Craft Your Practice

<p></p><p><em>Craft Your Practice: A Guide to Building a Personalized Private Practice</em> is the essential roadmap for therapists counselors and mental health professionals who want to step confidently into private practice without sacrificing their values or burning out.</p><p></p><p>Written by Lisa Reidsema LMHC-an experienced clinician who grew a thriving group practice and later reshaped her work around sustainability and alignment-this guide blends practical business strategy with therapist-centered wisdom.</p><p></p><p>Unlike generic business manuals this book is written <em>by a therapist for therapists.</em> Each chapter combines reflection prompts real-world examples and actionable steps so you can make steady progress without overwhelm.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're newly licensed and ready to leave agency work a student exploring private practice or a seasoned clinician ready to realign your practice with your life this book will help you create a path that fits your vision.</p><p></p><p><strong>Inside you'll learn how to:</strong></p><ul><li>Shift from employee to business owner with clarity and confidence.</li><li>Navigate the nuts and bolts of setup: legal structures licensing insurance and systems.</li><li>Define your niche services and pricing so you can serve the right clients at the right value.</li><li>Create a physical or virtual office space that supports both you and your clients.</li><li>Market your practice in ways that feel authentic and effective.</li><li>Establish boundaries and build sustainability into your daily work.</li><li>Explore growth options-from refining a solo practice to considering group models.</li><li></li></ul><p><strong>Imagine your ideal practice...</strong></p><p>A space that reflects who you are. Clients you feel energized to work with. A schedule that honors your needs and income that supports your life. Confidence in your clinical skills and you business decisions.</p><p></p><p>That's the practice that this book will help you create.</p><p></p><p><strong>Practical supportive and empowering Craft Your Practice is your companion in building the business side of therapy-so you can focus on the work that matters most.</strong></p>