Business Success for Therapists

Practice building strategies to reach more clients and help more people.

by Laura J J Dessauer, Ed.D., LMHC

9/11 Children: Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Events

Children who witnessed the violent act of terrorism of 9/11, either in-person or on television, may have been left feeling confused, unsafe, and worried by their parent’s shocked reaction. Read More

Are You Raising a Codependent Child?

Parents worry whether their children will grow up to be independent. Here's what they need to know: Read More

10 Summertime Marketing Tips

Need some ideas to help you grow your private practice this summer? Enjoy these 10 summertime marketing tips. Read More

Help! My Child Is Screaming On The Floor, Now What?

Stop tantrums and meltdowns with these 5 creative tips. Read More

Don’t Let Your Child Be a Weiner Online

Use these 7 tips to help your child become clear on what behavior is acceptable online, so they don’t ever become a Weiner! Read More

7 Practice Building Tips for Introverts

Are you an introvert, someone who gets queasy at the thought of speaking to groups? These 7 tips will help you build your practice without having to stand up and speak to a crowd. Read More

Parenting Advice For Arnold Schwarzenegger And Maria Shriver

3 tips to help your children when their lives are in upheaval: Lessons learned from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver to help your family in difficult times Read More

Are you making this mistake in your therapy business?

There is a tendency for heart-centered healers and helpers to give generously to our clients. We are nurturing compassionate souls who desire to help others, so of course we give our all. But could you be helping too much? Read More

What do gold lame and your business have in common?

You've just got to let go of some things. Read More

The Miracle Question for Your Business...

I'm a huge raving fan of the miracle question. If you are familiar with solution-focused therapy, the you've likely used the miracle question.

Here's a common version of it: Read More

It’s all about love, baby!

Love, amore, honey bunch, cutie pie...love is in the air! So, are you showing your money some loving? Hmmm. Read More

The secret ingredient you may be missing in your therapy business…

"It's the most wonderful time of the year"....unless your practice/business slows down and you're left wondering how to finance the holiday gifts. Hmmm, then it's not so wonderful at all! Read More

Dr. Laura JJ Dessauer, Ed.D., L.M.H.C., is the founder of the International Association of Therapists in Private Practice (IATPP.org) and the owner of the award winning business the Creativity Queen LLC.

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