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A therapist uses a calculator and writes down expenses and deductions, factoring in the tax write-offs for therapists. Learn about 11 overlooked tax write-offs for therapists that you can include in your 2024 business tax filings.

A therapist uses a calculator and writes down expenses and deductions, factoring in the tax write-offs for therapists. Learn about 11 overlooked tax write-offs for therapists that you can include in your 2024 business tax filings.

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

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

A client sits on a couch speaking with a therapist and they are wondering about what therapist abbreviations and psychologist abbreviations stand for

A client sits on a couch speaking with a therapist and they are wondering about what therapist abbreviations and psychologist abbreviations stand for

What do counselor and therapist abbreviations in titles stand for?

Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

An illustration with a hand and a screen and documents to show about the ethics of AI and chatgpt in mental health

An illustration with a hand and a screen and documents to show about the ethics of AI and chatgpt in mental health

The ethics of ChatGPT and AI in mental health

Jess Spooner, JD, MSW

The Latest

Options for out-of-network insurance billing

Danielle Kepler, LCPC

How are ICD and CPT codes different—and why are they important?

Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT

Why therapists should care about two-step verification

Ruth Samson, Pollen Author

What it means to be HIPAA-compliant as a therapist

Terra Liu, Pollen Author

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A female therapist types on her computer keyboard as she accesses her AI for therapists session notes

A female therapist types on her computer keyboard as she accesses her AI for therapists session notes

AI for therapists

Wondering about AI for therapists and asking the questions “Can I use AI in my therapy private practice?” and, specifically, … Continued

Brittany McGeehan, Ph.D.

A female patient sees a female PMHNP psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner via telehealth and asks about how to start a PMHNP private practice

A female patient sees a female PMHNP psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner via telehealth and asks about how to start a PMHNP private practice

How to start a PMHNP private practice

If you’re wondering how to start your own psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) private practice, this article has tips … Continued

Fabius Santos, DNP, PMHNP

A photo collage with a female therapist wondering therapists break confidentiality

A photo collage with a female therapist wondering therapists break confidentiality

When can a therapist break confidentiality?

Therapist confidentiality is a cornerstone of therapeutic treatment. Client confidentiality ensures all clients the knowledge and comfort that they can … Continued

Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT

A therapist and her client are face to face, in a therapy session. The therapist is utilizing a technique found in this list of therapeutic interventions.

A therapist and her client are face to face, in a therapy session. The therapist is utilizing a technique found in this list of therapeutic interventions.

List of therapeutic interventions

A key component of mental healthcare is using and being familiar with the list of therapeutic interventions that can help … Continued

Kristin Trick, LPC-S, RPT

A therapist uses their digital tablet to look up the most frequently used mental health ICD-10 codes list

A therapist uses their digital tablet to look up the most frequently used mental health ICD-10 codes list

The top 20 mental health ICD-10 codes reveal mental health trends

To gain meaningful insight into U.S. health trends, SimplePractice analyzed billing data from over U.S.-based clinicians who use SimplePractice’s HIPAA-compliant … Continued

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

A therapist's hand types on the calculator on their desk while working on their tax forms on the desk

A therapist's hand types on the calculator on their desk while working on their tax forms on the desk

Is therapy tax deductible?

If you’re wondering “Is therapy tax deductible?” there are likely many additional questions on your mind. For example, can you … Continued

Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

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A therapist works on client session notes at their laptop and notebook while considering whether they are writing progress notes vs psychotherapy progress notes

A therapist works on client session notes at their laptop and notebook while considering whether they are writing progress notes vs psychotherapy progress notes

Progress notes vs. psychotherapy notes

One of the most popular questions we get asked is, “What is the difference between Progress Notes and Psychotherapy Notes?” Read this post to find out!

Howard Spector, LMFT

How to take a professional headshot photo for your therapist website

Lauren Diethelm, Pollen Author

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

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

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

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

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

5 unconventional referral partners for therapists in private practice

Alyssa Adams, PsyD, PCC

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