Explore the pros, cons, and hidden considerations of today’s most common private practice models. Whether you're launching your first practice or rethinking your current setup, this interactive session will help you make an informed and confident choice.

Solo Practice
Group Practice (fee split)
Cost Share
Licensing Model

You want more clarity and confidence in building a private practice
You want to prevent isolation, frustration and confusion
You’ve got big ambitious goals to be the psychologist you want to be while keeping the busness side from burning you out
You're a psychology student about to embark on this decisional journey or a psychologist rethinking their options
Dr. Drahovzal has been in clinical practice for over 20 years. Her psychological practice focuses on assessment and therapy with children, adolescents, adults, couples and family. She has extensive training and experience in assessment across the life span, family systems, health psychology, and clinical supervision. She has supervised over 45 individuals, including retraining practicing psychologists and mentoring Ph.D. interns and Ph.D. practicum students. Her excellence in training and supervision was recognized in 2023 with the University of Ottawa’s Award for Excellence in Clinical Supervision. In 2022, Dr. Drahovzal became the co-director of GPS, alongside Dr. Caroline Ostiguy. Together they are dedicated to helping Ph.D. psychologists lead, innovate, and shape the future of mental health care.

Dr. Caroline Ostiguy provides psychotherapy to Anglophone and Francophone adults and young adults. She works with clients experiencing a wide range of challenges, including low self-esteem, anxiety, and stress. Her particular area of expertise is the assessment and treatment of mood disorders. In 2022, Dr. Ostiguy became the co-director of GPS, alongside Dr. Deanna Drahovzal. Together they are dedicated to helping Ph.D. psychologists lead, innovate, and shape the future of mental health care.
