Quiz: Should I Open a Private Therapy Practice?
Take the Quiz and Get Clear on Your Next Professional Move
Opening a private practice is one of the most fulfilling — and intimidating — decisions a therapist can make. You’ve spent years developing your clinical voice, building trust with clients, and refining your craft. But taking the leap into running your own practice? That’s a whole different muscle.
This short quiz helps you cut through the noise and get grounded in what matters most: your readiness, your goals, and the kind of practice you actually want to build.
Whether you’re dreaming of more autonomy, craving a more sustainable schedule, or simply wondering if you have the logistics, marketing, and business know-how to pull it off, this quiz will give you clarity and direction.
What We’ll Ask
This quiz is meant to asses the following:
Your strengths — the qualities that set you up to thrive in private practice
Your growth edges — the skills and systems you may want to build before making the leap
Your clinical and business alignment — insights into whether private practice supports your long-term goals
Your next steps — suggestions based on your answers, so you can get an idea on what your next step should be
Who This Quiz Is For
This quiz was designed for therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and helping professionals who are:
Feeling curious about private practice but unsure where to start
Already dabbling in part-time practice and wondering if it’s time to expand
Feeling burned out in agency work and craving more control
Wanting a practice that aligns with their values, lifestyle, and preferred clinical approach
Looking for honest insight — not pressure
If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
Why This Matters
Running a private practice isn’t just about being a great clinician. It involves:
Client acquisition
Business operations
Marketing and visibility
Managing your time and energy
Setting and enforcing boundaries
Financial planning
Legal and ethical considerations
It’s a lot — but it’s absolutely doable when you have clarity on where you’re starting from.
This quiz helps you understand the full picture so you can make a confident, informed decision… not a rushed or emotional one.
Your Next Step
Take 3 minutes. Answer honestly. And walk away with a clearer sense of whether private practice is the right next chapter for you — right now.
Start the quiz and see where you stand.
