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Hi PsychTau...
Thanks for your feedback...let me tell you what I've done so far in relation to what you've suggested...
Ads--I've placed ads in some of the local theatre companies currently and I have an ad coming out in the yellow pages in July.
Insurance Companies--I recently got accepted on one panel, but I'm waiting for the contract to be presented/signed. Once that happens, I think some things will change. I also applied for a 2nd company and the outcome looks good as well here.
P/T income--I've been applying to several companies for part-time work, but the turnaround seems to be taking a long time. Also many of the part-time positions are too far of a commute to logistically set up a private practice to boot. But when I see one, I jump on it!!!
MFT Association--I'm already on their "Therapist Finder." I'm also on PsychologyToday.com's directory as well. Caseloads aren't as big as one would think in CA as there are more therapists in CA than one could shake a stick at. Those that have waiting lists are the result of referrals. I have one colleague who has referred several of her waiting list clients to me, but they want to wait for her and not come to me...it happens. Also, more and more people want to use their insurance and as I'm not on any panels at the moment, they don't want to pay "out of network." I have been networking with other therapists though and I'm passing out my business cards where ever I can!!! As for the GLBT and Deaf populations...I'm already hitting the organizations that would target these populations and making contact with them....
I've also been hitting lawyers in the area who specialize in family law and mortuaries for grief/loss. So, as you can see, I've been busy!!!
Thanks for all the suggestions...if you come up with any more, let me know!! I'm always looking for more outlets!!
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