Protecting Your Practice

Profit First for Therapists, with Julie Herres

Protecting Your Practice, LLC — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Julie Herres, founder and CEO of Green Oak Accounting, author of Profit First for Therapists, and host of the Therapy For Your Money podcast comes on to teach Dan and Dave about the Profit First model. She explains how it works, and how it could benefit practice owners to implement the cash flow system.

Find Julie at greenoakaccounting.com, her podcast at https://www.therapyforyourmoney.com/, and her book at https://www.profitfirstfortherapists.com/

Using In Vivo Exposure to Treat Selective Mutism, with Claire Dean Sinclair Psy.D.

Protecting Your Practice, LLC — Tue, 21 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

How do you treat selective mutism, and how do you do so ethically when the treatment of choice involves taking your client outside of the office to interact with the world? Listen in as guest Claire Dean Sinclair Psy.D. walks Dan and Dave through her process.

Dr. Sinclair is the owner of Anxiety Therapy of Colorado (https://anxietycolorado.com/) and she runs the annual Courageous Kids Camp (https://anxietycolorado.com/courageous-kids-camp/) which will be held July 22-26, 2024.

Non competes will soon be dead. But also maybe not?

Protecting Your Practice, LLC — Tue, 14 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

In April, the Federal Trade Commission issued a ruling stating that almost all existing non compete clauses will be null and void 120 days after the rule is registered, and that businesses are prohibited from making new ones.

Are they really going away forever? We make no bones about saying we hope so, but the courts have yet to weigh in. Dan and Dave give their opinions about the practice of using them (spoiler alert: not a fan!), and what this could mean for practices.

Healthcare Hacked! (update 1/x)

Protecting Your Practice, LLC — Tue, 07 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Where do things stand with the Change Healthcare ransomware hack? Dan and Dave give you updates and where things stand as of now. There's still much we do not know, so we will stay on this story as it develops.

Please reach out if you've been impacted by it and we may ask to either interview you or use your submission to guide future updates. Find us at protectingyourpractice.com.

Corporate Transparency Act

Protecting Your Practice, LLC — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Would you like to go to prison and be fined $5000 per day for noncompliance? No? Splendid, please listen to this episode where you'll find out about what the Corporate Transparency Act is and how you can be in compliance with it. Turns out it's really easy to not go to prison (for this. We can't speak to any other crime you may have committed).

Personnel management, with Beth Jerome, Ph.D.

Protecting Your Practice, LLC — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Elizabeth (Beth) Jerome Ph.D. joins Dan and Dave to educate us on how her practice finds, screens, evaluates, and retains employees to her practice. She gets into the details about her specific application processes, interview approach, background and reference checks, and contracts. We then address how she and her practice handles it should corrective action or termination be necessary.

Dr. Jerome is the co-owner of Wellspring Child and Family Psychology in Fredericksburg, VA (https://www.wellspringchildandfamily.com).

#@&^!!! I've been subpoenaed!

Protecting Your Practice, LLC — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

So you've been subpoenaed. What are you supposed to do now?

Listen to this episode, where Dave attempts to explain what a subpoena is before Dan mocks his ignorance, and then gives us the actual legal answer.

We then get in to how you could respond while staying on the right side of disclosure laws. Get this...you're going to have to hire a lawyer. Who could have guessed that'd be part of our advice?

In Debt with the IRS, with Rebecca Howard Psy.D.

Protecting Your Practice, LLC — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Dr. Rebecca Howard, a psychologist in Denver Colorado set up her private practice right out of graduate school, starting her own practice as psychologist. Along the way, she made a few mistakes that snowballed into serious tax debt. During this episode, Dr. Howard talks about what went wrong and how she got herself back on track. Join Dave and Dan for this irreverent, yet informative chat with Dr. Howard. Warning: This episode gets weird!

Dr. Howard can be found at drrebeccaihoward.com. She specializes in assessments of Autism Spectrum Disorders, pre-adoption, ADHD, learning disorders, mood, and thought disorders.

Best Interest Attorneys

Protecting Your Practice, LLC — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Have you ever needed to interact with a best interest attorney as a part of your practice? Have you ever wondered what they do? Or are you like me (Dave) and had never heard of this before?

In this episode, we get into what a best interest attorney is and does, when and how courts call upon them to help advocate for the interests of a minor, and when and how they might need to interact with you the practitioner. We also discuss how you might approach those interactions in ways that cover your liabilities while advocating for your clients' interests.

No Surprises Act and Good Faith Estimates

Protecting Your Practice, LLC — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400

As a part of an appropriations bill just over two years ago, congress passed the No Surprises Act, a law that was designed to protect consumers from surprise medical billing. It quickly became a law that healthcare practices had to scramble to understand. Dan and Dave take you through all you need to know to be compliant with it, including how to construct a Good Faith Estimate and how often to administer it.

Healthcare Hacked! The Change Healthcare Cyberattack

Protecting Your Practice, LLC — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Dan and Dave discuss the cyberattack on Change Healthcare that occurred on February 21, 2024. They cover what happened, what we know, how healthcare is being impacted, and what healthcare professionals should be aware of. they also cover suggestions for practitioners whose practices may be affected and are facing a delay in the payment of insurance claims.

New Beginnings and Fond Farewells

Protecting Your Practice, LLC — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400

And we are back!! Season 3 of the PYP podcast kicks off with both a hello and a goodbye. In this episode, we bid farewell to Melissa and welcome Dr. David Yood as the new co-host of the show. Melissa hosts a fun Q&A session with Dave (and Dan!) to introduce him to the listeners.

Join us for another season of interesting topics, thought-provoking discussions, and good humor. Don't miss out on the fun!

Navigating a Big Career Change: From Public Mental Health Executive to Business Owner with Katie Vernoy, LMFT

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

We've got a season 2 bonus for you!

