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The Future of Private Practice Psychology

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I couldn't resist writing a quick reply to my local psychologist listserver where there is worry about the future of private practice psychology given the changes in the healthcare delivery system.  I certainly could elaborate, but here's the 10-minute treatise as I await my next client:                                  [Photo after a recent snow storm.  I can see the general outlines, but clearly enough?] Colleagues: I don't think there is reason for so much pessimism about  psychologist  private practice.  Actually,  I think psychology can shine brighter than ever in the years to come  because of:  (1) The ever increasing need and psychological orientation of the population and openness to what we offer.  All living generations now are open to our services, and at least the older generations remember well, and often desire, the "psychotherapy" model as opposed to the technician/screening/ checklist-writing, texting and tweeting ...  How satisfying