Unless consumers came to your profile because they got your name from some other referral source, they will have no idea of who you are, the kinds of issues you deal with, and what you are like as a professional. And even if they did know a little bit about the kinds of issues you treat, they would desperately like to know what it would be like to be in therapy with you. People accept word-of-mouth referrals so often because they want to be able to trust that you are both competent and personable.

That is the message you need to convey in your narrative about your practice philosophy.

That may be hard to articulate in a few paragraphs, but whatever you write should sound like it comes from your own voice. Broad, abstract statements that are loaded with jargon will make people’s eyes glaze over and will not help you distinguish yourself from any other provider. So you might break up your message into a few sections, for example:

Doug Kass is a world-renowned hedge fund manager with decades of experience and success navigating through some of the most turbulent periods in market history. He is known for his time-tested analytical skills and ability to look past the current noise and herd mentality. On TheStreet Pro, Kass provides frequent market commentary and investing ideas for active investors throughout each trading day in Doug’s Daily Diary. He also serves as president of Seabreeze Partners Management Inc. Previously, he served as a senior manager at Omega Advisors, a $6 billion investment partnership. He co-authored a book with Ralph Nader and the Center for the Study of Responsive Law called “Citibank: The Ralph Nader Report” and can be found as a guest host on CNBC's "Squawk Box." A Note from Doug: Current strategies and actionable trade ideas -- all on one dynamic platform built exclusively for active trades. From sudden sell-offs to sudden spikes, TheStreet Pro arms you with crucial analysis -- at a rapid fire, professional pace -- to help you make sound trading decisions -- every day, every hour, and every minute. Join me and my team of professional traders for unique perspectives and breakthrough investment opportunities. Doug Kass is a world-renowned hedge fund manager with decades of experience and success navigating through some of the most turbulent periods in market history. He is known for his time-tested analytical skills and ability to look past the current noise and herd mentality. On TheStreet Pro, Kass provides frequent market commentary and investing ideas for active investors throughout each trading day in Doug’s Daily Diary. He also serves as president of Seabreeze Partners Management Inc. Previously, he served as a senior manager at Omega Advisors, a $6 billion investment partnership. He co-authored a book with Ralph Nader and the Center for the Study of Responsive Law called “Citibank: The Ralph Nader Report” and can be found as a guest host on CNBC's "Squawk Box." A Note from Doug: Current strategies and actionable trade ideas -- all on one dynamic platform built exclusively for active trades. From sudden sell-offs to sudden spikes, TheStreet Pro arms you with crucial analysis -- at a rapid fire, professional pace -- to help you make sound trading decisions -- every day, every hour, and every minute. Join me and my team of professional traders for unique perspectives and breakthrough investment opportunities.

Child, Adolescent, Adult

English

Due to my personal expereinces, I work well with individuals from Eastern Europe and the Baltic states in particular.

I regularly present seminars to counseling and staff at seconday schools and colleges throughout the Chicagoland area. I co-lead recovery and rehabilitation retreats in the summers.

 I can make home visits to clients who are unable to leave their homes due to disability or severe agoraphobia.