Alcohol is one of the most commonly used substances in the U.S. The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which provides addiction statistics, offers the following alcohol facts: 85.6% of adults aged 18 and older reporting drinking alcohol at least once in their lives, with 69.5% reporting having had alcohol in the past year, and 54.9% having had alcohol in the past month.

Although drug use trends and rates vary from year to year, recent data shows that substance abuse remains a persistent and pressing problem for many young adults.

This special issue, “Substance Abuse, Environment and Public Health,” has published empirical studies from different regions and countries globally to enhance the international exchange of latest views and findings on the etiology, processes and influences of substance abuse across different domains, through which a multilevel perspective is considered more helpful for analyzing its complex nature, courses and consequences.

Marketing & Growing Your Practice

Before you can effectively market your practice, you must create your brand identity. An identifiable brand will help you stand out, gain traction, and increase referrals.

Self-Care for Therapists

Prioritizing your own health and stress management is imperative to running a successful private therapy practice. We’ve all heard the phrase “you can’t pour from an empty cup” and no one relates to this better than mental health practitioners.

Your Service Offerings & Pricing

You’ve decided you want to bite the bullet and start a practice – congrats! Now you’re likely wondering how many clients you need to see and how much to charge to be profitable. Before we go there, let’s talk about your niche and why it’s important to your business strategy.

How Much Do Therapists Make?

According to ZipRecruiter, the national average salary for private practice therapists is $97,696. Here is an example of how average private practice theraist salaries vary by state…

What Are the Startup Costs?

Believe it or not, the cost of starting a private practice can be as little as a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars. Of course, you can spend as much as you want on the perfect office space, décor, tools, and marketing. But when you’re just getting started, there are budget-friendly paths to build a legal and successful therapy practice.

What is a therapy private practice?

Starting a private practice is an exciting yet terrifying journey. Many therapists don’t consider themselves business savvy enough to become their own boss. But the truth is, with a little direction on budgeting, marketing, and planning, anyone can launch a successful private practice.