As a group practice owner, you are not just a clinician anymore. You are a business owner. That means the way you operate must be sustainable, boundaried, and legally sound.

You write contracts not only to protect your practice, but to clarify expectations and uphold your role as a business leader. And if your contractor agreement states that clinicians are only paid for sessions the clinic gets paid for—then that’s the agreement. Full stop.

People remember how they’re treated. And when someone leaves your team, it can either be a graceful exit that reinforces your leadership and values — or a messy, painful process that ripples through your team and your reputation.

Think about what you want your departing team members to say about your practice. About you. About how they felt leaving. Were they respected? Supported? Given space to wrap up with dignity?

As a Canadian therapist, the choice between staying solo or joining a group practice as an independent contractor can be tricky — especially when money, time, and sustainability are all on your mind.

There’s a common assumption that group practices are rolling in profit while contractors are undervalued. But as someone who supports both solo and group practice owners, I can tell you: the reality is a lot more nuanced.

This blog will help you unpack the financial and operational differences between going solo and working as an independent contractor in a group practice — so you can make a decision that works for you, your energy, and your long-term goals.

Before you can offer a competitive rate to your therapists, you need to have a clear understanding of your practice’s financials.

There’s this therapist in your group practice that has been on your radar for a while now. There are a number of signs that it’s time to let them go, but you’re waffling back and forth. So you’re asking yourself - how do I know if it’s time to let a therapist go and how do I do it?