Best Practices for Financial Health and Retirement Planning for Self-Employed Mental Health and Wellness Professionals
Enhance your financial health and secure your future by joining our in-person event on September 13, 2024, from 10:15 am to 11:45 am at Fantes Coffeehouse in Louisville, KY. This event, designed for self-employed mental health and wellness professionals, features expert guidance from Nick Whitmer, CFP®. Learn about retirement planning and money management strategies tailored to your unique needs. Network with fellow professionals and invest in your financial stability for just $10 plus processing fees.
Are you a self-employed mental health or wellness professional seeking to enhance your financial health and secure your future? Join us for an exclusive, in-person learning event tailored to your unique needs. Gain valuable insights into retirement planning and effective money management strategies to ensure the longevity and sustainability of your business.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
Time: 10:15 am - 11:45 am
Location: Back room at Fantes Coffeehouse - 2501 Grinstead Dr, Louisville, KY 40206 (drinks and snacks available for purchase)
Fee: $10 + processing fees per person (registration prior to event required as space is limited) REGISTER NOW
Highlights:
Expert Guidance: Learn from an experienced financial advisor who will share their educational knowledge and expertise.
Retirement Planning: Discover the best options and strategies for saving for retirement tailored to the unique needs of self-employed professionals.
Money Management: Gain practical tips on managing your finances to ensure the growth and sustainability of your practice.
Future Preparedness: Understand how to set yourself up for a secure and prosperous future while maintaining a successful business.
Networking: This event is not only designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to achieve financial stability and plan for a secure future but also to provide a networking opportunity to meet other mental wellness professionals in Louisville, KY.
Who Should Attend:
Self-employed mental health therapists
Self-employed wellness professionals (coaches, hypnotherapists, nutritionists, etc.)
Speaker Details:
Our speaker for this event will be Nick Whitmer, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner). Nick has dedicated 12 years to the financial services industry, with most of those years spent as a senior financial advisor at one of the largest financial planning and advisory firms in Kentucky. Recently, Nick transitioned from a salaried role to building his own client relationships as an independent financial planner with Guidance Capital. He and his wife, Anna, live in Louisville with their baby daughter, Ellis, and their circus of pets. Nick is passionate about helping individuals and families align their money with their values and goals, making him an ideal guide for this informative session.
Register Today:
Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your professional and personal financial health. Secure your spot by registering today. Spaces are limited. Register here.
For more information, please contact Shannon at shannon@bmindfullouisville.com.
Please note: No CEU credits will be provided for attending this event.
Don't Struggle Alone
Struggles will happen 10000% in owning your own health and wellness practice - but you do not have to power through it alone. In being in business for yourself, you already do a lot on your own - so we know it is hard to welcome in others and do things in community. But we are here to help you learn how to rely on others that are in the same space as you or were there last year and connect with each other and build each other up!
As solo-entrepreneurs we do a lot on our own. We are the ones who are delivering the services to our clients, doing the billing, tracking the expenses - the list is endless. Maybe we outsource here and there - hire an accountant to file our taxes or a cleaning crew to tidy up the office - but for the most part - we are doing it all on our own.
This extends past the logistical day in and day out service providing and business set up - this also means we are doing all the business brain storming and innovation on our own too. Maybe we want to start offering workshops, or groups, or supervision - again something we are very capable of doing but likely needs lots of research, and figuring out - and we are likely doing this all alone.
For the most part, we do not mind doing things alone and honestly may be one of the main reasons we are in business for ourselves - true autonomy.
But I am here to remind people that they can still be in business for themselves - keep as much of their profits as possible - and still have community and support around them. We all don’t have to be sitting here struggling in our own different ways - alone.
Not saying you aren’t going to struggle in owning your own business - because there will be hardships - but you don’t have to do it alone.
In building a community for yourself in private practice you will see so many benefits from this!
Listen to yourself: There is no one right way to do this but being intentional about how you go about it can be really vital to making it a success for you. If you are not one for meeting lots of people at once - then don’t go the big networking event route. Maybe start out with something more naturally your speed and get online and build some digital connections, ask someone to a virtual coffee date, do a small clinical consultation group, etc.
Learn from others: One of the many things you will learn from being in connection with others in private practice is learning from others mistakes. One of our most popular blogs highlights some made by seasoned clinicians and what they would do differently now.
No need to reinvent the wheel: We all have the power to run our practices how we would like - as long as it is within our scope of practice, legal and ethical - but we do not need to reinvent the wheel for most business structures and systems. Research, listen and learn from others in business as to what worked for them and what might work for you. Try some things on and then allow your creativity and personality add to it - no need to start from scratch.
Don’t gatekeep: So embrace hearing others stories and learning from what they did not know when starting out. Then when you are a year or so into it - repay the favor and share the knowledge of building your practice with someone else who is starting their journey. We are not in competition with each other as providers - there is no need to hoard and keep our business practices secret. We should be openly sharing and lifting each other up. The smoother we can run our businesses - the lighter we will feel - the more present we will be for our clients - and then more healing can happen in the world.
Not the last thing that community will do for you - there are so many more benefits to it other than what is listed here. But the last thing I will talk about is that connection with other like minded people will keep you on track and make sure you are doing all the things you “have to do” for your state/license. Each state/license has different business rules and regs and each licensing board surely likes to have unique things they require of us. Being in community and connecting with others can assist you in staying up to date with what is required of you to maintain in compliance with HIPAA, regulations, best business practices, etc. I cannot name the amount of times I have been at a therapist networking event or grabbing a coffee with a colleague where they mention something about some new regulation or shift happening next month that affects me and my business that I never heard of before. Since I am in solo private practice - if I did not have community, who knows when or if I would have found out the information (because we know our boards, etc. are not always the best at sending information our way). Not that community wipes away all the struggle that may come with implementing different business practices, etc. - because that all still sucks - but it can definitely ease the loneliness felt around it, amount of time researching and googling things trying to figure out what is expected and more.
If you are having a hard time figuring out where to start in finding a community for yourself - start with us! We have a community membership designed for those helping professionals in private practice in the Louisville area who are seeking community, networking opportunities, and support. We have created a safe, fun, easy way for you to connect with other like minded individuals. Learn more here.
Opening a Mental Health Private Practice in Kentucky
Opening a private practice is a lot of work and tough because it is likely requiring you to do lots of things you have never done before and maybe at the same time when you are wrapping up on your schooling, working another job, caring for your family, etc. Though we cannot promise that it won’t be hard work - we can take off some of the heavy load from you and assist you by giving you a framework to build the practice of your dreams from.
Opening a private practice is a lot of work and tough because it is likely requiring you to do lots of things you have never done before and maybe at the same time when you are wrapping up on your schooling, working another job, caring for your family, etc.
Though we cannot promise that it won’t be hard work - we can take off some of the heavy load from you and assist you by giving you a framework to build the practice of your dreams from.
Below is a detailed description of whats in our Private Practice Deep Dive presentation and resources . If you are a tenant or virtual member of b.mindful Louisville - you get the entire deep dive presentation and more included in the price of your monthly fees. if you are a community member, you get a 50% discount on all trainings/presentations hosted by b.mindful Louisville. If you are not a member of the BML community - you can attend one of our live trainings (that we host about once a year) or purchase it for a one time fee to view the recordings and resources at your own pace.
Private Practice Deep Dive 3 Hour Presentation will provide you with the framework and resources needed to start and grow your mental health private practice.
WHAT IS IT?
