
Lauren Diethelm
Lauren Diethelm is the managing editor of Pollen Magazine.

How to Become an EAP Provider
As a private practitioner, you’re likely familiar with all the different avenues you can take to build your caseload and … Continued

Monotasking: How We Reclaim Our Attention
Over the past two years, we’ve all experienced the boundaries in our lives collapse. The lines between work, school, and … Continued

Dreams of Flight: A Journey to Private Practice
“I got into private practice because I was tired of having to prove over and over again to sighted employers … Continued

Young Clinicians of Color Feel Burnout the Most. Why?
Mental health professionals across the board are feeling burnt out and exhausted after a year of offering care through a … Continued

Blogging for Therapists: Is It Really Necessary?
No matter what stage of private practice you’re in, you need to have a solid marketing plan. Whether you’re just … Continued

How to Take a Professional Headshot
It’s hard enough for clients to find a care provider they feel comfortable with. Add in the anonymity and disconnect … Continued

The Evolution of the SOAP Note
Anyone working in private practice knows the importance of keeping detailed and thorough notes. They’re an integral part of treatment. … Continued

5 Must-Haves for Your Therapy Directory Listing
These days, clients have access to a never-ending list of potential providers online. To help narrow down their options, you … Continued

What You Need to Know About Acupuncture for Infertility
Infertility is more common than you might think. Roughly 12 percent of women have difficulty getting or staying pregnant—and that … Continued

Why SLPs Should Be Involved In Mental Health
Alternative medicine, or a holistic approach to healthcare, is gaining popularity. And it makes sense. The medical community is learning … Continued

How to Take a Vacation as a Private Practitioner
More and more people are going to therapy. Over the last twenty years or so, the number of adults seeking … Continued

The Art of Acupuncture and Entrepreneurship
It’s clear, listening to Bell Tam speak, that he’s a natural educator. He has a small model of a human … Continued

How Can Practitioners Provide New Moms with Better Care?
Disclaimer: Throughout this piece, the use of gendered language like “woman” and “mother” is intentional as we are speaking to … Continued

Why Telehealth for Physical Therapy Works
In 2006, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) published guidance deeming telehealth “an appropriate model of service delivery” for physical … Continued

Higher Education is Shaping the Future of Telehealth
When universities across the United States switched to virtual learning in the middle of the spring semester, most of them … Continued

The Fight to Legitimize Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is a cornerstone of holistic healing. Cultures across the world have used massage for centuries to help people … Continued

Social Work is Changing. Why?
In the next ten years, the field of social work is projected to grow 13 percent. Substance abuse and mental … Continued

Narrative Therapy as a Form of Healing
Humans are inherently storytellers. Cultures across the world have used stories throughout generations to share their histories, cautionary tales, and … Continued

The Complicated History of OCD
Anyone can have obsessive moments. Plenty of people have walked back up a flight of stairs to double check the … Continued

Is Your Mentor Failing You?
Regardless of what stage of your career you’re in, private practice can get lonely. And that’s especially the case for … Continued

How The Yogini RD Started a Private Practice in 2020
It may seem crazy to try to build a business during a global pandemic, but for Jamie Mok, MS, RDN, … Continued

Why Do Happy People Cheat?
It’s not an uncommon situation for a practitioner to encounter. A couple is happily married—they enjoy each other’s company, communicate … Continued

Balancing Motherhood and a Private Practice
“I knew that becoming a new parent was going to be hard. I feel really, really proud that part of … Continued

What You Need to Know About Naming Your Private Practice
You made it through school, through all your licensing, through every bump in the long road to starting your own … Continued

Is Walk-and-Talk Therapy Right for Your Practice?
As any private practitioner can attest, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to therapy. Finding the best course of treatment … Continued
