From Academic Research to Solo Practice | Dr. Michelle Johnson, Essential Strides Counseling

For ten years, Dr. Michelle Johnson ran her private practice on a system she built herself. In this interview she explains what finally made her switch, and what she looked for the second time around. Michelle is a clinical psychologist and the founder of Essential Strides Counseling in Bellevue, Washington. In this video: • The four-part system she built and ran for a decade • Leaving academic research for private practice • Choosing an EHR: telehealth her clients already knew, and portal access for teens and their parents • Why she still takes insurance, and how balance keeps her practice sustainable Read Michelle's full story: Essential Strides Counseling: www.essentialstridescounseling.com/ Carepatron is the practice management platform built for health professionals. Notes, scheduling, telehealth, billing, and client portal in one place. Start free: https://www.carepatron.com #Carepatron #PrivatePractice #ClinicalPsychology