Here’s a short 10 minute video with Joe Bavonese, PhD explaining the key features & benefits of the GPS program for therapists.

If you’re interested in greater levels of freedom, income and fun, GPS has the SOLUTION for YOU!

Our 12-month Premier Membership Program is uniquely designed to elevate your Therapy Group Practice Success – and reduce your stress on the journey.

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“I no longer feel like I’m in this group practice business alone, and I have a wealth of resources at my fingertips. Thank you for creating such a wonderful and important program for us!” – GPS Participant
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Clear Guidance

We’ve built our own successful Group Practices — and we’re passionate about helping YOU do the same. We show you the way — how to avoid the biggest mistakes & MAKE THE BIGGEST IMPACT.

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Powerful Knowledge

We’ve studied the ins and outs of Group Practice & know what works — and what doesn’t work! We deliver to you all the wisdom and warnings you need to ACCELERATE YOUR SUCCESS.

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Compassionate Insight

We examine the vital aspects of your Group Practice. We help you overcome psychological roadblocks & challenge you with action-steps that can dramatically PROPEL YOU FORWARD.

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Tremendous Support

Running a group therapy practice can be extremely isolating. Join our team of ambitious and supportive business owners to provide the powerful relationships & the CONNECTION YOU NEED.

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Your GPS Experts Lead YOU to your Desired Results!

Joe Bavonese, PhD
Uncommon Practices & Relationship Institute

Joe Bavonese, PhD, is the owner of Uncommon Practices. He’s a national leader in therapist coaching, having helped hundreds of therapists build successful practices. He’s also the CEO of The Relationship Institute, with three locations in Michigan with 26 therapists. Joe has presented on Private Practice and Group Practice success at 18 national conferences, including the American Psychological Association; the California Psychological Association and Psychotherapy Networker.

Ken Urie, LMHC
Mill Creek Family Services

Ken Urie, LMHC is the owner and director of Mill Creek Family Services, a flourishing Group Practice with two locations in the Pacific Northwest. Ken is passionate about creating an extraordinary work experience for his team members. His group includes more than 25 therapists, an Assistant Director, Practice Manager and a 7-member superstar administrative support staff.

Ernest Schmidt, LCSW
Palo Alto Therapy

Ernest Schmidt, LCSW is the founder and owner of Palo Alto Therapy, a remarkably successful fee-for-service Group Practice in the heart of Silicon Valley, California. Mentored by Joe for 10 years, he has been a model of success for Group Practice development. Ernie’s dedicated team includes over 20 therapists and 5 administrative employees and two locations in Palo Alto & San Jose.

See What Other Group Practice Owners Say…

If you are ready to grow your practice and reach new heights that you may have thought wasn’t possible, this is a not to miss opportunity.  Ernie, Joe and Ken are unique in their ability to help group practice owners focus on their strengths, overcome their barriers and have fun while doing it.  They get the challenges we face and can help because they are living it.  Ernie, Joe and Ken are analytical, insightful, supportive and most of all, genuinely great people who have created three of the most successful group practices in the county. I credit so much of my group practice’s growth to my work with them over the past four years.  The return on investment is immeasurable!

Daniel Klein, Psy.D., P.C.
Managing Director, Child and Family Solutions Center

The opportunity to learn from Joe Bavonese, Ken Urie and Ernie Schmidt is a game changer for anyone aspiring to take their group practice to the next level. While they are each incredibly successful, they have built their respective practices in very different ways and will be able to help you further build your clinic in your unique way. Being in a group with them you will be encouraged as well as challenged and you will become part of a community of supportive colleagues you will probably stay in touch with for a very, very long time.

Julie Hanson

I’ve known Joe, Ken and Ernie for several years and they are three of the biggest All-Stars of the group practice world. They have each created incredibly successful group practices, and just as important, they know how to keep that growth going. They have an incredible depth of knowledge in all facets of group practice, from hiring to marketing to effective leadership. I’ve learned so much from them over the years. You’ll be learning from the best, so be prepared for your practice to take off.”

David Sternberg, LICSW

I don’t know how much these guys are charging for their services, but I am guessing that it is not nearly enough.  Seriously.  You are going to get arguably the leader nationally in practice building, Joe Bavonese, who is without question the top expert in online marketing for the mental health industry.  You are going to get a practice owner in Ken Urie who is beyond masterful in creating and managing the systems and internal culture of a group practice in ways that allow for optimizing not only profitability but the sense of having an integrated, fully functioning business enterprise.  And, you are going to get another practice owner, Ernie Schmidt, who brings not only the know-how for building and running a self-pay, group practice but also has an incredible energy and enthusiasm for the work that he does. I have known all three of these gentlemen for years now.  So, if you are looking to take your current practice to new heights and achieve lifestyle balance in doing so, this is the program for you.

Michael Schneider, Psy.D.

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