Business
The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

Fire recovery resources for LA-based therapists and clients
For therapists, clients, and residents of Los Angeles, this is a time of unprecedented challenge and deep uncertainty. As a … Continued

The pros and cons of getting credentialed and joining insurance panels
Wondering about insurance panels for therapists? In this article, we’ll focus on what insurance panels are, what the pros and … Continued

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

Pay what you can: An alternative to a sliding fee scale
In an effort to make therapy more affordable and increase access to care, many health and wellness professionals use sliding … Continued

How to create a private practice emergency plan
What would you do if you had an emergency and couldn’t run your practice? Do you have an emergency plan … Continued

How paperless intake makes onboarding new clients easy
While waiting for my daughter’s optometrist appointment to wrap up, I received a voicemail from a potential client. I stepped … Continued

How to create a budget for your private practice
Therapists in private practice wear many hats. One of those hats is the hat for managing the finances. We get … Continued

The top 10 therapist websites
Therapist websites are often the first impression potential clients have of you and your practice when they begin searching for … Continued

How to ‘time box’ your calendar to focus on the right things
When you start your private practice, it can feel like you have a blank calendar and only vague ideas about … Continued

3 common private practice bookkeeping mistakes
“I’m drowning.” That’s what one of my clients said right before doing one of the hardest things a human can … Continued