This presentation covers all things of the private practice lifestyle from start up to scaling. The information is broken down into three sections allowing it to be easily digested and creating a smoother path for the consumer to take actionable steps.
The first section focuses on the baseline physical criteria needed to open up shop, including proper licensure, business structures and entities, safety in the office, malpractice insurance, and many more.
The second section focuses on the baseline clinical criteria needed to be in business for yourself such as clinical paperwork, HIPAA compliance, practice management systems, fees, rates and insurance, etc.
The final section focuses on growing and maintaining your practice once it is up and running by discussing income and expenditures, marketing, networking and more.
It is a very thorough presentation and will provide you with a sturdy private practice framework to build your practice out of no matter when that might be.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND OR PURCHASE IT?
This presentation is designed for:
All professionals in the mental health and wellness fields in the state of KY interested in entrepreneurial life!
Those who are in PP
Those who are pondering leaving their current position to start PP
Those wanting to break free from group practice or contract work and go solo
Those in graduate school
Those who want to learn more about PP
Whether you already have a practice and just want to ensure you are using best business practices or you are a newbie to the entrepreneurial world - this presentation has got you covered!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
View full details here
Includes: Live or recorded 3 hr virtual presentation, access to the powerpoint slides afterwards, private practice templates, scripts and some sample clinical paperwork, helpful tips and tricks and more.
If you purchase the recording you will be able to schedule a 30 minute consult with Shannon Gonter at a later date to ask all your questions and get anything sorted out that is not clear to you.
* you will have access to all information through the end of the year through One Drive password protected access
You do not need to recreate the wheel and struggle in silence. Reach out and let us help you learn more about private practice today!
Think this is the right path for you? Reach out today and check in about our different membership offerings and how they can make your life easier during this huge transition from full time or part time or living the retired life.
Pros and Cons to Having a Full Time Office
Not everyone needs to have a full time office space just for themselves - but some do. Let us help you figure out what is best for you and your practice at this given moment.
Perks of having a full time in person office
Having a quiet physical space to see your clients in
Being around other people throughout the day that aren’t your clients
Knowing that only you are in the space and items won’t be moved or misplaced while you are gone
Being able to decorate it as you please
Getting out of the house and having a short or long commute to assist in decompressing from the days work allowing you to create separation from work and home life
Drawbacks to having a full time in person office
May be responsible for furnishing it
Which can be quite expensive if you are looking to go above the basics of two chairs and a clock
Paying bills (WIFI, electric, etc) and purchasing office supplies (tissues, toner, etc)
Having a high monthly rent bill increasing your financial overhead
Having the office empty on the days you do not work
Or working hard to find a good fitting someone to sublet your office when you are not there if your landlord allows that
Each individual and each practice is going to have to decide for themselves if having a full time office space is what works for them. For some people - the high monthly expense does not bother them because the autonomy and separation from home it provides is well worth the expense. For others, it just doesn’t make sense to pay for and furnish your own office when you only use it 5 hrs a week.
If you are having a hard time deciding what is best for you and your business - reach out to us and we can assist you in exploring this further. At b.mindful Louisville we aim to meet the unique needs of each of our members with goals of empowering and strengthening the entrepreneurs in the KY wellness community to have the businesses of their dreams.
Our various membership (tenant, virtual and community) options allow mental health and wellness providers to save money when starting out all while having the safety and security of a furnished stable office backing them. Learn more here.
First 10 Steps to Private Practice in KY
These are not the only things that need to be done to open your practice, but this list will get you on the right path to starting your practice.
1. Licensure
Make sure you are properly licensed for private practice. Certain states/licenses dictate a certain amount of post graduate hours before hanging your own shingle. Check with your state board. Kentucky Professional Licensing Directory click here.
2. Why
Why do I want to do private practice? How do I hope it will make me feel? What will I do if it doesn’t make me feel that way? How will I measure my accomplishments throughout the process? How will I adjust and shift to make sure my work and life goals are still in alignment?
3. Structure
Find what structure fits your current needs best. Solo model, Co-Op model, Contract model, Group model, Sublease model, Employment model, Non traditional services model...
4. Guru
No need to reinvent the wheel when others have paved the path before you! You don’t have to pay for all their goodies but some of them can be helpful to follow, join their FB communities and if you are into podcasts lots of them have great podcasts to follow!
Selling The Couch and more...
5. NPI #
You’d think you would know if you had one, but you would be surprised by the number of people that have one that never knew. So, see if you already have one here. If not, apply here (it's free)
6. Business Entity
LLC, PLLC, Sole Proprietor, Partnerships, Corportations, Non-profits. The most common ones in Kentucky are going to be sole proprietorship, LLC, or PLLC. Click here to learn more about the differing options
7. Start Business
·This can be done by a trusted attorney, with the assistance of an attorney or on your own. It doesn’t take long, and it should be around $50 to set up an LLC. To get a step by step guide with interactive links, click here. More specifically, if you want to start an LLC, click here and follow all these steps.
8. EIN #
Suggested to obtain an EIN for all business entities to have an added protection against identify fraud (because if not you would have to use your social on all paperwork and some that may be distributed to your clients). Click here to apply (it’s free)
9. Office Space
Be intentional about this and think about your needs. Do you do all in person work? Some online? Some in home or out of office work? Do you want to share an office with someone? Have your own space? Work near home or out of your neighborhood?
10. Cover Your Ass
Hope it never comes to it - but you will be happy to have insurance coverage if it does! Professional liability, general liability and property coverage/renters insurance are all necessary items to have to cover your practices ass from potential lawsuits.
BONUS: Want more?
b.mindful Louisville offers 1-1 practice building consultations, trainings, office rentals and more. We are here to assist you and your practice in all the days! Reach out today to learn more about us and our membership options. Learn more about our memberships here.
DISCLAIMER: These are not the only things that need to be done to open your practice, but this list will get you on the right path to starting your practice. Disclaimer: This is not legal or tax advice. This information is for educational purposes only. You should consult with an attorney and a CPA to determine which type of business will best meet your needs. Each state will have varying needs and requirements, please check with your individual state to ensure you are checking all the appropriate boxes.
In Office Amenities For Your Clients
Mental health and wellness professionals have an array of clients coming to see them with a variety of different concerns. Dependent on what the client needs, you are going to alter your treatment modality and meet them where they are at in order to meet their needs.
Mental health and wellness professionals have an array of clients coming to see them with a variety of different concerns. Dependent on what the client needs, you are going to alter your treatment modality and meet them where they are at in order to meet their needs.
One thing that we want to remain consistent though for our clients is ensuring their safety, comfortability, and feeling welcomed while they are in the office receiving their services. What are some ways you can do this?
Safety
Exclusive waiting area
Smart locks
Separate exit for increased confidentiality
ADA compliant
General neutral environment
Sound machines
Comfortability
Pillows
Blankets
Chairs and couches
Calming color palette
Decorative accents to make the space inviting and warm
Complimentary coffee, tea, water and hard candies
Welcome
Plenty of parking
Clear signage
Organized environment
Calming music in waiting area
Not wanting to spend the time, money and resources putting this all together? No worries. b.mindful Louisville has you covered! We are a fully furnished rental space for mental health and wellness professionals who have already thought through all of this and have our offices set up with you AND your clients in mind.
Learn more about b.mindful Louisville and the office rentals we have for therapists in the greater Louisville, KY area. Reach out to Shannon Gonter ( 502-528-1363 / shannon@bmindfullouisville.com ) with any questions or to set up your tour.