Life throws us the occasional curveball, and those curveballs sometimes influence direction the direction of our lives. In this episode, you'll hear Katie Vernoy, LMFT talk about her unexpected career change from being a public mental health executive to opening up her own business.

In this episode, you'll hear about Katie's personal story, and you'll also hear her talk about self-leadership, self-care, and ways that leadership is important for therapists

Connect with Katie:

Katie Vernoy, LMFT is a therapist, speaker, consultant, and co-host of The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide podcast.

Katie works with executives, leaders, and helping professionals, AND she is currently accepting new clients at her private practice in California.

Katievernoy.com

Season 2 is a Wrap, and We've Got News to Share!

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0400

The PYP team is wrapping up Season 2, and we've got news to share! Change is happening! Take a listen to see what's happening!

Connect with Melissa & Dan!

Purchase forms for your private practice at: Protectingyourpractice.com

Legal services for Maryland mental health providers with Dan at: https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Online Counseling Services & Brainspotting for Marylanders at: lifespringcounseling.net

A Case of a Group Practice's Health Insurance Payments Gone Missing with Nzingha Ma'at, LPC

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0400

The "adventures" in business ownership are many! In this episode, you'll hear Nzingha Ma'at, a group practice owner, talk about how the money she was supposed to get paid from an insurance company suddenly went missing. She talks about the long and lengthy process she had to go through to FINALLY figure out what happened to her practice's missing money!

Connect with Nzingha Ma'at, LPC

Nzingha Ma'at is the Founder of Ma'at Therapeutic Services, a holistic healing practice, centered on helping people deepen the connection between their mind, body and spirit. This means we focus on healing the whole person, not only through talk therapy, but through a variety of options for body work and self-care. We specialize in working with people who have experienced anxiety, depression, and various forms of trauma. Our therapists and practitioners assist in empowering people to take an active role in their own healing by showing how our thoughts can impact our feelings, and oftentimes guide our behaviors.

Connect with Melissa & Dan!

Purchase forms for your private practice at: Protectingyourpractice.com

Legal services for Maryland mental health providers with Dan at: https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Online Counseling Services & Brainspotting for Marylanders at: lifespringcounseling.net

Getting to the Other Side After a Position's Misclassification with Raffi Bilek, LCSW-C

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0400

The conversation around having 1099s or W-2s as a group practice owner is a big one! It comes up frequently between group practice owners, and there are lots of intense conversations, tales of caution, and, warnings about state guidelines. Making the right decision for your practice can be a little nerve-wracking! So what exactly happens if it is determined that someone who works at your office was misclassified?

Raffi Bilek, LCSW-C is here to tell us just that. Check out this episode to hear Raffie's lived experience!

About Raffi:

Raffi Bilek, LCSW-C is a couples counselor and group practice owner in Baltimore, MD, as well as the director of the Montgomery County Abuse Intervention Program for domestic violence offenders. He loves working with couple and family dynamics (especially the tough ones). He does not love being an entrepreneur, but he's learned to get along with it without too many screaming matches. He writes children's books in his spare time.

Connect with Melissa & Dan!

Purchase forms for your private practice at: Protectingyourpractice.com

Legal services for Maryland mental health providers with Dan at: https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Online Counseling Services & Brainspotting for Marylanders at: lifespringcounseling.net

The Book-Writing Journey to Making Nice with Naughty with Dr. Tom Murray

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Plenty of people dream about writing a book, but not everybody actually does it! In this episode, you'll hear Dr. Tom Murray talk about his experience moving from book idea to actual book launch. He'll be talking about his personal process, challenges he faced, and tips and tricks he learned along the way. Consider this episode your book writing inspiration paired with your daily dose of sex education.

About Dr. Murray:

Dr. Tom Murray, author, international trainer, educator, and couples and sex therapist-supervisor, is a widely sought-after expert in sexuality and intimate relationships. He is the author of the the book, Making Nice with Naughty: An Intimacy Guide for the Rule-Following, Organized, Perfectionist, Practical, and Color-Within-the-Line Type

Connect with Dr. Murray:

A Path to Wellness

Instagram: @drtommurray

Connect with Melissa & Dan!

Purchase forms for your private practice at: Protectingyourpractice.com

Legal services for Maryland mental health providers with Dan at: https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Online Counseling Services & Brainspotting for Marylanders at: lifespringcounseling.net

Lessons Learned from Broken Trust and Lack of Transparency at the Office with Whitney Owens

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Being a group practice owner is not an easy job! In this episode, you'll get to hear Whitney Owens talk about an unfortunate situation she experienced with someone who was working at her office, the steps she took to address that situation, and changes she made to her practice. We know there are many group practice owners will can relate to situations in which trust is broken and full transparency is lacking. For those who work at group practices, we hope this conversation will introduce best practices and encourage honest and up-front conversations.

Connect with Whitney:

Waters Edge Counseling

Whitney Owens Consulting

Wise Practice Podcast

Connect with Melissa & Dan!

Purchase forms for your private practice at: Protectingyourpractice.com

Legal services for Maryland mental health providers with Dan at: https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Online Counseling Services & Brainspotting for Marylanders at: lifespringcounseling.net

The Challenges of Becoming a Therapist in a Different Country and Language with Si Meng, LGPC

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Becoming a licensed mental health provider comes with its own set of challenges, so imagine becoming a therapist in a different country where you are providing therapy services in a 2nd language! This is exactly what you'll be hearing about today in our interview with Si Meng, LGPC who made the transition from journalism to therapy!

You'll hear her talk about:

Making a career change as part of her life's journey
Following your curiosity and living into your purpose
The decision to attend school in a different country to become a therapist
Providing therapy in a different country and language

Connect with Si at LifeSpring Counseling Services:

https://lifespringcounseling.net/si-meng

How to Cope with Foreign Language Anxiety as a Non-Native English Speaker--blog written by Si Meng, LGPC

Connect with Melissa & Dan!

