What we’re about
Welcome. This is Quarterly meeting for psychologists, psychiatrists, LCSWs, LPCs, LMFTs, MDs, or Psych NPs who have a full or part time Private Practice in Philadelphia or surrounding suburbs and who reside here too.
We meet for a meal in the Chestnut Hill village setting of Philadelphia bordering Mont. Co. or on Zoom. Days of the wk. and times rotate. The purpose is to connect, off-set the isolation of pp, learn from each other, and just hang out.
Members MUST be LICENSED and in active verifiable full or part time private practice. It is NOT open to therapists living in other regions who have a virtual only practice here. Members are required to provide contact info (Full Practice address or town if virtual, practice phone #/real full name w/ credentials) on their profile along with an identifiable photo of just themselves. Web link is optional.
Vetting is critical so membership and format rules comply with ethical and professional standards.
Many are unable to attend the meetings, however, they join to connect with others and use the discussion forum for appropriate posts such as groups or office space.
Networking is not our primary focus. This is not the place to recruit or market to therapists for biz ventures. We are here to share the joys, adventures, and challenges of Private Practice. We provide some structure but the degree to which some may pursue further connection is voluntary, unpressured, and organic.
Format: after brief introductions, we sit at 3-4 smaller tables of 15ish to allow interaction on topics we each choose. Members volunteer to facilitate the informal 1 hr. dialogues. Previous topics include Mindfulness, Marketing Ethics, DBT, Cultural Competency, Taxes in Private Practice, Exposure TX, the Biz of PP, Holistic approaches, MAT, Newbie Q&A, working with LGBTQI couples. Events average about 50+ attendees. The smaller tables allow more intimate interactions.
Our group is not affiliated with any person or business. No agendas. We meet in a neutral location. It is not a place to market your practice coaching or affiliated services. We do not discuss cases. We are here as professional peers.
Leaders do not benefit financially from the group. Members choose to volunteer their efforts. There are no dues but we ask that you donate $5. once per calendar yr to cover the annual cost of using the meetup platform and name tags. Contributions can be made once a yr by Venmo: @Michael-Galarraga, Zelle, or check. Tax deductible.
While members are encouraged to post info on the discussion board such as workshops, etc. and to use their profile to share their info and link, this is not set up as a marketing group. Over time cross referrals often naturally occur as we get to know one another but it's not our primary purpose. We have learned that referrals happen because we build trust through interactions not because someone gave us a flyer.
The group emails, board, or list may not be used to market anything including your services to members nor should this platform, meetings, or list be used to promote another meet up or similar group.
If we don't keep that part low key it turns into a different kind of vibe. Please honor our choice to protect the group as a thriving community to interact regarding private practice.
We see this group as an opportunity for local therapists to support each other as business owners and clinicians. While tech companies and out of area owned mega group practices are trying to take over it’s important to build and support the growth of Philly area peers.
We are in this together.
Welcome to the tribe.
Admin team
Michael, Kim, Katie, Katherine
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Spring Event (in-person), RSVP's Open in March 2025Market at the Fareway, Philadelphia, PA
Please digest details for a successful experience for all. You must click to change RSVP ASAP if you can no longer attend. Takes 1 min. Please don’t no show or late cancel as it’s disruptive for planning.
***If it rains, we will be under the Pavilion.
1:00-1:30 Grab seat at one of 4 tables marked by topic, get name tag and lunch to take to your group table from any of the walk up vendors in the Market, menus below. Volunteers can direct you. The venue allows us to use their space for free so please purchase lunch inside.
1:30-2:45 After small group intros topic leaders present or share informally for 20-25 min. then facilitate a 30 min. interactive dialogue within their group:
If a table is full, you cannot add a chair but must choose another one with open seats. Please don’t try to break this rule as it’s necessary.
2:45-3:15 or so Optional Hanging Out
SMALL GROUP TOPICS (4, TBD):
*** PARKING: FREE lot behind the Chestnut Hill Hotel, off Southampton, where we meet or on side streets. Kiosk parking on Germantown Ave. If full there’s a paid lot 1 block up Germantown Ave. next to PNC Bank or where you see P signs off Highland Ave. , about 1. Per hr.
*** We ask members to donate a tax-deductible $5 once per calendar year to offset cost of using this platform and name tags. VENMO: Michael-Galarraga
Menus.
https://www.marketatthefareway.com/menus/If you are not getting our emails or they go to spam, troubleshoot: Why am I not receiving Meetup emails? – Meetup
- Fall Event, Wednesday, September 19, 2025 1-3 PM: RSVP's Open June 2025Market at the Fareway, Philadelphia, PA
RSVPs are now open!!
Looking forward to connecting at our FALL gathering of the PP Tribe. If it rains, same spot under the Pavilion.Contact Michael if you’re a licensed clinician and would like to lead a topic. If you must cancel your RSVP do so ASAP. Log in, push button to change to not going. Takes 1 min. This is a community effort so TY for following the process as late cancels and no shows are disruptive.
We meet outside over 4 topic tables in the lounge area rear left corner. Choose table upon arrival this time. If a table is full you are not permitted to add more chairs.
SCHEDULE: we need a volunteer to take pics
1:00-1:30 Grab name tag and lunch in the Market, menus below. Optional Hanging Out. The venue allows us to use their space so please purchase deductible lunch inside to bring to your table.
1:30-2:45 After small group intros, over lunch, table leaders present or share informally for 20-25 min. then facilitate an interactive dialogue within their group for about 30 more min.
- TABLE TOPICS:
- Caring for Clients with Chronic or Life-Threatening Illness with Emily Browning, LCSW, ACHP-SW, M.Div., CCTP from Wellness First: Counseling and Consultation
- How to Negotiate with Clients about Money, Time, and Other difficult topics with Max Corchin, LPC from Corchin Counseling
- The Power of Assessment: Gottman Couples Therapy with Nelsery De Leon, LMFT from Growth Journey Therapy
- Creative Interventions for Your Most Challenging Cases
with Dahlia Rifkin, LPC, BC-DMT, EMDR Certified from Moving Families Forward
Upon arrival, pop inside the Market to order/pick up lunch from a vendor of your choice to bring out to your table.
Open on Wednesdays:
- Southern Flames (bbq, fish, and more, support this black owned mission driven biz that hires formerly incarcerated individuals)
- Saigon Noodle Bar (robust choices including veggie, bubble tea)
- Chicko Tako (Korean Fusion, tacos, dumplings, chicken dishes)
- Poppy's Cafe
- Tokyo Sushi
- Rancks (deli, soup, salads, wraps)
FREE PARKING in the Market lot behind the CH Hotel off E. Southampton, the Market is off that lot. If full, Kiosk lot a half block up Germantown Ave next to PNC. Parking should be more open on a Wed. Additional lots behind stores on E or W Highland or on Germantown Ave. Look for P signs, or on streets. About $1. per hr. APP. Free parking on some side streets and lower part of Germantown Ave. Buses/Trains nearby. If coming from Germantown Ave instead of the lot just go through the walkway that says The Fairway next to the CH Hotel. We are past the fire pit and waterfall.
Preview MENUS below or on signage by each vendor.
- Our group is free but we ask members to contribute $5, ONCE per calendar year to cover cost of platform and name tags. VENMO @Michael-Galarraga
We need attendees to digest details and follow directions. Leaders just coordinate it. Thank you for keeping this a team effort!
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