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title: How to Become a Private Practice Therapist - CONCEPT Professional Training
description: To become a private practice therapist, you need to earn a psychology master’s or doctorate degree. Then, you need to take a licensure exam and continue your education.
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# [How to Become a Private Practice Therapist - CONCEPT Professional Training](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/private-practice-therapist)

 Written by [Jasmine Monfared](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/author/jasmine-monfared) | Jul 27, 2021 8:45:00 AM

**Congratulations! You’ve done the hard work to earn your degree, you’ve completed the hours of your practicum and internship – now what?** Like a passion project, your career as a private practice therapist requires maintenance. This article details what it takes to keep up with your education, skills, and training to stay competitive throughout your psychotherapy career. While our piece “[How to Start your Own Private Practice in Counseling & Psychology](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/how-to-start-your-own-private-practice-in-counseling-2/)” covers the business aspects of running a practice, this post will outline what it takes to stay up to date with the latest education and best practices in the industry.

- If you’ve recently graduated, you’ll need to earn your license.
- Once you have your license, you’ll need to renew it.
- Renewing your license means continuing your education.
- Learn how to navigate virtual therapy and the digital reality of telehealth.
- Establish your emotional boundaries early on.

[View full post](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/private-practice-therapist)

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