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Forgewell Solutions News for patients and therapists. Karen Peabody shares information about groups and events in our office. She also offers inspiration and motivation for therapists interested in starting their own private practice.
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Essential Tools for Streamlining Your Private Practice
Running a private practice as a therapist can be both rewarding and challenging. With the increasing demands of managing client care,...
Karen Peabody
3 days ago
Starting a Private Practice: Legal Requirements in Massachusetts
Starting your own private practice as a mental health professional can be a rewarding endeavor, but it’s essential to understand and...
Karen Peabody
Aug 13
Diversifying Your Income as a Private Practice Clinician: Beyond the Therapy Room
Running a private practice can be incredibly rewarding, but relying solely on one-on-one client sessions for income can lead to burnout...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Aug 5
How to Successfully Ask for a Raise from Insurance Companies as a Private Practice Provider
For mental health professionals in private practice, reimbursement rates from insurance companies are one of the key determinants of...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Jul 29
Choosing the Right Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for Your Private Practice: What to Consider Before You Commit
Starting your own private practice is exciting—but let’s be honest, it also means wearing more hats than just “provider.” One of the most...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Jul 21
3 Essential Client Retention Strategies for New Therapists in Private Practice
Starting a private practice is an exciting milestone for any therapist—but it also comes with the challenge of building and retaining a...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Jul 14
Navigating the Financial Landscape of Private Practice: The Importance of Saving for Taxes
Owning a private practice can be one of the most rewarding career paths, allowing for autonomy, personal connection with clients, and the...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Jul 8
Announcing Supervision Circles! FREE Information Session for New & Prospective Members
Please join me, June 25th at 7:30 pm online to learn about a new program that I am excited to finally launch! Supervision Circles is a...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Jun 15, 2020
Caregivers: Are You Experiencing Compassion Fatigue?
Compassion fatigue is when caregivers begin to physically and emotionally feel the suffering of the people for whom they care for. ...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
May 31, 2020
Helping Teachers Find Their Zen in the South Shore
Karen Peabody, LICSW and Founder of Forgewell Solutions was highlighted in the The Sun Chronicle this week for her work with teachers of...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
May 11, 2020
Welcome Demi! Our Emotional/ Therapeutic Support Dog in Training
Forgewell Solutions is excited to announce our newest team member, Demi. Originally from Aruba, Demi recently moved to the South Shore to...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Apr 6, 2020
Covid-19 Testing Available Through Our Partner: Genera Health Direct
Our partners at Genera Health Direct are offering Home-Based Covid-19 Testing Kits. Here is a message from Genera and links for more...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Mar 31, 2020
Getting Real: Decision Making & Confrontation
I do not always have to be liked by everyone. I do not always have to be liked by everyone. Sometimes when I am walking, I say this over...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Mar 9, 2020
Free Event for MA Mental Health Professionals: Transitions: Private Practice & Challenging Times
FREE ONLINE EVENT for Massachusetts Mental Health Professionals Are you a therapist looking to grow your own practice but overwhelmed by...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Feb 25, 2020
Survival Hacks for Your Private Practice
Keep a Spare Set Keys An extra set of keys is a make or break item for when you forget your keys, leave them in a different coat, drop...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Feb 17, 2020
Quiz: Are you Ready for Private Practice?
Do you love working with your clients? Are you willing to work harder than you have ever worked to develop your business? Are you ready...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Feb 10, 2020
EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
I remember learning about EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) in Graduate School. It was 2004, Simmons College when I...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Jan 22, 2020
News: Our Growing Practice
Hello, Wonderful People! You may have noticed some changes to our office. Thank you for your patience during remodeling. As we were...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Dec 6, 2019
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Nov 22, 2019
10 Tips for Starting a Private Practice in Counseling in Massachusetts
10 Tips for Starting Your Private Practice in Counseling in Massachusetts
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Oct 22, 2019
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