Continuing education for therapists that transforms you from burned out to business owner

BUY THE PRIVATE PRACTICE LAB

Hi! I’m Allyssa Powers LPCC-S

I’m a therapist, educator, YouTuber, mother, private practice owner & I teach therapists how to build private practices through continuing education

Raise your hand if…(mine is up too!)

  • Often new clinicians are taught not to go into private practice or are actively discouraged by professors in their program. We are taught to “pay our dues” at CMH agencies. This leads to high rates of burnout and the myth that private practice is only for “seasoned” therapists.

  • You are not alone if you feel this way. Over 50% of clinicians report feeling burned out. While private practice is not the only solution to burnout, it is one solution that could be right for you. Private practice offers more autonomy, independence and flexibility that tradition mental health roles.

  • This is exactly why The Private Practice Lab is comprehensive. We will take you through the entire process of opening a practice and you get access to a practice building checklist that will help you keep track of your progress.

  • Often private practice courses or coaching is sold at a premium fee. This makes there a high bar to entry into the private practice world. It shouldn’t require four figure courses or coaching to learn something you should have already been taught in school. This is why we created The Private Practice to have a continuing education component. This makes your money invested go further. We are also reasonably priced and we offer a payment plan option to make the course extra accessible.

  • If you are curious about private practice this course is perfect for you. It will show you step-by-step what you need to do to start and market your practice, but also give you continuing education credits, so if you don’t take action on it right away or decide it isn’t for you, you will still walk away with some value for your time spent.

  • We all need to meet our continuing education requirements for the renewal period. If you want help figuring out if our course fits your state requirements check out our state-by-state directory here.

Want to feel as confident in your business as you do in the therapist chair?

What you will learn:

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    VISION SETTING

    Create a clear vision for your private practice that aligns with their personal and professional values and goals.

  • Module two title screen with light purple background and white text reading 'MODULE TWO'

    BUSINESS BASICS

    Establish the foundational legal and operational components needed to start and launch a private practice.

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    FINANCES

    Develop a healthy money mindset and create practical and sustainable income strategies for your therapy practice.

  • SYSTEMS

    Design efficient operational systems that streamline client and administrative tasks.

  • MARKETING

    MARKETING

    Develop a comprehensive marketing plan to attract, connect with and convert potential clients.

  • SEO

    Apply search engine optimization strategies to increase online visibility to potential clients.

Details on The Private Practice Lab

Details on The Private Practice Lab

  • The Private Practice Lab is designed specifically for driven therapists, counselors, and social workers who are ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Even if you are someone who is just curious about what it takes to build a practice this course is for you!

  • You can expect a comprehensive plan to start a private practice! The whole mission behind Allyssa Powers is to make business education accessible for therapists, counselors and social workers. We were never taught any of this in grad school! We are here to inspire and educate, so anyone who wants to own a private practice CAN do it without breaking the bank.

    Our modules include:

    • Vision Setting

    • Business Basics

    • Finances

    • Systems

    • Marketing

    • SEO

    Want even more details on “The Private Practice Lab”? Visit the page with all the details, linked here!

  • Want to determine if our courses meet your continuing education requirements? You can easily check by visiting our "State Requirements" page, where you can search either by your state or by your specific license type.

    Currently, we hold approval from NBCC, though each state and license type has unique requirements. We always recommend double-checking with your state board, as regulations can change frequently. Generally, most LPC's (licensed professional counselors), MFT (marriage and family therapists) and LISW (licensed independent social workers) are able to take our courses for continuing education credit.

    If you're interested in our CE courses, but we don't yet have approval from your licensing board, please don't hesitate to reach out and let us know!

    We're committed to making our continuing education courses as accessible as possible.

  • If you already have a private practice, but are interested in the marketing and SEO portion of the training we will be offering that section to be purchased on it’s own in the future. Details to come!

  • This continuing education course is presented in a convenient "home study" format, featuring pre-recorded content rather than live instruction. We've designed our CEU courses this way to provide you with maximum flexibility, allowing you to learn at your own pace and progress through each module when it works best for your schedule.

  • The Private Practice Lab is one payment of $697 or 3 payments of $239.

Low or No Cost Offerings

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    National Counselor Exam Study Guide

    $30

    I created the guide I wish that I had back in 2018

    Built to be easy to put to memory, this guide is based off research that shows audio and visuals are the most powerful combination while studying, especially when memorizing information. This downloadable guide works with the “purple book”.

  • Book cover titled 'Ethical Burnout Prevention: Managing Impairment and Vicarious Trauma for Clinicians' by Allyssa Powers LPC-S. The cover features an illustration of a woman sitting at a desk with a laptop, looking tired, with a low battery icon above her head. There is a potted plant and a stack of books next to her.

    Ethical Burnout Prevention CE

    FREE

    My goal is to help you thrive as a therapist and fight burnout

    In this 2 hour CE course I give you all the research-based tools to fight burnout in your work as a helper. We delve into the specifics of what burnout and vicarious trauma look like and make a practical burnout prevention plan.

  • A person holding an open blank notebook with a yellow-striped pencil in their right hand, surrounded by office supplies and plants on a purple desk, with a white and purple-themed cover page titled 'How to Become a Therapist Checklist'.

    How To Become a Therapist Checklist

    FREE

    Are you curious about what it takes to be a therapist?

    Not sure where to start? In this step-by step checklist I take you through the entire process from start to finish on how to become a therapist. This isn’t some fluffy guide, this is three pages of detailed steps to make your journey a little easier.