Tools & ResoUrces for Therapists

Welcome to your hub for free mindful guidance, practical tools, and therapist-centered resources. Whether you’re just starting out, launching your private practice, or leading a growing team, you’ll find supportive, actionable tools and insightful articles here to help you confidently build your practice while protecting your peace and energy.

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FREE RESOURCE

Private Practice Start-Up Checklist
for Therapists

A clear and compassionate guide to help you launch with confidence and alignment.

A clear and compassionate checklist to help you launch with confidence and alignment.
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Books, Resources, FREE trials

These are the books, articles, videos, podcasts, and tools that have most shaped my journey—personally and professionally. I share them because I believe you can’t build a thriving practice without also doing the inner work; your growth and wellbeing are the foundation for your business success. For more reading inspiration, you can also follow along on my Goodreads account (there are a lot of spicy fantasy books on there, but if you click on the "non-fiction" bookshelf, you'll see recommendations that may be more related to the field of mental health).

Disclaimer: I receive a small commission some of the books you purchase through the links provided (feel free to get them wherever you want to - including supporting your local library!)

Leadership Books

Dare to Lead - Brené Brown

Strong Ground - Brené Brown

Radical Candor - Kim Scott

The Creative Act: A Way of Being - Rick Rubin

Books That Heal Our Wounds

The Let Them Theory - Mel Robbins

Set Boundaries, Find Peace - Nedra Glover Tawwab

The Gifts of Imperfection – Brené Brown

Daring Greatly – Brené Brown

Consider This - Nedra Glover Tawwab

Rising Strong – Brené Brown

Braving The Wilderness – Brené Brown

Untamed – Glennon Doyle

Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships - Nedra Glover Tawwab

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents – Lindsay C. Gibson

Quality of Life Books

Mindfulness & Meditation Books

The Will To Do Nothing – Charles Freligh

The Untethered Soul - Michael A. Singer

Living Untethered - Michael A. Singer

The Surrender Experiment - Michael A. Singer

Peace is Every Step – Thich Nhat Hanh

No Mud, No Lotus – Thich Nhat Hanh

A Path With Heart - Jack Kornfield

The Art of Living – Thich Nhat Hanh

Mindfulness for Beginners – Jon Kabat-Zin

Wherever You Go, There You Are – Jon Kabat-Zin

The Book of Joy – The 14th Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Abrams

Be Water, My Friend – Shannon Lee

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success - Deepak Chopra

Rising Strong as a Spiritual Process (Audio Only) - Brené Brown

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FREE TRIALS & RECOMMENDATIONS

Disclosure: I only share products and platforms that I’ve personally used and found genuinely valuable. Some of these links are affiliate partnerships, which means I may receive a small reward if you choose to sign up or purchase through them (at no extra cost to you).

SimplePractice — The platform I use and love for running my practice. They include a full electronic medical health record, virtual sessions, billing, insurance claims, tracking payroll, and more. I'm obsessed. This link gives you a free trial

Psychology Today — The place where I’ve received the most new client inquiries. Reach out to me through our contact form if you’d like my referral code for 6 months free

DesignGood — The team that rebranded Rose Wellness Counseling and created The Thriving Practice Academy. They’ve altered the trajectory of my career.

PodMatch - A great way to set yourself up as a podcast guest!

Speechify — This app reads text aloud in voices you choose, from celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow or Snoop Dogg to customizable AI. Perfect for turning articles and documents into audiobooks. Use this link for $60 off

Moo — Where I order business cards, stickers, and other marketing materials. This link gives you 25% off

Book of the Month — I’m an avid reader (see my Goodreads reviews). Try Book of the Month for just $5 for your first month with this link.

Green Oak Accounting - The best accounting firm I've worked with!

Riddle Compliance - A comprehensive legal team that can make sure your practice is fully compliant

Insight Timer — The app that introduced me to meditation and mindfulness. My favorite teacher is Charles Freligh (his Zen Path & Tao Te Ching courses have changed my life). For beginners, I recommend Mindfulness Daily with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.

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The academy blog

Explore our insightful articles carefully crafted to support therapists in all stages of their professional journey, providing practical, mindful strategies and clear guidance on topics such as starting your career, launching and growing your private practice, mindful leadership, self-care, and more.

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The Tender Terrain of Growth: Navigating the Emotional Side of Building Your Practice

Starting your own practice, or growing from solo clinician to group practice owner, isn't just a business decision. It's a deeply emotional experience.
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Beyond a Logo: How to Authentically Brand Your Private Practice

Branding your therapy practice isn’t just about choosing the right colors, hiring a web designer, or coming up with a catchy tagline. Those things matter, but only when they’re rooted in something deeper.
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W-2 vs. 1099: Which Is Right for Your Group Practice?

Hiring your first, or next, clinician in a group practice is a huge milestone. It means your business is growing, your vision is expanding, and you’re stepping into a new level of leadership.
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Leading from Abundance

When you're growing a group practice, there's no shortage of decisions to make, how to hire, how to delegate, how to price, how to market, how to lead.
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The 3 Biggest Mistakes Therapists Make When Starting Their Own Practice

Starting your own therapy practice is one of the most courageous steps you can take in your professional journey. It’s exciting, meaningful, and, let’s be honest, completely overwhelming at times.
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The Importance of Ethical Marketing for Therapists

Learning ethical marketing for therapists is the best way to elevate your private practice without sacrificing your licensure or unintentionally harming clients.
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Why Therapists Need Supportive Communities

In this post, you'll learn about the power of a supportive network for therapists, the benefits you stand to gain, and how private coaching through The Thriving Practice Academy helps you remain confident and focused in your practice.
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How Therapists Can Consistently Grow Their Client Base

In this blog post, you’ll learn how to get more therapy clients, why it’s often hard to build a client base, which strategies actually work, and how The Thriving Practice Academy’s private practice coaching for therapists helps you grow.
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how to avoid burnout as a therapist
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Seven Strategies for Therapists To Prevent Burnout

In this blog post from The Thriving Practice Academy, you'll learn how to avoid burnout as a therapist.
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Preventing Burnout in Private Practice Ownership

Burnout can creep in quietly when your private practice grows faster than your capacity. At The Thriving Practice Academy, we believe sustainable success comes from alignment, not exhaustion. Learn how to build a thriving therapy practice.
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Balancing the Leap

Whether you're launching a solo private practice or laying the groundwork for a group practice, the early stages are filled with decisions, doubts, and long to-do lists that seem to regenerate overnight.
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Seven Ways To Become a Better Therapist in Texas

Becoming a therapist is a great way to help people dealing with mental health problems, stress, and other issues. Although education and training play significant roles in helping people develop and maintain their practices, learning how to be a better therapist can make your app
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How To Start a Group Practice for Therapists

Build a strong and long-lasting team practice with help from The Thriving Practice Academy.
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How To Start a Therapy Private Practice

Step confidently into entrepreneurship as we help you plan, launch, and grow a values-aligned therapy practice.
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How To Become a Therapist

Discover the education, training, and guidance you need to grow into a confident, aligned therapist ready to create meaningful change.
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