The Fastest Way to Get Your Next Client in Private Practice

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You've set up your website, your Psychology Today profile, your Google Business listing, and you're still asking yourself where the clients are. In this episode I pull that fallacy apart and walk you through what actually works when you need clients now, not eventually.

I recorded this one with chainsaws going in the background and Buddy trying his best to get my attention from his own little couch, so you're getting the full unedited version of how private practice marketing strategy actually gets built in real life. I also give you a behind the scenes update on why I've dialled back my audience, renamed my community again (it's now the Business Manifestation Academy), and cleaned a thousand people off my email list on purpose.

The core of this episode is about how to get clients fast in private practice, and it comes down to one thing: people have to know you exist. I break down the difference between a cold audience and a warm one, and the actual numbers behind how many touch points you need. If you're wondering whether you should do paid ads or organic marketing, I walk through how to make that call based on your own situation rather than what worked for somebody else.

I also get into building an email list for therapists, why a lead magnet ideas for therapists strategy only works if you're driving traffic to it, and why email segmentation for therapists is the difference between a click through rate that's working and one that's quietly killing your deliverability. If you've got EAP clients finishing their sessions, I cover exactly how to approach converting EAP clients to private work without it feeling awkward.

And because somebody at an ACA chapter meeting told a colleague of mine that packages are unethical full stop, I go into package deals for therapy sessions ethics properly, because a blanket rule isn't the same as good practice. I finish with what networking for private practice actually looks like when you strip away the business card handout, and a goal tracker I made and shared with my community that you can grab in the show notes.

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Mini FAQ:

Q: What's the fastest way to get a new client in private practice?A: People have to know you exist first, so you need to be actively driving traffic to your website rather than waiting for it to be found.

Q: Should I do paid ads or organic marketing for my private practice?A: If you've got money coming in and aren't in a rush, organic works well but takes 12 to 18 months to build momentum. If you need clients urgently and your website converts well, paid ads make sense.

Q: How many touch points does someone need before they book with me?A: A cold audience needs between five and seven hours with you and between 50 and 70 touch points of short form content over a 90 day period.

Q: Is it unethical to offer packages or bundles of sessions?A: No, as long as you're clear about terms and conditions, who it's for, and what happens if someone doesn't use all their sessions.