Therapist Worker Cooperatives

Methods

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Method #1:

Connect with like-minded therapists. Host an initial meeting to get to know each other's values and shared interests. Develop a vision for a co-worker model with a working plan. Facilitate next steps!
 

Method #2:

Start a solo practice structured in a way meant to be fleshed out as a worker co-op later.
 

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Key Steps for Consideration

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1. Do some research on worker cooperatives! Here are some preliminary resources:

   • Think Outside The Boss: How To Create A Worker-Owned Business

   • US Federation of Worker Cooperatives Resources Page

   • Democracy at Work Institute: Tools for worker cooperatives
      

2.  Do some research on how therapy group practices tend to run. Here are resources on that:​​

   • The advantages of opening a group practice​

   • 6 Questions To Consider Before Starting a Group Practice

   • Transitioning from solo to group practice
      

3. Consider consulting with existing therapist worker cooperative practices to see how they've been doing things. Get some tips from them. Find a list of them here.​