Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

Deanna deBara is a journalist and freelance writer living in Oregon. When she's not busy writing, you can find her in the kitchen trying a new baking recipe or exploring the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their two rescue dogs.

A massage therapist is massaging one of their clients' back. Learn how to get a massage therapy license—and kickstart your career in massage therapy.

A massage therapist is massaging one of their clients' back. Learn how to get a massage therapy license—and kickstart your career in massage therapy.

How to Get a Massage Therapy License

If you want to become a massage therapist in the United States, you’ll probably need a license. In this article, … Continued

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practitioner on a laptop using simplepractice ehr

Wondering “How much do massage therapists make?” Here’s the up-to-date massage therapist’s salary info to answer the question.

Wondering “How much do massage therapists make?” Here’s the up-to-date massage therapist’s salary info to answer the question.

What Is a Massage Therapist’s Salary?

Wondering “How much do massage therapists make?” This article contains the up-to-date averages and variables that contribute to determining a … Continued

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A woman of color wonders what is mental health stigma

A woman of color wonders what is mental health stigma

What Is Mental Health Stigma?

If you’re wondering about mental health stigma and seeking answers to the question “What is stigma in mental health?” this … Continued

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Two female occupational psychologists talk with a businessman to answer the question about what is an occupational psychologist

Two female occupational psychologists talk with a businessman to answer the question about what is an occupational psychologist

What Is an Occupational Psychologist?

Have you been researching the question: “What is an occupational psychologist?” If so, this article on occupational psychologists has helpful … Continued

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A therapist's hands are shown as he researches the best website builders for therapists.

A therapist's hands are shown as he researches the best website builders for therapists.

Best Website Builder for Therapists

Wondering about the best website builder for therapists? For therapists who may not have a web design background, luckily there … Continued

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Two people's feet peek out from underneath the white sheets in a bed where they are trying out sex therapy exercises

Two people's feet peek out from underneath the white sheets in a bed where they are trying out sex therapy exercises

Sex Therapy Exercises

Sex therapy exercises and sex-positive practices are an important component of sex-positive therapy. For individuals and couples experiencing sexual challenges, … Continued

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Stripes of multi-colored Pantone color palettes to show the best color schemes for therapist websites

Stripes of multi-colored Pantone color palettes to show the best color schemes for therapist websites

The Best Colors for Therapist Websites

Wondering what color palette or color scheme to choose for your therapy practice website? In this article we’ll reveal the … Continued

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An abstract art piece, with blue and orange hues. An example of art for therapist offices.

An abstract art piece, with blue and orange hues. An example of art for therapist offices.

Art for Therapist Offices

When considering art for therapist offices, it’s essential to keep in mind that artwork can completely change the look and … Continued

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A female psychologist sits speaking with a male client. while there can be differences in how a psychologist vs. therapist practices, there are also a lot of similarities

A female psychologist sits speaking with a male client. while there can be differences in how a psychologist vs. therapist practices, there are also a lot of similarities

Therapist vs. Psychologist—What Are the Differences?

Curious about the difference between a therapist vs. psychologist? While there is plenty that is similar when comparing psychologist vs. … Continued

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A therapy has her laptop open and is typing, searching “What does EHR stand for?” online.

A therapy has her laptop open and is typing, searching “What does EHR stand for?” online.

What Does EHR Stand For?

Whether you’re starting out as a pre-licensed therapist or you’re already established in private practice, at some point you probably … Continued

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A speech-language pathologist works with her child client using flashcards of vowels. Is speech therapy covered by insurance? In this client's case, it is. The client is diagnosed with a speech delay disorder, therapy for this disorder is covered by the client's insurance policy.

A speech-language pathologist works with her child client using flashcards of vowels. Is speech therapy covered by insurance? In this client's case, it is. The client is diagnosed with a speech delay disorder, therapy for this disorder is covered by the client's insurance policy.

Is Speech Therapy Covered by Insurance?

As a speech-language pathologist (SLP), you may be wondering “Is speech therapy covered by insurance?” In some cases, it is … Continued

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A therapist sits down at her desk with paper and pen, while holding a video call on her phone with a psychology malpractice insurance company. She is vetting various psychologist liability insurances to find out what is necessary to protect herself and her practice.

A therapist sits down at her desk with paper and pen, while holding a video call on her phone with a psychology malpractice insurance company. She is vetting various psychologist liability insurances to find out what is necessary to protect herself and her practice.

