Starting a Solo Practice? I'm Offering One-Time Q&As for Clinicians
So, you're thinking about going solo in private practice?
First of all: congratulations. That’s a big step. Whether you're still brainstorming or already filing paperwork, building a practice takes clarity, intention, and no small amount of trial and error.
I’ve heard from a lot of colleagues who say, “I want to start my own practice, but I don’t even know where to begin.” And I get it—there’s no single roadmap, and most of us figure things out as we go.
If that sounds familiar, I’m offering a simple, one-time opportunity:
A private Q&A session for clinicians who are starting (or seriously considering) a solo private practice.
$50 flat fee
No ongoing commitment
This is a chance to bring your questions—big or small—and get insight from someone who’s done it. I can share what’s worked for me, what I wish I’d known earlier, and help you think through next steps. You set the agenda.
Some of the topics we could cover include:
Choosing between insurance panels and private pay
Fee-setting and sustainable financial planning
Paperwork, policies, and practice management tools
Scheduling systems that don’t burn you out
Building a niche without boxing yourself in
Marketing in a way that feels ethical and authentic
Boundaries, burnout, and pacing yourself for the long run
To be clear: this isn’t formal supervision or consulting, and I’m not offering guarantees or business coaching. What I am offering is the chance to ask questions and get honest, experience-based answers without pressure or upsells.
I started Dryad Counseling from scratch and have made it work through graduate school, licensure hurdles, multiple state regulations, and the ongoing juggle of doing it all solo. If I can help you get a little more clarity or momentum, I’m glad to do it.
To schedule your Q&A, email me directly at zpichler@dryadcounseling.com.
Please include your license or professional background, what state you're practicing in, and a few topics or questions you'd like to focus on.
Starting a private practice is rarely simple, but it is possible. And you don’t have to figure it all out in isolation.
