Business
The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.
The natural tensions of a private practice therapy business
Many therapists say they’d be happy to work themselves out of a job. And, it’s true—we tend to be mission-driven … Continued
The ethics of using client testimonials to market your practice
Client testimonials are what marketers call social proof—the modern-day word-of-mouth referrals. But, therapists may wonder whether client testimonials are distasteful, … Continued
Medicare for mental health services
Are you a mental health clinician with questions about Medicare for mental health services? Many therapists (and clients) often ask: … Continued
How therapists can get insurance reimbursement for late claims
That sinking feeling when you realize your therapy claim has been denied because you missed the insurance plan’s filing deadline … Continued
The pros and cons of online appointment booking
There’s a lot of debate in the therapist community about online booking and whether or not clinicians should enable online … Continued
Preventing mental health insurance claim denials
For clinicians in private practice, mental health insurance claim denials can significantly impact your revenue and practice sustainability. This article … Continued
Tax deductions for therapists and private practitioners
Are you aware of the latest tax deductions for therapists, aka “tax write-offs,” you may qualify for? Even if you’ve … Continued
How therapists use AI and ChatGPT to tackle admin work
Since ChatGPT’s release in late 2022, I’ve been exploring AI (artificial intelligence) applications specifically for therapists in private practice to … Continued
Why a no-show and cancellation policy is essential for therapists
Wondering whether you need a no-show and cancellation policy with your therapy clients? You’re not alone. If I were to … Continued
6 ways to survive tax season
If you’re a therapist or private practitioner who is feeling overwhelmed at the idea of sorting through all your receipts … Continued
