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# Why do Therapists Want to go into Private Practice?

Susan Day
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June 10, 2017

## Why do Therapists Want to go into Private Practice?

Many therapists dream of being their own boss, and running their own practice.

Understandably, they want to improve the lives of others and focus their work on a particular area.

There are some problems which you need to consider, as well as, many advantages which make running a private practice the better choice for many therapists.

Let’s take a look at some of things you should consider before you go into private practice.

## You Hate Holidays

If you despise lying around, reading or just soaking up the sun on a far-away beach somewhere, then private practice is for you.

Many therapists don’t realize that they may not be able to take regular holidays in the first few years of opening their practice.

To make your practice a success, you’ll need be there for long hours to meet your clients’ needs and keep the money coming in.

Why do Therapists Want to go into Private Practice?

## You Love Going to Networking Meetings Late at Night

If after a long day, you think that nothing is greater than attending business networking meetings, then you are a perfect fit for private practice.

Getting referrals is a major part of ensuring your practice builds, and your caseload fills up. Talking to others about what you do, and sharing referrals with other business owners will put you in good stead with your local community and help your practice grow.

Do Therapists go into Private Practice to Do Paperwork?

## You Love Mountains of Complicated Paperwork

If you love doing paperwork and chasing insurance companies for payments, then private practice is going to be like a dream come true!

Getting paid and ensuring that your documentation is sound and correct is an important part of running a successful practice it is also one of the number one reasons why many practices fail.

Perhaps private practice is not for therapist, and that’s okay.

But, it can be rewarding, fulfilling and, yes with the right kind of help, financially worthwhile. Before you embark upon private practice ask lots of questions and be prepared to work very hard.

And, why not let Therasoft take the hassle out of your paperwork – Request a Demo today.