Sustainable Caseload Calculator
A planning tool; not a requirement.
Most clinicians wish they had run the numbers before committing to a space. So we built this calculator because we believe private practice works best when it’s designed around real lives, not hustle culture or unrealistic expectations.
This tool helps you explore what a sustainable caseload might look like by using built-in rest and simple assumptions. It helps you estimate how many sessions per week might support your income goals while respecting your energy and time.
It’s not a test. It doesn’t tell you what you should do. And it doesn’t account for things like niche clarity, marketing strategy, or market demand.
What it does give you is a grounded starting point.
- See how your goals translate into weekly sessions
- Understand how office costs fit into the bigger picture
- Spot where strategy, not effort, might need adjusting
It’s simply information you can use to make decisions with more confidence.
Step 1: Your goals
Step 2: Your practice reality
Step 3: Costs and overhead
Office costs shape how your week feels, not just what you earn. Healing House is designed to keep this part predictable, flexible, and supportive across different seasons of practice. Plans reflect different rhythms of practice, not different levels of commitment. Many clinicians adjust plans as their caseload and energy change.
Results
These numbers aren’t a verdict, they’re a snapshot of what sustainability could look like in this season.
Step 5: Levers (including strategy)
If the number feels high, it doesn’t mean you’re behind. It usually means one of these levers is worth exploring.
- Adjust fee (even small changes can matter).
- Adjust days in office or sessions/day (for this season).
- Refine attendance supports (fit, reminders, cancellation rhythm).
- Revisit work-weeks/month (seasons change).
- Clarify a niche (clearer message usually improves conversion).
- Adjust marketing strategy (referrals, content, partnerships, ads).
- Improve intake flow (reduce friction, speed to first session).
- Strengthen positioning (what you’re known for and who you’re for).