Electronic Management Systems
Jane
Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video, and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system. This Canadian practice management system makes admin a breeze and creates super efficient work flow. After signing up, input “FEARLESS” on Step one, in the field titled ‘Education, association, or corporate code to receive one month for free.
Website Builders
WordPress.com
WordPress.com gives you everything you need to start your website if you want to build it yourself. With its built-in optimization and responsive, mobile-ready themes, there’s no limit to who you can reach with your new website. No matter the size of your budget, WordPress.com has a plan that’s right for you.
Data Encryption
Hushmail’s Encrypted Email Platform
Keep your emails protected from hackers by using Hushmail’s encrypted email platform. Hushmail protects your clients by adding encryption to your emails, web forms and e-signatures. It’s secure, PIPEDA-compliant, and trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide. Plus all of their servers are in Canada!
Nord VPN
Use Nord VPN to protect your internet connection and privacy online when working. VPN stands for “virtual private network” and it creates an encrypted tunnel for your data, protects your online identity by hiding your IP address, and allows you to use public Wi-Fi hotspots safely. Nord VPN is what I use to keep my work activity private online, I love how affordable and easy it is!
Business Phone System
Grasshopper
Why pay for two cellphone bills when you can just pay for one! Grasshopper switches from your business phone number to your private number all on your personal cellphone. Save up to $50 when you purchase an annual plan.
Logo Design
Fiverr
Fiverr is a freelance service for all your business needs. I used this company to find a graphic designer to create both my private practice and consulting logos. It’s an affordable and an easy way to create your private practice logo 🙂
Private Practice Directories
Psychology Today
Having tried many different ways to market my private practice, I’ve found that the directory, Psychology Today, has consistently been one of the main ways I get clients. Plus, it only costs $34.95 CAD (tax included) per month! Psychology Today allows you to easily showcase your private practice online. Psychology Today ads are also usually at the top of counselling google searches so this means that more people will likely see your listing! Want *6 FREE* months of Psychology Today that’ll give me a free month too? Email me your name and I’ll hook you up.
Open Path
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective is a non-profit nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing in-office mental health care-at a steeply reduced rate-to individuals, couples, children, and families in need. Instead of having to negotiate a sliding scale, refer clients to Open Path Collective where they can easily book one of your discount rate sessions. This site takes out the bargaining PLUS it’s free for therapists to join!
