Common Mistakes Therapists Make When Designing Their Private Practice Websites, And How To Avoid Them

January 17, 2017 Ili Rivera Walter, PhD, LMFT

As a therapist, and the facilitator of The Refreshed Therapists Network, I know the importance of not only having a website, but having a thoughtfully crafted website that clearly shows your audience who you are and what you can offer them on their path to health and wellness. Your website is not only useful for providing practical information, such as your location and credentials, but it is also your potential client's first impression of you, your business, and your expertise. Use this first impression to connect with potential clients by giving them all the information they need, while communicating that you are the best person to guide them through their time of need.

Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with Daniel Fava, the creator and founder of CreateMyTherapistWesbsite.com . . .

How I Established an Online Presence Before I Went Online: 10 Steps

December 13, 2016 Ili Rivera Walter, PhD, LMFT

How I Established an Online Presence Before I went Online: For Therapists

This week's post is a personal one. As the year wraps up, I want to let you in on what I've done this year, and how I've done it, in the hopes that my online story will be helpful to you as you create your work, figure out your next professional steps, and develop a vision for the coming year. Today, I am letting you know 10 steps I took to establish an online presence before I hit "publish" on my website.

5 Tips for Keeping Up with Therapy Paperwork

November 8, 2016 Ili Rivera Walter, PhD, LMFT

Five Tips for Keeping Up With Therapy Paperwork

In my interaction with therapists as a mentor and supervisor, I’ve learned that one of the main struggles therapists face is having too much work and not enough time. Many therapists find themselves overwhelmed by documentation responsibilities, in particular; this includes completing client notes, referrals, billing, treatment plans, etc.

In today’s post, I offer several strategies for keeping up with paperwork, so that you can stay on track and avoid the stress of falling behind.

How to be Generous as a Therapist, AND Generate a Full-Time Income

October 11, 2016 Ili Rivera Walter, PhD, LMFT

Many of us become therapists because we want to help people, and when we start our own businesses, this desire to help, and our need to make money, are often in conflict. The good news is, we don’t have to choose one over the other--we can generate an income and be generous!

In today’s brief post, I offer 4 practical strategies for incorporating a culture of giving and generosity into your business, while still prioritizing profit.