How to Avoid Hiring a Nightmare Counselor Employee Counseling practices struggle with employee turnover. Sometimes high turnover is a product of poor working conditions or low compensation, and sometimes turnover is high because the hiring party does a poor job of determining whether a new applicant will…
Hi, I wondered if you could provide me with a standard form for informed consent for a counselor to audiotape a client. My ACA member number is *******. Thanks for your help. –Amy Amy, my name is Anthony Centore, and I am…
Hi! I am interested in becoming a counselor for this type of company (Thriveworks Philadelphia Therapy Center). I graduated The University of Rhode Island with a degree in Communications and my interests have changed to become a counselor. Is there a specific masters degree I should pursue…
Marketing Counseling Practice Question: Online Directories The question I posted was not answered by Anthony in the You Tube videos (http://youtube.com/thriveboston). The question was: When you spoke about marketing you mentioned getting listed on online business directories, including Google pages, Yelp…and what what were the others? Diane Greetings…
Should I Hire Counselors as Independent Contractors or Employees? Are you ready to bring on an additional counselor? Congrats! Your practice must be growing! If you’re like many, you’re facing a tricky decision. This new clinician—will you be hiring him or her as…
Good morning, Anthony. I enjoyed your Private Practice Strategies article on administrative fees in the July edition of Counseling Today. I find that most clients do not read most documents presented to them at intake. I quit giving my HIPAA form…
Hello, I saw the announcement for your Aug. 15th Webinar regarding private practice startups which I plan to attend. I am a new licensed graduate professional counselor (LGPC) in the state of Maryland under supervision, and I am putting together a part-time practice while still employed by an agency….
Dear Dr. Centore: I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in WI and have a question regarding insurance reimbursement for what is termed “relationship issues.” For years, it has been my understanding that most insurance networks will cover couples counseling or family counseling if…
Do Counselors Need Life Coaching Certification? From Laura B.: I see that you are qualified to do counseling, but what are your coaching credentials? Thanks, Laura ———————— Answer: Dear Laura, Our opinion is that a life coach telling a licensed mental…
Online Counseling and Loan Forgiveness Question: I am working on my 4 year degree online. I am interested in preforming online therapy. Do you know how I can receive loan forgiveness for school and how this goal could work? Sincerely, Student from Colombia, South America Answer: Dear Aspiring Online Counselor,…
I enjoyed your article and agree with much of it, including the frustrations of finding a system that is both efficient and affordable. Just thought I’d take a minute and share what is working for me: My primary billing and insurance filing software package is MPMSoft, which has pricing and…
Counselor Fees Janet has a full roster of clients. She schedules 35 sessions a week, which means that she’s busy, but her workload is manageable and she feels well compensated for her efforts. However, lately Janet’s been receiving client requests that are leading her to work overtime. Three clients, who…
