# Starting your New Practice

**URL:** https://www.valant.io/starting-your-new-practice/
**Author:** Allister Liberato
**Published:** March 8, 2023

> [vc_row type="full_width_background" full_screen_row_position="middle" column_margin="default" equal_height="yes" content_placement="middle" column_direction="default" column_direction_tablet="default" column_direction_phone="default" bg_image="13974" bg_position="center center" background_image_loading="default" bg_repeat="no-repeat" scene_position="center" top_padding="10%" constrain_group_1="yes" bottom_padding="10%" text_color="light" text_align="left" row_border_radius="none" row_border_radius_applies="bg" color_overlay="#333333" overlay_strength="0.8" gradient_direction="left_to_right" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none" shape_type=""][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_tablet="inherit" column_padding_phone="inherit" column_padding_position="all" column_element_spacing="default" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" column_link_target="_self" gradient_direction="left_to_right" overlay_strength="0.3"...

---

[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”13974″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”10%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”10%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” color_overlay=”#333333″ overlay_strength=”0.8″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”h1″ content_alignment=”default” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” text_content=”Start a Successful Behavioral Health Practice From Day One”]Behavioral Health EHR[/split_line_heading][vc_column_text]

### Set yourself up for success with a plan of action to get you from today through seeing your first clients. Build the business, workflows, technology, and patient experience you need before opening your doors, so you can spend less time fixing processes later and more time focused on care.

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” class=”eq_btns”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Get a Live Demo” margin_top=”3%” url=”/request-live-demo/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Watch a Recorded Demo” margin_top=”3%” url=”/buy/watch-recorded-demo/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][page_submenu alignment=”center” sticky=”true” link_color=”#1f809d”][page_link link_url=”https://www.valant.io/learning-how-to-grow-your-practice/” title=”Learning” id=”1787587982881-9″ tab_id=”1787587982882-5″] [/page_link][page_link link_url=”https://www.valant.io/maintaining-your-practice/” title=”Maintaining” id=”1787587982942-7″ tab_id=”1787587982943-2″] [/page_link][page_link title=”Growing” id=”1787587982985-6″ link_url=”https://www.valant.io/growing-your-practice/” tab_id=”1787587982987-0″][/page_link][/page_submenu][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-6-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ background_image=”14037″ background_image_position=”center bottom” background_image_loading=”default” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ font_color=”#333333″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Starting Your New Practice[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

## Guidance for Starting a Behavioral Health Practice

Opening a practice means going from clinician to business owner. Learn from those who have come before you to set up a strong foundation for your practice.

Starting a behavioral health practice involves several connected decisions: who you’ll serve, how you’ll deliver care, how patients will pay, how daily workflows will operate, which technology you’ll use, and how prospective clients will find you. Planning these pieces together before your first appointment can reduce administrative friction once the practice is live.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][nectar_icon_list animate=”true” color=”Accent-Color” direction=”vertical” icon_size=”small” icon_style=”border”][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”numerical” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587983184-1″ header=”Develop Your Business Plan” tab_id=”1787587983186-8″]**Write out your 30-60-90-day roadmap.** It’s good to be realistic to balance goals and anticipated hurdles.

Create a business plan by identifying what kind of clients you will see, which services you will offer, any providers and staff you will hire, whether you will get credentialed or start as a self-pay practice, your budget, and your year one growth goals. This plan will define what “success” looks like for your practice.

**Also decide how you expect to deliver care.** Will the practice be primarily in person, [telehealth](https://www.valant.io/clinical-care/telehealth/), or hybrid? Your care model can affect everything from your technology requirements and scheduling process to your marketing strategy and physical overhead.[/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”numerical” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587983231-3″ header=”Plan Out Your Processes” tab_id=”1787587983233-5″]**Prepare for the day-to-day reality of running a mental health practice.** Identify which clinical and admin tasks you will do, which ones you will aim to automate, and which will be completed by staff or contracted partners. Map out the steps for each so you’re prepared before day one.

