How We Support Therapy Practices as Legal Counsel
Therapists and mental health professionals do vital, demanding work. Whether operating as solo practitioners, group practice owners, or child custody evaluators, they carry the weight of caring for others—often while managing the complexities of running a business.
At Full Circle Business Law, we help therapy practices across California build thoughtful, resilient legal foundations so they can focus on what matters most: serving their clients with clarity, confidence, and care.
We advise licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), psychologists, clinical social workers, and evaluators at every stage—from launching a practice to expanding a team, entering partnerships, or preparing for transitions. Our goal is to ensure the business side of your work supports the integrity of your clinical mission.
What We Help Therapy Practice Owners Accomplish
Forming a Solo or Group Practice
For licensed professionals in California, the right legal structure is essential. We guide clients through the formation of professional corporations (PCs) and other licensed entity types, ensuring that internal documents like bylaws and shareholder agreements reflect your goals and protect your practice from the start.
Hiring Therapists with Revenue-Sharing Models
Expanding your team often means employing associate therapists and licensees using compensation structures that reflect shared revenue or hybrid models. We help you navigate these arrangements lawfully, preserving flexibility while staying within the bounds of California law.
Learn more about important labor issues to consider in our popular blog article: Employing Therapists (Lawfully) in California
Clarifying Internal Roles and Relationships
As practices grow, so do their internal dynamics. We draft and negotiate employment agreements, onboarding materials, partnership terms, and buy-sell provisions—giving everyone involved clear expectations and a shared understanding of their roles.
Supporting Sustainable Growth and Transitions
Whether you're expanding your offerings, moving to a new location, or preparing to sell or step back, we provide strategic legal support that keeps your options open and your business protected.
Strengthening Key Business Relationships
Therapy practices often rely on vendors, billing services, marketing consultants, and other providers. We review and draft the agreements that define these relationships, helping you safeguard your brand and your client experience.
Legal Services for Therapy Practices
We serve as ongoing legal counsel to therapy practices that want trusted, accessible legal support—without the overhead of in-house legal staff. Our services include:
Business Formation & Structuring
- Formation of professional corporations (PCs)
- Shareholder agreements, bylaws, and board governance
- Guidance on ownership and supervision models
Employment & Team Growth
- Employment agreements with revenue-sharing or hybrid compensation
- Onboarding documents and associate expectations
- Analysis of employee vs. contractor classification
Internal Governance & Partnership Planning
- Partnership and ownership agreements
- Buy-in/buy-out structures and dispute prevention
- Succession planning and exit strategies
Contracts & Operational Counsel
- Review and negotiation of service agreements (billing, marketing, admin)
- Lease review and negotiation (including subleases)
- Collaboration, referral, and intellectual property agreements
Client-Facing Disclosures & Risk Management
- Drafting and review of Informed Consent forms
- Client disclosures and professional service agreements
- Documentation that supports clarity, boundaries, and ethical care
Helping You Focus on What You Do Best
Your ability to provide excellent care shouldn’t be compromised by legal uncertainty. At Full Circle Business Law, we help therapy practices—including solo clinicians, group practice owners, and child custody evaluators—align their business structure with their values so they can grow with integrity and peace of mind.
Whether you’re just starting out or preparing for your next phase, we’re here to support your work and protect what you’re building.