Purchase forms for your private practice at: Protectingyourpractice.com

Legal services for Maryland mental health providers with Dan at: https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Online Counseling Services & Brainspotting for Marylanders at: lifespringcounseling.net

The Challenge of Moving from Therapy to Coaching with Biz Cush

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0400

In recent years, we've heard about mental health providers transitioning into coaching. In this interview, you'll get to hear from Biz Cush, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and podcaster who made that pivot. You'll hear her talk about:

Reasons for making this transition
Lessons she's learned
Steps she has taken to educate herself and be mindful of legal and ethical issues while making this transition

Connect with Biz!

Progression Counseling

Elizabeth Cush Coaching

Awaken Your Wise Woman Podcast

Connect with Melissa and Dan!

Purchase forms for your private practice at: Protectingyourpractice.com

Legal services for Maryland mental health providers with Dan at: https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Online Counseling Services & Brainspotting for Marylanders at: lifespringcounseling.net

Navigating a School Shooting While Taking Care Of Yourself & Your Team with Kristen Boice

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0400

In this heart pounding episode, Kristen Boice talks with us about her team's response to a local school shooting. You'll hear Kristen talk about:

how to lead a team while navigating your own emotions
anniversary dates and their impact on the community
navigating multiple groups (teachers, students, first responders, etc.) at the same time in the middle of a crisis.

While we hope other mental health therapists are never in this position, there is plenty to learn from Kristen's experience.

Connect with Kristen:

Pathways to Healing Counseling

Close the Chapter podcast

Purchase forms for your private practice at: Protectingyourpractice.com

Legal services for Maryland mental health providers with Dan at: https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Online Counseling Services for Marylanders at: lifespringcounseling.net

The Challenges of Navigating Your Own Grief While Working with Clients with Reina Lombardi

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0400

In this very personal interview, Reina Lombardi talks with us about navigating grief while working with clients in both an agency setting and a private practice setting. In this episode, you'll get to hear about her experiences and the steps she took to navigate her own losses in two different work contexts. She shares relevant considerations for other mental health providers such as:

self-disclosure with clients
getting support
making decisions about time off
decisions related to fee setting

Connect with Reina at the Creative Clinicians Corner: https://www.creativeclinicianscorner.com/

Purchase forms for your private practice at: Protectingyourpractice.com

Legal services for Maryland mental health providers with Dan at: https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Online Counseling Services for Marylanders at: lifespringcounseling.net

The Challenges of Protecting Yourself & Your Team While Doing In-Home Care with Victoria Rodriguez

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0400

If you've ever provided in-home, community mental health care, then you know all about the safety concerns present in doing this work. This week, you'll get to hear from Victoria Rodriguez who works with healthcare providers who have experienced trauma in the course of their work. She talks with us about the steps individual providers and agencies can be taking to keep safety front of mind when doing this work. She also talks about strategies private practitioners can take to keep themselves safe.

About Victoria:

Victoria Rodriguez (she/her/hers) LPC, CCTP, NCC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Louisiana who specializes in career counseling and trauma treatment for healthcare professionals. Drawing on her experiences and academic research on home-based therapy, she also helps home health and community mental health professionals navigate in-home services confidently and safely through online workshops.

Purchase forms for your private practice at: Protectingyourpractice.com

Legal services for Maryland mental health providers with Dan at: https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Counseling Services for Marylanders at: lifespringcounseling.net

Anticipated Challenges with Mental Health Policies & Value Based Care with Dr. Carrie Singer

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0400

More and more, we're hearing group practice owners communicating concern about the future of group practices because of big tech companies and anticipated changes to healthcare. In this episode, we'll be hearing from Carrie Singer, a group practice owner, who has been getting involved with mental health policy. She says that there will be "major changes coming soon for insurance-based practices that therapists are completely unaware of and unprepared for related to value-based care." Check out this episode, so you can learn more about the changes that are being proposed.

About Carrie:

Dr. Carrie Singer is a Licensed Psychologist who owns a group private practice with 40 mental health professionals in the Washington DC suburbs. Dr. Singer enjoys networking and mentorship opportunities with clinicians looking to scale their businesses. She is passionate about making mental health care more affordable and accessible and is a regular commentator in news articles and conferences, especially on the subject of value-based care and behavioral health integration into primary care. She lives in Maryland with her husband, daughter, son, cat, and dog.

Purchase forms for your private practice at: Protectingyourpractice.com

Legal services for Maryland mental health providers with Dan at: https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Counseling Services for Marylanders at: lifespringcounseling.net

Addressing the Challenges of Supervising Student Interns & Provisionally Licensed Staff with Dr. Tara Sanderson

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Student interns and provisionally licensed therapists all need supportive sites and work places to help them build the necessary skills and experience. Supervisors, however, are responsible for having the supports and structures in place. In this episode, you'll hear Dr. Tara Sanderson talk about:

Risks and benefits of being someone's supervisor and employer
Having clear boundaries and expectations
Alternate supervisory support
Open communication

We hope this episode will be helpful to supervisors and supervisees alike!

About Dr. Tara Sanderson:

Dr. Tara Sanderson, a licensed psychologist and author, has a thriving group practice in Tigard Oregon. Her practice is a teaching practice which focuses on helping new clinicians learn the skills of therapy and business before they head out into the world. She is a author of "Too Much, Not Enough: A guide to decreasing anxiety and finding balance through intentional choices." She also provides supervision and consultation.