At minimum, map the patient journey from initial inquiry through intake, scheduling, the clinical encounter, documentation, billing or payment, follow-up, and ongoing communication. Deciding how each handoff will work ahead of time helps prevent your practice from becoming dependent on manual workarounds as patient volume increases.[/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”numerical” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587983255-3″ header=”Project Manage Your Practice Launch” tab_id=”1787587983256-0″]**Don’t let the process of opening a practice overwhelm you.** Making a practice launch project checklist and finding a mentor are two excellent ways to keep yourself on track.

Run through your process like a patient before your first real appointment. Test an inquiry, booking, intake form, reminder, telehealth visit if applicable, clinical note, payment or claim workflow, and follow-up communication. Finding gaps during a test run is much easier than discovering them with a patient waiting.[/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”numerical” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587983299-0″ header=”Consider Your Marketing Plan” tab_id=”1787587983300-7″]Too many practices struggle because they expect clients to magically find them. **Successful practices know the importance of marketing their services.** By building connections with referral sources and creating an online presence, you can ensure a steady stream of clients ready for your opening day.

**Start by defining who you’re trying to reach and why they’d choose your practice.** Your specialty, services, availability, care format, insurance participation, location, and clinical approach can all influence how prospective clients search for and evaluate you.

Then identify the channels that make the most sense for your practice. That may include a website, referral relationships, professional directories, local search visibility, community partnerships, or outreach to complementary providers.[/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”numerical” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587983347-9″ header=”Shop for EHR Software” tab_id=”1787587983348-8″][**The right EHR**](https://www.valant.io/resources/blog/ehr-technology-checklist/)** makes getting your practice started easier.** Shop for a solution that is designed specifically for behavioral health, and ask how it will help simplify your work so you can provide quality care.

Whenever possible, choose and configure the technology central to your daily workflows before you begin seeing patients. Moving records and rebuilding workflows shortly after launch creates work you may be able to avoid by selecting a system that fits your clinical and administrative needs from the beginning.[/nectar_icon_list_item][/nectar_icon_list][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-6-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_icon icon_family=”iconsmind” icon_style=”border-animation” icon_border_thickness=”2px” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Accent-Color” icon_padding=”15px” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Settings-Window” url=”#” margin_bottom=”10″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_column_text max_width=”315″]

#### Strong Automation

[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_column_text max_width=”350″][/vc_column_text][nectar_icon icon_family=”iconsmind” icon_style=”border-animation” icon_border_thickness=”2px” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Accent-Color” icon_padding=”25px” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Credit-Card3″ margin_bottom=”15″ icon_size=”40″ url=”#”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_column_text max_width=”315″]

#### Integrated Billing

[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_column_text max_width=”350″][/vc_column_text][nectar_icon icon_family=”iconsmind” icon_style=”border-animation” icon_border_thickness=”2px” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Accent-Color” icon_padding=”25px” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Profile” margin_bottom=”15″ icon_size=”40″ url=”#”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_column_text max_width=”315″]

#### MYIO Patient Portal

[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][vc_column_text max_width=”350″][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ font_color=”#ffffff” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Features that help your practice Grow” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][nectar_icon_list animate=”true” color=”default” direction=”vertical” icon_size=”small” icon_style=”border”][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”icon” icon_family=”iconsmind” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587983933-10″ header=”Strong Automation” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Settings-Window” tab_id=”1787587983935-7″]Do it all, and do it well, with a software that handles the busywork for you. With Valant, you can automate onboarding new patients, sending and assessing outcome measures, generating bills, creating new progress notes, and a lot more.[/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”icon” icon_family=”iconsmind” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587983977-10″ header=”Integrated Billing” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Laptop” tab_id=”1787587983978-7″]Take the headache out of getting paid. Reports help you keep track of overdue bills, and those that are waiting to be signed or completed by clinicians. And because the software auto-generates a bill for every session, no appointments will fall through the cracks or be forgotten when it’s time to get paid. [/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”icon” icon_family=”iconsmind” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587984019-3″ header=”MYIO Patient Portal” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Folder-WithDocument” tab_id=”1787587984020-2″]The MYIO portal makes it easier for your clients to stay engaged with treatment. It allows them to easily message with providers and staff, and to send and receive documents and outcome measures. They can even pay bills through the portal via integrated credit card processing. With client interactions all in one place, it’s easier to stay organized.[/nectar_icon_list_item][/nectar_icon_list][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ right_padding_desktop=”5″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

