Dyna Tucker | A Blueprint for Private Practice Prosperity | TPOT 335
The Practice of Therapy Podcast with Gordon Brewer
Release Date: 06/17/2024
The Practice of Therapy Podcast with Gordon Brewer
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info_outlineDyna Tucker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Couples Therapy. She obtained her Masters in Social Work from Long Island University-Post, and Advanced Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University. She has more than 10+ years in the field as a Social Worker. She works with couples to identify and address the issues that are keeping their relationships from moving forward. She also empowers individuals to make changes in their lives by helping them confront the belief systems that have kept them from developing into their best selves. Dyna is also a private practice coach; she helps independently licensed clinicians navigate the intricacies and challenges of starting/scaling their own private practice by helping them overcome their fears of the business side of private practice ownership.
In this episode of The Practice of Therapy Podcast, Dyna Tucker dives into the realm of effective financial strategies for private practice, particularly in light of the challenges posed by the pandemic. Drawing from her own experiences, Dyna emphasizes the crucial role of saving and adapting to virtual operations to navigate through uncertain times. She shares insights into how transitioning to a fully virtual setup significantly reduced her expenses, shedding light on the importance of meticulous financial planning to avoid unexpected shortfalls. Dyna's approach underscores the necessity of strategic income planning, including assessing caseloads and tracking progress meticulously to ensure financial goals are met. Throughout our discussion, Dyna emphasizes the essentiality of these practices for anyone entering the private practice arena.
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