Everyone Loves a Success Story

Fulfilling my dreams at the age of 25: Alissa’s Story

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The biggest obstacle in getting started with private patients is often fear.
 
Have you ever asked yourself:
  • What if people don’t like me?  
  • What if no-one fells that I am a good therapist?   
  • How can I take other people’s hard earned money knowing that I am not (and will never be) a perfect therapist?
Alissa Holloway, MS CCC-SLP has.
 
But instead of giving into those fears, Alissa has developed a thriving home-based private practice and now feels like she is "living the dream."

Therapist, Private Practice Owner, Author and CD Producer: Melanie’s Story

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Sometimes our career path takes a variety of twists and turns. I bet this weeks guest post author had no idea where she would end up.
 
This success story from Melanie Potock, MA CCC-SLP. This Colorado-based SLP has done it all. 

From starting a private practice to authoring a book on Pediatric Feeding for parents to producing a CD that "celebrates the joys of food," Melanie's success story encourages us all to reach for the stars.

From School Therapist to Private Practice Owner: Rhonda’s Story

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For many SLP/OT/PT's the motivation to start treating privately is born out of a bad situation at work.
 
 Instead of sticking with a horrible supervisor with no change of promotion,
Rhonda J. Banford of Ballwin, MO shares her journey from overstressed employee to successful private practice owner. 

A Day in the Life of a Manhattan-Based SLP: Stephanie’s Story

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Ever wonder what it would be like to be a private therapist in the busiest city in the world? Stephanie Sigal, MA CCC-SLP will take you through the in's and out's of her day working as an Independent Clinician in Manhattan. 
 
From using her small car as an office, to sometimes having to hop in a cab, to how she collaborates with other professionals in the area, Stephanie is always on the go. 
 
For those of you who have been to NYC- it's amazing to think of being a therapist there. I hope you enjoy this very interesting perspective!

Bilingual SLP Considers a New Niche: Angela’s Story

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Sometimes finding your "niche" takes several years and several tries.
 
For bilingual SLP Angela Pierce,  her journey has taken her from early intervention, to per diem and now  private practice to doing evals in Mandarin for school districts.

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