Business

The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

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How to name your therapy practice

Seeking ideas for therapy practice names? Wondering about the steps for naming your therapy practice? Find out how to choose … Continued

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Can a therapist do telehealth therapy across state lines?

Wondering whether you can do telehealth therapy across state lines? It’s an important question. Our therapy clients may cross state … Continued

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How to become an EAP provider

As a therapist or clinician, you’re likely familiar with many of the ways you can build your caseload and connect … Continued

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Understanding the costs of owning a private practice

Wondering about the costs of private practice? As therapists and clinicians, we work to heal others because we love people. … Continued

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Couples and family therapy CPT codes for billing

Looking for couples and family therapy CPT codes, such as the CPT code for couples psychotherapy for billing?  One of … Continued

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How to book group therapy appointments

Trusted by more than therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, and nurse practitioners nationwide, SimplePractice offers enhanced software features offering therapists the ability … Continued

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The 4 stages of starting a private practice

For therapists the initial pull toward starting a private practice may feel like a true calling—a deep, intrinsic urge to … Continued

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This is what’s hurting therapists’ therapeutic alliance with clients

In preparation to serve on a panel discussing strategies for building therapeutic alliances with clients, I spoke with some of … Continued

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SimplePractice’s 2024 product feature releases

In 2024, SimplePractice introduced many new product features to help you run your private practice, reduce your administrative burden, provide … Continued

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