where I think about the practice – and the business – of psychoanalysis and psychotherapy
Most therapists approach referrals with mystical thinking, hoping clinical excellence somehow generates business. I've learned to think systematically about the practical mechanisms: throw lots of spaghetti at the wall, focus on wholesale rather than retail channels, and use authentic self-representation as both attraction and filter.
You're already doing lots of networking, but probably don't even notice it.
Using AI to improve my time-keeping experience, or, an argument against those who say AI has no place to play in psychoanalysis.
When I get a referral, I handle it quickly. I almost NEVER make anyone wait more than 24 hours. Usually, I get back much more quickly than that.
Making referrals is the best way to get referrals.
We all need constant supervision. It provides clinical insight, emotional support, ethical safeguarding, and networking benefits.
Comprehensive, practical advice on generating patient referrals and handling them effectively.
It's hard to find a therapist!
Are you a therapist? Great! Are you in therapy? No?!? And you call yourself a therapist?!? Seriously: we all should be in treatment.
The first page of a sort of virtual "book" called "How to be a therapist - a guide for thoughtful clinicians."