Call for Proposals

Important Dates

• Call for proposals closes: Mar 2, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET
• Submission notifications sent: Mar 14, 2025

Proposal Submission Guidelines

We encourage submissions from counselors, consultants, business coaches, financial experts, legal professionals, marketing specialists and other related experts with a passion for equipping counselors to succeed in private practice. Proposals should include: 

• A clear and concise session title.
• A session description (150–200 words) that outlines the objectives and takeaways.
• Target audience and skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
• Speaker(s) bio and relevant expertise. 

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Proposal Topics

We invite you to submit session proposals that explore a wide range of topics related to the business side of counseling. Presentation topics can include:

• Practice Management and Growth
  • Launching and scaling a private practice
  • Business planning and strategy development
  • Ethical considerations in private practice management
• Marketing and Branding
  • Building an authentic and professional brand
  • Effective use of social media and digital marketing
  • Networking and relationship-building strategies.
• Financial Planning and Sustainability
  • Budgeting, pricing and setting session fees
  • Navigating insurance reimbursement and billing
  • Managing financial risks and planning for long-term success
• Technology and Tools
  • Implementing and optimizing electronic health record (HER) systems.
  • Telehealth best practices and legal considerations.
  • Leveraging technology to streamline operations and client care.
• Diversity and Inclusivity in Practice
  • Strategies for creating an inclusive and culturally responsive practice.
  • Expanding access to underrepresented populations.
  • Incorporating social justice principles into your business model
• Specialty Areas and Niche Practices
  • Identifying and marketing your niche
  • Building a specialized practice (e.g., trauma-focused, couples counseling)
  • Transitioning from generalist to specialist
• Work-Life Balance and Counselor Well Being
  • Preventing burnout and fostering resilience as a business owner
  • Maintaining boundaries between work and personal life
  • Strategies for balancing clinical and business responsibilities