Psychology Malpractice Insurance

As a mental health professional, it’s essential to get insured in order to protect yourself. In this article, we’ll discuss … Continued

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A therapist uses her laptop to vet EHRs that meet the mental health EHR requirements for her practice.

A therapist uses her laptop to vet EHRs that meet the mental health EHR requirements for her practice.

Mental Health EHR Requirements

As a therapist, chances are, you can already answer the question, “What is an EHR for mental health?” It’s one … Continued

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A massage therapist works on a client's shoulders. They will be using massage therapy SOAP notes to keep track of the treatments administered for their client.

A massage therapist works on a client's shoulders. They will be using massage therapy SOAP notes to keep track of the treatments administered for their client.

Massage Therapy SOAP Notes

What, exactly, are massage therapy SOAP notes? How are they written? And how can massage therapists use SOAP notes to … Continued

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A therapist rifles through a stack of papers explaining various counselor liability insurance plans, as he looks for the right one for his practice.

A therapist rifles through a stack of papers explaining various counselor liability insurance plans, as he looks for the right one for his practice.

How to Choose Counselor Liability Insurance

The legal risks associated with delivering therapy can be mitigated with counselor liability insurance. Ideally, counselors and therapists would never … Continued

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A client sits down on her couch and uses' her therapists EHR scheduling software to book an appointment after-hours.

A client sits down on her couch and uses' her therapists EHR scheduling software to book an appointment after-hours.

EHR Scheduling Software Features and Benefits

Effective scheduling is an important part of running a successful therapy practice, and an electronic health record (EHR) scheduling software … Continued

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A client opens up her laptop to join a virtual counseling session over telehealth. Here’s everything you need to know about virtual counseling services—and whether they’re right for your practice.

A client opens up her laptop to join a virtual counseling session over telehealth. Here’s everything you need to know about virtual counseling services—and whether they’re right for your practice.

Virtual Counseling Services

We’re living in a digital era, one where people do just about everything online—including virtual counseling via telehealth video. We … Continued

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A therapist sits at her desk with her laptop open as she creates her own therapist website, using the top 10 therapist website examples included here.

A therapist sits at her desk with her laptop open as she creates her own therapist website, using the top 10 therapist website examples included here.

The Top 10 Therapist Websites

Therapist websites are often the first impression potential clients have of you and your practice when seeking a therapist. Since … Continued

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A female therapist undergoes the termination of therapy process with her client on their last virtual session

A female therapist undergoes the termination of therapy process with her client on their last virtual session

What the Termination of Therapy Process Looks Like

In most therapeutic relationships, there comes a point when the termination of therapy process is initiated—either by a client or … Continued

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A clinician on a laptop listing the four types of administrative functions in the EHR that are must-have functionalities

A clinician on a laptop listing the four types of administrative functions in the EHR that are must-have functionalities

The Essentials List: Four Types of Administrative Functions in the EHR

EHR functions can significantly benefit therapists by organizing and automating record-keeping and administrative tasks. In this article we list four … Continued

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A female therapist talks with her client about different ways to pay for therapy that aren't insurance.

A female therapist talks with her client about different ways to pay for therapy that aren't insurance.

Payment Methods for Therapy Besides Health Insurance

Health insurance networks can be a great way for therapists and clinicians to connect with potential clients and build their … Continued

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Female therapist who needs help learning how to overcome procrastination falls asleep at their desk

Female therapist who needs help learning how to overcome procrastination falls asleep at their desk

How to Overcome Procrastination

If you’re wondering how to overcome procrastination or searching for scientific ways to stop procrastinating, we’ve got you covered. This … Continued

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A female therapist uses her phone to read an article on the psychology of procrastination

A female therapist uses her phone to read an article on the psychology of procrastination

The Psychology of Procrastination

What, exactly, is the psychology of procrastination? What impact does procrastination have? And how can we take steps to avoid … Continued

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A female therapist discusses mentor questions with another female therapist

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

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Two female therapists sit on a couch to discuss what makes a great mentor

Two female therapists sit on a couch to discuss what makes a great mentor

What Makes a Great Mentor?

Seventy-seven percent of female mental health practitioners who responded to a recent SimplePractice survey agreed mentorship programs are critical to … Continued

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Hands holding shapes creating a visual image to illustrate the importance of accessibility design in telehealth

Hands holding shapes creating a visual image to illustrate the importance of accessibility design in telehealth

Accessibility Design in Telehealth Care

Telehealth, including telemedicine and teletherapy, offers both providers and patients a variety of benefits over in-person appointments, including reduced costs, … Continued

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