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The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

A gray modern couch and small side tables as well as a credenza are seen in a photograph of a modern therapy office with a gray rug as part of therapist design tips offered.

Top therapist office design tips

Therapist office design can affect your clients’ comfort level, engagement, and commitment to therapy. Your waiting room layout and office … Continued

A female therapist wonders how to build her private practice with referrals

How to build your private practice with referrals

Referrals are fundamental for therapists in private practice. And understanding how to manage and identify your referral sources is essential. … Continued

A therapist stands in the library as she contemplates self-publishing her own book

Key tips for therapists self-publishing books

Therapists and clinicians often want to write and publish books. And, it makes sense—publishing a book can build your credibility … Continued

An illustration of two hands typing clinical notes on a laptop keyboard in response to the question can you use AI for medical notes

Can you use AI for medical notes?

Clinicians may wonder: “Can you use AI for medical notes?” This article has all the information you need to make … Continued

A therapist prepares to answer questions from her clients about psychologist vs. psychiatrist and who to refer the client to

Psychologist vs. psychiatrist—what are the key differences?

If a friend or client asks you what the difference is between a psychologist vs. psychiatrist, would you be able … Continued

An adding machine for therapists wondering what to include in their fee schedules

What therapists need to include in their fee schedules

Health and wellness professionals end up doing a lot of work for free. That often includes tasks that require professional … Continued

An illustration of a therapists hands as he checks his watch and sees the dollar sign because he is wondering how to bill clients for extended sessions.

How to bill insurance for extended therapy sessions

There has been a great deal of confusion about billing for psychotherapy sessions that last longer than 60 minutes. How … Continued

Two female therapists meet to discuss how to find a private practice mentor

How to ask another therapist to be your mentor

Navigating a career as a therapist in private practice can be rewarding and invigorating. However, running your own private therapy … Continued

A therapist puts coins into a jar as they think about their private practice's financial health.

3 ways to build private practice financial health

There’s only one question bigger than how to start a therapy private practice—how to sustainably grow and build your business’ … Continued

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