Building your Private Practice

A counselor's guide to launching a successful business

Friday, April 25th 9:30-2 (PST)

& Friday, May 2nd 9:30-2 (PST)

Join a 2 day virtual workshop with Dr. Michelle Engblom-Deglmann, LMFT and Frankie Lemmons, LMHC (WA), Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (OR). This training is beneficial for mental health clinicians, students, and associates who have ever thought about opening a private practice, or have a private practice.

The workshop is offered at three price points:

$400 for Licensed Professionals

$300 for Associate/Masters level unlicensed professionals

$200 for currently enrolled students

We offer one free slot for a BIPOC therapist. The BIPOC slot for this workshop is currently filled. Please contact us to be put on the waitlist.

Where to start?

The idea of starting a private practice can spark excitement—but that excitement can quickly turn into paralysis, both mentally and physically, leaving you feeling stuck and unsure of where to begin.

Does this sound familiar?

That’s why we created this training. While private practice offers incredible opportunities, it can also feel isolating. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. We're here to guide and support you, helping you build a thriving practice that allows you to make a meaningful impact while earning a living doing what you love.

What makes this training unique?

We genuinely care about you as an individual, not just you as a therapist. Dr. Michelle will guide you through self-of-the-therapist exploration to help you fight imposter syndrome and find your authentic voice in the process of creating a business that works for you.

We will include first hand knowledge (and bumps along the way) that we have gained from our experiences, provide sample clinical forms, and everything you need to get started.

Topics Covered

Basic needs to get started: EIN, email, phone, marketing, and more.
Difference between Sole Proprietor, LLC, and S-corp.
All things money: budgeting, taxes, insurance, and setting your fees to match your value.
Clinical forms, client notes and identifying your ideal client.

Why choose us?

Dr. Michelle has nearly 25 years in the field of counseling. She is a licensed counselor in Oregon and California, AAMFT approved supervisor and tenured professor. She has worked in private practice, group practice and navigated insurance panels.

Learn more about Dr. Michelle here

Frankie is a BIPOC counselor licensed in Washington and a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Oregon. She opened a private practice right out of graduate school and has spent their time building a profitable business that allows them to prioritize being a parent and focus on flexibility within their work.

Learn more about Frankie here

Cancellation Policy

Thank you for registering for our training. Please note that all registrations are non-refundable. We are unable to offer refunds for cancellations for any reason, including scheduling conflicts, illness, or unforeseen circumstances.

If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another participant. To do so, please notify us at least 2 days prior to the event with the name and contact details of the new participant.

By registering, you acknowledge and agree to this cancellation policy. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to having you at our training.

Continuing Education (CE) Policy

Continuing Education (CE) credits for this training are available exclusively to licensed therapists in the state of Oregon. Attendees must meet all participation requirements and complete the course evaluation at the end of the training to receive CE credit.

For any questions regarding eligibility, please contact us.

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