DETAILS

Dates & Topics | Wednesdays in July | 7:00-8:00pm 

Five 60 minute virtual sessions, $75 per session or $250 for all five

 

Wednesday 7/02/25: Opening Your Business: Nuts & Bolts

Wednesday 7/09/25: Client Consent Forms & EHR Documentation

Wednesday 7/16/25: Paid Family Leave, Short Term Disability & Taking Parental Leave

Wednesday 7/23/25: Building a Business Plan & Getting Clients in the Door

Wednesday 7/30/25: Ethics & Private Practice: Navigating the Tough Stuff

 

Class will include:

• 40 minute information session on each topic | 20 minute Q&A

• Opportunity to purchase slides

• Class will be live/virtual - sessions will not be recorded or available for replay

• Class 3 (Paid Family Leave, Short-Term Disability & Taking Parental Leave) will be taught by Emily Stuart, LCSW.

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This may be a good fit for you if…

• You’re nearing the end of your LMSW license or supervised hours and are considering starting your own private practice.

• You’re satisfied with your current employment but want to explore the option of private practice and learn more about the process.

• You’re actively in the process of launching your private practice and need practical guidance on the next steps.

• You’re a graduate student interested in exploring private practice as a potential career path.

• You’ve recently opened a private practice and want to ensure you’re on the right track and covering all the necessary bases.

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Class will not include…

• Marketing Strategies – There is already an abundance of resources on marketing and networking for therapists, so this course focuses on the foundational aspects of creating and running an ethical, intentional private practice.

• Social Media for Your Practice

• One-Size-Fits-All Business Decisions – I won’t tell you which business structure to choose, which EHR platform to use, or which specific tools to invest in. Instead, I’ll provide a clear breakdown of what you need, common options available, and insights from my own experience to help you make informed decisions.

• How to Panel With Insurance - I am an out of network provider, and so will speak to this path.

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Accessibility Information

We are committed to making this presentation accessible to all participants. If you require accommodations, such as:

• Live captions or transcripts

• Screen reader-compatible materials

• Large print slides

• ASL interpretation

• Other accessibility needs

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Please let me know in advance or use the Google Meet accessibility features during the session. If you need assistance, feel free to reach out at liz@lizgrahamtherapy.com. To learn more about Google Meet accessibility settings, visit: https://support.google.com/accessibility/answer/16175468?hl=en&visit_id=638848353749898892-2620279152&rd=1

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Instructor Information

Liz Graham, LCSW - Liz is a New York and New Jersey based therapist whose approach is informed by somatic methodologies, nervous system science, social justice, and degrees in psychology from Emory University and social work from NYU. Prior to working in private practice, she worked in schools, nonprofits, at an analytic institute, and group practices. Her bosses (and salaries) ranged from okay to pretty awful (maybe that sounds familiar?), but she felt intimidated and conflicted to go out on her own. She opened her own practice in 2021 and has not looked back! Luckily, she got a lot of support and cheerleading from some wise women who came before her, and hopes to pass some of this wisdom along to you!  Liz sees clients virtually and in person, has been an assistant for Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy trainings, and offers supervision to early to mid career therapists interested in deepening their clinical practice.

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Emily Stuart, LCSW - Emily is a Brooklyn-based therapist in private practice and a parent. Maternal mental health is an area of focus in her practice, and she has experience collaborating and developing trainings with other clinicians to meet this unique need. Having navigated the complexities of parental leave herself—from accessing benefits through New York State to working with clinical issues that arise—she now offers individual consultation to support other therapists through the process.

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Disclaimer: The content presented in this course is for informational and educational purposes only. It reflects the personal experiences, professional opinions, and recommendations of the instructor and is not intended as legal, clinical, or ethical advice. Each participant is solely responsible for ensuring that their professional decisions, documentation, consent forms, and business practices comply with the legal, ethical, and licensing requirements of their specific state or professional board. The instructor and course organizers assume no liability for the choices participants make in the development or operation of their private practices.