## What Do You Need to Start a Behavioral Health Practice?

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]At a high level, you need **a defined business and care model, the appropriate professional and business requirements for your location, a financial plan, repeatable clinical and administrative workflows, secure technology, patient intake and communication processes, and a plan for attracting new clients.** If you intend to accept insurance, payer credentialing and billing workflows will also need to factor into your launch timeline.

You don’t need every future process perfected before day one. Focus first on building a reliable foundation that can support your first patients and grow with your practice. The goal isn’t to build a complicated operation before you’ve seen a single client. It’s to make sure the essential clinical, financial, and patient-facing processes are ready to work together.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”203982″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_top=”3″ margin_bottom=”3″ margin_left=”5″ margin_right=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-6-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ background_image=”14475″ background_image_position=”center bottom” background_image_loading=”default” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ font_color=”#333333″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

## What Technology Does a New Behavioral Health Practice Need?

A solo therapist or new practice doesn’t need a complicated tech stack, but it does need secure, dependable systems for the core parts of running care. Ideally, those tools should work together rather than creating a collection of separate logins and manual handoffs.

**Consider how you’ll handle:**[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][nectar_icon_list animate=”true” color=”Accent-Color” direction=”vertical” icon_size=”small” icon_style=”border”][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”numerical” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587984396-4″ header=”Patient Records and Clinical Documentation” tab_id=”1787587984397-8″]**You need a secure place to maintain patient records, document encounters, create treatment plans, and track care over time.** [A behavioral health-specific EHR](https://www.valant.io/resources/blog/mental-health-ehr-systems/) can give these workflows a consistent structure from the beginning.[/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”numerical” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587984434-0″ header=”Scheduling and Intake” tab_id=”1787587984435-7″]**Patients need a clear way to book appointments and complete required information.** Connected scheduling, digital intake, and consent workflows can reduce the amount of paperwork you have to coordinate manually.[/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”numerical” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587984464-5″ header=”Telehealth” tab_id=”1787587984466-0″]**If you plan to offer virtual care, decide how telehealth will connect with scheduling, documentation, and the patient record.** Keeping the virtual visit within the broader clinical workflow can make day-to-day administration easier.[/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”numerical” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587984512-7″ header=”Billing and Payments” tab_id=”1787587984513-3″]**Decide how you’ll collect self-pay balances, generate **[**superbills**](https://www.valant.io/resources/blog/superbills-101-what-is-a-superbill-what-info-needs-to-be-on-it/)**, submit **[**insurance claims**](https://www.valant.io/resources/blog/why-your-claims-get-rejected/)** if applicable, and monitor outstanding revenue.** Your billing model should influence the technology you choose rather than being treated as an afterthought.[/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”numerical” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587984556-4″ header=”Patient Communication” tab_id=”1787587984558-10″]**Appointment reminders, secure messages, portal access, and follow-up communication are all part of the patient experience.** Automating routine outreach can be especially valuable when you’re running the practice without dedicated front-desk staff.[/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”numerical” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587984578-4″ header=”Reporting” tab_id=”1787587984580-10″]**Even a solo practice benefits from visibility into metrics such as appointments, retention, referrals, revenue, and productivity.** Establishing reporting habits early makes it easier to understand what’s working as the business grows.[/nectar_icon_list_item][/nectar_icon_list][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

