EPISODE · Dec 3, 2021 · 19 MIN
Episode 4: Money Mindset Real Talk: None Of That "Charge What You're Worth Shit
from All Things Private Practice Podcast
Therapists tend to struggle with money, setting rates, and understanding the value of what they offer. Hey... We never had business training, so it makes sense.How many times have you answered a phone call from a potential client and said, "My rate is 150, but my sliding scale is 30-150?" Your own anxiety caused you to immediately offer a sliding scale without being asked for one.The mental health profession is crucial, necessary, and undervalued. We as a profession tend to be our own worst enemies when understanding the value that we offer.We all have our own money traumas, fears, cultural narratives...As a therapist and entrepreneur who used to have a GIGANTIC gambling addiction, money has always been triggering.Whether you are saying...You don't deserve to make moneyYou don't get into this field to make moneyTalking about money makes me uncomfortableCharging money goes against my valuesIf you're a licensed therapist, then you have...At least a masters degreeThousands of hours towards your licensureContinuing ed hoursStudent loan debtThousands of supervision hoursYet you still can't understand that your time is valuable. We don't charge for 60-minute increments of our time. We charge for the transformation.If you're still reading this, ask yourself how much you spend on your own self-care and what it does for you?Most people say something like "I spend $100/week on a massage + tip."It makes me feel relaxedIt's my me-timeIt's self-careIt helps with pain and anxietyAs therapists, we offer ^^^ and muchhhhhhhhhhhhh more.Let's start to understand that we are allowed to charge fees, enforce cancellations and no-shows, and more importantly, MAKE MONEY AND HELP PEOPLE SIMULTANEOUSLY!–––––––––––––––––––––🎙️Listen to more episodes of the Neurodivergent Entrepreneur Podcast🎙️Spotify: https://ndpod.org/Spotify🎙️Apple: https://ndpod.org/Apple-Podcast🎙️ YouTube: https://ndpod.org/YouTube🧠 Neurodivergent Entrepreneur Freebie Vault: https://ndpod.org/Freebie-Vault✈️ Learn about Retreats🗨️ Join the free Empowered Escape FB Community–––––––––––––––––––––Thanks to Our Sponsors: The Receptionist for iPad!✨ The Receptionist for iPadThanks to The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode.The Receptionist for iPad is a HIPAA-ready digital check-in system that eliminates the need to walk back and forth from your office to the waiting room to see if your next appointment has arrived. Clients or patients can check in for their appointments, and you'll be immediately notified by text, email, or your preferred channel. Break free from interruptions and make the most of your time, because it is valuable. Start a free 14-day trial of the Receptionist for iPad by going to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice. Make sure to start your trial with that link to get your first month free if you decide to sign up.Free Gifts for Our Listeners✨ Free Podcasting WorkbookGet a practical podcasting workbook for therapists considering starting a podcast, created by Patrick Casale, host of the podcasts All Things Private Practice and Divergent Conversations.You'll get a practical structure for therapists who want to start a podcast but don’t want to rush, perform, or build something they can’t sustain.Grab your free copy of the Podcasting Workbook: https://ndpod.org/Free-Podcasting-Workbook✨ Move Beyond Private Practice As A Neurodivergent EntrepreneurMove Beyond Private Practice As A Neurodivergent Entrepreneur is a FREE 5-part mini-course designed for therapists who want sustainable financial independence beyond one-on-one work.Access your free mini-course here: https://ndpod.org/Neurodivergent-EntrepreneurMentioned in this episode:The Receptionist for iPad The Receptionist for iPad is a HIPAA-ready digital check-in system that eliminates the need to walk back and forth from your office to the waiting room to see if your next appointment has arrived. Clients or patients can check in for their appointments, and you'll be immediately notified by text, email, or your preferred channel. Break free from interruptions and make the most of your time, because it is valuable. Start a free 14-day trial of the Receptionist for iPad by going to https://thereceptionist.com/privatepractice. Make sure to start your trial with that link to get your first month free if you decide to sign up.
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Therapists tend to struggle with money, setting rates, and understanding the value of what they offer. Hey... We never had business training, so it makes sense. : ( How many times have you answered a phone call from a potential client and said "My rate is 150, but my sliding scale is 30-150?" Your own anxiety caused you to immediately offer a sliding scale without being asked for one. The mental health profession is crucial, necessary, and undervalued. We as a profession tend to be our own worst enemies when understanding the value that we offer. We all have our own money traumas, fears, cultural narratives... As a therapist and entrepreneur who used to have a GIGANTIC gambling addiction, money has always been triggering. Whether you are saying... You don't deserve to make money You don't get into this field to make money Talking about money makes me uncomfortable Charging money goes against my values If you're a licensed therapist, then you have... At least a masters degree Thousands of hours towards your licensure Continuing ed hours Student loan debt Thousands of supervision hours Yet you still can't understand that your time is valuable. We don't charge for 60-minute increments of our time. We charge for the transformation. If you're still reading this, ask yourself how much you spend on your own self-care and what it does for you? Most people say something like "I spend $100/week on a massage + tip." It makes me feel relaxed It's my me-time It's self-care It helps with pain and anxiety As therapists, we offer ^^^ and muchhhhhhhhhhhhh more. Let's start to understand that we are allowed to charge fees, enforce cancellations and no-shows, and more importantly, MAKE MONEY AND HELP PEOPLE SIMULTANEOUSLY! ------------------------------------------------------- 🎙️ Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast here: www.allthingspractice.com/all-things-private-practice-podcast 🎙️Spotify: atppod.com/spotify 🎙️Apple Podcasts: atppod.com/apple 🎙️Google Podcasts: atppod.com/google 🗨️ Join the All Things Private Practice FB Community: www.facebook.com/groups/privatepracticebuilding ---------------------------- Mentioned in this episode: A Thanks to Our Sponsor, The Receptionist for iPad! I would also like to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. As you prepare for the new year as a private practice owner, one area of your business where you might be able to level up your client experience is from the moment that they enter your office and check in with you. For many private practices, the client check-in process can be a bit awkward and confusing. Clients often enter into an empty waiting room. And chances are you're wrapping up a session with someone else, so there's no way of knowing when they arrive. With a visitor management system like The Receptionist for iPad, you can provide clients with a discreet and secure way to check in for their appointment while instantly being notified of their arrival. What's more, The Receptionist offers an iPad list check-in option where clients can scan a QR code to check in, which negates the need for you to buy an iPad and stand. Go to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice and sign up for a free 14-day trial. When you do, you'll get your first month free. And don't forget to ask about our iPad list check-in option. Visit the website for The Receptionist for iPad here!
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