Private Practice Made Simple, livre ebook

Publisher’s Note This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering psychological, financial, legal, or other professional services. If expert assistance or counseling is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Distributed in Canada by Raincoast Books Copyright © 2011 by Randy J. Paterson New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 5674 Shattuck Avenue Oakland, CA 94609 www.newharbinger.com Cover design by Amy Shoup Acquired by Melissa Kirk Edited by Nelda Street All Rights Reserved The Library of Congress has cataloged the print and PDF editions as: Paterson, Randy J. Private practice made simple : everything you need to know to set up and manage a successful mental health practice / Randy J. Paterson. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 978-1-60882-023-8 (pbk.) -- ISBN 978-1-60882-024-5 (pdf ebook) 1. Mental health counseling--Practice. 2. Psychotherapy--Practice. I. Title. RC466.P38 2011 616.89’14--dc22 For Geoff Acknowledgments No one learns entirely by trial and error. While setting up my clinic and, much later, writing this book, I consulted more people than I can name. I am particularly grateful to the following friends and clinicians for their invaluable input: Dan Bilsker, Martha Capreol, Anne Howson, William Koch, Susan Mackey-Jamieson, Lisa Shatford, and Adrienne Wang.