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Matthew Ryan, LCSW
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 6 เม.ย. 2021
I am a therapist licensed in the state of New York currently operating an all virtual practice. I also like to talk about running a private practice and I like to share my thoughts on how to make practices run efficiently. On this channel I will be creating content all about starting, running, and growing an efficient practice. Learn more about my practice here: www.matthewryanlcsw.com/
Hope to see you soon!
Hope to see you soon!
How to go cash pay as a therapist in private practice in 2025
If you want to create a cash pay practice in 2025 then you will want to know these things. The truth is there is no golden unicorn, no golden key Going cash pay is hard. However, it can be done. I hope you find this video helpful for growing and building your private practice.
Use code "FREEMONTH2"
Join my Community - www.matthewryanlcsw.com/signup
😎 Helpful Stuff (*Affiliates)
🖥 SimplePractice* - EHR- Get $100 credit when using this link and two free months - partners.simplepractice.com/vzqexcm58641
💰 Gusto - payroll software- Get $100 gift card when using this link - gusto.com/r/matthew34581
👋 ALMA - helloalma.com/for-providers/?grsf=gtq9s8
💳 Thrizer - bit.ly/46us9pA
👧Jane EHR (first month free using code "MatthewLCSW") -jane.app/
🤝 Connect
📩 Provider Newsletter (includes free access to my curated mental health directory) - matthewryanlcsw.substack.com/
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📱Contact:
Phone: 203.364.4731
Email: matthewryanlcsw@gmail.com
Website: www.matthewryanlcsw.com/
👇🏻 Please Read:
All videos are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute clinical or legal advice. The creator, Matthew Ryan, takes no responsibility for the outcome of the uses to which this material may be put.
If you or someone you know needs help immediately, call 9-1-1 in the United States or your country's emergency number, or go to your nearest emergency room.
Use code "FREEMONTH2"
Join my Community - www.matthewryanlcsw.com/signup
😎 Helpful Stuff (*Affiliates)
🖥 SimplePractice* - EHR- Get $100 credit when using this link and two free months - partners.simplepractice.com/vzqexcm58641
💰 Gusto - payroll software- Get $100 gift card when using this link - gusto.com/r/matthew34581
👋 ALMA - helloalma.com/for-providers/?grsf=gtq9s8
💳 Thrizer - bit.ly/46us9pA
👧Jane EHR (first month free using code "MatthewLCSW") -jane.app/
🤝 Connect
📩 Provider Newsletter (includes free access to my curated mental health directory) - matthewryanlcsw.substack.com/
⏰ TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@matthewryanlcsw
📸 Instagram - matthewryanlcsw
👔 LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/matthew-ryan-lcsw-pllc
PRGRS Therapy
🌍 Website - www.prgrstherapy.com
📸 Instagram - prgrstherapy
⏰ TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@prgrstherapy
👔 LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/prgrstherapy
📱Contact:
Phone: 203.364.4731
Email: matthewryanlcsw@gmail.com
Website: www.matthewryanlcsw.com/
👇🏻 Please Read:
All videos are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute clinical or legal advice. The creator, Matthew Ryan, takes no responsibility for the outcome of the uses to which this material may be put.
If you or someone you know needs help immediately, call 9-1-1 in the United States or your country's emergency number, or go to your nearest emergency room.
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What platforms are worth it in 2025? Raw talk about ALMA, ZocDoc, SimplePractice, Headway, and more)
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In this video I want to talk with you openly about what platforms are worth investing in for 2025 that will help your practice grow. There are so many out there... Headway, ZocDoc, SimplePractice, ALMA, Grow, PsychologyToday and others. How do we know which one is right? In this video I talk with you about my own experience with these platforms and how to choose the ones that will help your pri...
This is what you need to grow and market your private practice
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In this video i talk about a core strategy to grow your private practice. This is the key to marketing. Whether you are listing on directories like PsychologyToday, Zocdoc, ALMA, Headway, or whether you are trying to run Google Ads, you need good data. Join my Community - www.matthewryanlcsw.com/signup In depth checklist video - th-cam.com/video/MpJLFgz9KPQ/w-d-xo.html Google My Business profil...
