
“Happiness is a mood, and it’s a condition, not a destination. It’s like being tired or hungry. It’s not permanent. It comes and goes, and that’s okay.” – One Tree Hill
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Private Practice Consulting in Texas
Support for licensed mental health professionals ready to launch and grow their own private practice with confidence, clarity, and guidance.
You became a therapist to help people, not to spend hours researching PLLCs, paperwork, policies, websites, marketing, and business systems. Yet for many clinicians, the dream of private practice feels overwhelming simply because they don't know where to begin.
Whether you're tired of agency work, ready for more flexibility, dreaming of being your own boss, or wanting to build something meaningful for your family and future, private practice consulting can help turn that vision into reality.
You don't have to figure it out alone. We've been there, and we're here to help guide you through the process.
Meet Your Consultant
Angela Stavinoha is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor (License #67897). She is also the sole owner of Adored Mothers Perinatal Therapy Center, PLLC in Texas. Angela understands the challenges, confusion, overwhelm, and stressors that come with launching a private practice from her experience working in a group practice since 2021 and opening her own private practice in 2022.
Who We Help...
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Fully licensed mental health providers in Texas (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
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Clinicians wanting to launch their own private practice
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Professionals who want financial stability, flexibility, independence, and control over their clinical practice
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Clinicians dreaming of professional purpose, reaching more people, making a difference, and leaving a legacy
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Mental health therapists with an entrepreneurial and growth mindset
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Established private practice owners seeking growth, visibility, and community impact
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Why Launching a Private Practice Feels So Overwhelming
Most clinicians spend years learning how to support clients, but very little time learning how to run a business.
When you start exploring private practice, it can feel like an endless list of decisions and responsibilities. Choosing a business structure. Creating policies and paperwork. Selecting an electronic health record. Building a website. Understanding marketing. Establishing systems. Managing finances. Staying compliant with ethical and legal requirements. All while continuing to provide high-quality clinical care to your clients.
Many therapists find themselves stuck in analysis paralysis, unsure where to start or afraid of making an expensive mistake.
We've been there! They don't teach us this stuff in grad school, so at times launching a private practice can feel like speaking a different language. You do not have to figure it all out alone.
How We Can Help
Launching Your Private Practice
Step-by-step launch support for licensed mental health professionals ready to start their own private practice from the ground up. You and your consultant will work together during structured meetings to not only understand the process, but implement each step along the way. Support will follow a specific road-map so there is no confusion, no guesswork, only a straightforward plan with guidance along every step of the path. This consulting service walks you through the practical steps of launching a private practice, from business name planning and formation documents to systems, policies, EHR setup, marketing foundations, financial tracking, and launch preparation. Instead of piecing everything together alone, you’ll receive a clear roadmap, action steps, resources, and guidance throughout the process. By the end of the consulting process, you will have a clear understanding of the steps required to legally, ethically, and confidently launch your private practice, feeling excited and ready to start helping new clients.
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Launch Package Includes:
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Initial introduction & goal setting meeting (1 hour)
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Four consulting meetings (1 hour each)
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Meeting follow up summary with action plan + resource packet
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Email communication for ongoing support between scheduled meetings
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Option for Pay-Per-Meeting:
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Initial introduction & goal setting meeting (1 hour)
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Consulting meetings as needed (1 hour)
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Additional Add-On Services:
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30 minute phone call
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45 minute virtual meeting
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1 hour virtual meeting
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Growing Your Private Practice
Professionals wanting to grow their private practices and become known as a reliable mental health support in their communities. If you already have an established private practice, growth consulting provides support for clinicians looking to expand services, strengthen systems, increase visibility, build referral relationships, and create sustainable growth within their practice and community.
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Pay-Per-Meeting
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Common Growth Consulting Topics:
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Creating a website that attracts ideal clients
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Increasing visibility through SEO
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Adding on services
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Utilizing AI for non-clinical business tasks to streamline systems and efficiencies
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Building referral relationships and community partnerships
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Note From Your Consultant
"I love watching new practices come to life from start to finish. After going through this process myself, learning many things the hard way, I knew from the beginning I wanted to one day help others on this business journey. They don't teach us this stuff in social work or counseling school, so it's totally normal to feel lost, confused, and overwhelmed. Trust me, I've been there. It's like learning a completely new language!! I'll be your biggest fan, supporter, and cheerleader on this crazy journey of becoming a business owner." - Angela
What To Expect:
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Meetings will be 1:1 and conducted virtually (video and audio connection required).
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Launching Your Private Practice Package:
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Investment: $950 (TOTAL $1,200 VALUE!!)
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Pay-Per-Meeting (available for launching or growing your private practice):
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Investment: $250 per 1 hour meeting including action plan, follow-up resources, and email support until next meeting
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Additional Add-On Services:
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$50 – 30 minute phone call
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$150 – 45 minute virtual meeting
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$200 – 1 hour virtual meeting
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Ready to launch your private practice? Already have an established practice, but want to grow and expand? Reach out today to schedule a free consultation and determine whether private practice consulting through AMP Therapy Center is the right fit for your professional goals.
Testimonials
"When I decided to work with Angela, I knew I was ready to start my private practice; however, I was not very confident about the business aspect of starting a private practice and all the legal aspects that needed to be considered. Angela provided me with the guidance and encouragement I needed as I worked to set up my private practice. Angela broke steps down for me in a way that felt attainable and took the guesswork out. Working with someone like Angela, who has built their own practice from the bottom up, is so important to ensuring all steps are covered. I was overwhelmed with where to start, stuck in ‘analysis paralysis,’ and Angela’s structure and guidance truly made the difference and helped me accomplish my goal of starting my own private practice. Angela knows this process inside and out and will make sure you know everything you need to ensure a compliant, rock solid private practice. I can't recommend working with Angela enough!"
Disclaimer: Private Practice Consulting does not replace legal, financial, or tax advice. Clinicians are encouraged to consult with an attorney, CPA, or financial professional when needed.