One Stop Shop
Starting a private practice is tough enough, so why add more on to your plate. How nice would it be to waltz into an already furnished office, full of amenities, and the team to support you and your growing business? Too good to be true, right?
Starting a private practice is tough enough, so why add more on to your plate. How nice would it be to waltz into an already furnished office, full of amenities, and the team to support you and your growing business? Too good to be true, right?
WRONG.
b.mindful Louisville is a shared workspace for mental health and wellness professionals in Louisville. KY. We cater our offices to mental health and wellness professionals and have all the physical necessities for your practice already set up so you don’t have to worry about it.
With each office rental you will get the following:
Access to your office during your designated day and time slot and access to all other communal areas, amenities and resources 24/7
On-site parking and street parking
ADA accessible
Address for their business
Practice building resources
Print
Books
Digital
From the baseline physical criteria needed to open a private practice, to the clinical must haves, and the items to do and figure out while growing you're practice. We’ve got the support and resources available for you to use to build and create a thriving practice.
Furnished space
Waiting area
Plenty of seating
Complimentary water for clients
Complimentary mints for clients
TV with calming music and revolving slideshow displaying tenants in the space, any upcoming groups and events that Louisville has going on.
Break area
Table
Chairs
Printer/scanner/fax
File cabinet
Additional storage for personal items
Mail station for incoming mail
Complimentary coffee/tea/water
Kitchenette
Community bulletin board to share local news and trainings
Offices
Couch
Side table
Chair
Side table
Desk
Shelves
Bins for shelves
Chair
Pillows (3)
Throw blanket
Coasters (3+)
Small fake plants (3)
Large real plant (1)
Clock (2)
Lamps
Sound machine
Wall décor
Tissues
Separate entrance and exit for your clients to ensure higher levels of confidentiality
Additional chairs for family/group work or trainings (12)
Treatment table that can be used for Reiki (1)
Collaboration and networking with other like-minded service providers
Bi-monthly socials at local Louisville establishments to build a sense of community between tenants outside of the clinical world
Clinical consultation group with other mental health professionals from the community offered once a month
Secure storage for personal items
HIPAA compliant file storage
High speed wireless internet
Printer/scanner/fax
Office supplies
Clip board
Large note pad
Small note pad
Envelopes
Post it notes
Pens
Highlighters
Sharpies
Scissors
Tape
Stapler
Paper clips
White out
Weekly office cleaning services
Learn more about b.mindful Louisville and the office rentals we have for therapists in the greater Louisville, KY area. Reach out to Shannon Gonter ( 502-528-1363 / shannon@bmindfullouisville.com ) with any questions or to set up your tour.
Strengthen Your Business Muscles
By listening to some (or all) of these podcasts, your business muscle will be sore and grow and will thank you later! It can be so beneficial to learn from those outside your field and apply their tips, tricks and tactics to your field.
Why podcasts are great:
accessible pretty much anywhere (phone, computer, tablet, on the go, at the house…)
you can multitask as your listen
versatile in content
more intimate
they build community and connections
Are there specific podcasts that are focused on mental health and wellness professionals? If so, what are they? — Check those out here.
I know a lot of mental health and wellness professionals don’t think of their practices as businesses, but surprise - surprise - they are! Therefore, you are a small business owner and an entrepreneur!
A lot of us did not go to business school, or spend much time learning about the business side of our practices. We just wanted to open up shop, hang out shingle and help our clients grow. But in order to keep your doors open and be able to draw in the right crowd of clientele (so you don’t burn out), you need to grow your business muscles.
What is included in this muscle group is: Brand, Marketing, Sales and Finances
The above mentioned private practice specific podcasts will assist you in getting into that business mindset and thinking outside of the clinical box, but it can also be very helpful to listen to expert from other fields.
Suggested business podcasts:
“ An award-winning podcast where I interview inspiring Entrepreneurs to help YOU on your Entrepreneurial journey! “ - John Lee Dumas
“For over a decade John Jantsch has interviewed thought leaders, experts, and authors. Subscribe today and hear some of today's most influential marketers and entrepreneurs share their stories and secrets.” - website
“Hosted by author, speaker, coach and entrepreneur Elayne Fluker, Support is Sexy podcast features interviews with more than 500 diverse and inspiring women entrepreneurs from around the world, who candidly share the ups and downs of their entrepreneurial journeys — where they started, when they struggled and how they still made it happen!” - website
“StartUp is a documentary series about entrepreneurial life. The show has been downloaded tens of millions of times since its launch in 2014. Its first season has been adapted into an ABC sitcom called Alex, Inc. starring Zach Braff. StartUp has won a Gracie Award and the Gerald Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism.” - website
“Interviews and inspiration each week for the entrepreneur who wants to make an impac” - website
“Guy Raz dives into the stories behind some of the world's best known companies. How I Built This weaves a narrative journey about innovators, entrepreneurs and idealists—and the movements they built.” - website
Learn more about b.mindful Louisville and the office rentals we have for psychiatrists in the greater Louisville, KY area. Reach out to Shannon Gonter ( 502-528-1363 / shannon@bmindfullouisville.com ) with any questions or to set up your tour.
Why Energy Healers Should Rent Furnished Offices
Unlike other solo entrepreneurs who can hang their shingle at any local Louisville coffee shop or out of their house, as a energy healer you don’t always have that same luxury. In order to provide a space for your clients you have to have a private, safe and neutral space to meet with them in. This barrier can add a lot of additional costs and stress onto our plates, which quite honestly turns away a lot of clinicians from getting into private practice in the first place.
Unlike other solo entrepreneurs who can hang their shingle at any local Louisville coffee shop or out of their house, as an individual who does energy work you don’t always have that same luxury. In order to provide a space for your clients you have to have a private, safe and neutral space to meet with them in. This barrier can add a lot of additional costs and stress onto our plates, which quite honestly turns away a lot of clinicians from getting into private practice in the first place.
Going through the office hunt process = headache
Signing a long-term commercial lease (2-5 years on average) = Yikes! Most of us don’t have clients when we are first opening up shop (therefore no income), so committing to a lease for that long can be hard to wrap your head around
Furnishing said office = $$$
Upkeeping said office = Décor, cleaning, trash, restocking supplies, paying bills, etc.
Why Energy Healers Should Rent Furnished Offices
Ease
Instead of having to worry about all the items listed above, you can spend more time focusing on your clients. All you have to do is start your business, market your services, come in, do your work and leave because the rest will be taken care of for you :)
Low startup costs
If you aren’t having to put down a hefty security deposit, and furnish an office and waiting area, your startup costs are going to be drastically lower. Therefore, allowing you to start a practice for hundreds, and not thousands of dollars .
Design
If you are renting a furnished space, it is advised to rent a space that is used or has been designed by a like minded individual.
Best to rent another professionals (therapist, counselor, life coach, like minded professionals, etc.) office when he/she isn’t using it or from an office suite such as b.mindful Louisville that has offices for rent by the hour or by the day and was designed by a counselor with others in the field in mind.
By doing this you will avoid renting a furnished space with a huge conference table in it, or a very large desk with a chair on either side of it and get a space with comfortable seating for you and your clients, soft lighting opposed to harsh overhead lighting, multiple clocks to be seen by all, calming décor, sound machines and more.
Possible amenities
Dependent on the furnished office you are looking at renting, some of them may come with amenities such as printer/scanner/fax machine, WIFI, address for your business, onsite parking, private waiting room, complimentary drinks, etc.