Purchase forms for your private practice at: Protectingyourpractice.com

Legal services for Maryland mental health providers with Dan at: https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Counseling Services for Marylanders at: lifespringcounseling.net

The Challenges Involved in Doing Forensic Work as a Psychologist with Jessica Hasson

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0400

As you can imagine, there are plenty of in-the-moment challenges that come up when you are a psychologist who regularly does forensic work. In this episode, you'll hear Jessica Hasson's perspective on doing this work and the ways that she navigates the realities of social injustices and life as a female in the courtroom.

About Dr. Hasson:

Dr. Hasson is licensed as a psychologist in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. She specializes in psychological assessment, including psychological evaluations, psychoeducational evaluations, and forensic evaluations.

Connect with Dr. Hasson at: https://drjessicahasson.com/

Purchase forms for your private practice at: Protectingyourpractice.com

Legal services for Maryland mental health providers with Dan at: https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Web Design & Consultation Services for Therapists at: intentionalpractice.net

Counseling Services for Marylanders at: lifespringcounseling.net

Surviving a Payroll Tax Audit with Uriah Guilford

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0400

When you have your own practice, there are already so many things to think about, but have you ever considered the possibility of a payroll tax audit? If you're like me (Melissa), that might not have been on your radar. In this episode with Uriah Guilford, you'll learn the following:

1. The importance of correctly classifying workers in a group practice, i.e. independent contractor vs. W2 employee

2. How to create good payroll systems that will survive a payroll tax audit

3. How useful it is to have the right business support in dealing with all the requirement of the audit

You'll also learn about the payroll tax audit process itself including how one gets selected for a payroll tax audit and the kinds of information and documentation that gets requested.

About Uriah:

Uriah Guilford is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the owner of a group practice in Northern California. He is also the creator of Productive Therapist, a virtual assistant company that serves therapists in private practice.

Connect with Uriah at:

https://productivetherapist.com/

Documents to Protect Your Practice:

https://www.protectingyourpractice.com/private-practice-documents

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https://www.protectingyourpractice.com/free-downloads

Legal Services for Maryland Mental Health Providers with Dan:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Web Design and Consultation Services for Therapists:

Intentionalpractice.net

Counseling Services for Marylanders:

lifespringcounseling.net

The Hard Lessons Learned After Agreeing to Merge Your Group Practice with Laura Vaillancourt

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Many group practice owners dream of selling their practices one day, but what happens when you're approached with an opportunity that sounds too good to be true? In this insightful episode, Laura Vaillancourt, shares about her personal experience and the lessons the rest of us can learn from it. You'll also get to learn how Laura weathered a challenging situation and came out on the other side.

Meet Laura:

Laura has extensive experience as a consultant, coach, and providing counseling and care management to families that are in the midst of making difficult decisions related to their loved one’s care and health transitions. She also hosts the popular Life on Repeat podcast for dementia caregivers.

Her passion and her experience have been working with individuals and family members who have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.

Connect with Laura at:

https://www.eldercarecounselor.com/

Life on Repeat podcast

Documents to Protect Your Practice:

https://www.protectingyourpractice.com/private-practice-documents

Building Your Group Practice Right from the Start: FREE Download

https://www.protectingyourpractice.com/free-downloads

Legal Services for Maryland Mental Health Providers with Dan:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Web Design and Consultation Services for Therapists:

Intentionalpractice.net

Counseling Services for Marylanders:

lifespringcounseling.net

When Your Group Practice Has Been Through a Natural Disaster (or Three) with Christy Pennison

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode, you'll get to hear from Christy Pennison, Owner of Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting, who has had the unfortunate experience of helping her group practice and clients get through not one, not two, but 3 natural disasters!! She's here on the other side to share what she has learned as a result of that experience, so you can consider how you can protect your practice in situations you weren't expecting to encounter.

About Christy:

Christy Pennison is a board-certified counselor and founder of Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting in Alexandria, LA. She has coached and advised dozens mental health professionals and business owners from across the country to help them grow through the many challenges they face.

Connection with Christy at: Beinspiredcc.com

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Documents to Protect Your Practice:

https://www.protectingyourpractice.com/private-practice-documents

Building Your Group Practice Right from the Start: FREE Download

https://www.protectingyourpractice.com/free-downloads

Legal Services for Maryland Mental Health Providers with Dan:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Web Design & Consultation Services for Therapists:

Intentionalpractice.net

When the Assistant Attorney General Knows Your Name (And It's Not Good) with Joe Sanok

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400

As a mental health provider who is trying to get a new project off the ground, advertising about the great, new thing you're doing is a MUST. But what happens when that great new thing you're doing gets met with some push back from people in high places? In this episode, Joe Sanok will tell you about his personal experience with this, and as you can imagine, he found a creative way to pivot and adjust! We hope that you will find some take-aways on how you too can pivot and adjust as needed to pursue your dreams while also protecting your practice.

About Joe:

Joe Sanok is the author of Thursday is the New Friday: How to work fewer hours, make more money, and spend time doing what you want. It examines how the four-day workweek boosts creativity and productivity.

Connect with Joe at: Joesanok.com

Connect with Melissa and Dan:

protectingyourpractice.com

Forms to protect your practice:

https://www.protectingyourpractice.com/private-practice-documents

Website Design and Consultation for Mental Health Providers:

intentionalpractice.net

Legal Services for Maryland-Based Mental Health Practitioners:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

When You Have to Learn How to Handle Being Stalked as a Therapist with Melissa Wesner

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Protecting Your Practice co-host, Melissa Wesner, shares about her experience being stalked as a result of her work as a mental health therapist. She'll talk about that experience, what she learned, and supports that were helpful to her while navigating this unexpected situation.

Connect with Melissa & Dan:

protectingyourpractice.com

Forms to protect your practice:

https://www.protectingyourpractice.com/private-practice-documents

Website Design & Consultation for Mental Health Providers:

intentionalpractice.net

Legal Services for Maryland-Based Mental Health Practitioners:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

When You Need to Be Aware of Conflicts of Interest with Dan Mayer

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Season 2 will be starting off with Attorney Dan Mayer talking with us about conflicts of interest that can come up in working with mental health providers, steps that can be taken to prevent those conflicts, & steps that can be taken once you realize that a conflict has occurred. Dan also talks about the importance of knowing who your client is when it comes to your work!

