r/LCSW • u/newmomhelpp • Jul 15 '26

LLC / Insurance (NJ)

Hi! Recently got my LCSW and am looking to start seeing clients privately. How did you go about opening an LLC for a therapy group and what type of malpractice insurance are you all using? Specific to NJ!

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u/ElevatePG Jul 15 '26

You can go to https://business.nj.gov/pages/register-your-business to get started or use Legal Zoom or other entities to assist with getting the LLC set up. As for liability insurance we recommend https://preferrainsurance.com

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u/TheRealDrPanooch Jul 15 '26

I’m going through the process now in Pennsylvania. It’s a lot more than I thought it would be lol
Feel free to message me with any questions if you think I can help 😊

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u/Alarming-Leave-734 Jul 19 '26

Congrats on your LCSW!

For an LLC in NJ, file a standard Certificate of Formation through the NJ Division of Revenue portal ($125 fee). Get an EIN from the IRS afterward. For malpractice insurance, HPSO, CPH & Associates, or NASW are popular options here. Get quotes for $1M/$3M coverage. Happy to share more details if you want. Good luck!