All professions produce stress, some more than others.  Work related stress is among the top causes of anxiety and unhappiness among professionals today.  Careers involving the caretaking of others breed their own distinct forms of stress.  Therapists make their life’s work helping people cope with stress, but for many therapists the stress of their practice can be overwhelming.

Therapists and mental health professionals are caregivers at heart.  For most, the very reason they chose their careers was to heal and support people in need. Those who form their own practices can quickly realize the business of counseling can sometimes take over the actual act of counseling.  The demands of running a business can produce stress and ultimately burnout among mental health providers.

A successful counseling practice has specific needs in addition to the actual act of therapy.  Scheduling and customer service are just as important as insurance billing and collections.  If one aspect begins to fail, it can cause the entire practice to break down.  Many therapists are adept in their chosen profession, but find the daily demands of their practice frustrating, which leads to burnout.

Aspects of business management can be outsourced to professionals who can provide the administrative support therapists need to run a successful and fulfilling practice.  The increased need for business management assistance in mental health care has given rise to innovative solutions in this industry.

Because each practice has unique needs, virtual administrative assistants are increasing in popularity. Therapists can contract with consulting agencies that provide virtual assistants who are specifically trained in the mental health field.  These assistants accommodate a wide range of needs, allowing the therapist to spend more time and energy on clients instead of business.

Many overwhelmed mental health counselors struggle with work life balance.   The intensity of providing emotional support to clients can be all consuming.  Seeking help from virtual assistants and outside support systems can be crucial to the well being of therapist and the success of a practice.  But there are also other strategies that can be implemented to ward off burn out.

As a business owner, it is important that therapists write themselves into the equation.  Setting and maintaining business hours, taking vacation and sick leave, and compensating for over time are all ways therapists can guarantee self-care.  Far too often practices can take over personal life if allowed to go unchecked.  Caretakers can not provide quality care if they are continuing to put themselves last.

Understanding that private mental health practices are businesses is fundamental to achieving a rewarding and successful counseling career.  As in any profession, outsourcing administrative duties when appropriate can save valuable time and increase productivity.  The nature of any mental health profession can be taxing and emotionally draining, but the rewards of maintaining a well-managed work life balance are countless.

First, it is essential to understand precisely what a virtual assistant does. A virtual assistant provides support to other people or businesses, virtually. The support can be administrative or technical.
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Virtual assistants do not have to live near you. The only thing needed in addition to high-speed internet is a private computer.  Virtual assistance is available for growing and established companies, and our services can be used in all capacities.

You’ve made a long to-do list for yourself; the day starts smoothly, and then suddenly things go haywire. If your office activity has increased, it's likely you will need extra support. You  don't really need a full time staff member, but it is clear that you need help.

We can help you:

• Schedule appointments
• Manage voicemails
• Verify insurance eligibility and claim status
• Verify co-pays
• Provide appointment reminders
• Social Media Marketing
• Answer phone calls
• Return phone calls

 
We understand that all therapists need to rest to counsel and treat clients effectively. Therefore, our services are essential to therapists with practices of all sizes.

It is possible you are putting too much pressure on yourself to get things done. You are stressing, neglecting to take care of yourself mentally, physically, emotionally, and overworking to get things done. A virtual assistant will take the weight off your shoulders. We will handle all tasks and complete them efficiently to a high standard. We will also pay close attention to your workloads, address problems, and diffuse those that make you stressed.

Do you dream of balancing work and life? Sometimes deadlines and family functions clash, making it completely impossible. At this point, you've missed enough birthday parties, christenings, and social gatherings to be considered the bad friend, and it weighs on you. Virtual assistants free up time to spend time with family, tuck in your children and enjoy your friends. Life outside of work is essential to self-care.

When you are fighting stress and taking measures to improve your well-being, you are mindful of our body's needs. You regain control and focus and can effectively treat your clients when you are taken care of. Virtual Assistants are your weapons for fighting stress and controlling your life. You don't need to do anything but give us the orders, take care of yourself, and take care of your clients.

With Revitalized Therapist – Virtual Assistant Solutions, you can customize services that meet your needs. We elevate stress, save you time, money, assist with marketing, growing your practice, and establishing passive income streams. Please view our website to learn how we communicate with you and your clients, our billing practices, how will schedule and other relevant information. Contact us to schedule a consultation and discuss the needs for your growing business. From there, we will decide upon a package, and our team will get to work.