A marketing tool that is free and guaranteed to help your private practice grow
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In this video, I want to talk with you about two pieces of information that will absolutely change the way you market your private practice. If you can obtain this information, you will without a doubt make the changes needed to market your practice and grow it well. The best part is it's free! Join my Community - www.matthewryanlcsw.com/signup In depth checklist video - th-cam.com/video/MpJLFg...
Is ALMA worth it in 2024?
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In this video, I want to talk with you about whether or not ALMA is worth it in 2024? Starting a private practice can be challenging. ALMA can make it easier for sure, but it's not perfect. I am not sponsored by ALMA nor do I get asked to make videos by them. I simply want to provide you with helpful information so you can start run and grow your practice as a therapist! Join my Community - www...
A huge AI announcement from ALMA. Will you switch?
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Hi everyone, in this video I wanted to just share that ALMA announced a new AI feature for early October. I have not personally tested this, but think it could potentially be a game changer. They are no incorporating AI into their EHR directly. AI note takers are very popular, but most are external tools requiring a lot of extra work. Let me know what you think? This is not sponsored Join my Co...
I had to quit
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In this video I share with you how some of my biggest hurdles opened the door for me to start a private practice as a therapist. Join my Community - www.matthewryanlcsw.com/signup 😎 Helpful Stuff (*Affiliates) 🖥 SimplePractice* - EHR- Get $100 credit when using this link and two free months - partners.simplepractice.com/vzqexcm58641 💰 Gusto - payroll software- Get $100 gift card when using this...
I am not leaving
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In this video, I share part two of my journey to becoming a social worker. I hope this story motivates you on your journey. Join my Community - www.matthewryanlcsw.com/signup 😎 Helpful Stuff (*Affiliates) 🖥 SimplePractice* - EHR- Get $100 credit when using this link and two free months - partners.simplepractice.com/vzqexcm58641 💰 Gusto - payroll software- Get $100 gift card when using this link...
I didn't listen
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In this video I share, for the first time, the story of how I became a social worker. This is part 1 of 3. I had always dreamed of becoming a psychologist, but I ended becoming a social worker. I am now a business owner, entrepreneur, video maker, and I am social worker. Join my Community - www.matthewryanlcsw.com/signup 😎 Helpful Stuff (*Affiliates) 🖥 SimplePractice* - EHR- Get $100 credit whe...
How to do a free phone consultation that will help your practice grow
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In this video, we take a deep dive into the free phone consultation that has become standard practice in the therapy community. I have found that these consultations can make or break your private practice. More than that, most therapists overlook this crucial element to their workflow. This video will walk you through my framework which will help you practice grow. Join my Community - www.matt...
Should you use ALMA, Zoom, SimplePractice, or Doxy for you video sessions?
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In this video we talk about the different telehealth platforms you can use for your private practice. It is important to choose the right platform for your virtual therapy practice. There is ALMA, SimplePractice, Zoom, Doxy, and so many more. Join my Community - www.matthewryanlcsw.com/signup 😎 Helpful Stuff (*Affiliates) 🖥 SimplePractice* - EHR- Get $100 credit when using this link and two fre...
Grow your private practice in other states without being licensed!?
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In this video, I wanted to talk with you about telehealth registrations. You can expand your practice into other states without having to be dually licensed. Some of these registrations are free. This will help you grow you private practice for sure. I hope you find this helpful on your therapy private practice journey. State Websites: Vermont - sos.vermont.gov/opr/about-opr/telehealth-registra...
Everything you need know about niches in private practice!
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Everything you need know about niches in private practice!
They are getting rid of Zoom for all therapists (ALMA)
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They are getting rid of Zoom for all therapists (ALMA)
Increasing referrals with an EAP (what you need to know in private practice)
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Increasing referrals with an EAP (what you need to know in private practice)
Managing the summer slump (growth and marketing strategies for all therapists)
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Managing the summer slump (growth and marketing strategies for all therapists)
A realistic day in my life as a therapist in NYC (silent vlog)
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A realistic day in my life as a therapist in NYC (silent vlog)
Four things you can literally do today if you decide to start a private practice
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Four things you can literally do today if you decide to start a private practice
Everything you need to know about this great EHR. (Jane)
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Everything you need to know about this great EHR. (Jane)
How self compassion can help you start a private practice.
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How self compassion can help you start a private practice.
