Try out private practice to see if you like it, if you don’t like it you can always stop.
Word of mouth is still the best way to advertise your practice.
You might get sucked into private work by your community because people know what you do and they desperately need you!
Private work grows depending on what you put into it and what you want. You don’t have to force it to be anything huge right away and can let it grow naturally with no stress.
Being independent and free are huge reasons to work for yourself.
There is a lot of training available online to help expand your skills in marketing and business. Check out Stephanie’s blog post here for some examples.
There is no rush to start your practice or that you have to continue with one plan when you discover that it doesn’t quite suit you.
Online counselling is a viable private practice model that can give you a large population base and can really support individuals and communities who are under-serviced or need a different approach from traditional face to face sessions.
Follow your passions to find the life that you want to live. Change jobs if needed to find a good fit and start projects on the side to really fill out what you want to do.
Facebook and instagram is a great way to communicate with your local community, you can share you knowledge and expertise with them. This not only can promote your work but also the work of your profession as a whole!
Community engagement is huge, make a connection with your audience and respond to their needs.
Always keep growing, if this means going back to school as a mature student to reach your potential GO FOR IT.
Word of mouth and community connections are great ways to grow your business.
Keep learning and expanding your skills. This helps to serve your clients as well as to keep your practice fresh and interesting.
Your practice will change and grow over the years with you. If you need to slow down you can and you can build your practice up again when you are ready.
To contact Michelle and learn more about her business call: 306-891-9622