Alison Pidgeon, LPC, is the founder and CEO of Move Forward Counseling and a consultant with Private Practice by Design. Over the past decade, she’s grown her solo practice into a thriving team of 65+ clinicians across eight locations in Pennsylvania. Alison is passionate about helping practice owners scale sustainably, improve access to care, and build values-driven businesses that make a difference.

Sarah transformed her mental health practice by moving from 70+ hour weeks with unaccountable contractors to leading a strong W2 team with clear systems and confident leadership. In just six months, revenue grew, client retention improved, culture thrived, and she finally reclaimed her weekends and role as CEO.

Not sure if your private practice is meeting compliance standards? These 5 common mistakes, like missed audits and HIPAA gaps, could be putting your practice at risk.

Private Practice by Design helps private practice owners achieve their business and compliance goals. Our consulting services provide practical strategies for scaling, streamlining, and staying compliant—so you can build a thriving practice that supports your life.

Late documentation can create compliance risks and unnecessary stress. Here are practical ways private practice owners can help therapists submit timely, accurate notes.