The New York Times on Sunday examined how mental health practitioners “are feeling an economic pinch, partly because of insurance reimbursement schedules that they say have not kept pace with their expenses.” The Times profiles several mental health professionals who maintain that fees negotiated …
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the insurance companies certainly have left a scary mark on private practice. ive wondered how much further it can go before people simply stop going doing their practice.
Somehow, I missed this article. It
is now July 16.
I have been in full time private
practice for 35 years.I moved away
from providing psychotherapy 12 years
ago. I am now the largest provider
of anger management training,DVDs,
and training material in the nation.
It is time to broaden your focus if
you wish to survive.
http://www.andersonservices.com
I think many mental health therapist have lost their way. We knew going
into this field it was about our clients not our bank accounts. Those
who need our services most are often those who can pay the least.
I try to keep my fees at a level where everyone can afford assitance.
Shannon Munford
Daybreak Counseling Service
http://www.daybreakservices.com