you want;
  • Calculate your income potential;
  • Decide what to charge;
  • Taxes and financial record-keeping.

Find clients

  •  Identify your unique niche & audience;
  •  Develop referral sources;
  •  Use advertising wisely and well;
  •  Promote your practice with speeches and seminars.

Client relations and management

  • Screen and schedule potential clients;
  • Make initial consultations work for you;
  • Keep useful client records;
  • Collect fees easily;

Ethical and legal issues

  • Research license requirements in your state;
  • Professional organizations and Codes of Ethics;
  • Avoid malpractice;
  • Insure your practice;
  • Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act;
  • Confidentiality, Informed Consent, and Duty to Warn.

You will receive a binder full of sample forms, checklists, strategies, bibliographies, and other helpful tools for making your practice both productive and professional. This is your chance to decide if private practice is right for you and to take the steps to get started.

Sat and Sun, October 29-30, 2005

9:30-5:00 each day

7635 Tripp Ave, Skokie IL 60076

$395 ($359 if paid by October 7)

Register now!  Make a note of the course title, date, and tuition, then click here to go to the registration form.