You can find Melissa & Dan at:

protectingyourpractice.com

Documents to Protect Your Practice:

https://www.protectingyourpractice.com/private-practice-documents

Contact Mayer Law at:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Website Design & Consultation Services at:

IntentionalPractice.net

Replay: Answers to Group Practice Owner's Most Popular Questions about Human Resources with HR Specialist Megan Spencer

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Some of the most challenging decisions for group practice owners involve issues related to HR. How do I hire new clinicians? Where do I get the documentation that I need for the people who work at my office? How much should I pay? What benefits should I offer? All of these questions can be addressed with the support of an HR Consultant.

In today's episode, you'll get to hear HR Specialist, Megan Spencer, talk about hiring, compensation, compliance, culture, hard conversations, and more!

If managing the HR piece of running a group practice has been a challenge, we hope you'll find this episode helpful!

More about Megan:

Megan Spencer is the Chief People Officer with Balance Point Wellness and holds a Masters Degree in Human Resources Management from Walden University. Megan also holds a Senior Professional of Human Resources certification from HRCI. Megan has worked in the HR field for over a decade and worked in both a large and small organization managing the HR function so that it aligns with the strategic vision of the organization.

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at the Protecting Your Practice website.

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan at Mayer Law, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

Intentional Practice--intentionalpractice.net

LifeSpring Counseling Services--counseling services for adults in Maryland at lifespringcounseling.net

Replay: How to Recognize & Prevent the Slippery Slope into Sexual Relationships with Clients with Dr. Daniel Watter

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0400

We all know that sexual relationships with clients is a big no-no, and yet sexual boundary crossing with clients tends to be in the top 3 issues that get reported to licensing Boards. In this informative episode with Dr. Daniel Watter, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor, we talk about how therapists can go from knowing this clear cut boundary to sitting on an ethics Board's disciplinary committee as a result of having crossed that line. In this episode, he talks about steps mental health practitioners can take to self-reflect and get support if they recognize growing feelings for clients.

Want to connect with Dr. Daniel Watter?

Dr. Watter is a psychologist and a marital and family therapist. He is Board Certified in Sex Therapy by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), and the American Board of Sexology (ACS). Dr. Watter is an AASECT certified sex therapy supervisor, and he is a faculty member at the University of Michigan School of Social Work’s Sexual Certification Program and the Modern Sex Therapy Institutes.

He has completed two terms on the New Jersey Psychological Association’s Ethics Committee where he spent two years as the Committee’s chairperson. From 2019-2021 he was the Chair of the AASECT Ethics Advisory Committee.

You can find him at: http://www.morrispsych.com/

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Replay: Financial Health for Mental Health Therapists with Ben Offit

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Mental health providers work hard, so you want to make sure that your hard work pays off! That's where meeting with a financial advisor comes in! In this guest episode, Ben Offit talks about the importance of financial health as it relates to healthcare providers. He also answers frequently asked questions about working with a financial advisor. Be sure to keep some of these questions in mind if you decide to seek out your own financial advisor after listening!

Here's how you can connect with Ben Offit.

website: http://www.offitadvisors.com/ (www.OffitAdvisors.com)

FB: @OffitAdvisors

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Replay: Accessing Creativity & Preventing Burnout with Reina Lombardi

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0400

This week, we're talking about accessing your creativity as a mental health clinician and preventing burnout. In this episode, Reina Lombardi talks about ways that she helps clinicians tap into their creativity and consider their lifestyle needs when designing their practice.

About Reina:

Reina is host of The Creative Psychotherapist podcast, a podcast for creative, expressive, and experiential focused psychotherapists curious to learn how to design, build, and scale a thriving private practice. On the podcast, Reina interviews other therapists and mental health practitioners who have started their own successful practices about the tools and strategies they have used to develop creative focused practices, as well as products, services and other ventures they have created to enhance their own practices.

Here's how you can connect with Reina Lombardi.

website: https://www.creativeclinicianscorner.com/

podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-creative-psychotherapist/id1495052860

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Replay: The Money Talk You Need to Avoid Common Mistakes that Practice Owners Make with Julie Herres

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Join us for this really helpful conversation with Julie Herres from Greenoak Accounting as she talks about the common money mistakes that practice owners make. You'll also get to hear about some of the trends she sees in her accounting and bookkeeping work with mental health practitioners. Learn why you might not want to DIY your accounting!

Want to connect with Julie?

You can find her at:

http://www.greenoakaccounting.com/

You can also find her hosting the Therapy for Your Money Podcast.

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Steps You Can Take if This Content Makes You Nervous

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Are you the person who's afraid of making mistakes? If so, it's possible that this content makes you a little nervous. After all, you might have only had one class in grad school about some of these topics. In this episode, Dan and Melissa talk about steps you can take to manage that nervousness while still moving forward with your desire to protect your practice.

And...we've got some updates for you in this episode!

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at the Protecting Your Practice website.

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan at Mayer Law, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

Intentional Practice--intentionalpractice.net

LifeSpring Counseling Services--counseling services for adults in Maryland at lifespringcounseling.net

Tips for Billing, Compliance, and Confidently Accepting Insurance at Your Practice with Dr. Ajita Robinson

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0400

While there's much debate about whether or not to accept insurance at your mental health practice, today you'll hear Dr. Ajita Robinson talk with us about breaking out of shame, frustration, and either-or mindsets. You'll hear her talk about:

knowing your contracts
advocating for yourself
making decisions related to billing
staying ahead of the game, so your practice is audit-ready

If you're already familiar with Dr. Ajita Robinson's work, then you know she's well-versed on this topic.