## Find the Right Fit for Your Practice Type

**Your launch priorities will also depend on the type of practice you’re building.** A solo clinician may prioritize simplicity and automation, while a group practice needs to think earlier about standardization, permissions, billing complexity, and adding providers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” left_padding_desktop=”5%” right_padding_desktop=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”100″][fancy_box box_style=”color_box_hover” icon_family=”iconsmind” link_new_tab=”true” color=”accent-color” color_box_hover_overlay_opacity=”default” box_alignment=”left” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Administrator” min_height=”200″ link_url=”https://www.valant.io/ehr-for-solo-therapist-practice/”]

#### Solo Therapy Practice

[/fancy_box][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][fancy_box box_style=”color_box_hover” icon_family=”iconsmind” link_new_tab=”true” color=”accent-color” color_box_hover_overlay_opacity=”default” box_alignment=”left” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Business-Man” min_height=”200″ link_url=”https://www.valant.io/ehr-for-solo-psychiatrist-practice/”]

#### Solo Psychiatry Practice

[/fancy_box][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”200″][fancy_box box_style=”color_box_hover” icon_family=”iconsmind” link_new_tab=”true” color=”accent-color” color_box_hover_overlay_opacity=”default” box_alignment=”left” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Business-ManWoman” min_height=”200″ link_url=”https://www.valant.io/ehr-for-small-practice/”]

#### Small Group Practice

[/fancy_box][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][fancy_box box_style=”color_box_hover” icon_family=”iconsmind” link_new_tab=”true” color=”accent-color” color_box_hover_overlay_opacity=”default” box_alignment=”left” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Business-Mens” min_height=”200″ link_url=”https://www.valant.io/ehr-for-large-practices/”]

#### Large Group Practice

[/fancy_box][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][fancy_box box_style=”color_box_hover” icon_family=”iconsmind” link_new_tab=”true” color=”accent-color” color_box_hover_overlay_opacity=”default” box_alignment=”left” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Network” min_height=”200″ link_url=”https://www.valant.io/multi-franchise-mental-health-practice/”]

#### Multi-Practice / Franchise Organization

[/fancy_box][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][fancy_box box_style=”color_box_hover” icon_family=”iconsmind” link_new_tab=”true” color=”accent-color” color_box_hover_overlay_opacity=”default” box_alignment=”left” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Billing” link_url=”https://www.valant.io/ehr-for-billing-agency/” min_height=”200″]

#### Billing Agency

[/fancy_box][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

## Choose Resources That Match Your Role

**The process of starting a practice can look different depending on the work you do.** Use the guidance most relevant to your clinical or operational role rather than forcing generic advice to fit your situation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” left_padding_desktop=”5%” right_padding_desktop=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”100″][fancy_box box_style=”color_box_hover” icon_family=”iconsmind” link_new_tab=”true” color=”accent-color” color_box_hover_overlay_opacity=”default” box_alignment=”left” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Doctor” min_height=”200″ link_url=”https://www.valant.io/who-uses-valant/prescribing-clinician/”]

#### Psychiatry Clinicians

[/fancy_box][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][fancy_box box_style=”color_box_hover” icon_family=”iconsmind” link_new_tab=”true” color=”accent-color” color_box_hover_overlay_opacity=”default” box_alignment=”left” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Nurse” min_height=”200″ link_url=”https://www.valant.io/who-uses-valant/pmhnp-ehr/”]

#### PMHNPs

[/fancy_box][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”200″][fancy_box box_style=”color_box_hover” icon_family=”iconsmind” link_new_tab=”true” color=”accent-color” color_box_hover_overlay_opacity=”default” box_alignment=”left” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Female” min_height=”200″ link_url=”https://www.valant.io/who-uses-valant/non-prescribing-clinician/”]

