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Three SimplePractice employees demonstrate how to take a therapist headshot photo

How to take a professional headshot photo for your therapist website

It can be challenging for clients to find a therapist they feel comfortable with. As a clinician, it’s important to … Continued

A male therapists sits in a chair as he talks with his female client who sits on a couch as they discuss the cost of therapy

The average cost of therapy in America for each state

When considering the cost of therapy—you might think a session is most expensive in California or New York. Think again. … Continued

Three people stand out on a street greeting each other as unconventional referral partners

5 unconventional referral partners for therapists in private practice

Most professionals in private practice have been taught to reach out to local primary care providers and psychiatrists to cultivate … Continued

Woman smiling while looking at her phone with a laptop on her lap.

Empowering women clinicians as private practice business owners

As a therapist in private practice, it can be easy to forget that you’re a business owner. When you’re socialized … Continued

A female therapist discusses mentor questions with another female therapist

What to talk about with your mentor or mentee

As a health and wellness practitioner, a mentor relationship can help you build your practice, achieve your professional goals, and … Continued

A therapist wondering how to write a therapist voicemail script writes down an example script in her notebook

How to write a therapist voicemail script – with examples

Wondering how to write a therapist voicemail script? Looking for examples you can use as an outgoing confidential voicemail greeting … Continued

Two women of color who are therapists sit on the couch together and discuss mentorship

Mentorship inspired a private practice where women of color thrive

Associate clinical therapist Angelica “Angie” Curiel, ASW, and licensed psychotherapist Rose Junie Abito, LMFT, Founder of Rose Junie Therapy met … Continued

A collage image showing two hands held up with the palms containing the buildings of two different US cities in different states where therapists could get licensed

Why therapists are getting licensed in multiple states

For therapists, getting licensed in multiple states used to be relatively uncommon. However, a number of social shifts helping to … Continued

A male therapist discusses with a male colleague how he found his niche as a therapist

Finding my niche as a therapist

Curious about how to find your niche as a therapist? Here is my story and my tips for identifying your … Continued

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