Want to connect with Dr. Ajita Robinson?

IG: @dr.ajitarobinson

FB: facebook.com/drajita and https://www.facebook.com/MasteringInsurance

Consulting and Speaking services: ajitarobinson.com

Credentialing and Billing Support: masteringinsurance.com

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at the Protecting Your Practice website.

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan at Mayer Law, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

Intentional Practice--intentionalpractice.net

LifeSpring Counseling Services--counseling services for adults in Maryland at lifespringcounseling.net

Answers to Group Practice Owner's Most Popular Questions about Human Resources with HR Specialist Megan Spencer

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:15:00 -0400

In today's episode, you'll get to hear HR Specialist, Megan Spencer, talk about hiring, compensation, compliance, culture, hard conversations, and more!

If managing the HR piece of running a group practice has been a challenge, we hope you'll find this episode helpful!

More about Megan:

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at the Protecting Your Practice website.

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan at Mayer Law, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

Intentional Practice--intentionalpractice.net

LifeSpring Counseling Services--counseling services for adults in Maryland at lifespringcounseling.net

Legal and Ethical Considerations When Providing Couples Counseling Services with Dr. Heidi Sauder

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0400

There are certainly a lot of debates when it comes to providing couples counseling services. In this episode, you'll get to hear from Dr. Heidi Sauder who is a psychologist, sex therapist, and group practice owner on some of these debated topics. You'll also get to hear about some of the ethical issues she has witnessed as a provider. She'll also talk about important legal and ethical considerations when providing couples counseling services.

In this episode, you'll get to hear her talk about:

Secret keeping and couples counseling
Informed consent documentation for couples
deciding and communicating who is the client
charting for couples therapy sessions
and more!

Want to learn more about Dr. Heidi Sauder?

She is a licensed psychologist and Founder of the Enrich Relationship Center of Colorado, a group practice. She is a presenter, educator, and sex therapist for couples and adults.

You can connect with her by using the links below:

enrichcenter.org

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at the Protecting Your Practice website.

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

Intentional Practice--intentionalpractice.net

LifeSpring Counseling Services--counseling services for adults in Maryland at lifespringcounseling.net

Telehealth Informed Consent Document: Do You Have One?

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0400

You've likely been practicing telehealth for some time now, so now it's time to double check to make sure that you have the documentation you need in place. Clients who have never received telehealth services before might not be sure what to expect. Some might be nervous about new technology, and others might have concerns about confidentiality. Your telehealth informed consent helps answer clients' common questions and helps them know how to prepare for their sessions. Having this form in place also helps you with compliance and best practices.

If you're ready to double check your work, let's get started!

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at the Protecting Your Practice website.

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

Intentional Practice

LifeSpring Counseling Services--counseling services for adults in Maryland.

You've Been Doing Telehealth, But Have You Been Using Best Practices?

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:15:00 -0400

If you're like many, the pandemic forced you to do a crash course in telehealth, and you've probably been doing it for some time now. Now that the dust has settled, we want to make sure that you're following best practices when doing telehealth to make sure that you're in compliance with state guidelines and ethical codes. While we've been doing telehealth for a while now, we know that there are some popular questions that keep coming up.

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at the Protecting Your Practice website.

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

Intentional Practice

LifeSpring Counseling Services--counseling services

Practicing Within Your Scope of Competence: Good For You & Good for Clients

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:15:00 -0400

Practicing within your scope of competence might not sound like the most stimulating topic, but it is an important one. If you're not practicing within your scope of competence, you're likely feeling the impact of that, and your clients might be feeling that as well. Practicing outside of our scope of competence also puts us at risk.

Take a listen to today's episode to hear more on this topic!

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at the Protecting Your Practice website.

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/ (https://danielmayerlaw.com/)

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

How to Recognize & Prevent the Slippery Slope into Sexual Relationships with Clients with Dr. Daniel Watter

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Want to connect with Dr. Daniel Watter?

You can find him at: www.morrispsych.com

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

How to Take Care of Yourself Emotionally as a Group Practice Owner with Maureen Werrbach

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:15:00 -0400

There's a big difference between what people THINK group practice ownership is like and what group practice ownership IS ACTUALLY like. In this episode, we'll be talking with Maureen Werrbach, a group practice consultant and owner of a multilocation group practice in Chicago on how to take care of yourself emotionally as a group practice owner.

On top of that, she'll be talking with us about:

leadership & support
managing a group practice in changing times
opportunities for growth and making needed changes

Group practice owners, you won't want to miss this episode!

More about Maureen:

Maureen is the owner of a multi location group practice in Chicago and owner of The Group Practice Exchange and co-owner of Group Practice Builders. Maureen loves creating a safe space for clinicians and clients to do amazing work together, and equally enjoys helping group practice owners start and scale (and growing alternate passive income streams!).

Want to connect with Maureen? You can find her here:

The Group Practice Exchange Podcast

The Exchange Membership

Urban Wellness

The Group Practice Exchange Facebook Group

TGPE Instagram

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Compliance & Systems for Large Practices with Dr. Hayley Porter

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:30:00 -0400

Large practices need to operate smoothly! In this episode, we speak with Dr. Hayley Porter, the Co-Owner and Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer a very large mental health and wellness center. She talks with us about:

Steps for ensuring compliance
Creating systems
Getting the business support you need

If you're looking to integrate systems & strategies for compliance, we hope you'll check this out!

Here's how you can connect with Balance Point Wellness.

website: https://bpointwellness.com/

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Pro Bono Work, Ethics, & Abundance with Amy Greensfelder

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Do you know what your profession's code of ethics has to say about pro bono work? If not, you'll be hearing all about that in this episode. You'll also get to meet Amy Greensfelder who is the Executive Director of the Pro Bono Counseling Project whose work focuses on increasing the uninsured or under-insured's access to mental health care.