Time
If you are like most human helpers starting your own practice, this isn’t your only gig. Maybe you work full or part time somewhere else and/or you are a mother/father or caregiver for someone else, maybe you are dealing with your own health issues and the list goes on and on as to what takes up time in our day to day lives.
So, if you want to throw some love your way, save yourself the headache and time of having to get your own office, and rent one that is already set up, designed with you in mind and ready for you to come in and do the work you were trained to do.
Smart
You don’t work 24/7 (and if you do, stop that! #selfcare), so don’t rent and pay for an office 24/7. There are 168 hours in a week and most of us are only needing an office for about 20 or so hours (dependent on your case load- the average case load for a full-time private practice therapist is approximately 20 individuals seen on a weekly basis).
Perks of the digital age is that our documentation, marketing, expense tracking and other business-related tasks can be done anywhere. So be smart with your money and invest it where it counts the most. Rent an office for your client appointments by the hour or by the day, and do the rest of your work from home, in a shared break area, or from your favorite Louisville coffee shop or establishment.
Learn more about b.mindful Louisville and the office rentals we have for therapists in the greater Louisville, KY area. Reach out to Shannon Gonter ( 502-528-1363 / shannon@bmindfullouisville.com ) with any questions or to set up your tour.
Why Life Coaches Should Rent Furnished Offices
Unlike other solo entrepreneurs who can hang their shingle at any local Louisville coffee shop or out of their house, as a life coach you don’t always have that same luxury. In order to provide a space for your clients you have to have a private, safe and neutral space to meet with them in. This barrier can add a lot of additional costs and stress onto our plates, which quite honestly turns away a lot of clinicians from getting into private practice in the first place.
Unlike other solo entrepreneurs who can hang their shingle at any local Louisville coffee shop or out of their house, as a life coach you don’t always have that same luxury. In order to provide a space for your clients you have to have a private, safe and neutral space to meet with them in. This barrier can add a lot of additional costs and stress onto our plates, which quite honestly turns away a lot of clinicians from getting into private practice in the first place.
Going through the office hunt process = headache
Signing a long-term commercial lease (2-5 years on average) = Yikes! Most of us don’t have clients when we are first opening up shop (therefore no income), so committing to a lease for that long can be hard to wrap your head around
Furnishing said office = $$$
Upkeeping said office = Décor, cleaning, trash, restocking supplies, paying bills, etc.
Why Life Coaches Should Rent Furnished Offices
Ease
Instead of having to worry about all the items listed above, you can spend more time focusing on your clients. All you have to do is start your business, market your services, come in, do your work and leave because the rest will be taken care of for you :)
Low startup costs
If you aren’t having to put down a hefty security deposit, and furnish an office and waiting area, your startup costs are going to be drastically lower. Therefore, allowing you to start a practice for hundreds, and not thousands of dollars .
Design
If you are renting a furnished space, it is advised to rent a space that is used or has been designed by a like minded individual.
Best to rent another professionals (therapist, counselor, energy healer, like minded professionals, etc.) office when he/she isn’t using it or from an office suite such as b.mindful Louisville that has offices for rent by the hour or by the day and was designed by a counselor with others in the field in mind.
By doing this you will avoid renting a furnished space with a huge conference table in it, or a very large desk with a chair on either side of it and get a space with comfortable seating for you and your clients, soft lighting opposed to harsh overhead lighting, multiple clocks to be seen by all, calming décor, sound machines and more.
Possible amenities
Dependent on the furnished office you are looking at renting, some of them may come with amenities such as printer/scanner/fax machine, WIFI, address for your business, onsite parking, private waiting room, complimentary drinks, etc.
Time
If you are like most coaches starting your own practice, this isn’t your only gig. Maybe you work full or part time somewhere else and/or you are a mother/father or caregiver for someone else, maybe you are dealing with your own health issues and the list goes on and on as to what takes up time in our day to day lives.
So, if you want to throw some love your way, save yourself the headache and time of having to get your own office, and rent one that is already set up, designed with you in mind and ready for you to come in and do the work you were trained to do.
Smart
You don’t work 24/7 (and if you do, stop that! #selfcare), so don’t rent and pay for an office 24/7. There are 168 hours in a week and most of us are only needing an office for about 20 or so hours (dependent on your case load- the average case load for a full-time private practice therapist is approximately 20 individuals seen on a weekly basis).
Perks of the digital age is that our documentation, marketing, expense tracking and other business-related tasks can be done anywhere. So be smart with your money and invest it where it counts the most. Rent an office for your client appointments by the hour or by the day, and do the rest of your work from home, in a shared break area, or from your favorite Louisville coffee shop or establishment.
Learn more about b.mindful Louisville and the office rentals we have for therapists in the greater Louisville, KY area. Reach out to Shannon Gonter ( 502-528-1363 / shannon@bmindfullouisville.com ) with any questions or to set up your tour.
Why Speech Language Pathologists Should Rent Furnished Offices
Unlike other solo entrepreneurs who can hang their shingle at any local Louisville coffee shop or out of their house, as health professionals we don’t have that same luxury. In order to abide by HIPAA and/or maintain confidentiality for our clients we have to have a private, safe and neutral space to meet with them in. This barrier can add a lot of additional costs and stress onto our plates, which quite honestly turns away a lot of clinicians from getting into private practice in the first place.
Unlike other solo entrepreneurs who can hang their shingle at any local Louisville coffee shop or out of their house, as speech and language health care professionals we don’t have that same luxury. In order to abide by HIPAA and maintain confidentiality for our clients we have to have a private, safe and neutral space to meet with them in. This barrier can add a lot of additional costs and stress onto our plates. Unfortunately, this fact quite honestly turns away a lot of clinicians from getting into private practice in the first place which is why therapists and other mental health professionals should rent furnished offices!
Going through the office hunt process = headache
Signing a long-term commercial lease (2-5 years on average) = Yikes! Most of us don’t have clients when we are first opening up shop (therefore no income), so committing to a lease for that long can be hard to wrap your head around
Furnishing said office = $$$
Upkeeping said office = Décor, cleaning, trash, restocking supplies, paying bills, etc.
Why Speech Language Pathologists Should Rent Furnished Offices
Ease
Instead of having to worry about all the items listed above, you can spend more time focusing on your clients. All you have to do is start your practice, market your services, come in, do your work and leave because the rest will be taken care of for you :)
Low startup costs
If you aren’t having to put down a hefty security deposit, and furnish an office and waiting area, your startup costs are going to be drastically lower. Therefore, allowing you to start a practice for hundreds, and not thousands of dollars .
Design
If you are renting a furnished space, it is advised to rent a space that is used or has been designed by a like minded individual.
Best to rent another professionals office when he/she isn’t using it or from an office suite such as b.mindful Louisville that has offices for rent by the hour or by the day and was designed by a counselor with others in the field in mind.
By doing this you will avoid renting a furnished space with a huge conference table in it, or a very large desk with a chair on either side of it and get a space with comfortable seating for you and your clients, soft lighting opposed to harsh overhead lighting, multiple clocks to be seen by all, calming décor, sound machines and more.
Possible amenities
Dependent on the furnished office you are looking at renting, some of them may come with amenities such as printer/scanner/fax machine, WIFI, address for your business, onsite parking, private waiting room, complimentary drinks, etc.
Time
If you are like most professionals starting your own practice, this isn’t your only gig. Maybe you work full or part time at an agency or hospital and/or you are a mother/father or caregiver for someone else, maybe you are dealing with your own health issues and the list goes on and on as to what takes up time in our day to day lives.
