How to start your own Private Practice in 8 Steps | Get your Mental Health practice running in 2025

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Ready to start your private practice? This video breaks down exactly what you need to know to build and launch your therapy or mental health business from scratch. If you’re a social worker, therapist, or counselor, or who’s been dreaming of entrepreneurship, these 8 simple steps to launch your own practice fast will guide you from confusion to clarity.

I’m sharing how started my practice years ago but these are the same tips I would use if I were starting my private practice in 2025 step by step. Including the updated tools, business structure, and client management systems that work right now. Whether you’re in school, newly licensed, or years into the field, this breakdown will help you avoid costly mistakes and launch your practice with confidence.

Thinking about starting a private practice? Don’t miss these tips—especially if you feel overwhelmed by the legal, clinical, and business side of private practice. I’ve been where you are, and I know how hard it is to find a clear, trusted roadmap that actually makes it feel doable.

Plus, I give a high-level overview of the NPI and CAQH setup process so you understand exactly what you need to get credentialed, whether you’re going with insurance or private pay. We’ll cover where to apply for an NPI number, what CAQH is and how these two registrations impact your ability to get paid and scale your practice.

I have a few corrections for this video:
Square for payments, not squarespace
Business email: .com not .co

Here are a few helpful resources mentioned from the video:
Social Work Resume Templates
https://www.manickathomas.com/resumetemplates

Private Practice Templates
https://www.manickathomas.com/privatepracticetemplate

Apply for NPI Number: https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/#/
Create a CAQH Profile: https://proview.caqh.org/Login/Index?_gl=1*52aya*_gcl_au*MjUxMjU1NDUuMTc1MDA4MTgzMA..

Watch these 8 easy steps if you want to build a private practice that’s profitable and aligned with your purpose.

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