In this episode, you'll get to:

learn what different professional codes of ethics have to say about pro bono work
learn about the work of The Pro Bono Counseling Project
hear Amy's reflections on the connection between abundance and pro bono work

Here's how you can connect with the Pro Bono Counseling Project:

website: https://probonocounseling.org/

FB: @probonocounseling

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Financial Health for Mental Health Therapists with Ben Offit

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Here's how you can connect with Ben Offit.

website: www.OffitAdvisors.com

FB: @OffitAdvisors

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Accessing Creativity & Preventing Burnout with Reina Lombardi

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

About Reina:

Reina is host of The Creative Psychotherapist podcast, a podcast for creative, expressive, and experiential focused psychotherapists curious to learn how to design, build, and scale a thriving private practice. On the podcast, Reina interviews other therapists and mental health practitioners who have started their own successful practices about the tools and strategies they have used to develop creative focused practices, as well as products, services and other ventures they have created to enhance their own practices.

Here's how you can connect with Reina Lombardi.

website: https://www.creativeclinicianscorner.com/

podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-creative-psychotherapist/id1495052860

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Understanding Common Terminology Used in Contracts

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Today's episode is part 2 on understanding contracts. In this episode, you'll learn about common terminology used in contracts, so you have a better understanding of what you're signing!

Today's episode has a lot of content, so feel free to take notes, take breaks, or listen to it twice! You can also pull out a contract of your own and review while we run through common contract terminology.

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Understanding Legal Contracts in your Work as a Mental Health Practitioner

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Before you sign on the line, it's important that you've read and understood the contract in front of you. In today's episode, Dan and Melissa talk about the basic components of a contract (since most of them are not written in everyday language). Whether dealing with an office lease, insurance contract, or 1099 contract, we want to make sure you have some knowledge of this topic!

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Getting Clarity on Confusing HIPAA Topics (Workforce & Business Associates) with Guests Roy Huggins & Liathana Dalton

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400

In this guest episode, Person-Centered Tech (PCT) Co-Owners, Liathana Dalton and Roy Huggins, clarify important topics that relate to your practice and HIPAA. In this episode, you'll hear Roy and Liath talk about:

Who is considered workforce according to HIPAA (and what that means for your practice)
The role of Business Associates at your office
The importance of knowing your state's labor laws as they relate to 1099s and employees, and ways that will influence how you implement your plan for being a HIPAA compliant practice.

HIPAA can be confusing, and you can always reach out to PCT for assistance!

Here's how you can connect with Roy and Liath from Person-Centered Tech.

https://personcenteredtech.com/about/ (https://personcenteredtech.com/about/)

website: https://personcenteredtech.com/ (https://personcenteredtech.com/)

podcast, Group Practice Tech: https://personcenteredtech.com/group-hipaa/podcast/ (https://personcenteredtech.com/group-hipaa/podcast/)

Social media: FB and IG @personcenteredtech

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Hiring Tips for Building a Faith-Based Practice with Whitney Owens

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400

You've got a mission and a vision for your practice. When hiring new clinicians, you want to look for people who will be a good fit for your practice. It's also important to make sure that you are following best practices for hiring. In this episode, Whitney Owens talks about building a faith-based practice, finding therapists who are good fits, and avoiding discriminatory hiring practices. She also shares about her personal experiences in showing up as a faith-based consultant.

About Whitney:

Whitney Owens is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Private Practice Consultant. She lives in Savannah, Georgia, where she owns a group private practice, Water’s Edge Counseling. In addition to running her practice, she offers individual and group consulting through Practice of the Practice. Whitney places a special emphasis on helping clinicians start and grow faith-based practices. She hosts a podcast to help faith-based practice owners called the Faith in Practice Podcast. Whitney has spoken at the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia’s annual convention the past 3 years as well as Maryland's convention in 2020. Whitney is a wife and mother of two beautiful girls.

Want to connect with Whitney?

www.practiceofthepractice.com/grouppracticelaunch

www.practiceofthepractice.com/grouppracticeboss

www.practiceofthepractice.com/faithinpracticeresources

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/ (https://danielmayerlaw.com/ )

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

SEO & Ethical Online Marketing for Your Mental Health Practice with Jessica Tappana

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400

SEO and online marketing can be steep learning curves for mental health practitioners who have their own practices. It's important for mental health practitioners to engage in ethical, online marketing and SEO strategies. In today's episode, Jessica Tappana from Simplified SEO Consulting talks all about SEO, key words, google reviews, and best practices when it comes to ethical marketing strategies.

Want to connect with Jessica Tappana at Simplified SEO Consulting?

https://simplifiedseoconsulting.com

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Answers to Your Burning Questions About the COVID Vaccine, Clients, & the Workplace

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400

There's been a lot of discussion about the COVID vaccine and mental health practices. Can a practice require their staff to get the vaccine? Is it possible to require clients or staff to demonstrate vaccination in order to offer or receive in-person sessions? How do I respond if my client asks me about my own vaccination status? In today's episode, Dan and Melissa will talk about each of these questions.

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Re-Opening Your Office After COVID-19: Things You Need to Know!

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Deciding when and how to re-open your office after the COVID-19 pandemic has been a hot topic. Health, safety, and risk management are all things that people are thinking about to protect themselves, their staff, and their clients. In today's episode, Dan and Melissa talk about steps you will want to consider in preparation for your return to in-person use of the office.

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Don't Let Anxiety & Overwhelm Get Between You & Your HIPAA Compliance with guests Roy Huggins & Liathana Dalton

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400

While all mental health practitioners are responsible for HIPAA compliance, it's a topic that provokes a lot of anxiety, overwhelm, and aversion. Rather than avoid your compliance duties, dig in with us on this very special episode with our guests Roy Huggins and Liathana Dalton from Person Centered Tech. In this episode, you'll hear us talk about encryption, device hardening, and steps you can take to be more HIPAA informed and compliant.