So, if you want to throw some love your way, save yourself the headache and time of having to get your own office, and rent one that is already set up, designed with you in mind and ready for you to come in and do the work you were trained to do.
Smart
You don’t work 24/7 (and if you do, stop that! #selfcare), so don’t rent and pay for an office 24/7. There are 168 hours in a week and most of us are only needing an office for about 20 or so hours (dependent on your case load- the average case load for a full-time private practice therapist is approximately 20 individuals seen on a weekly basis).
Perks of the digital age is that our documentation, marketing, expense tracking and other business-related tasks can be done anywhere. So be smart with your money and invest it where it counts the most. Rent an office for your client appointments by the hour or by the day, and do the rest of your work from home, in a shared break area, or from your favorite Louisville coffee shop or establishment.
Learn more about b.mindful Louisville and the office rentals we have for therapists in the greater Louisville, KY area. Reach out to Shannon Gonter ( 502-528-1363 / shannon@bmindfullouisville.com ) with any questions or to set up your tour.
Why Counselors Should Rent Furnished Offices
Unlike other solo entrepreneurs who can hang their shingle at any local Louisville coffee shop or out of their house, as counselors we don’t have that same luxury. In order to abide by HIPAA and/or maintain confidentiality for our clients we have to have a private, safe and neutral space to meet with them in. This barrier can add a lot of additional costs and stress onto our plates, which quite honestly turns away a lot of clinicians from getting into private practice in the first place.
Unlike other solo entrepreneurs who can hang their shingle at any local Louisville coffee shop or out of their house, as counselors we don’t have that same luxury. In order to abide by HIPAA and/or maintain confidentiality for our clients we have to have a private, safe and neutral space to meet with them in. This barrier can add a lot of additional costs and stress onto our plates, which quite honestly turns away a lot of clinicians from getting into private practice in the first place.
Going through the office hunt process = headache
Signing a long-term commercial lease (2-5 years on average) = Yikes! Most of us don’t have clients when we are first opening up shop (therefore no income), so committing to a lease for that long can be hard to wrap your head around
Furnishing said office = $$$
Upkeeping said office = Décor, cleaning, trash, restocking supplies, paying bills, etc.
Why Counselors Should Rent Furnished Offices
Ease
Instead of having to worry about all the items listed above, all you have to do is set up your business, market your services, come in, do your work and leave :) No need to go furniture shopping, Costco runs for supplies, paying bills, etc.
Low startup costs
If you aren’t having to put down a hefty security deposit, and furnish an office and waiting area, your startup costs are going to be drastically lower. Therefore, allowing you to start a practice for hundreds, and not thousands of dollars .
Design
If you are renting a furnished space, it is advised to rent a space that is used or has been designed by a like minded individual.
Best to rent another licensed professional clinical counselors office when he/she isn’t using it or from an office suite such as b.mindful Louisville that has offices for rent by the hour or by the day and was designed by a counselor with others in the field in mind.
By doing this you will avoid renting a furnished space with a huge conference table in it, or a very large desk with a chair on either side of it and get a space with comfortable seating for you and your clients, soft lighting opposed to harsh overhead lighting, multiple clocks to be seen by all, calming décor, sound machines and more.
Possible amenities
Dependent on the furnished office you are looking at renting, some of them may come with amenities such as printer/scanner/fax machine, WIFI, address for your business, onsite parking, private waiting room, complimentary drinks, etc.
Time
If you are like most licensed counselors starting your own practice, this isn’t your only gig. Maybe you work full or part time at an agency or hospital and/or you are a mother/father or caregiver for someone else, maybe you are dealing with your own health issues and the list goes on and on as to what takes up time in our day to day lives.
So, if you want to throw some love your way, save yourself the headache and time of having to get your own office, and rent one that is already set up, designed with you in mind and ready for you to come in and do the work you were trained to do.
Smart
You don’t work 24/7 (and if you do, stop that! #selfcare), so don’t rent and pay for an office 24/7. There are 168 hours in a week and most of us are only needing an office for about 20 or so hours (dependent on your case load- the average case load for a full-time private practice therapist is approximately 20 individuals seen on a weekly basis).
Perks of the digital age is that our documentation, marketing, expense tracking and other business-related tasks can be done anywhere. So be smart with your money and invest it where it counts the most. Rent an office for your client appointments by the hour or by the day, and do the rest of your work from home, in a shared break area, or from your favorite Louisville coffee shop or establishment.
Learn more about b.mindful Louisville and the office rentals we have for counselors in the greater Louisville, KY area. Reach out to Shannon Gonter ( 502-528-1363 / shannon@bmindfullouisville.com ) with any questions or to set up your tour.
Our Founder
I am Shannon Gonter, a professional counselor, who understands the importance of having a safe space to practice in, consulting, networking, having a solid referral list, and being around other like-minded professionals.
Meet the founder of b.mindful Louisville, Shannon Gonter
I am Shannon Gonter, a professional counselor, who understands the importance of having a safe space to practice in, consulting, networking, having a solid referral list, and being around other like-minded professionals.
When I first started private practice, I quickly realized that finding all these things on my own was more difficult than it should be. Really, there should be one place where human helpers can go to find all these integral resources. That’s why I decided to create b.mindful Louisville.
b.mindful Louisville provides safe, clean, practical, and modern offices for mental health and wellness professionals in private practice. We make it easy for you to enter your office each day feeling secure, confident, and prepared to tackle what the world brings to you.
By becoming a part of our community, you will be provided with the like-minded support network that you so desperately need in this field, as well as all the furnishings, amenities and resources to build and support your thriving practice.
Renting from b.mindful Louisville is so much more than just writing a monthly check to your office landlord. We are here to walk by your side and ease the process of being an independent service provider.
Contact Shannon for more information on how you can join our community of mental health and wellness professionals!
Why Therapists Should Rent Furnished Offices
Unlike other solo entrepreneurs who can hang their shingle at any local Louisville coffee shop or out of their house, as therapists we don’t have that same luxury. In order to abide by HIPAA and/or maintain confidentiality for our clients we have to have a private, safe and neutral space to meet with them in. This barrier can add a lot of additional costs and stress onto our plates, which quite honestly turns away a lot of clinicians from getting into private practice in the first place.
Unlike other solo entrepreneurs who can hang their shingle at any local Louisville coffee shop or out of their house, as therapists we don’t have that same luxury. In order to abide by HIPAA and maintain confidentiality for our clients we have to have a private, safe and neutral space to meet with them in. This barrier can add a lot of additional costs and stress onto our plates. Unfortunately, this fact quite honestly turns away a lot of clinicians from getting into private practice in the first place which is why therapists and other mental health professionals should rent furnished offices!
Going through the office hunt process = headache
Signing a long-term commercial lease (2-5 years on average) = Yikes! Most of us don’t have clients when we are first opening up shop (therefore no income), so committing to a lease for that long can be hard to wrap your head around
Furnishing said office = $$$
Upkeeping said office = Décor, cleaning, trash, restocking supplies, paying bills, etc.
Why Therapists Should Rent Furnished Offices
Ease
Instead of having to worry about all the items listed above, you can spend more time focusing on your clients. All you have to do is market your services, come in, do your work and leave because the rest will be taken care of for you :)
Low startup costs
If you aren’t having to put down a hefty security deposit, and furnish an office and waiting area, your startup costs are going to be drastically lower. Therefore, allowing you to start a practice for hundreds, and not thousands of dollars .
