From Clinician to CEO

Launch, grow, and run your own therapy practice with confidence!

Your journey to your dream private practice starts here!

Are you a therapist ready to leave agency constraints behind and build a practice that truly reflects your values and vision?

Already have a practice, but tangled in the complexities of insurance billing or drowning in administrative tasks?

I provide the comprehensive support and expert guidance you need to confidently launch, grow, and run your own successful private practice.

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I Understand Your Journey

Hi, I'm Kristi Cornforth. I’m a licensed social worker who left my agency job in 2020 to start my own private practice. I wanted control over how many clients I saw, flexibility in when I worked, and the opportunity to earn more money.

I have walked in your shoes, faced similar challenges, and built a successful practice. My mission is to demystify the process of starting and growing a private practice, providing you with the practical tools and unwavering support you need to achieve your professional dreams.

If you’re ready to receive support from a therapist who understands the ins and outs, then book a consultation today and finally achieve some peace of mind.

Services

  • One Month | $1,000

    Are you looking to start a therapy private practice but aren’t sure where to begin? I will hold your hand as I walk you through the different steps of getting your business ready to see clients. I can help with things like:

    • Brainstorming a business name

    • Getting an EIN and NPI

    • Setting up/updating your CAQH

    • Setting up a business email, phone, and fax

    • Support with credentialing with insurance companies

    • Setting up and support using Simple Practice

    • Support with marketing and a simple website

    • What paperwork and templates you need

    • Tracking income and expenses

    • How to set your schedule

    I am not a lawyer, tax professional, or financial advisor. The information provided will be for general informational purposes and based on my best understanding.

  • 3 Sessions | $397

    -Are you currently using SimplePractice (or plan to) and want to manage your own billing?

    -Are you feeling overwhelmed or confused by insurance billing processes?

    -Want to reduce billing errors and claim denials?

    BECOME YOUR OWN BILLER!

    • 3 Sessions over 6 weeks: one 60-minute deep dive session, and two 60-minute sessions.

    • Unlimited support: ongoing email support during those six weeks, and two weeks after.

    • Check settings: I make sure your account settings are set up correctly for your practice.

    • Submit claims: see the process from creating a client, scheduling a session, submitting a claim, to reading a payment report within your Simple Practice account.

    • Workflow: personalized workflow to collect all the money you are owed from clients and insurance companies.

    • Billing packet: complimentary packet filled with everything you would want to know about billing, including what client information you need to submit claims, how to manually enter insurance payments, and how to resubmit denied claims, so that billing doesn’t have to be stressful.

  • 60 Minutes | $125

    Feeling stuck? Facing a challenge you can't quite overcome? Or perhaps you're ready to seize new opportunities and accelerate your growth? My business consulting sessions are designed to provide the clarity, strategy, and actionable insights you need to move forward with confidence.

  • 60 Minutes | $40

    Overwhelmed with To Dos? Feeling buried under admin work? You're not alone.

    Hand off the tasks that you don’t want to do, I’ve got you covered!

    Example of tasks I could complete for you:

    • entering note templates into Simple Practice

    • generating invoices

    • managing referrals

    • maintaining & organizing client records

    • updating website content

    • and many more admin tasks

How It Works

01

CONSULTATION CALL

Start with a 30-minute chat where you can ask questions about the process (or me) and share your goals for your practice.

02

ONBOARDING

Then, if you’re ready to move forward, I'll send you the initial paperwork through my client portal, you pay the invoice, and schedule our first meeting.

03

ONGOING SUPPORT

I support you in your business, saving you time and money. When our time together is done, if anything comes up, don’t worry! I provide 2-4 weeks of support after we have completed our time together. At any time after that, you are more than welcome to reach out to me if you need additional support.

Save time & money so you can spend time on the work you enjoy.

Save hundreds of dollars each month by having your billing done correctly and staying organized.

Have peace of mind knowing your business flows using effective systems.

 FAQs

  • To save money and time. Instead of paying a biller upwards of $400 a month, you could pay $25 to submit the same claims yourself in Simple Practice. It also saves you time because you don’t have to submit client demographic or session information to your biller. You can keep track of everything yourself.

  • You can submit electronic claims from any Simple Practice plan.

  • I am here to help untangle any Simple Practice and/or billing mess into a beautiful organized system.

  • I will be seeing your Simple Practice account and client information, so we will sign a BAA (Business Associate Agreement) to be HIPAA compliant. 

  • Yes, many people choose to do that, however others prefer an organized, streamlined approach with personal coaching and an opportunity to have their questions answered in the moment. I offer that approach and believe it saves valuable time for busy clinicians.

  • No, I am not an accountant or bookkeeper, but I offer tools and systems to keep you organized so that you can give up to date information to your accountant and/or bookkeeper.

  • I do live in Vermont and therefore I am the most knowledgeable about running a business in Vermont and Vermont insurances. Some things are universal, but you do need to have some understanding of the laws and regulations in your area.

Client Love

  • Adrienne S, LPCC

    "Kristi made the entire process feel calm and easeful. I feel more confident and clear on the entire billing process. I am so grateful for this service and wish I had signed up to work with her when I first opened my private practice!"

  • RaShana B, LPC

    “I was put at ease by Kristi's temperament and patience, as well as her knowledge and way of explaining the process. Kristi was very accommodating regarding my schedule and adapted to my level of understanding in explanations.”

  • Trevor J, LCMHC

    "Kristi effortlessly combined her inherit administrative knowledge with an approach that  helped ease the anxiety and frustration."

  • LICSW

    "It was much less scary getting going knowing that I had someone I could ask questions. Plus, the sessions held me accountable to a timeframe for getting everything up and running which was helpful"

  • Kerry S, LICSW

    “Kristi was incredibly helpful in getting my private practice running, specifically bridging my billing knowledge gaps as I transitioned from a larger organization. She streamlined processes, allowing me to quickly generate income, and her personable approach made her feel like a true partner in my success.”

  • Cori R, LPC

    “Kristi honestly so helpful and great. We were able to learn a lot from her. She was patient and so knowledgeable.”

  • Stephen L, LICSW

    “Outstanding. Very competent and friendly.”

  • LCSW

    "Working with Kristi was truly a positive experience. I looked forward to our consultation sessions, as I knew I would learning something new, and I never had to feel embarrassed about my initial lack of understanding regarding the intricacies of private practice billing."

Ready to Take Control of Your Career?

Stop dreaming and start building. Join the growing number of therapists who are creating fulfilling and financially rewarding private practices. 

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