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Welcome! My guest today is Dr. Vanessa Scaringi, a psychologist in Austin, TX. She’s an active member of our STC Facebook community and is a great fit to share about her experience in private practice. Let’s talk with Vanessa!
What you’ll hear in this episode:
- From a building at FSU comes a favorite motivational quote: “Half of knowledge is knowing where to find knowledge.”
- Vanessa was fortunate to have approachable and nurturing professors.
- Her advice to others: Start small and connect with a trusted mentor.
- Beginning at a group practice sets the groundwork for launching into private practice.
- Connect and surround yourself with those you can teach you.
- How to run your practice like a business, with clear vision
- Flexibility, empathy, and value for your work—you need them!
- The challenges of the money piece of private practice—A balancing act
- Value yourself, know your worth, and don’t be reactive with money.
- How do you know what to charge and when to increase fees?
- Successful colleagues can be the MOST valuable resource.
- Hot Couch Round:
- A daily habit that contributes to your success? “Having a morning routine that allows me to ease into the day, be kind to myself, and wind down in the evening.”
- Favorite online resources? Simple Practice and Vistaprint
- Favorite business-related book? Building Your Ideal Private Practice by Lynn Grodzki
- A tip for those just starting out in private practice? “Surround yourself with people who know what you’re going through and are supportive.”
- If you were starting over with $500 and a laptop, what would you do? “I would view the money as a ‘coffee fund,’ to take people out for coffee or lunch to learn from them. I would connect with peers and invest in minimal marketing materials.”
Resources:
Email Vanessa: Vanessa@keepcalmatx.com or Vanessa@launchwellnessaustin.com.
Launch Wellness is Vanessa’s new endeavor, a community for private practitioners to connect, share, and socialize. Coaching and professional development opportunities are also available.
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