#### Therapy Clinicians

[/fancy_box][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][fancy_box box_style=”color_box_hover” icon_family=”iconsmind” link_new_tab=”true” color=”accent-color” color_box_hover_overlay_opacity=”default” box_alignment=”left” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Talk-Man” min_height=”200″ link_url=”https://www.valant.io/who-uses-valant/office-manager/”]

#### Practice Managers

[/fancy_box][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][fancy_box box_style=”color_box_hover” icon_family=”iconsmind” link_new_tab=”true” color=”accent-color” color_box_hover_overlay_opacity=”default” box_alignment=”left” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Business-Woman” min_height=”200″ link_url=”https://www.valant.io/who-uses-valant/practice-owner/”]

#### Practice Owners

[/fancy_box][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][fancy_box box_style=”color_box_hover” icon_family=”iconsmind” link_new_tab=”true” color=”accent-color” color_box_hover_overlay_opacity=”default” box_alignment=”left” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Receipt-3″ link_url=”https://www.valant.io/who-uses-valant/billers/” min_height=”200″]

#### Billers

[/fancy_box][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

## Starting is Only the First Stage

Once your foundation is in place, the priorities of running the practice will change. Continue building your operational knowledge with resources for[ learning how to grow your practice](https://www.valant.io/learning-how-to-grow-your-practice/), [maintaining your practice](https://www.valant.io/maintaining-your-practice/), and [growing your practice](https://www.valant.io/growing-your-practice/).

Thinking ahead doesn’t mean you need enterprise-level processes on day one. It means making early decisions with enough flexibility that your tech and workflows don’t become barriers when your practice is ready for its next stage.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”bottom” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”12115″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”10%” bottom_padding=”10%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” color_overlay=”#333333″ overlay_strength=”0.8″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Starting Your New Practice**
[/vc_column_text][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”h2″ content_alignment=”default” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” text_content=”Private Practice Business Plan Template”]Patient Portal[/split_line_heading][vc_column_text]Learn the benefits of developing a private practice business plan and download a free template.

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” class=”eq_btns”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_family=”none” text=”Download Template” margin_top=”3%” url=”https://www.valant.io/resources/downloadable-template/private-practice-business-plan-template/”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_icon icon_family=”iconsmind” icon_style=”border-animation” icon_border_thickness=”2px” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Accent-Color” icon_padding=”15px” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Thunder” url=”#” margin_bottom=”10″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_column_text max_width=”315″]

#### Feature

[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][nectar_icon icon_family=”iconsmind” icon_style=”border-animation” icon_border_thickness=”2px” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Accent-Color” icon_padding=”25px” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Laptop” margin_bottom=”15″ icon_size=”40″ url=”#”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_column_text max_width=”315″]

#### Feature

[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_icon icon_family=”iconsmind” icon_style=”border-animation” icon_border_thickness=”2px” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Accent-Color” icon_padding=”15px” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Thunder” url=”#” margin_bottom=”10″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_column_text max_width=”315″]

#### Feature

[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][nectar_icon icon_family=”iconsmind” icon_style=”border-animation” icon_border_thickness=”2px” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Accent-Color” icon_padding=”15px” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Thunder” url=”#” margin_bottom=”10″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_column_text max_width=”315″]

#### Feature

[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ font_color=”#ffffff” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Features that help your practice Grow” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][nectar_icon_list animate=”true” color=”default” direction=”vertical” icon_size=”small” icon_style=”border”][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”icon” icon_family=”iconsmind” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587987078-4″ header=”Feature” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Thunder” tab_id=”1787587987079-6″]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.[/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”icon” icon_family=”iconsmind” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587987112-2″ header=”Feature” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Laptop” tab_id=”1787587987114-7″]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.[/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”icon” icon_family=”iconsmind” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587987160-9″ header=”Feature” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Folder-WithDocument” tab_id=”1787587987161-4″]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.[/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”icon” icon_family=”iconsmind” text_full_html=”html” title=”List Item” id=”1787587987211-10″ icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Laptop” header=”Feature” tab_id=”1787587987213-0″]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.[/nectar_icon_list_item][/nectar_icon_list][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”100″ bottom_padding=”100″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