Design
If you are renting a furnished space, it is advised to rent a space that is used or has been designed by a like minded individual.
Best to rent another therapists or mental health professionals office when he/she isn’t using it or from an office suite such as b.mindful Louisville that has offices for rent by the hour or by the day and was designed by a counselor with others in the field in mind.
By doing this you will avoid renting a furnished space with a huge conference table in it, or a very large desk with a chair on either side of it and get a space with comfortable seating for you and your clients, soft lighting opposed to harsh overhead lighting, multiple clocks to be seen by all, calming décor, sound machines and more.
Possible amenities
Dependent on the furnished office you are looking at renting, some of them may come with amenities such as printer/scanner/fax machine, WIFI, address for your business, onsite parking, private waiting room, complimentary drinks, etc.
Time
If you are like most therapists starting your own practice, this isn’t your only gig. Maybe you work full or part time at an agency or hospital and/or you are a mother/father or caregiver for someone else, maybe you are dealing with your own health issues and the list goes on and on as to what takes up time in our day to day lives.
So, if you want to throw some love your way, save yourself the headache and time of having to get your own office, and rent one that is already set up, designed with you in mind and ready for you to come in and do the work you were trained to do.
Smart
You don’t work 24/7 (and if you do, stop that! #selfcare), so don’t rent and pay for an office 24/7. There are 168 hours in a week and most of us are only needing an office for about 20 or so hours (dependent on your case load- the average case load for a full-time private practice therapist is approximately 20 individuals seen on a weekly basis).
Perks of the digital age is that our documentation, marketing, expense tracking and other business-related tasks can be done anywhere. So be smart with your money and invest it where it counts the most. Rent an office for your client appointments by the hour or by the day, and do the rest of your work from home, in a shared break area, or from your favorite Louisville coffee shop or establishment.
Learn more about b.mindful Louisville and the office rentals we have for therapists in the greater Louisville, KY area. Reach out to Shannon Gonter ( 502-528-1363 / shannon@bmindfullouisville.com ) with any questions or to set up your tour.
Why Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners Should Rent Furnished Offices
Unlike other solo entrepreneurs who can hang their shingle at any local Louisville coffee shop or out of their house, as psychiatric nurse practitioners you don’t have that same luxury. In order to abide by HIPAA and/or maintain confidentiality for our clients we have to have a private, safe and neutral space to meet with them in. This barrier can add a lot of additional costs and stress onto our plates, which quite honestly turns away a lot of clinicians from getting into private practice in the first place.
Unlike other solo entrepreneurs who can hang their shingle at any local Louisville coffee shop or out of their house, as psychiatric nurse practitioners you don’t have that same luxury. In order to abide by HIPAA and/or maintain confidentiality for your clients you have to have a private, safe and neutral space to meet with your clients in. This barrier can add a lot of additional costs and stress onto your plate (which quite honestly turns away a lot of ARPNs from getting into private practice in the first place).
Going through the office hunt process = headache
Signing a long-term commercial lease (2-5 years on average) = Yikes! Most of us don’t have clients when we are first opening up shop (therefore no income), so committing to a lease for that long can be hard to wrap your head around
Furnishing said office = $$$
Upkeeping said office = Décor, cleaning, trash, restocking supplies, paying bills, etc.
Why Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners Should Rent Furnished Offices
Ease
Instead of having to worry about all the above listed items…all you have to do is set up your business, market your services, come in and do your work. No evening runs to Costco, no mid session crisis when you run out of tissues, lower start up costs, etc.
Low startup costs
If you aren’t having to put down a large security deposit, and furnish an office and waiting area, your startup costs are going to be drastically lower. Therefore, allowing you to start a practice for hundreds of dollars, and not thousands.
Design
If you are renting a furnished space, it is advised to rent a space that is used or has been designed by a like minded individual.
Best to rent another psychiatric nurse practitioners office when he/she isn’t using it or from an office suite such as b.mindful Louisville. They provide furnished offices for rent by the hour or by the day that have been designed by a mental health counselor with others in related fields in mind.
By doing this you will avoid renting a furnished space with a huge conference table in it, or a very large desk with a chair on either side of it and get a space with comfortable seating for you and your clients, soft lighting opposed to harsh overhead lighting, multiple clocks to be seen by all, calming décor, sound machines and more.
Possible amenities
Dependent on the furnished office you are looking at renting, some of them may come with amenities such as printer/scanner/fax machine, WIFI, address for your business, onsite parking, private waiting room, complimentary drinks, etc.
Time
If you are like most psychiatric nurse practitioners starting your own practice, this isn’t your only gig. Maybe you work full or part time at an agency or hospital and/or you are a mother/father or caregiver for someone else, maybe you are dealing with your own health issues and the list goes on and on as to what takes up time in our day to day lives.
So, if you want to throw some love your way, save yourself the headache and time of having to get your own office, and rent one that is already set up, designed with you in mind and ready for you to come in and do the work you were trained to do.
Smart
You don’t work 24/7 (and if you do, stop that! #selfcare), so don’t rent and pay for an office 24/7. There are 168 hours in a week and most of us are only needing an office for about 20 or so hours (dependent on your case load).
Perks of the digital age is that your documentation, marketing, expense tracking and other business-related tasks can be done anywhere. So be smart with your money and invest it where it counts the most. Rent an office for your client appointments by the hour or by the day, and do the rest of your work from home, in a shared break area, or from your favorite Louisville establishment.
Learn more about b.mindful Louisville and the office rentals we have for psychiatric nurse practitioners in the greater Louisville, KY area. Reach out to Shannon Gonter ( 502-528-1363 / shannon@bmindfullouisville.com ) with any questions or to set up your tour.
Practice Building Resource Break Down
We provide our tenants with a variety of different amenities included in the price of their rent. One of the most useful extras provided to all renters is our clinical and practice building resources. These include digital information, printed books and in person consultation groups.
Here at b.mindful Louisville, we provide our tenants with a variety of different amenities included in the price of their rent. View all rental benefits here.
One of the most useful extras provided to all tenant and virtual members is our clinical and practice building resources. These include digital information, printed books and in person consultation groups.
But do not worry - you can get access to a lot of these resources too without becoming a member of our community.
My journey in planning and starting my businesses taught and continues to teach me so many lessons. This path has also allowed me to meet a lot of clinicians in my community and opened my eyes to how many mental health and wellness providers are out there, wanting to do private practice and don’t.
The most common reasons I hear are because…
the process seems “too overwhelming” and/or
because they “just don’t know where to start”
With my wheels already turning from other business ventures, they started spinning more and more after the realization that hard working, well trained professionals are not getting into private practice because they think there are too many barriers to entry. I thought there really should be one space clinicians can go to in there community to get all these integral private practice needs met.
Since this resource and location wasnt a thing in Louisville, KY it also sent me on a thought journey back to the time when I was opening my practice and what allowed me to go forth with my decision to tackle the barriers and open up shop.
I was lucky to have a great clinical and personal support network that provided me with endless tips and tricks on what to do and what to avoid. (FREE)
I was a podcast junkie and consumed any and all of the practice building information out there. Look at some of my favorites here. (FREE)
I joined and lurked the crap out of any and all clinically focused FB groups out there. (FREE)
I Googled, Googled, and Googled just about any and everything that I didn’t already know (which was a lot, ha)! (FREE)
I then added up all the hours spent doing all of this, Googling marketing strategies, figuring out what SEO was, and searching for that one resource that housed EVERYTHING I needed to know…but…
The frustrating thing was that I didn’t find that RESOURCE. Just bits and pieces and fragments all leading me to buy something and I just was not sure if spending my money here or there was the right choice.