Here's how you can connect with Roy & Liath from Person-Centered Tech.

https://personcenteredtech.com/about/
website: https://personcenteredtech.com/
podcast, Group Practice Tech: https://personcenteredtech.com/group-hipaa/podcast/
Social media: FB & IG @personcenteredtech

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com
FB: @protectingyourpractice
IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

The Money Talk You Need to Avoid Common Mistakes that Practice Owners Make with Julie Herres

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Want to connect with Julie?

You can find her at: www.greenoakaccounting.com

You can also find her hosting the Therapy for Your Money Podcast.

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice & group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Behind the Scenes: Serving on a Professional Licensing Board with Risa Ganel

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400

In their very first guest episode, Dan and Melissa interview Risa Ganel, a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, who previously served as the Board Chair for the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

In this episode, you'll get to hear about:

the purpose of the Board (and misconceptions about it)
what it's like to serve on the Board
other less-commonly known functions of the Board

You can learn more about Risa below.

www.togethercouplescounseling.com, a private practice in Maryland

www.risaganel.com for public speaking, retreats and psychoeducational groups

Connect with the Protecting Your Practice co-hosts!

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

protectingyhourpractice.com

Connect with Dan!

Mayer Law

Legal Services for Mental Health Practitioners in Maryland

Connect with Melissa!

Intentional Practice

Consultation services for private practice and group practice owners

The Importance of Knowing the Age of Consent for Mental Health Treatment

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400

If you or your practice provide mental health services to minors, it's important to know the age of consent for mental health treatment. In this podcast episode, Dan and Melissa talk about important considerations for mental health practitioners who work with younger individuals.

Connect with us!

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

protectingyhourpractice.com

Connect with Dan!

Mayer Law

Legal Services for Mental Health Practitioners in Maryland

Connect with Melissa!

Intentional Practice

Consultation services for private practice and group practice.

Charting, Compliance, and Internal Audits for Mental Health Practitioners Who Accept Insurance

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400

You've all heard the scary stories about health insurance companies coming around to do audits! If you accept insurance, and you're not really sure if your charts would pass an audit, this episode is for you!

In this podcast episode, Dan and Melissa talk about:

ways you can find out what insurance companies expect to find in your clients' charts.
ways internal chart audits can help you with compliance.
steps you can take if notified that your charts are going to be audited.

Turn your charting compliance uncertainty into confidence by taking actionable steps after listening to this episode!

Connect with us!

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

protectingyhourpractice.com

Connect with Dan!

Mayer Law

Legal Services for Mental Health Practitioners in Maryland

Connect with Melissa!

Intentional Practice

Consultation services for private practice and group practice.

How to Protect Your Practice When Doing Outdoor Therapy

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Outdoor therapies such as ecotherapy and walk and talk therapy can be great additions to the services that you already offer at your office. As you might have guessed, however, there are special considerations that you need to think through when offering these outdoor services.

In this episode, Dan and Melissa talk about things you need to think about to protect your clients, protect yourself and/or your staff, and protect your practice as well. If you offer outdoor therapy services, we want you to have the peace of mind while you do it!

Connect with us:

protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

Connect with Dan at Mayer Law:

Legal Services for Mental Health Practitioners in Maryland

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

Connect with Melissa & Intentional Practice

Consultation Services for Mental Health Professionals

https://www.intentionalpractice.net/

What to Do if a Board Complaint Has Been Filed Against You

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400

In this podcast episode, Dan and Melissa talk about the steps you'll want to take if ever you receive notification that a Board complaint has been filed against you.

Connect with us:

protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

What Happens When Your Professional Board Gets a Complaint!

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when your professional Board receives a complaint? In today's podcast episode, Dan & Melissa talk about this process. They also talk about ways that you too can learn about the process your professional Board follows once a complaint has been received.

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You're Paying for Professional Liability Insurance. Are You Making the Most of It?

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Tue, 25 May 2021 08:00:00 -0400

In this podcast episode, Dan and Melissa talk about steps that you can take to make the most of your professional liability insurance. If you're going to pay for it, you might as well use it wisely.

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Why Owning a Private Practice or Group Practice May Not Be for You

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Fri, 14 May 2021 19:30:00 -0400

While there can be a lot of prestige and even encouragement to build a private practice or group practice, the reality is that it's not for everyone. In this latest episode, Dan and Melissa talk about the reasons why owning a private practice or group practice might not be for you. Curious? Check out today's conversation!

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Building Your Team

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:30:00 -0400

Don't fall into the trap of trying to do everything for your private practice or group practice on your own. In this episode, Dan and Melissa talk about important professionals that you'll want to have on your team! They'll have the training and experience YOU need to make wise decisions for your office.

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How to Respond When You Receive a Subpoena

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Fri, 14 May 2021 17:30:00 -0400

No mental health provider wants to receive a subpoena! In today's episode, Dan and Melissa talk about the things that you should and shouldn't do when you receive a subpoena. In reviewing these actionable steps, they'll take the stress out of knowing how to respond. After all, it's our goal to help you cross your t's and dot your i's.

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Intro to the Protecting Your Practice Podcast

Melissa Wesner & Dan Mayer — Fri, 14 May 2021 16:30:00 -0400

In this first episode, you'll get to meet Melissa Wesner, LCPC and Dan Mayer, an attorney who specializes in working with mental health practitioners. The Protecting Your Practice podcast will be covering all of the nitty-gritty legal, ethical, clinical, and business issues that mental health professionals need to know about. Dan & Melissa will be sure to cover all the things you wish you had learned in grad school.

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