Self-Paced Online Course
Grow Beyond Solo Therapy Practice
Everything you need to launch and grow a thriving out-of-network group practice โ at your own pace, on your own schedule.
Does this sound familiar?
You've built a successful solo practice. Now you're ready for more โ but the path to group practice feels unclear.
You're successful in solo practice but feel maxed out with nowhere left to grow.
You want to hire but don't know where to start โ legally, practically, or financially.
You're worried about payroll, managing referrals, and holding a team accountable.
Most advice out there is tailored to in-network practices โ and none of it quite fits.
There's a better way to build โ and you don't have to figure it out alone.
We're two OON group practice owners who've been exactly where you are. We built this course to give you the clear, practical, OON-specific guidance we wish we'd had.
Note: this course is about hiring therapists and building a multi-clinician private practice. If you're looking to add therapy groups to your existing practice, visit groupsinprivatepractice.com.
What You'll Learn
Eight In-Depth Training Modules
Expert-led video trainings covering every stage of building an out-of-network group practice, from legal setup to marketing to managing your team. New modules added through 2025.
Build Your Dream OON Group Practice
An overview of what's possible and what it takes to transition from solo to group practice in an out-of-network model. Watch this free before you enroll.
Watch for FreeSetting Up Your OON Group Practice Legally & Ethically
Entity structure, NPI numbers, W-2 vs. 1099, payroll, insurance, HIPAA, Good Faith Estimates, and the paperwork that protects your practice from day one.
Making Your First Hire
Where to post, how to write a compelling job description, a rigorous screening process (including a mock session), red flags to watch for, and a complete onboarding checklist.
Marketing Your OON Group Practice
SEO, directories, community outreach, Google Ads, social media, intake systems, referral strategies, and how to empower your clinicians as marketing assets.
Identity-Led Branding for Therapists
Build a brand rooted in your values โ not trends โ so you attract the right clients, reduce decision fatigue, and show up with confidence across every platform.
with guest expert Shaina Longstreet, Dawn & Delight Creative
SEO & AI for Group Practice Owners
How to show up in Google searches, use AI tools strategically, and build a search presence that brings in consistent referrals without constant effort.
with guest expert Josh Gindea, Doctors Internet
May 14th
Financial Freedom in Your OON Practice
Building financial systems, understanding your numbers, and creating a practice that is both clinically excellent and financially sustainable.
with guest expert Anahita Lake-Khosravi, Freedom First
July
Managing Your Employees
How to lead, supervise, retain, and hold accountable a team of clinicians โ while protecting your culture, your clients, and your own wellbeing as the owner.
September
Your Instructors
Who Are We?
We're Sara Schreiber, LCSW, CGP, and Melissa Divaris Thompson, LMFT โ two out-of-network group practice owners based in New York and New Jersey.
We started an OON Group Practice consultation group because we were tired of advice that assumed we were in-network. Inside that group, we saw how many therapists were hungry for real, practical guidance on the OON model specifically. This course is the result.
Everything we teach comes from what we've actually built, the mistakes we've made, and the systems that have worked. No fluff, no theory โ just real guidance from practice owners who are in it with you.
Enrollment
One Price. Lifetime Access.
Pay once and return to the trainings whenever you need them โ no subscriptions, no renewals.
One-Time Investment
$295
Lifetime access ยท No recurring fees
- 8 expert-led video training modules (new content added through September)
- Free intro training: Build Your Dream OON Group Practice
- Legal & ethical setup deep-dive
- Step-by-step hiring & onboarding guidance
- OON-specific marketing strategies that actually work
- Branding masterclass with Shaina Longstreet
- SEO & AI masterclass with Josh Gindea (May 14th)
- Financial freedom with Anahita Lake-Khosravi from Freedom First (July)
- Managing employees with Sara & Melissa (September)
- Lifetime access โ revisit any training anytime
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this about group therapy or group practice?
Group practice. This course is specifically for therapists who want to hire other clinicians and build a multi-therapist private practice. It is not about running therapy groups with clients. If you are looking for resources on adding group therapy to your practice, please visit groupsinprivatepractice.com.
Who is this course for?
This course is for licensed therapists who are in solo private practice and want to grow into a group practice โ or who have recently made that leap and need guidance navigating the OON model specifically. It's built for out-of-network practices; if you're in-network, most of the marketing and financial content won't apply.
Do I need to already have a group practice to enroll?
No. The course is designed to take you from solo practice all the way through the first stages of building a group. If you're still in solo practice and thinking ahead, Module 1 (legal setup) is a great place to start.
What exactly do I get?
You get lifetime access to six recorded training modules, each approximately one hour long and led by Sara, Melissa, or a guest expert. You can watch at your own pace, pause and revisit, and return to the content whenever you need a refresher.
How is this different from free Facebook groups or online resources?
Most free resources are either too general or geared toward in-network practices. This course is built specifically for the OON model, drawing on Sara and Melissa's direct experience running OON group practices in New York and New Jersey. The content is structured, sequential, and actionable โ not scattered Q&A threads.
Is this a subscription?
No. You pay once ($295) and have lifetime access. There are no monthly or annual fees.