You may be getting referrals and not even know
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You may be getting referrals and not even know
Is ChatGPT 4o going to take our jobs as therapists!?
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Is ChatGPT 4o going to take our jobs as therapists!?
I have not gotten any referrals. And what to do about it
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I have not gotten any referrals. And what to do about it
The importance of community for starting and growing a private practice
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The importance of community for starting and growing a private practice
Huge Announcement: The first gamified private practice community!?
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Huge Announcement: The first gamified private practice community!?
Ultimate Guide to Private Practice Software in 2024
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Ultimate Guide to Private Practice Software in 2024
This children's book inspired me and I want to read it to you
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This children's book inspired me and I want to read it to you
Is it only black and white? Or other colors too?
For this model, this is the only option
Does simple practice have their own malpractice insurance?
@@paperbackbrookie6804 no. You need to get that
Appreciate this video. If you ever want to rap about grow therapy I can tell you about my experience. It is also free.
Appreciate that.
Virtual telemarketing is the best way to get more referrals. We started virtual telemarketing six months before and from six we are getting more than 10 referral each month and it will only cost us $500 a month.
Psychology Today for referrals. Im credentialed individually (and have Simple Practice) but now use Headway mostly except for Medicare and Tricare. I Always have a waitlist!
Amazing!
My alma keeps scheduling over times in google, can you help with this matter
I am not too sure what is going on there, but the calendars don't necessarily block time for one another, you just have to know where you are available or when you are not.
Appreciate you not giving fluff and getting straight into it. What I’ve noticed the effectiveness of a lot of these is contingent on the state you live in. I’m pretty much use all these. Psychology today as been great for referrals. Zoc Doc and Alma have been meh. But I’ve only been in practice about a month and a half.
You are welcome. That sounds good. Thanks for sharing your experience. Also, feel free to checkout my community for free if you would like using code "FREE MONTH2". www.matthewryanlcsw.com/signup
Tnx, but no tnx. I prefer the red ones
I'm thinking of breaking away to do private practice. Concerned about the time it'll take me to ramp up to at least 20 patients weekly. Also trying to figure out who's the best platform to start with overall considering the above. What would you suggest? BTW, I'm licensed in Texas & Illinois. Thx.
Great questions. It would be a great one to ask in the consultation community where I respond to all questions directly and in depth. Feel free to try it for a month with no commitment or cost using code FREEMONTH2. The link to sign up is here....www.matthewryanlcsw.com/signup
With all due respect this is a bunch of ridiculous data. I don’t need excel to know if I am converting clients or making a profit from psychology today.
Thanks for sharing. I am always curious to learn from others. What kind of data are you collecting to inform your business decisions? How do you collect the data?
@ I want to say that for me keeping records of a few of these things are helpful. Some are not.i learned I am most interested in meeting a certain daily monetary goal than anything. That meant learning which insurances pay out most and recognizing historically at times I was seeing more clients than I needed to from the lowest paying insurance. I like using grow therapy’s platform because it is quite intuitive and if I leave the accepting client app on I will have new clients by the time I wake up. I am happy with the amount of out of pocket clients at my practice just from word of mouth and psychology today. Much more we could chat about. I do like to watch your page.
I think this data can be useful. I've wanted to do this but didn't know how. So I appreciate this video. Thanks
So is this like just forMACf@gs or does it work for normal PC users too?😂
Will this work on a gen 1 ipad?
I am not too sure
snippets are helpful but would be better if there could be a search box to search for specific snippets!
Totally
Thanks so much for this! I have appreciated all the content that you have posted! I love this idea and finally found some time in my schedule to get started on it. I use SimplePractice, so I can’t speak to other platforms, but here’s what I did: You can export the Yearly Payment Report from SimplePractice to Excel, then create a PivotTable with Client in the rows. Add Appointment Date (Count) in the Values section to get the total number of appointments per client. You can also include Amount Paid (Sum) to calculate the total amount paid for both insurance and copays for each appointment. From there, you can manually calculate the average by dividing the total amount paid by the number of appointments to get the average payment per session per client. At the bottom of the PivotTable, you’ll find the total number of sessions, which can be divided by the number of clients in the spreadsheet to determine the average number of sessions per client, as well as the average amount paid per session. Thanks to ChatGPT, I was also able to fix a formula to extract client initials automatically, rather than doing it manually. The formula I used extracts the first letter of both the first and last name to generate initials, which helps increase privacy before saving the file. Or, I did it all wrong and wasted a few hours-who knows!
