Transform Your Practice

Learn how to transition from 1099 to W-2 and build a safety-net practice that thrives on ethical, financial, and trauma-informed leadership.

Downloadable Tools for Support

Tools and downloadable tools + resources to make sure you have what you need.

Expert-Led Training

Benefit from expert-led training tailored to help you excel in your group therapy practice.

About the Course

Are you ready to take your group therapy practice to the next level? Join us in this transformative course where you will learn the essential skills to transition from 1099 to W-2, ensuring the sustainability and growth of your practice. Dive into ethical, financial, and trauma-informed leadership strategies that will set you apart in the field. Enroll now and start building a safety-net practice that truly makes a difference.

About the Creator

Hi, I’m Ginger Houghton, LMSW, CAADC, and I’ll be your guide through this course. With years of experience in social work and addiction treatment, I’m passionate about supporting clinicians in navigating the real-world challenges of practice—especially when those challenges involve ethics, systems, and sustainability. My approach is grounded, transparent, and practical, with an emphasis on creating professional environments that support both clinicians and the clients they serve. My goal in this course is to provide you with clear information, thoughtful reflection, and practical tools you can apply in your work, whether you’re in clinical practice, supervision, or leadership. I hope this training supports your confidence, clarity, and long-term sustainability as a social worker and business owner.

Curriculum

12 Chapters · 37 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Safety-Net Practices

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome to From 1099 to W-2 (Without Burning Everything Down) - Building A Safety Net Practice

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      The SAFETY NET Framework

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Overview of the Safety-Net Framework

  2. 2

    S — Start With Radical Transparency

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      S — Start With Radical Transparency

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Why Many Practices Transition to W-2 (And Why It’s Not Personal)

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      A Leadership Pause

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      The Most Common Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Start With Context, Not Control - Radical Transparency Readiness Guide

  3. 3

    A — Acknowledge Relationships and History

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      A — Acknowledge Relationships and History

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      How to Be Attuned Without Overstepping

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Acknowledge History Without Asking for the Story - Quick Reference Sheet

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Self-Check Tool - When Reactions Start to Feel Personal

  4. 4

    F — Figure Out the Numbers

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      F — Figure Out the Numbers

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      Common Pay Structures: Pros and Cons (At a High Level)

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Let's Talk About Health Insurance

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Group Practice Owner Numbers Checklist

  5. 5

    E — Explore Why Clinicians Leave

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      E- Explore Why Clinicians Leave

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      Compassionate, HR-Appropriate Scripts for Naming Fit & Benefits Expectations

  6. 6

    Timing With Boundaries

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      T- Timing with Boundaries

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      Timing With Boundaries Tool

  7. 7

    Y — Your Calendar Must Be Clear

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      Y — Your Calendar Must Be Clear

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Clearing Your Calendar With Intention - Availability Is The Intervention Tool

  8. 8

    N — Nurture the Owner Nervous System

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      N — Nurture the Owner Nervous System

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      Nurturing Your Nervous System During Transition - Regulate the Leader, Protect the System Tool

  9. 9

    E — Evaluate Fit Honestly

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      E- Evaluate Fit Honestly

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      Reciprocal Fit Without Scarcity or Shame - Evaluate Fit Honestly Tool

  10. 10

    T — Talk to Professionals and Others (But Don’t Copy Their Numbers)

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      T — Talk to Others (But Don’t Copy Their Numbers)

  11. 11

    The WHY: A Real Safety Net, Not a Pretend One

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      Final Tool: The Safety-Net Practice Integrity Check

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      Disclaimer

  12. 12

    SAFETY NET Toolbox

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      SAFETY NET REFLECTION WORKSHEET

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      SAFETY NET ACTION PLAN

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Practice Owner Expense Checklist

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Sample Slide Deck: The SAFETY NET Transition

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Tools and Resources for Making A Transition (You DOn't Need All of These)

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      W-2 MASTER CHECKLIST

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      1099 vs. W-2 Employment for Therapists

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      1099 vs. W-2 Commission Based Examples (Ensure this is legal in your state)

What People Are Saying

Discover how this course has transformed the practices of social workers like you. Join our community of empowered professionals today.

”
I couldn't have made the leap to a W-2 practice without help from Ginger. It's so scary and I had so many misconceptions. It helped having a friendly, supportive voice throughout the process.
Linda L.

Boyne, MI

"I was absolutely terrified of transitioning to a W-2 practice but I was also terrified of not transitioning. This was so helpful and really gave me a lot of things to think about as I was planning."
Tina T.

Waterford, MI

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There are so few resources for anyone who is looking to shift away from independent contracts in group therapy practices. This was enormously helpful during a stressful period.
Leslie. P.

Philadelphia, PA

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