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Private Practice 101: What We Wish We Knew Then...

CE Hours 4

About this course

Are you a mental health professional or student considering starting your own private practice?

Are you exhausted from the daily grind of working for someone else? 

Are you eager to generate more income and get paid what you are worth?

Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a thriving private practice?

Are you unsure about the first steps or how to balance the demands of running a business while providing quality client care?

Do you feel overwhelmed by the idea of crafting a mission and vision for your private practice that truly reflect your goals?

"Private Practice 101: What We Wish We Knew Then..." is here to answer all those questions and more! This engaging and interactive workshop is designed to provide you with the foundational knowledge and practical tools you need to launch and grow a successful private practice. You’ll learn the steps to get started, discover the difference between working “in” your business versus working “on” your business, and develop a clear vision for your practice’s future. This workshop is ideal for mental health professionals, including therapists, counselors, and psychologists, who are interested in transitioning to or enhancing their work in private practice.

Take the guesswork out of starting your private practice—join us and build the foundation for your success! Whether you’re just starting out or looking for clarity and direction, this workshop will leave you feeling empowered, informed, and ready to take the leap. We will be covering tips for private practice on the following topics, both from our research and personal experiences as private practice owners:

• Steps to setting up a private practice

• Fee-setting, insurance, and private pay

• Marketing and referral sources

• Building a caseload

• Taxes

• Do's and don'ts we learned the hard way

• How we made a 6-figure income in our first year

• ... and MORE!





Learning Objectives

  • Identify and describe the 10 basic steps to establish a private practice.
  • Explain the differences between working “in” the business and working “on” the business and provide at least two examples of each.
  • Utilize tools to craft meaningful business values, mission statements, and vision statements for their private practice.
  • Locate and access specialized resources for private mental health practices to ensure ongoing support and development.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health care professionals, including Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psychologists.

Course Instructor(s)

  • Shannon Kratky (she/they), MS, LPC, LCDC, NCC

    Shannon Kratky (she/they) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, TX), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC, TX), and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She is currently a PhD Candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at Oregon State University. Their research interests include the experiences of internalized oppression and liberation for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse with LGBTQiA2S+ identities. Shannon holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies from Texas Tech University.

    Shannon co-owns and operates a private practice in San Antonio, Texas, Courageous Story Counseling, PLLC, with her chosen mom, where she specializes in the treatment of adults with complex histories of trauma, substance use (harm reduction), and LGBTQiA2+ needs. Shannon is an EMDR Certified Therapist through the EMDR International Association and uses this evidence-based, mind–body therapeutic modality to help clients experiencing anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and other “disturbances” in their lives.

    During their master’s program at UTSA, Shannon was an NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors Fellow, where they committed to providing services for underserved and never-served populations. They remains committed to serving these populations today.

    Shannon currently serves on the NBCCF MFP Addictions Counseling Advisory Council and the NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals) LGBTQiA2S+ Clinical Standards Committee. Additionally, Shannon serves as Treasurer of the Board of Directors for LBJ Behavioral Services, Inc., a non-profit that provides quality, culturally responsive mental health care to underserved and never-served persons in the Greater Orlando Area of Florida.

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Content

  • Materials
    3 parts
    • ON-DEMAND VIDEO: Private Practice 101: What We Wish We Knew Then... (March 2025)
    • AUDIO ONLY: Private Practice 101: What We Wish We Knew Then... (March 2025)
    • RESOURCES: Private Practice 101: What We Wish We Knew Then... (March 2025)

  • Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Texas BHEC)

    According to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council: “The Council no longer approves specific providers. Instead, the Council has adopted rules that outline types of providers a licensee must receive continuing education from.” Visit the Texas BHEC website for more information: https://bhec.texas.gov/continuing-education-questions/ Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) in Texas In the State of Texas, Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) can obtain Continuing Education (CEs) from activities directly related to the practice of professional counseling. At least fifty percent of the required 24 hours of continuing education per renewal period must come from specific providers, including a licensee with supervisor status and any provider approved or endorsed by a licensee with supervisor status. This workshop meets the Continuing Education (CE) requirements for LPCs in Texas, as it is both provided and endorsed by a licensee with supervisor status, Nancy Tamburo-Trevino, MA, MSW, LPC-S, LCSW, LCDC. Additionally, this workshop meets the CE requirements for the latter requirement listed above. To view the Texas Administrative Code Requirements for Continuing Education for Professional Counselors (Rule 681.140), visit https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=22&pt=30&ch=681&rl=140#:~:text=(1)%20An%20LPC%20must%20complete,in%20cultural%20diversity%20or%20competency. Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) in Texas In the State of Texas, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) can obtain Continuing Education (CEs) from activities directly related to the practice of social work. At least fifty percent of the required 30 hours of continuing education per renewal period must come from specific providers. This workshop meets the Continuing Education (CE) requirements for LCSWs in Texas. To view the Texas Administrative Code Requirements for Continuing Education for Social Workers (Rule 781.501), visit https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=22&pt=34&ch=781&rl=501. Other Licensed Professionals & Licensed Professionals in Other States Other licensed professionals, such as Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDCs), and licensed professionals outside the State of Texas should consult their State’s licensure board’s requirements for information on qualifying Continuing Education (CE) activities.

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  • Publication Date
    Apr 28th, 2025
  • Expires on
    December 31st, 2025

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