Academic Catalog 2024-25

AT 5268 Starting a Private Practice

This elective course is offered periodically. This elective course is for students who wish to open a private psychotherapy practice. Participants of this course learn about the personal, professional, and ethical considerations to confidently opening the doors to a private MFT/Art Therapist psychotherapy practice. Topics covered include regulations for record keeping, how to provide service to a variety of populations, how to advertise aprivate practice, setting up an office space, benefits of joining a consultation group, using interns, payment scales, and how to handle taxes.

Credits

1.00 unit