Do you need to apply for business license first or get EIN number to start private practice as sole proprietor
If you are establishing an entity, you typically do that first, because you want the EIN to be attached to that entity
Did I miss something? You mentioned nothing about what kind of cable you need or if it would work with HDMI or DP or VGA? I have a PC and I was expecting the video to at least mention whether it was compatible or if there’s a certain cable I need or if it’s done wirelessly?
It works wit the regular usb cable or wireless
Thank you for the analysis. I had used both Alma and Headway. I ended up resigning from both. Overall, Headway was more user friendly with faster payout, but ultimately, Alma's CEO seems conscientious and on the side of the members (therapists). Headway kept credentialing me with new panels without giving me much time to opt out, and left it entirely to me to de-panel myself. When I asked Headway why it kept doing this, the support person didn't even try to pretend. The answer was: we want insurance companies to see that we can get them a lot of providers, and that's why we don't let you opt out. On paper, it looks like Headway can panel a lot of providers, who will never accept clients with that insurance. So Headway is just another phantom network. Way to solve accessibility, Headway!
Thanks for sharing all this
What's your caseload look like & How long did it take to ramp up with headway? TIA
@@kaysam9358 The caseload ramp up varies by different factors such as niche, location, experience, etc. It is different for everyone. However, I have never met anyone who has not filled up at some point
I signed up with Alma under the mistaken belief that Alma could negotiate better rates with insurance. In November 2024, Alma announced that Optum (AKA United Health) is REDUCING rates for the most common CPT codes by about 10%. I had made business decisions based on expected earnings, and Alma cannot guarantee those earnings. I informed my Optum clients that I will not continue to bill in network, and I resigned from Alma, asking Alma to refund my membership ($900-$1300 a year)
Thank you for the info!!
You are welcome, Feel free to check out my community for free. It's a place where you can interact with me directly as well as with a biller and a marketing person. You can sign up here using code "FREEMONTH2" www.matthewryanlcsw.com/signup
Great video!! Would you please send me the excel version?
Sure what is your email
Informative Video.
Wonderful information. Do LCSW’s have to be registered supervisors through their licensing board in order to just sign off on associate licensed therapist notes?
Thank you. That will depend on your state licensing rules.
Thank you
This is great content! Quick question: Is is possible to use a startup company to credential you intially in order to get the credentials faster, and afterwards get credentialed on your own, on the side, so that you can decide to leave the a company like "headway" should you need to
No this wont work. Once you leave the startup, you need to redo credentialing.
Okay thank you
it doesnt work for windows laptop
Thats a bummer
Hi there! Can you recommend where we can acquire these packets? Everyone is selling them for $3000K plus and breaking it down by good faith estimate, HIPAA, etc. Thank you!
If you live in NY there is a lawyer named Bruce Hillowe who will sell the packet following a consultation. Wayyyyy less than the cost you mention. www.brucehillowe.com/
@@matthewryanLCSW great, thank you!!
@@matthewryanLCSW Thank you so much!!
thanks a lot! works perfectly with ipad 3 and MacBook Pro M3 Max
Does grow have a treatment plan platform?
I have never used grow, so I am not too sure.
Ohh thank you for this! I do have a question regarding being licensed in multiple states. I am also a NYS LCSW, and I just established my PLLC last year. I remember seeing in the paperwork that a NYS PLLC can not have any relationship with an out of state practice. Is your PLLC filed in NYS or NJ? I was just curious how this all plays out! My other question was, if I were to bring an LMSW on only as an independent contractor (1099), would I be able to do that with Headway? I was thinking you were discussing bringing a licensed professional on board and that that means LCSW (so they could technically get paneled on their own), but if they needed to be brought on as a 1099, because they have to go through us as their supervisor, what happens then? Thanks for your help!
Hi there. I am not sure about question one. Sorry, but for question two, its actually illegal in NY to hire an LMSW as a 1099. They must be a W2. They can not be on Headway.
