Practice Psychiatry On Your Terms
You went into psychiatry to do meaningful work — to actually help people, practice the kind of medicine you believe in, and have some control over your own career. If you’re ready to build a practice that gives you that, you’re in the right place.
I’m Elana Miller, MD, an integrative psychiatrist, 2x cancer survivor, and someone who has built a private practice from scratch — twice. Since 2021 I’ve helped hundreds of psychiatrists and PMHNPs across the country do the same through Dream Practice Academy.
Here’s everything you need to get started:
Dream Practice Academy
Our flagship 12-month done-with-you program for psychiatrists and PMHNPs who are ready to launch, grow, or optimize a values-aligned integrative private practice.
370+ practitioners mentored · Practices in 48 states · Average ROI within 6 months
Dream Practice School (Free)
A free course and community for psychiatric providers who want to learn the fundamentals of private practice entrepreneurship and learn integrative psychiatry.
4800+ practitioners joined
Get Your Custom Private Practice Roadmap (Free)
Whether you’re starting a practice from scratch or optimizing what you’ve already built — we have a plan for you.
YouTube
If you want to take a deeper dive into the world of integrative psychiatry, private practice business strategies, and my thoughts on relevant topics in our industry, check out my YouTube channel The Psychiatry Mentor
Blog Posts
A curated list of blog posts I’ve written specifically on private practice and integrative psychiatry topics for clinicians.
Will My Patients Leave If I Stop Taking Insurance? A Step-by-Step Guide to Transitioning to a Cash-Pay Psychiatry Private Practice
photo credits: caleb jones on unsplash If you’re currently running an insurance-based psychiatry private practice—or seeing patients through platforms like Alma, Headway, or Grow—you’ve probably thought about transitioning to a cash-pay model. Maybe you’re tired of settling for low reimbursements, drowning in paperwork, or feeling like you can’t give patients the time and attention they deserve. But here’s the big question that might be holding you back: “Will my patients leave if I stop taking insurance?” The good news? They don’t have to. With the right strategy, you can retain 30–50%…
How to Learn Integrative Psychiatry in 2025
If you’re a psychiatrist or mental health provider, you’ve probably felt the urge to offer more than just medications to your patients—but maybe you’ve been held back by feelings of overwhelm, confusion, or that nagging belief: “I don’t know enough to get started.” Well, let me tell you a secret: You don’t need a fellowship or endless advanced degrees to start practicing integrative psychiatry. In fact, you can begin right now—step-by-step and with confidence. In this blog post, I will debunk the myths that are holding you back, share actionable…
Continue Reading How to Learn Integrative Psychiatry in 2025
How to Transition From Insurance to a Cash-Pay Psychiatry Private Practice: A 6-Step Process
Making the leap into private practice can be daunting, especially if you’re accustomed to the stability of an insurance or agency job. If you are dreaming about transitioning to a cash-pay psychiatry private practice but aren’t sure where to start, this blog is for you. If you are… Working at a part-time job while building your private practice on the side Working full time at an insurance or agency job and are thinking about starting a private practice Currently have an insurance private practice and want to transition to cash-pay…
Follow me over on Instagram @thepsychiatrymentor to catch video clips from the Q&A calls I host for members of my career mentorship program, get inspiration from private practice success stories, and more!
