216 - How to Design a Therapy Space That Puts Clients at Ease

Your client decides whether they feel safe in your office before they say a word. The room does that work. Most therapists put real thought into their clinical skills, but what about the space a client walks into?  Harsh lighting, a stiff waiting room, a cold and sterile feel. When a client shows up nervous and the space adds to it, you spend the first session rebuilding trust you didn't need to lose. Samantha Barash is a registered dietitian and the founder of The Practice Collective, a shared office space for mental health providers in Metro Detroit. She's designed several offices around one question: how do I want people to feel when they walk in? In this episode she shares the small, low-cost changes that make a space feel warm and safe. ## In this episode, you'll learn: - Why the space sets the tone before the work even starts - The lighting change that shifts the whole feel of a room - Simple ways to make an office feel like a home, not a clinic - The fastest, cheapest upgrades you can make this month - Why your office should match what clients see on your website ## Links mentioned: - The Practice Collective: https://www.practice-collective.com/ - The Practice Collective on Instagram: @practice.collective - Tap Into Nutrition on Instagram: @tap.into.nutrition ## Our Sponsors This episode is brought to you by Zanda. Zanda is practice management software built for health and wellness practices, with scheduling, client records, billing, and telehealth in one place. Learn more athttps://zandahealth.com/us/?utm_source=privatepracticeelevation&utm_medium=webinar&utm_campaign=US_Podcast_Sponsor&utm_content=paidzandahealth.com/us. This episode is also brought to you by Alma. Alma gives providers the tools to build thriving in-network private practices: insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling, and a community of clinicians. Learn more athttps://helloalma.com/elevation/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=elevationhelloalma.com/elevation. ## Elevate Your Website with PPE Ready to bring your brand to life on a website that matches the experience your clients get in person? Book a free call athttps://privatepracticeelevation.com/kickoffprivatepracticeelevation.com/kickoff.