"ChatGPT is incredible! It serves as my AI therapist, musical director, travel guide, biblical scholar, and affiliate marketing tool-all in one. Plus, it helped me craft this comment! I love how I can customize it to respond like my favorite preachers. It’s truly a unique tool that I rely on daily. It's a bit full of itself though lol for making itself sound so good
This is a great breakdown. I never even considered breaking down these numbers. I definitely want to give this a try. My only question is about the time frame. PT is $30/month...so when comparing it to the client value, is the client value $89/mo or just overall? If it's overall, how can it be compared to a monthly cost when the yearly cost for PT would be much more than $30? Somehow I'm not getting that. But I'm also not a mathematician for a reason lol.
I am no math wiz either, but I used some pretty low numbers for the example which may not have been the best. But the 89 would be the potential lifetime value of the client (using the example). In that sense, the 30 dollars you spent to obtain the client yielded you 89 dollars. which is about a 60 dollar profit. In reality, it will probably be more than that. Does this make sense?
@matthewryanLCSW yes actually. If I think of the client lifetime value being a larger number, I can make more sense of it. This is great. Thank you!
Thank you Matt this video is really helpful, and appreciated
Amazing. I am so glad it was helpful
I love using chat GPT for basic daily tasks, sending emails to companies to lower my credit card payments, and responding to emails and texts that don't include specific info. I also create templates, ideas, and worksheets with info to explain topics and start to explain modalities, but I also look at the sources and check the information. Your videos are great, by the way!!! I recommended you to my coworkers.
I love using chat GPT for basic daily tasks, sending emails to companies to lower my credit card payments, and responding to emails and texts that don't include specific info. I also create templates, ideas, and worksheets with info to explain topics and start to explain modalities, but I also look at the sources and check the information. Your videos are great, by the way!!! I recommended you to my coworkers.
Alma's monthly membership is pretty significant compared to Headway. I am already happily utilizing Simple Practice and am only looking for support w/ credentialing, billing and referrals. Curious if you think in this case Alma is still worth the price? Thanks for your helpful info.
Hey Kelly. It will really depend on one factor and that is how many referrals you get per month from ALMA and compare the revenue generate to the cost per month. Even if you get one referral per month and they are seen 3-4 times, you have profited off the cost of ALMA significantly. I hope this makes sense
you mentioned captiol (sp?) serivces, I can't find them online...can you link me to them?
Clicky switches more like icky switches 😅 I’ll always prefer tactile over clicky 🐭
LOL
How much startup money would you recommend for a smaller sized home health private clinic with one primary therapist or two primary therapist and one or two therapy assistance?
It really depends. But your major expenses are going to be establishing a business entity and paying your employees. However, if you are a small solo practice, thats all virtual, you don't need too much only the cost of the softwares required.
8,99 EUR already
Wow
Thank you for this information brother! Do you use a virtual receptionist, or have recommendations for a virtual receptionist? I appreciate your help!
I dont use one, but have heard good things about hellorache.com/
If no training for immigration evaluation is required. Could you provide where to find free training information?
Your best bet is to get your hands on a redacted evaluation report. Sometimes, immigration attorneys will share a sample with you. Once you see that, you will know exactly what type of information you are looking for, and how to write up the report
They only have 2 insurances in California so not worth it for me
Thanks for sharing that. So helpful.
This was very helpful. Thank you!
Amazing!
If I could annotate on my books that would be next level. I bought a book that has space to write in answers but there’s no easy way to do that and have them show up in a similar way that they’d appear in a physical book
Also bestttt energies to everyone here. Takes courage to step out on our own. 👏🏻
Amazing, much appreciated!
You are welcome
extra hassle
I have iPad 2 it worked unil last ight 14-10 2024 back up yesterday Apple killed it, went into Apple logo first restore in ten years but will not approve 5 years ago iMac they secretly put a stopper no diag nostics Apple call centre English not kind Aisians are more helpful will not help I can not buy new ,Rules of Japanese Gov I got 2011 after Tsunami and maintained it the best way Still holds 2h USEof battery if she said you have it on power lead all time it will Pager explodethat is why they say it can not be used ! 2008 Apps works for Yam How do we know Mat is not working for Yam
helpful!
Amazing!
omg. how much waffling on can you do???? he operates on the principal of not saying 10 words when you can waste time by saying 600.
Hi ya... Yeah, long time Alma provider. I agree with both of your concerns. And YES, a phone number would be incredible.
Thanks for sharing Don!