WORKBOOK
A PRIVATE-PRACTICE WORKBOOK FOR THERAPISTS
Build the private practice you've been dreaming of.
A step-by-step, fill-in workbook that walks you from “can I actually do this?” to open doors — money, credentialing, systems, policies, and marketing, all in one place. Written by a therapist who built a multi-location practice.
“Do it scared. Do it brave. Do it anyway.”
FROM THE WORKBOOK
WHAT'S INSIDE
Seven parts, from first doubts to
open doors
Every part pairs plain-English guidance with worksheets, checklists, and
templates you fill in as you go.
Part 01
Getting Started
Working through imposter syndrome, finding your “why,” deciding what to outsource, and sketching a first vision of your dream practice.
Part 02
Money & Planning
Revenue vs. income, budgeting practice expenses, setting your rates, a sliding-scale strategy, and mapping your ideal week.
Part 03
Setting the Foundation
Naming and registering, LLC vs. S-Corp, the EIN–NPI–CAQH setup sequence, business banking, office space, and malpractice insurance.
Part 04
Insurance, Credentialing & Billing
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Part 05
Practice Systems & Policies
Choosing an EHR with a feature-by-feature comparison checklist, and writing policies that solve real problems — plus an intake-packet checklist.
Part 06
Marketing & Growth
Marketing 101, referral sources you haven't thought of, a referral tracker, and copy-and-paste networking letter templates.
Part 07
A professional will, an honest look at the scary what-ifs, and a final launch checklist so nothing slips through the cracks.
Protecting & Completing Your Practice
Fill-in worksheets
Reflections and calculators for your rates, revenue goals, and weekly schedule.
Ready-to-use checklists
Credentialing, office shopping, intake packet, and a final launch checklist.
Copy-and-paste templates
Networking letters for colleagues and medical providers, plus a superbill client handout.
Plain-English glossary
Insurance and billing terms decoded — clawbacks, ERAs, timely filing, and more.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Crystal Westman, LMHC
Crystal is the founder of Crystal's Counseling & Consultation, LLC, a multi-location practice with both full-time and contracted employees. Practice Pathways is everything she learned building it — the paperwork, the numbers, the systems, and the mindset — organized into the guide she wishes she'd had on day one.
Want more hands-on help? Crystal also offers one-on-one business consultation and peer mentorship — details inside the workbook.
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Practice Pathways — the workbook
55-page PDF · for individual use
$99
✔ All 7 parts, from first reflection to launch
✔ Credentialing, intake & launch
checklists
✔ Billing & credentialing FAQ + glossary
✔ Worksheets, trackers & reflection pages
✔ Networking & client-handout templates
✔ Professional-will & what-if planning
QUESTIONS
Before you buy
Who is this workbook for?
Therapists and mental-health clinicians who are planning — or just beginning — a private practice, whether solo, in-person, or virtual.
What format is it?
A 55-page PDF delivered instantly after purchase. Print it and write in it, or keep it on your device alongside your own notes.
Is this legal, tax, or clinical advice?
No. The workbook is educational. Laws and requirements vary by state, so you're encouraged to consult a qualified attorney, accountant, and/or supervisor for your specific situation.
Can I share my copy with a colleague?
The workbook is licensed for individual use only — but colleagues can grab their own copy right here.