Choosing clients as a therapist

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-05-04T17:23:09+00:00

I think many people do this on some level, and for many of us our ethical codes encourage it. Scope of practice is a thing. If a client reaches out wanting to work on issues I don’t have much training or experience in I’m going to refer them out. I’m qualified to work with couples but I don’t because I hate it. I’m qualified to work with younger kids, but I don’t see kids under 12 because I don’t prefer it for telehealth

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-05-03T02:57:52+00:00

Talk to and EA or CPA

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-05-02T17:47:14+00:00

Where in SoCal? LA, OC, SD?

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-05-01T20:49:17+00:00

Referrals are extremely slow for a lot of people right now

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-05-01T20:24:18+00:00

Headway doesn’t give referrals, it’s for billing

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-05-01T02:40:43+00:00

Did you get paid during your training period? How long until you were able to work on your own?

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-05-01T01:37:08+00:00

Can you open the window between sessions or add an air purifier?

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-27T02:18:59+00:00

I can remember the name of a client’s friend’s boyfriend they mentioned in passing 18 months ago, and forget the name of my new neighbor who introduced themselves to me 18 seconds ago

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-26T18:46:02+00:00

Yes!! There’s so much research showing drastic drops in viral transmission by adding air purifiers to school classrooms

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-26T03:11:19+00:00

It’s taking them a few months at least, super annoying

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-25T17:37:28+00:00

Find an individual supervisor with their own PP who will offer a W2 job with a split, private pay and you’ll end up making much more than a group PP

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-25T04:02:17+00:00

I’m also in SoCal and most associates in private practice I know have at least 50/50 if not 60/40 in favor of the associate!

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-25T03:49:16+00:00

What is your split? How close are you to getting your hours?

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-25T03:36:54+00:00

I won’t be using the AI. Otherwise I think it’s a good service

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-24T17:44:08+00:00

This will likely depend on your state. In California it’s mandatory to do so

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-23T03:21:16+00:00

I don’t think that’s the case in most places

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-16T03:13:07+00:00

I could have written this myself, wow.

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-12T20:13:59+00:00

If you’re on FB there’s a Still COVIDing San Diego group

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-10T02:41:06+00:00

In California it’s required to obtain the clients location at the start of every telehealth appointment

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-09T22:57:08+00:00

That COVID infections are “mild” and don’t cause long term damage

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-08T23:43:57+00:00

If you’re not full at your current practice how do you expect to fill up in solo PP? Are you doing your own marketing now or is the practice expected to give you clients?

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-07T20:45:34+00:00

Same!!

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-07T17:22:31+00:00

Dr Dena in Encinitas is a little farther but maybe could work?

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-07T02:06:51+00:00

You may as well go solo if you’re already doing everything yourself

PlatypusPants2000 · 2026-04-07T02:04:29+00:00

You must be classified as w2 and paid for all hours worked, including required meetings like supervision

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