So after opening up b.mindful Louisville, little by little I started to gather more and more information and used my lived experiences to compile a practice building resource that I would provide to the tenants. The intention behind this resource was to just make it a bit easier for others to enter into the private practice world if they wanted to. Systemize the process a bit and have a compiled list of “to dos” and resources to make others lives a little bit easier. Though we all love Google, we don’t want to spend all our spare time on it. We've got more important things to do!
Today this resource has grown and evolved so much. It includes 100s of slides jam packed with applicable knowledge on the logistical must haves, the clinical must haves and what you need to keep doing in order to maintain a thriving practice. It also includes scripts, templates and spreadsheets to systemize your practice and just make your life just a bit easier.
It doesn’t matter if you rent 4 hours a week or 4 days a week, all of the tenant and virtual members of b.mindful Louisville have access to our practice building resources. But do not worry - you can get access to a lot of these resources too without becoming a member of our community. Check out your options here.
I want the members of b.mindful Louisville to have ease in their lives. Not a lot that goes into our chosen careers brings us “ease” therefore I want our offices and amenities to create that for them.
On top of the digital and print business building resources we provide, we also host a monthly private practice consultation group for tenants and community members to come together and share various business-related tips, tricks and processes. The idea is to share the wealth of knowledge out there with each other so everyone can spend more time focusing on your clients and getting back to their life outside the office even quicker. Check out our consultation offerings under our events section here.
At b.mindful Louisville, we handle just about everything and all the clinician has to do is maintain their business and take care of their clients. If you are local to Kentucky and would like more information on our rentals for mental health and wellness professionals contact Shannon Gonter at 502-528-1363 or schedule your tour here.
Thought Journey to b.mindful Louisville
I am a mental health counselor by trade and when I was venturing into the private practice world and looking for my own office space, I quickly realized that finding a space that had everything I needed (and wanted) was more difficult than it should be.
I am a mental health counselor by trade and when I was venturing into the private practice world and looking for my own office space, I quickly realized that finding a space that had everything I needed (and wanted) was more difficult than it should be.
I looked into group practices. I looked into doing solely online therapy from my home office. I looked into renting an office by myself. Not one of these opportunities settled right with me, but I felt like I didn’t have any other options on the table.
Sooo…
I just stayed at my full time job and I saw private practice clients on the side and paid a colleague by the hour when I used her office and just kept chuggin along. This all worked for awhile, but I just knew deep inside that it wasn’t sustainable for me and not what I wanted to be doing long term.
So, what do I do when I’ve backed myself into a corner I don’t want to be in? Make a pros and cons list :)
Ugh. Eh. Ugh.
Ended up being bummed that my pros and cons idea didn’t sell me on one of these ideas. I just knew that I wasn’t going to get all my needs (and wants) met by doing one of the these options above and that I wasn’t about to leave a stable full time job to do a gig that I would end up resenting a year down the road and find myself in this exact same spot.
So, back to Google it is. Searched and searched and searched and stumbled across some wise words (don’t remember who said them or what site i found them on) so ill paraphrase…
Doing something new and on your own taps into all different parts of you that you never knew where there. Building a private practice is just as emotionally draining (if not more) then physically demanding and that in order to survive the business startup phase one must be very clear about their hopes, dreams and visions for their practice before starting.
It of course occurred to me that building a business would be work (hard work) but I had not given the emotional side of it much thought before stumbling across these wise words (leave it to the therapist to forget about emotions!) ha. Outside of the fact that I knew I wanted to have more autonomy of my schedule, clientele and finances, I didn’t spend much time thinking about how i wanted my practice and life to look like “in the ideal world”.
So, I spent some time making a list…
I am the owner of my business, in charge of what’s going on with the finances, what decisions are being made day to day…
I don’t want to have employees or contractors working for me
I want full autonomy to do what I want when I want to and to not do what I don’t want to do when I don’t want to do it (all while abiding by my licensure guidelines and code of ethics of course!)
I want a beautiful office that I like and feel comfortable in and that is welcoming to my clients. I want it to be serene, nicely decorated and have modern furnishings in it. I will not have my office look like my past therapists offices have….#StraightFromGrandmasLivingRoom
I want to feel physically and financially safe
I would like my services to be accessible (physically and/or financially) to a variety of different populations
I NEED to have interaction with people (other than my clients) throughout the day. Maybe just seeing people in the halls, having some small talk, or having someone else nearby in case a safety issue occurs
I want to be able to work when I want to work and not work when I don’t have to work. Ideally, I would like to see clients two days a week with morning, afternoon and evening availability and not see clients the other days unless it’s an emergency
I want more time off
I want to be surrounded by like minded individuals
I want ease and simplicity
Though some of these traits were in each of the pros lists from above, I knew that community and having full autonomy of my practice were my NON-NEGOTIABLES and those two traits together were not found in any of the options above.
So I thought and thought and thought and debated on changing my wants and needs and in the end came to the conclusion that there is a reason all of these items are on my list and that they are important and can’t just be tossed to the side.
Back to Google it is then.
I Googled and Googled and Googled and with the combined knowledge from lots of different sites, blogs, videos and my own experience, wants and needs the general thought of a shared workspace for mental health professionals came to mind.
This isn’t a new concept and has been done in various larger cities around the nation and cmon it’s 2018 and co working spaces are hot. There is WeWork, Regus, The Park, Story, and on and on. In general these spaces are fantabulous and meet the needs of tons of solo entrepreneurs, but they don’t always meet the unique needs of mental health and wellness professionals (HIPAA, confidentiality, privacy, volume control, etc.). So I thought “Really, there should be one place where human helpers can go to find all these integral resources (office, consultation, networking, community, clinical and business building resources and support etc.).”
AHA!
The idea was born :) That thought in May of 2018 (and lots more Googling) led me to creating b.mindful Louisville.
From the idea of being simply an office space designed with mental health and wellness professionals in mind to what it is today, it has evolved quite a bit.
Today we are a safe, clean, practical, and modern office space for mental health and wellness professionals in private practice. We offer flexible rental plans and make it easy for clinicians to enter the office each day feeling confident & prepared to tackle what the world brings to them. By becoming a part of our community, one will be provided with the like-minded support network (that one so desperately needs in this field), as well as all the furnishings, supplies, amenities and resources to support a thriving practice.
In the coming weeks, months and years we will continue to evolve and meet the needs of our Louisville community. We are so grateful for all the love and support we have received thus far, and are excited to see what the future has in store for us!
We would love to hear from you about your wants and needs as a mental health or wellness professional so we can cater our content, amenities and business goals to meet our consumer’s needs! Leave a comment below.
Learn more about of clinical and business focused consultations groups here.
If you are local to Kentucky and needing an office space in Louisville, give us a call at 502-528-1363 or schedule your tour today!
Why Psychiatrists Should Rent Furnished Offices
Unlike other solo entrepreneurs who can hang their shingle at any local Louisville coffee shop or out of their house, as psychiatrists you don’t have that same luxury. In order to abide by HIPAA and/or maintain confidentiality for our clients we have to have a private, safe and neutral space to meet with them in. This barrier can add a lot of additional costs and stress onto our plates, which quite honestly turns away a lot of clinicians from getting into private practice in the first place.
