Scaling a Solo Practice: Growth Beyond Group Work
Congratulations! You’ve started your private practice and it’s thriving—your calendar is booked, your clients are getting results, and your systems are (mostly) running smoothly. You’ve done the work, and it’s paying off.
Now you might be wondering… “What’s next?”
Where do you go from here when you’ve hit capacity as a solo provider?
It’s time to scale—but how?
There’s a common misconception in the mental health world that the only way to scale is to turn your solo practice into a group practice or step into clinical leadership. And while those are perfectly valid paths, they’re not the only ones—and they’re not for everyone.
Maybe you aren’t ready to hire employees or take on the responsibility of managing a team. Maybe group practice leadership doesn’t align with your personality or values. Or maybe you just want to explore other ways of expanding your income and impact.
The good news? You have options. Scaling a solo practice is possible—without “going group.” Let’s explore a few powerful ways to grow your practice sustainably while staying solo.
Workshops and Trainings
Let’s face it—your entire career so far has been built on learning, training, and developing expertise. Now’s the time to turn that expertise outward and become the one offering the knowledge.
Do you have a specialty area or unique insight that clients or fellow professionals are always asking about? Maybe it’s trauma-informed care, somatic processing, or private practice business skills. Whatever your area of depth is, there’s an audience who wants to learn from you.
Formats to Consider:
Live workshops or one-time events
Ongoing educational series
Pre-recorded, on-demand training for passive income
You can teach the general public (like relationship workshops or parenting support groups) or offer professional development for other clinicians. You’re already doing the work—scaling it into a workshop or training could amplify your impact and your income.
Consultation Services
Your clinical skills and business savvy don’t have to be limited to client sessions. Another way to scale your solo practice is by offering one-on-one or group consultation services.
Consider providing consultation to:
Fellow mental health professionals navigating clinical dilemmas or specialty training
New private practice owners who want support building their business
Organizations looking to improve mental wellness programming or workplace support
You’re not just a therapist—you’re a resource. Consultation allows you to lead without managing a team, expand your influence, and support others in the field.
Monetize the Content You’re Already Creating
Chances are, you’re already making valuable tools and resources to support your clients and streamline your business. So why not turn those resources into income-generating assets?
Here are a few ideas:
Add a Paywall to blogs or newsletters that you are already sending out
Offer paid tip sheets, exercises, tip ebooks, or workbooks that clients or clinicians can purchase
Create templates or practice tools based on your systems (like onboarding checklists or treatment planning outlines)
This is one of the easiest ways to scale because you’re already doing the creative work—you just need to package and share it.
Scaling Your Way
Scaling your solo practice doesn’t require hiring employees or stepping into a leadership title you’re not ready for. It’s about recognizing your expertise, getting creative with your delivery, and setting up income streams that reflect your strengths and interests.
Whether you lead workshops, offer consultation, or create paid content, remember: you get to define what growth looks like.
Your next level of success doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s—it just needs to work for you.
Ready to scale smarter, not harder? The Private Practice Jumpstart Program is here to help you grow your solo practice with intention, structure, and confidence. Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, this program gives you the foundation to scale in a way that’s aligned with your values.
Always in your corner,
Francisca
Embark on your Private Practice Business journey with Francisca Mix, LPC, BC-DMT, ACS—an experienced confidence consultant in mental health and clinical leadership. With diverse expertise as a mental health private practice consultant, educator, clinical supervisor, and trauma-informed movement therapist, Francisca guides professionals through tailored group programs and impactful one-to-one online sessions.
Her mission is clear—to empower individuals in mental health and clinical leadership by building unshakable confidence, nurturing leadership skills, and rewriting healthy life narratives. Your business confidence boost begins here.
Ready to reach new heights? Book a discovery call NOW and redefine your narrative with confidence and leadership.
