Turn Clinical Expertise into Business Mastery

Leap and Launch equips counselors with the tools to confidently navigate the business side of therapy—combining legal, financial, and marketing strategies with ethical clinical practice.

💼 Build a Thriving, Sustainable Practice

Learn how to set fees, manage finances, choose the right insurance panels, and streamline your operations so your practice supports your clients and your lifestyle.

🌱 Grow Beyond the Therapy Room

Discover how to scale your practice, expand your impact, and create long-term stability without sacrificing the heart of your counseling work.

LEAP AND LAUNCH! How to Build Your Private Practice for Mental Health Professionals

Starting a private practice isn’t just about hanging a shingle—it’s about creating a thriving, sustainable business that supports both you and your clients. LEAP AND LAUNCH! is a comprehensive professional development course designed specifically for counselors who want to move beyond “just practicing” therapy and truly understand the business side of therapy. In this course, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to: Navigate legal and ethical foundations with confidence, from forming your business entity to developing airtight policies and procedures. Master financial management, learning how to set fees, maximize reimbursement, and build a sustainable revenue cycle. Understand insurance and credentialing, so you can make strategic choices about panels, payer mix, and contracts. Leverage technology, including EMRs, billing systems, and HIPAA compliance tools, to streamline your practice and reduce burnout. Develop scalable practice models, from solo private pay to group practice, so you can expand your impact without sacrificing your personal well-being. Create a marketing strategy that works, ethically and effectively connecting you with the clients who need you most. Through practical examples, real-world case studies, and clear step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to transform your clinical expertise into a business that reflects your values, sustains your livelihood, and multiplies your impact. This course goes far beyond simply “how to open a practice.” It equips you with the business acumen every therapist needs—so you’re not just surviving, but thriving. ✅ Earn CEU credit while building your future. ✅ Walk away with a clear roadmap for launching (or relaunching) your practice. ✅ Finally feel confident not only in your clinical skills, but in your ability to run a business that supports them.

Why This Course Will Transform Your Practice

Most therapists are trained to provide excellent clinical care—but few are taught how to run a business. Leap and Launch bridges that gap, giving you the legal, financial, and marketing tools you need to build a private practice that’s not only ethical and client-centered, but also profitable, sustainable, and scalable.

Curriculum

7 Chapters · 24 Lessons

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    Course Introduction

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      Disclaimer

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      Learning Objectives

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      Leap and Launch How to Build Your Private Practice Workbook

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    Module 1: Legal Foundations and Practice Architecture

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      Section 1.1: Understanding Business Entities in Healthcare

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      Section 1.2: Professional Identifiers and Credentialing Infrastructure

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      Section 1.3: Defining Your Clinical Scope and Service Model

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      Section 1.4: Policy Development and Informed Consent

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    Module 2: Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance

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      Section 2.1: Professional Liability Insurance Architecture

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      Section 2.2: HIPAA Compliance Framework

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      Section 2.3: Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)

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      Section 2.4: Incident Response Planning

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    Module 3: Insurance Credentialing and Payer Relations

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      Section 3.1: The Credentialing Ecosystem

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      Section 3.2: Strategic Panel Selection

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      Section 3.3: Application Optimization Strategies

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      Section 3.4: Contract Negotiation and Management

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    Module 4: Electronic Medical Records and Clinical Documentation

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      Section 4.1: EMR Selection Criteria and Implementation

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      Section 4.2: Documentation Standards and Best Practices

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      Section 4.3: Risk Management Through Documentation

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      Section 4.4: EMR Security and Compliance

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    Module 5: Financial Management and Practice Sustainability

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      Section 5.1: Fee Setting Philosophy and Strategy

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      Section 5.2: Revenue Cycle Management

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      Section 5.3: Tax Strategy for Mental Health Practices

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      Section 5.4: Financial Planning for Practice Growth

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    Course Conclusion

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      Key Takeaways

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