Unlike other solo entrepreneurs who can hang their shingle at any local Louisville coffee shop or out of their house, as psychiatrists you don’t have that same luxury. In order to abide by HIPAA and/or maintain confidentiality for our clients you have to have a private, safe and neutral space to meet with them in. This barrier can add a lot of additional costs and stress onto your plate. Which quite honestly turns away a lot of clinicians from getting into private practice in the first place.
Going through the office hunt process = headache
Signing a long-term commercial lease (2-5 years on average) = Yikes! Most of us don’t have clients when we are first opening up shop (therefore no income), so committing to a lease for that long can be hard to wrap your head around
Furnishing said office = $$$
Upkeeping said office = Décor, cleaning, trash, restocking supplies, paying bills, etc.
Why Psychiatrists Should Rent Furnished Offices
Ease
Instead of having to worry about all the items listed above, all you have to do is market your services, come in, do your work, write some notes, fill the scripts and leave. Don’t worry about cleaning the office, or paying the LG&E bill, or stocking office supplies or anything! Just come and do what you were trained to do and get back to your life outside the office.
Low startup costs
If you aren’t having to put down a hefty security deposit, and furnish an office and waiting area, your startup costs are going to be drastically lower. Therefore, allowing you to start a practice for hundreds, and not thousands of dollars.
Design
If you are renting a furnished space, it is advised to rent a space that is used or has been designed by a like minded individual.
Best to rent another psychiatrists office when he/she isn’t using it or from an office suite such as b.mindful Louisville, Therapy Space, or Alma. Each of these spaces have offices for rent by the hour or by the day and was designed by a counselor with others in the field in mind.
By doing this you will avoid renting a furnished space with a huge conference table in it, or a very large desk with a chair on either side of it and get a space with comfortable seating for you and your clients, soft lighting opposed to harsh overhead lighting, multiple clocks to be seen by all, calming décor, sound machines and more.
Possible amenities
Dependent on the furnished office you are looking at renting, some of them may come with amenities such as printer/scanner/fax machine, WIFI, address for your business, onsite parking, private waiting room, complimentary drinks, etc.
Time
If you are like most psychiatrists starting your own practice, this isn’t your only gig. Maybe you work full or part time at an agency or hospital and/or you are a mother/father or caregiver for someone else, maybe you are dealing with your own health issues and the list goes on and on as to what takes up time in our day to day lives.
So, if you want to throw some love your way, save yourself the headache and time of having to get your own office, and rent one that is already set up, designed with you in mind and ready for you to come in and do the work you were trained to do.
Smart
You don’t work 24/7 (and if you do, stop that! #selfcare), so don’t rent and pay for an office 24/7. There are 168 hours in a week and most of us are only needing a clinical office for about 20 or so hours (dependent on your case load).
Perks of the digital age is that our documentation, marketing, expense tracking and other business-related tasks can be done anywhere. So be smart with your money and invest it where it counts the most. Rent an office for your client appointments by the hour or by the day, and do the rest of your work from home, in a shared break area, or from your favorite Louisville coffee shop or establishment.
Learn more about b.mindful Louisville and the office rentals we have for psychiatrists in the greater Louisville, KY area. Reach out to Shannon Gonter ( 502-528-1363 / shannon@bmindfullouisville.com ) with any questions or to set up your tour.
Business Consultation
On top of the clinical consultation groups we host for licensed mental health professionals, we also host a monthly consultation group focused on private practice building. This group was designed to ensure we are all up to date on the best practices from the business side of running things and to share tips, tricks and advice in regard to networking, marketing, tracking finances, etc.
Business Consultation Group For Those Thinking About Or In Private Practice
On top of the clinical consultation groups we host for licensed mental health professionals, we also host a monthly consultation group focused on private practice building. This group was designed to ensure we are all up to date on the best practices from the business side of running things and to share tips, tricks and advice in regard to networking, marketing, tracking finances, etc.
For the bulk of us, our formal clinical trainings taught us nothing about how to start a business, track expenses, keep up with social media, maintain HIPAA compliance on our own, learn the importance of networking and how to market yourself ethically, etc.
We typically do a fantastic job on the clinical front (keeping up with our required CEUs, keeping up to date with recent research findings, clinical consultation, etc.) but we often lack that same mindset and support for the business side of our practices.
This group was designed out of necessity for those of us in private practice to share the wealth of knowledge with each other and support each other on the business front of what we do. With this shared knowledge and support we can strengthen the mental health and wellness community in Louisville and reduce some (of the many) barriers of entry for clinicians looking to start a practice on their own.
During this group, we will focus on the business side of your practice, sharing and learning business tips, tricks and hearing advice from other health and wellness business owners in the area.
Details:
Requirements:
- Must be currently in private practice or looking to go into private practice.
- Must be a licensed mental health (LPCA, LPCC, LCSW, LMFT,LPAT, etc…) or wellness professional to attend this consultation group.
Learn more here.
Written by Shannon Gonter, LPCC
If you are interested in learning more about our services, rentals or looking for a like-minded community for your mental health or wellness practice contact Shannon today at 502-528-1363 or at Shannon@bmindfullouisville.com
Clinical Consultation
We all know that our chosen lines of work have extremely high burn out rates and that private practice life can often lead to isolation. Therefore, as professionals in the field that are wanting to remain in the field for years to come, we have to be hyper aware of ourselves and the ways to effectively combat the high rates of burn out and loneliness.
Clinical Consultation For Licensed Mental Health Professionals
We all know that our chosen lines of work have extremely high burn out rates and that private practice life can often lead to isolation. Therefore, as professionals in the field that are wanting to remain in the field for years to come, we have to be hyper aware of ourselves and the ways to effectively combat the high rates of burn out and loneliness.
If you are in the Louisville, KY area and are a licensed mental health professional come out and join our clinical consultation group. Learn more here.
We’ve got to be vigilant about our own self-care.
Yes, I am talking about the yoga, the massages, and taking a legitimate lunch break (not shoving your face at your desk while typing notes). But I am also talking about building your own like-minded community to support you as a person and as a human helper.
There are lots of different ways this can be done, but one of the best ways to do this is to increase your involvement with your clinical community and join a clinical consultation group.
Clinical consultation groups for licensed mental health professionals are designed to:
- Improve or refine your clinical skills
- Develop new therapeutic techniques and perspectives
- Getting and giving suggestions on how to handle difficult therapeutic cases
- Receive feedback on ethical issues
- Receive emotional support from colleagues
- Enhance your referral network by building relationships with other professionals
- Keep you up-to-date with local mental health resources
We all seek supervision and consultation during our required supervision period, but it seems like once we receive our full licenses and aren’t required to consult, we don’t. We need to do better at this. For ourselves, for our clients, and for each other.
We need to integrate consultations into our weekly schedules and make it a priority to surround ourselves with like-minded individuals.
We all know how stressful our chosen careers can be and because we can’t go home and process our days with our friends, families and partners, we need to have a safe space to share and process these moments with trusted colleagues. Remember that this is your community of support.
So find a consultation group that fits your needs!
We hear hard things, we sit with people that are in tough situations, we hold all their stories and keep them safe when they might not know how to do that for themselves yet.
b.mindful Louisville believes that community is at the root of everything good!
Written by: Shannon Gonter, LPCC and founder of b.mindful Louisville
If you are in the Louisville, KY area and are needing a furnished office space for your mental health or wellness private practice, reach out to Shannon at 502-528-1363 to schedule your your today!