From Solo to Group Practice: Embracing Growth and Change

Ever wonder how to make that leap from solo practice to a thriving group? In this episode, Alicia shares her deeply personal journey, revealing the fears, insights, and practical steps behind building a scalable, sustainable business that evolves with your life. Whether you’re feeling stuck or dreaming big, this episode is your call to action to design your practice on your terms.

• Alicia’s experience with launching her first virtual group and the possibilities it unlocked

• Insights from the 2025 Private Practice Financial Report about billing and income gaps

• The emotional and logistical shifts from solo clinician to practice owner

• How to recognize if you’ve hit a structural ceiling and when to grow

• The basics of starting and scaling a virtual group practice with intentionality

• Legal, operational, and leadership considerations every practice owner must know

• Tips on hiring, building systems, and managing costs effectively

• Real talk about expenses, profit margins, and setting realistic financial goals

• The importance of aligning your business moves with your life circumstances

• Stories from therapists at different stages, emphasizing community and shared wisdom

00:16 - Welcome and life updates from Alicia
00:41 - Launching her first virtual group practice
01:32 - The inspiration behind expanding her business
02:00 - Key findings from the 2025 Private Practice Financial Report
02:53 - Personal story: why Alicia chose to transition to group practice
03:14 - Challenges during early motherhood and shrinking client hours
04:09 - The cap on solo practice income and how to break through it
05:23 - Introducing Mentaya and how private pay can boost revenue
06:20 - Reimagining referrals: Keeping them in-house
07:08 - Moving from clinician to practice owner — the emotional shift
08:31 - Debunking the myth that group practice is complicated
08:54 - The financial structure: fee splits and revenue growth
09:22 - The operational essentials: systems, legal, and leadership
10:13 - When and why to consider a practice expansion
11:10 - Aligning growth with your real-life needs
11:36 - Growing intentionally: hiring policies and onboarding
12:29 - Success stories: how therapists stay engaged and grow
14:23 - Supporting therapists through infrastructure and systems
15:19 - Resources for building your practice: launch kits, communities, and more
16:03 - "Therapist in the Threads": Reddit community insights
16:28 - Realities of practice splits, benefits, and legal considerations
17:48 - Lessons learned from running a group practice
19:05 - The true costs and expenses of owning a practice
20:00 - Final encouragement: Build with intention, not just ambition

Links:

• Mentaya - Benefits and claims automation for private pay

• Private Practice Launch Kit

• The HQ Community

  
  

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Your practice is yours to evolve. Trust your timing, prepare thoroughly, and grow intentionally. Your next chapter is waiting—boldly step into it.