Business Essentials: Starting Up Your U.S. Solo Licensed Mental Health Clinician Private Practice
Build your practice the right way for you from the start
A practical, expert-led masterclass for licensed mental health clinicians ready to launch a compliant, financially viable private practice.
Designed for U.S. licensed mental health clinicians—including LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, LMHCs, and related licenses—who are preparing to start or grow an early-stage solo practice.
This product is fulfilled by American Psychological Association Services, Inc., a Section 501(c)(6) organization under the Internal Revenue Code.
This program does not offer CE credit.
Clinical training prepares you to deliver care—but not to run a business
This masterclass provides the business, operational, and compliance foundation you need to confidently launch and sustain a private practice. You’ll gain practical tools, frameworks, and real-world guidance to avoid costly missteps and build a practice that is ethical, compliant, and financially sound.
Who is this for?
Licensed mental health clinicians preparing to launch a private practice
Early-stage practitioners seeking structure, clarity, and confidence
Clinicians who want to build an ethical and financially viable practice
If you’re a psychologist seeking psychologist-specific practice requirements, take a look at our Business Essentials masterclass designed for you.
Your roadmap to launching a sustainable solo private practice
While clinical training prepares you to work with clients, it often does not address the realities of running a practice. This program focuses on essential business, operational, and compliance decisions that shape long-term success.
You’ll learn how to:
- Set up your business structure and operations
- Navigate licensure, supervision, and compliance requirements
- Establish ethical marketing and professional visibility
- Set fees, billing practices, and payer strategies
- Design effective client intake and documentation workflows
- Build systems that support sustainable, high-quality care delivery
What makes this different?
This program goes beyond theory to show how licensure type, payer rules, and regulatory requirements influence real-world practice decisions. You’ll leave with practical tools and a clear path forward—so you can move from planning to action with confidence.
Pricing
Upcoming dates
October 19-20, 2026
Schedule at a glance
Compared to the cost of trial and error, this program provides unmatched value and long-term return on investment for your practice. Your registration includes two full days of live instruction with APA expertise, practical templates, and access to proven systems used by experienced private practice owners.
No travel required—join us live online via Zoom.
Legal, ethics, documentation, risk
9 a.m.–12 p.m., Eastern time
1 p.m.–5 p.m., Eastern time
plus a morning and afternoon break
Pricing, onboarding, marketing, roadmap
9 a.m.–12 p.m., Eastern time
1 p.m.–5 p.m., Eastern time
plus a morning and afternoon break
Ready to launch your solo private practice with clarity and avoid costly missteps?
Starting a private practice isn’t just about seeing clients; it’s about making the right business, financial, and compliance decisions from the beginning. Many clinicians learn through trial and error. This program helps you get it right the first time.
If you’re preparing to launch—or already taking early steps—this masterclass gives you the structure, guidance, and confidence to move forward with intention.
Why did clinicians choose this program?
Build a strong, informed foundation
Make critical decisions early—so you don’t have to fix costly mistakes later.
Get expert guidance you can trust
Learn from real-world experience on what works—and what to avoid—when launching a practice.
Strengthen your business operations from day one
Set up workflows, systems, and processes that support efficiency and growth.
Navigate complexity with confidence
Understand licensure, supervision, payer, and compliance considerations that shape your practice.
Move from uncertainty to action
Leave with a clear, practical path forward—not just ideas, but next steps you can implement immediately.
About the instructor
Elizabeth Fleming, PsyD
Fleming is the founder of Apidae Consulting, LLC, where she helps leaders and organizations build resilient teams, reduce burnout, and create meaningful workplace cultures. Drawing on her clinical background and broad experience across healthcare, corporate, and academic settings, she understands the real challenges health service providers face—especially when launching or growing a private practice.
Fleming also teaches in the APA-accredited counseling psychology program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She is passionate about turning providers’ expertise into thriving, mission-driven practices.
About the APA executive
Bernadette Han, PhD
With over two decades of experience driving business growth through learning innovation and leadership development, Bernadette Han has built and scaled enterprise initiatives across global Fortune 500 companies in retail and high technology, publicly traded mid-cap biotech organizations, private-equity-backed professional services firms, and leading academic and medical research universities.
As head of learning and development operations and continuing education at APA, Han leads the association’s enterprise learning business, advancing evidence-based, ethically grounded programs that apply psychological science to real-world challenges. Her work brings insights from multiple branches of psychology to the center of business and organizational performance, linking human well-being and workplace culture with financial results to strengthen leadership, help people flourish, build resilient organizations, and create positive societal impact.
Take the leap—without going it alone
You don’t have to figure this out through guesswork. With the right foundation, you can build a private practice that is ethical, compliant, and financially sustainable from the start. Enroll now to secure your spot.
Disclaimer
This program is educational in nature and does not provide legal, financial, or licensing advice. Participants are encouraged to consult local regulations and professional requirements applicable to their country or region.
Cancellation and refund policies
Please note that all registrations for this training are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend your scheduled training date, you may reschedule one time for another available session of the same training (in-person or virtual, space permitting) within the same calendar year.
For more information, see the full cancel and refund policy.