## Common Questions From Others Like You Starting a New Practice

[/vc_column_text][toggles style=”minimal”][toggle color=”Default” title=”What are the most important KPIs to help my business succeed?”][vc_column_text]Client retention, client outcome measures, referral sources, productivity, and financial performance are all useful metrics to monitor as your practice gets established.** If your practice includes multiple providers, payroll and provider-level productivity can also help you understand where the business is performing well and where it needs attention. [/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Should I offer services on a cash pay or insurance-based model?”][vc_column_text]**The right model depends on your target clients, financial goals, administrative capacity, and how you want to operate the practice.** Consider whether you have the capacity to manage claims, denials, and payer requirements, as well as how many of your intended clients can afford care without insurance. Private pay may simplify some administrative workflows, while accepting insurance can make your services accessible to a broader group of patients. Some practices choose to offer both. [/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”What do patients expect from a superbill?”][vc_column_text]

**A superbill gives self-pay clients the information they may need to seek out-of-network reimbursement from their insurer.** It typically includes relevant patient, provider, appointment, diagnosis, and billing-code information. Your workflow should make it easy to generate accurate superbills when they’re part of your payment model.

[/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”small” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Learn More” url=”https://www.valant.io/resources/blog/superbills-101-what-is-a-superbill-what-info-needs-to-be-on-it/”][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Do I need a website to start my practice?”][vc_column_text]**A website isn’t necessarily required to begin practicing, but it can be an important part of establishing your business and helping prospective clients find you.** Many people research mental health providers online before making contact, and referral sources may also use your website to understand your services and direct potential clients to your practice. [/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”How do I start a behavioral health practice?”][vc_column_text]**Start by defining the patients you want to serve, the services you’ll offer, your business and payment model, and the workflows needed to deliver care.** From there, confirm the professional and business requirements that apply to you, select your technology, create intake and billing processes, build a marketing plan, and test the entire patient journey before opening.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”What do I need before opening a mental health practice?”][vc_column_text]**You need a clinical and business foundation that can reliably support your first patients.** That generally includes your business plan, applicable professional and business setup, financial model, clinical workflows, patient policies and forms, secure documentation system, scheduling, billing or payment processes, communications, and a way for new clients to find you.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Do I need an EHR before I see my first patient?”][vc_column_text]**Although your specific recordkeeping obligations depend on your practice and applicable requirements, setting up your EHR before your first patient is a strong operational choice.** It lets you establish documentation, scheduling, intake, billing, telehealth, and communication workflows before real patient information begins moving through your practice.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”What is the best EHR for a new behavioral health practice?”][vc_column_text]**Look for an EHR built around behavioral health workflows that supports the clinical and administrative work you expect to manage from day one. **The right platform should be easy enough for a new practice to adopt while offering scheduling, documentation, treatment planning, billing, patient engagement, telehealth when needed, and room to grow. Valant is designed specifically around behavioral health practices and supports both solo providers and larger organizations.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”What technology does a solo therapist need to open a private practice?”][vc_column_text]**A solo therapist typically needs secure clinical documentation, scheduling and intake, patient communication, payment or billing tools, and telehealth if virtual care is part of the practice. **Using connected tools can reduce duplicate entry and manual administration, which matters when the clinician is also functioning as the business owner and front office.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Where should a therapist start when thinking about opening a private practice?”][vc_column_text]**Start by clarifying what you want the practice to look like before worrying about every operational detail.** Identify your ideal clients, services, care setting, financial model, schedule, and first-year goals, then use those decisions to guide your technology, workflows, marketing, and launch timeline.