Developing an Ethical Practice: What You Need to Know to Start Your Business
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Date: Friday, 6/20/25 Time: 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Location: LIVESTREAM Cost: Early Bird Registration: $74.99 After June 6th, registration is $99.99 Credits: 5 CE Credits |
Presenters
Denielle Rigoglioso, LPC, CSAC, CAADC, and Owner of Saltwater Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Denielle Rigoglioso-Lambert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), and private practice strategist dedicated to helping therapists build thriving, sustainable businesses. As a successful practice owner herself, she understands the challenges of balancing clinical work with financial stability—and she’s passionate about helping others create profitable, burnout-free practices.
With a background spanning community mental health, brick-and-mortar private practice, and telehealth, Denielle has firsthand experience with the struggles many therapists face—overworking, under-earning, and feeling stuck in an exhausting system. After launching her own private practice and experiencing the freedom and financial security it provided, she made it her mission to guide other therapists toward the same success.
Through her coaching and strategic guidance, Denielle helps clinicians transition into private practice with confidence, build businesses that align with their lifestyle goals, and achieve financial freedom—without sacrificing their well-being.
Christy Westerfeld, Esq., Owner of Westerfeld Law, P.C. and Coach Legally, LLC
Christy Westerfeld, Esq., is a 12-year attorney and legal resource for online entrepreneurs, coaches, and licensed professionals. She specializes in educating coaches, consultants, as well as business owners and entrepreneurs about how to start and effectively run a legally compliant business, and teaching licensed professionals how to maintain compliance while seeking to grow a business. Christy also works heavily in trademark law, contract law, and runs a low-cost legal information membership for those looking to have weekly access to an attorney for questions and insight as their businesses and practices grow! When she isn't working, Christy enjoys spending time with her husband, three kids, and wonderful community in Northern CA.
Kelley Stevens, LMFT, Founder, The Private Practice Pro (pre-recorded)
Kelley Stevens is a therapist, private practice coach, and the founder of The Private Practice Pro. After building her own thriving cash-pay practice, she now helps therapists launch and grow successful private practices through her courses, membership, and coaching. She has taught as an adjunct professor in master 's-level therapy programs, equipping future therapists with the skills they need to navigate both the clinical and business sides of private practice. With a no-fluff, step-by-step approach, Kelley has supported thousands of therapists in filling their caseloads, marketing authentically, and creating sustainable businesses. You can find her sharing practical, actionable advice on Instagram, YouTube, and at www.theprivatepracticepro.com
CEU Creations Signature Series presents:
Developing an Ethical Practice: What You Need to Know to Start Your Business
Friday, June 20, 2025
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Eastern time: Log In / Virtual Networking
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern time: Presentation – see event flyer for detailed agenda
COST:
Early Bird Registration: $74.99
After June 6th, registration is $99.99
Plus U Member – Free
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 3 Ethics and 2 General CE credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 contact hours
Counselors 5 Contact hours including 3 Ethics hours*
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact hours
NY State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Contact Hours
*Some states do not recognize Ethics hours for counselors. In those cases, Contact hours will be awarded.
Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credits.
OVERVIEW:
As helping professionals, we wear many hats in the provision of quality services and care to our clients and communities. Have you ever wondered what wearing a “business owner” hat would feel like? Have you ever thought, “If I had my own practice, I would….” or “I wish I could apply a unique and creative approach to solve this problem”? In this thought-provoking presentation, participants will evaluate their own readiness as a professional counselor, social worker, mental health provider, or allied helping professional to establish your own business or private practice. We will discuss the development of a business strategy/model, instructions on registering your business with the appropriate governmental agencies, and options for marketing/advertising. In addition, a panel of experts will discuss relevant ethical standards and consider how the standards apply to the private practices/businesses.
With the changing work environments, emerging digital workspaces, and the steady increase in the utilization of consultants/freelancers, this course is impeccably well-timed. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to access the information and tools necessary to evaluate your readiness to start your own business.
By attending our workshop, you will be able to:
- Summarize the essential elements of registering your business/practice.
- Describe resources and strategies for marketing and advertising.
- Apply relevant ethical standards to elements of starting your own business/practice.
- Name two resources available to a helping professional seeking to start a business.
- Evaluate your own readiness in starting a business/practice.