Wellness
The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.

How to Take a Vacation as a Private Practitioner
More and more people are going to therapy. Over the last twenty years or so, the number of adults seeking … Continued
Managing Disordered Eating Patterns During the Holidays
American culture is heavily centered around food—including messaging and judgments about how much food we consume, how much weight we’ve … Continued
Learning to Love Contradictions
Like every other human walking this earth, I’ve struggled to step outside of the narrow one-sided view my brain presents … Continued
Navigating Your Way Out of Trauma
At its core, human nature is pretty simple. It’s an animal instinct—we move toward what feels good and matters to … Continued
Is Your Mentor Failing You?
Regardless of what stage of your career you’re in, private practice can get lonely. And that’s especially the case for … Continued
The Importance of Community as an Entrepreneur
Being an entrepreneur can be lonely, yet no one seems to talk about it. As a business owner, there’s no … Continued
What Happened to Work-Life Balance for Virtual Practitioners?
Redefining Work-Life Balance at Home Work-life balance, work-life integration, or work-life harmony. However you define your ideal, symbiotic relationship between … Continued
This Clinician Incorporated Mindfulness into Her Private Practice—with Powerful Results
Meet Nikki Rubin, Psy.D Nikki Rubin realized early on in her career that every mental health practice has two equally … Continued
Clients Who Threaten Therapists: How to Stay Safe
The overwhelming majority of those with mental illness will never become violent. But it’s also true that therapists can be … Continued
4 Ways Therapists Can Overcome Imposter Syndrome
If you suffer from Imposter Syndrome as a therapist, you’re not alone. I’m the Education Director here at SimplePractice Learning … Continued