10/23/2026
Your clinical training prepares you to treat clients. Does it prepare you to manage a practice?
From choosing a business structure to setting fees and preparing client forms, there are several decisions to make before opening your doors.
Missing an important step can create extra work once your caseload starts growing.
Here are a few things to prepare before launching your practice:
→ Licensing requirements: Confirm your state's rules for independent practice and telehealth.
→ Startup budget: Estimate software, insurance, marketing, and office expenses.
→ Payment model: Decide whether to accept insurance, private pay, or both.
→ Client paperwork: Prepare intake forms, informed consent, financial policies, and other required documents.
→ Practice management: Set up scheduling, clinical documentation, billing, and payment workflows.
→ Finding clients: Build referral relationships and improve your online visibility.
Find practical guidance for launching your therapy private practice, from licensing to your first client: https://www.vozohealth.com/blog/how-to-start-a-therapy-private-practice-a-step-by-step-guide