The Practice of Therapy

The Practice of Therapy Helping clinicians navigate their private practice journey... Unsure about how to go into private practice? Are you disenchanted with working for an agency?

Has going into private practice always been your dream? Are you anxious about leaving the security of a "steady paycheck" or "steady job"? I was too!! If you are wanting to learn how to start or grow a private practice as a therapist, coach or counselor, you have come to the right place! This is the place to get information, learn and find the tools to build and grow a successful private practice

as a mental health health practitioner, therapist, counselor or coach. Over 15 years ago when I started my career as a therapist, I dreamed of having my own counseling private practice. I worked for an agency for over 8 years and got discouraged and was tired of working the long hours and dealing with endless paperwork. I took the bold move of delving into private practice and you can too! Today I have a thriving group counselling practice with 5 other contract counselors working with me. Boy have I learned a lot in those 15 years! Most of it the hard way!!! But it doesn't have to be hard or scary for you as to take the bold move of becoming your own boss and starting a private practice. My name is Gordon Brewer and I love being able to share all that I have learned in the 15 years that I have been in practice as a licensed therapist. I love collaborating and not only teaching, but learning from others.

08/27/2026

“Nobody will do it like you do it” doesn’t mean nobody else can do it well.

Sometimes the hardest part of growing a private practice is letting go of the things you’ve always handled yourself.

The goal isn’t to find someone who does it exactly your way. It’s to set the standard, communicate the outcome, and give someone else room to own it.

And sometimes? They may end up doing it even better than you did.

08/26/2026

Hiring more people doesn’t automatically make your practice less dependent on you. 👀

In TaVona Denise’s research, 79% of practice owners experienced some level of disruption when they stepped away, and 68% of them already had staff in place.

Even practices bringing in more than $2 million in annual revenue weren’t necessarily immune.

If you’re overwhelmed, burned out, or constantly needed to keep things moving, the answer may not simply be “hire more.”

It might be time to look at the systems, structure, and culture your team is working within.

A growing practice isn’t necessarily a practice that can run without you.79% of practice owners surveyed experienced som...
08/25/2026

A growing practice isn’t necessarily a practice that can run without you.

79% of practice owners surveyed experienced some level of disruption when they stepped away, and 68% already had staff in place.

That means the issue isn’t always headcount.

It can be unclear systems, decisions that still have to run through the owner, or a team that hasn’t been empowered to truly take ownership.

So here’s the question: If you had to step away for 30 days tomorrow, what would keep running… and what would fall apart?

08/24/2026

What would happen to your private practice if you had to step away for 30 days… with no warning and no way to check in? 👀

TaVona Denise found that 79% of the practice owners she surveyed experienced some level of disruption when the owner stepped away, even though many already had staff in place.

So the real question is: have you built a team… or have you built a practice that still depends on you for everything?

08/21/2026

You can be surrounded by people and still feel completely alone.

08/19/2026

Could your private practice keep running if you had to step away unexpectedly?

Systems aren’t just about efficiency. They’re about making sure your practice isn’t completely dependent on you being available every single day.

If your private practice depends on you remembering every detail, answering every question, and fixing every little prob...
08/18/2026

If your private practice depends on you remembering every detail, answering every question, and fixing every little problem, the issue may not be your workload. It may be your systems.

08/17/2026

Private practice doesn’t have to mean keeping every process, reminder, and decision in your own head.

The goal isn’t to automate everything. It’s to automate what’s predictable, document what’s repeatable, and save your time and attention for the moments that actually need you.

Better systems don’t make your practice less human. They give you more space to be human where it matters most.

08/13/2026

Unexpected expenses, slower seasons, illness, or staffing changes can put real pressure on a private practice.

A financial buffer can make those moments far less stressful. Aim to keep three to six months of income and payroll expenses in reserve so your practice has room to weather the unexpected. 💰

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08/12/2026

When your private practice is rooted in purpose, your decisions feel clearer and your work becomes more sustainable.

The why has to be stronger than the money. 💛

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