Setting up a therapy practice doesn’t happen overnight. Contracting with insurance companies, networking, and building a caseload all take time. Meanwhile, there are still bills to pay and overhead costs to cover. How do you make sure your therapy practice doesn’t go belly up before you’ve landed your first client?
Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to earn additional income while you grow your practice. Many of these side gigs also double as marketing strategies, so you can make money while promoting your practice– a win-win!
Design, create, and/or lead mental health workshops
Corporations, schools, and other organizations periodically hire experts (like you!) to provide training on everything from stress management to destigmatizing mental illness. Create a portfolio of workshops you can provide, and start pitching to local businesses! Wondering what to charge for a workshop? Click here for a detailed guide.
Public speaking
Public speaking is another way to effectively market yourself while earning some additional income. Shorter and less interactive than workshops, a speaker’s objective is typically to provide information on a specified topic– for example, warning signs of depression in teenagers. Speaking engagements can help establish you as a trusted authority in your treatment niche, so …
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