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][/toggles][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#333333″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”6%” bottom_padding=”6%” text_color=”light” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”How Can Valant Help Everyone” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:52|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:60px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” full_height=”yes” columns_placement=”stretch” scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” class=”pt_25″ disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color=”#2d2d2d” background_color_opacity=”0.7″ background_color_hover=”#ec1367″ background_hover_color_opacity=”0.5″ background_image=”12720″ background_image_position=”center center” enable_bg_scale=”true” background_image_loading=”default” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” el_class=”bg_20″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_link=”/who-uses-valant/practice-owner/”][vc_custom_heading text=”Practice Owner” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvalant.io%2Fwho-uses-valant%2Fpractice-owner%2F|title:Practice%20Owner”][vc_column_text]Manage a compliant and more profitable practice, retain your providers, and improve the patient experience.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color=”#0a0a0a” background_color_opacity=”0.7″ background_color_hover=”#1f809d” background_hover_color_opacity=”0.5″ background_image=”12181″ background_image_position=”center center” enable_bg_scale=”true” background_image_loading=”default” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” el_class=”bg_25″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”50″ column_link=”/who-uses-valant/prescribing-clinician/”][vc_custom_heading text=”Prescribing Clinician” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:%2Fwho-uses-valant%2Fprescribing-clinician%2F|title:Practice%20Owner”][vc_column_text]Automate your outcome measures, prescribe medication with ease and accuracy, and expedite your documentation process.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color=”#2d2d2d” background_color_opacity=”0.7″ background_color_hover=”#333333″ background_hover_color_opacity=”0.4″ background_image=”12182″ background_image_position=”center center” enable_bg_scale=”true” background_image_loading=”default” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” el_class=”bg_25″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”100″ column_link=”/who-uses-valant/non-prescribing-clinician/”][vc_custom_heading text=”Non-Prescribing Clinician” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:%2Fwho-uses-valant%2Fnon-prescribing-clinician%2F|title:Practice%20Owner”][vc_column_text]Spend less time documenting and more time focusing on what matters most: your clients.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color=”#333333″ background_color_opacity=”0.7″ background_color_hover=”#1f809d” background_hover_color_opacity=”0.5″ background_image=”12721″ background_image_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” el_class=”bg_22″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_link=”/who-uses-valant/billers/”][vc_custom_heading text=”Biller” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:%2Fwho-uses-valant%2Fbillers%2F|title:Practice%20Owner”][vc_column_text]Improve the accuracy and efficiency of your billing operation with streamlined workflows and purpose-built reporting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color=”#333333″ background_color_opacity=”0.7″ background_color_hover=”#ec1367″ background_hover_color_opacity=”0.5″ background_image=”12722″ background_image_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” el_class=”bg_30″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_link=”/who-uses-valant/office-manager/”][vc_custom_heading text=”Office Manager” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:%2Fwho-uses-valant%2Foffice-manager%2F|title:Practice%20Owner”][vc_column_text]Reduce the time spent on administrative tasks, like scheduling appointments and collecting payments.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#1e1e1e” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.95″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
Starting your New Practice

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Your Turn to Make a Move” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”see-through-3″ color_override=”#ec1367″ hover_color_override=”#1f809d” hover_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” url=”/request-live-demo/” margin_top=”25″ text=”Request a Demo”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][nectar_cta btn_style=”see-through” heading_tag=”h4″ text_color=”#ffffff” button_color=”default” link_type=”regular” alignment=”center” alignment_tablet=”default” alignment_phone=”default” display=”block” link_text=”Or Watch a Pre-Recorded Demo” url=”/buy/watch-recorded-demo/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.95″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”How Can Valant Help?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:52|text_align:center|line_height:52px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_custom_heading text=”Thousands of mental health private practices rely on Valant to streamline their workflows and improve their ability to provide exceptional care.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:18|text_align:center|color:rgba(0%2C0%2C0%2C0.7)|line_height:26px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Extra-Color-1″ solid_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”fontawesome” url=”#” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-calendar-check-o” margin_top=”25″ text=”Schedule a Personalized Demo”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]