Be your own boss: Business practices for good boundaries

By Liz Varney, LICSW
June 1st, 2025

Many therapists choose a private practice to work less and make more money. Yet, when the business is all on your shoulders, you may find yourself working more than you ever have before. Setting limits for yourself is imperative - but can also be a challenge. Because your business is always available to you, the potential to overwork is high. As you become your own boss, you will need to set good boundaries for yourself.
When I first opened my practice, I did not anticipate how time-consuming the administrative tasks would be. I spent hours each week working on my website, creating flyers, and networking with other practitioners.
When I worked with insurance panels, I spent countless hours billing insurance, maintaining medical records, and...

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