Non-Traditional Methods of Development and Practice, with Larry Waldman Ph.D.

Mental health providers are trained to provide psychotherapy but are not schooled in the process of conducting a successful private practice. In fact, many training institutions frown upon the notion of private work. Moreover, most mental health providers know one, and only one, way to function—be seated across from a client (hopefully with valid insurance).

In Non-Traditional Methods of Development and Practice Dr. Waldman describes the open attitude and innovative steps to be taken to effectively market and conduct a thriving private practice. He practiced what he preached as his “business” became one of the most diverse and successful ones in Phoenix. This program is particularly well-suited for graduate students and early career providers but is also useful for senior clinicians who desire to explore new ways of practice and compensation.

Educational Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1.  Define what it means to "Think Like an MBA" with respect to one's practice.   

2.   List the issues of private practice as a business model     

3.   Name the critical factors of effective and efficient practice marketing

4.  Define passive income

BIO:

Dr. Waldman is a recently semi-retired licensed clinical, forensic psychologist in

Phoenix, Arizona. He conducted a highly successful private practice of 45 years working with children, teens, parents, couples, and adults in a solution-focused manner. He also consulted with family, personal injury, immigration and estate planning attorneys. His BS in Education/Psychology was from the University of Wisconsin; his MS in School Psychology was at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; his Ph.D. in Educational/School Psychology was earned at Arizona State University; and his Diplomate (ABPP) was received in 2003.

Waldman was the past president of the Maricopa Psychological Society, the Director of Psychological Services for Charter Psychiatric Hospital of Glendale, an “Official Guide” (top expert) on Parenting for SelfGrowth.com and was a Medical Consultant for the Social Security Office in Phoenix. He was an adjunct graduate professor in counseling and served on the professional advisory board of Stepping Stones of Hope, a charitable organization serving children whom have lost a parent. Waldman further was the co- chair of the Early Career Psychologists Committee with the Arizona Psychological Association (AzPA) for five years. He is certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a (senior) fitness specialist and is a certified yoga instructor, offering “yoga for seniors,” in particular.

In addition to numerous articles which have been published in the local Phoenix media and in the national press, Waldman has authored eight books: Who’s Raising Whom? Coping with Your Adolescent; How Come I Love Him But Can’t Live with Him? The Graduate Course You Never Had, 2 nd Edition; Too Busy Earning a Living to Make Your Fortune? Overcoming Your Negotiaphobia: Negotiating Through Your Life; Love Your Child More Than You Hate your Ex and Silver Sex: Insights Into

Senior Sexuality.

Dr. Waldman trained as a public speaker and has presented for PESI. His signature

presentations are: The Business of Private Practice—The Graduate Course You

Never Had and Teaching Parents to Parent. He has made over 150 paid presentations in his career to attorneys, chiropractors, psychologists, family therapists, counselors, social workers, school psychologists and school counselors. To the community Waldman speaks on parenting, marriage, stress, depression and anxiety, wellness, grand parenting and psychotherapy. He also is a seasoned podcast guest. His seminars are organized, practical and entertaining—offering “edutainment.”