Companion Workbook

PRESENTED BY

JENA CASTRO-CASBON, MS, CCC-SLPPrivate Practice Consultant

Founder, The Independent Clinician

INTRODUCTION:When it comes to private practice, what are you MOST worriedabout?

Have you already started treating private clients?

If not, what has stopped you?

Yes No

INTRODUCTION:What draws you to private practice? (Check all that apply)

When you think about your life, how are you feeling right now aboutstarting a private practice? (Check all that apply)

Always wanted a private practiceThe scheduleThe flexibilityThe incomeThe respect

To help yourself (and your family too)You like this professionYou're a natural helper

Always wanted to do but aren't sure how to get startedDon’t have time to figure out how to start a private practiceKeep getting asked to treat privately but saying noFeeling less and less confident about your ability to be successfulGetting burned out at your regular job and need something newFeeling overwhelmed with the prospect of everything involved

STEP #1 : DETERMINE YOUR WHY

Why do you want to start a private practice? (Check all that applybut circle the most important one)

What does your ideal private practice "look like"?

More time with your kidsHigher incomeFeel more respectedPay off school loans earlierOther:

Better work / life balanceFulfill a dreamBuild a solid businessBe in more control of your future

Full-time Part-time

Kids Adults Both

Clinical specialty(s):

STEP #1 : DETERMINE YOUR WHY

Your short-term goal:

Your long-term goal:

What will being in private practice allow you to do?

Clinical location:

Client home Your Home

Rented Clinic Not sureSpace

STEP #2: LOOK AT YOUR SCHEDULE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Is there any possible flexibility in your schedule? Brainstorm ways to fitclients into your life.

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Grab two different colored pens. Use one pen to write down your currentschedule and the other pen to see when can you fit in private clients.

STEP #2: LOOK AT YOUR SCHEDULE

How many clients do you want to start with?

How many clients do you want to build to?

Every private practicestarts with one client.

Wish your schedule looked like this?It can.

STEP #3: GET YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW

Choose a Documentation Set Up:

Get Professional Liability Insurance:Visit HPSO.comVisit Proliability.com (powered by Mercer)Choose one and sign up!

Get locking file cabinetSign up for online service (ex. WebPT)

Get a Business LicenseVisit your town / city website (find small business page)Print applicationFill out and submit with payment to City Hall (if needed)

STEP #4: START GETTING THE WORD OUT

Have you ever been asked to treat privately? By whom?

What did you say? (or what do you WISH you had said?)

How did you feel about the situation?

Exercise #1: Commit to telling 3 people about your upcoming privatepractice by listing their names and taking action to tell them!

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STEP #4: START GETTING THE WORD OUT

Exercise #2: Add information about your private practice to your emailsignature (ex. Ask me about in-home private therapy services!)

Exercise #3: Add yourself to a professional directory as a privatepractitioner

Hint: If you're not sure how to do this, google "add email signature{gmail, yahoo, etc.}"

If you're an ASHA member, check out ASHA ProFind:www.asha.org/profind

STEP #5: JUST DO IT

Are you a perfectionist?

Is being a perfectionist getting in the way of your pursuing privatepractice? How so?

Read each aloud and then check off to signify your commitment todoing them:

Yes No

Getting information to help get startedCommit to starting and taking actionLearn from experiences and continually improve

STEP #5: JUST DO IT

How do you learn best?

How do you want to get started? What is your early vision andaction plan to get there?

By doingBy readingBy listening

RESOURCES TO GET STARTED- WITH CONFIDENCE!

Available at: www.IndependentClinician.com

GUIDE TO PRIVATE PATIENTS - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Available at: www.IndependentClinician.com

GUIDE TO PRIVATE PATIENTS - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Available at: www.IndependentClinician.com

GUIDE TO PRIVATE PATIENTS - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Available at: www.IndependentClinician.com

GUIDE TO PRIVATE PATIENTS - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Available at: www.IndependentClinician.com

GUIDE TO PRIVATE PATIENTS

Available at: www.IndependentClinician.com

Private Practice:Stop dreaming and start doing