Coming 2026: an MSO for Clinicians by Clinicians

Clinical care psychology services for California and Massachusetts patients

For CA or MA patients

Dr. Colleen Long
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Psychologist · Founder · Writer

Dr. Colleen
Long.

I spent more than ten years building a clinical practice. After selling it in 2025, I started working on a problem I knew well: running a business can leave very little time for the work you wanted to do.

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Dr. Colleen Long in a pink suit, blowing a bubble
Dr. Colleen
From my notebook · September 2026

Why I built
Doc Poppins

I opened a practice because I wanted to be a psychologist. I also became the person responsible for hiring, billing, marketing, software, and whatever broke that week.

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Professional life

The QME exam, from the study desk

On the demands of qualifying as an evaluator.

The business of care

When insurance gets in the way

The administrative side of mental health care.

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On my desk

Doc Poppins

A project shaped by the parts of practice ownership that clinical training doesn’t cover.

Project details ↗
The question behind the project

Which parts of your business actually need you?

Doc Poppins is being developed to help clinicians and founders decide what to automate, delegate, or hire out, with recommendations reviewed by me.

  • Hiring
  • Billing
  • Marketing
  • Software
Talk through your practice with me ↗

Elsewhere in my work

BonPsy Wellness

Psychological testing and clinical care. Find the appropriate practice for your state.

MyEternal

A project about preserving the stories and voices families want to keep.

Brains × Beauty

Psychology, beauty, and everyday wellness.

Books & writing

Essays, media, and work in progress.

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Tell me what you’re working on.

For consulting, interviews, collaborations, or a professional referral.

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Let's Build Something

Whether it's a venture, a consulting engagement, or a fitness-for-duty referral — reach out and let's start the conversation.

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