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    The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

    Female therapist looks up ICD and CPT codes on her laptop for insurance billing

    How to Write a Tactful Collection Letter to a Therapy Client

    As a solo practitioner, it’s your responsibility to manage your business, which includes billing and collections. You’re detailed and organized. … Continued

    Jill Shook using SimplePractice on her laptop.

    Insurance Credentialing and Next Steps for Therapists

    When you’ve completed the work of getting credentialed with insurance companies, you’re officially an in-network provider. Congratulations! So… what now? … Continued

    A therapist meets with a business consultant, who specializes in coaching for therapists.

    Coaching for Therapists

    You may have noticed an increasing trend of coaching services becoming more accessible and more niche over the years—and of … Continued

    Female therapists using a calculator and notepad to calculate her tax savings from overlooked tax write-offs for therapist

    11 Overlooked Tax Write-Offs for Therapists and Clinicians

    Are there tax write-offs for therapists you might be overlooking? It’s essential to know which expenses, fees, and costs incurred … Continued

    A female therapist looks at IRS tax forms as she subtracts her tax deductions for therapists

    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

    A family of three watches the sunset. Generational trauma can affect your private practice, read this article to find out how to heal and in turn thrive in your business.

    Overcoming Generational Trauma to Thrive in Private Practice

    As I build relationships with other therapists in my coaching business, one of my favorite things is hearing why they … Continued

    3 Questions to Consider Before You Start Your Own Private Practice

    Should you start your own private practice? Let’s think about this. You’re a health professional, and you’re good at your … Continued

    A female speech-language pathologist wonders how to start an SLP private practice

    How to Start a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Private Practice

    Wondering about the steps to start your own speech-language pathologist (SLP) private practice? While most SLPs start out in skilled … Continued

    A therapist is on her phone answering emergency messages from clients after-hours. Find out how to develop private practice emergency contact procedures in alignment with medical and legal guidelines.

    Emergency Contact Procedures for Private Practice

    Handling client or patient emergencies can be stressful for therapists, psychiatrists, and other mental health clinicians in private practice. In … Continued

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