Howard Spector, LMFT
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!
How to navigate private pay vs. insurance for clients and patients
Whether clinicians in private practice choose to accept private pay, insurance, or individualized payment plans for clients and patients (who … Continued
Creating a welcome packet for new therapy clients
Are you sending a welcome packet to new therapy clients? If not, you may want to consider planning and standardizing … Continued
Client or patient: What should therapists call people they see?
Patient or client? Client or patient? “The patient-client issue” is the debate over whether therapists should refer to people you … Continued
9 engaging therapy activities for teens
Looking for enjoyable therapy activities for teens? Whether you’re a therapist or counselor who sees teen clients, or you have … Continued
How to Write a Tactful Collection Letter to a Therapy Client
As a solo practitioner, it’s your responsibility to manage your business, which includes billing and collections. You’re detailed and organized. … Continued
Top Therapist Office Design Tips
Therapist office design can affect your clients’ comfort level, engagement, and commitment to therapy. Therefore, your waiting room layout and … Continued
15 Important Office Procedures and Policies for Counselors and Therapists
Are you these office procedures and policies part of your private practice? Congratulations! You run a thriving private practice, and … Continued
7 Types of Stress Reducing Foods Clients Learn to Love
A list of stress-reducing foods helps your clients practice self-care As Julia Child said,“People who love to eat are always … Continued
How to Create Great Counseling Business Cards That Increase Referrals
Working on marketing materials? Freshen up your counseling business cards. Marketing your business as a counselor, psychologist, or social worker works … Continued
Stress Reducing Exercises for Anxiety-Prone Clients
Suggest these stress-reducing exercises your clients can practice when they aren’t in session The American Psychological Association’s 2015 Stress in … Continued
How to Design a Counseling Brochure For Local Mailings That Brings in New Clients
Mailing a counseling brochure will reel in new business from your community. Did you know that the U.S. Postal Service … Continued
17 Free Resources for Mental Health Professionals
With so many free resources for mental health professionals available, how can you choose which to try first? Who was … Continued
7 Great Counseling Conferences to Further Your Career
Attend counseling conferences to network, earn continuing education credits, and visit new states (or even countries!) you’ve never been to … Continued
How to Write a Social Media Policy for Employees of a Mental Health Practice
A social media policy for employees sets a clear line on what and who are allowed to post on behalf … Continued
10 Psychologist Marketing Ideas That Connect With People Looking for Help
Implement psychologist marketing strategies that are welcoming, motivational, and even more important – not spammy! Welcome to the days where … Continued
4 Kids Anxiety Apps To Share with Parents
Kids anxiety apps are changing how parents help their children Parents of young children suffering from anxiety will do anything … Continued
Stress Reducing Music To Play in Your Office & Share with Clients
Change up your practice by incorporating stress-reducing music into your sessions and waiting area We’ve all heard how music can … Continued
10 Unbreakable Rules of Therapist Confidentiality
From billing practices to mandatory reporting, here are some things to consider when establishing therapist confidentiality and building trust with … Continued
How to Be a Good Receptionist in a Therapy Office
Valuable tips on how to be a good receptionist in a therapy setting to facilitate healing There is more involved … Continued
Best Apps to Help With Social Anxiety (Mindfulness & Meditation)
The person who said technology is hurting us hasn’t met these ten social anxiety apps that are giving clients their … Continued
How to Avoid Therapist Burnout in 5 Daily Steps
It’s Wednesday morning, and you’re thinking about some past-due client invoices and a conference next week, when all of a sudden your client interrupts to ask if you’ve been listening to him. Sadly, this isn’t the first time you’ve found yourself daydreaming in a session.
Why a Butterfly?
Four years ago a designer presented us with a variety of logos to review. Among them were various depictions of … Continued
Costs vs Investments – Do You Really Know the Difference?
Our first guest podcast where we cover tons of great ways to build your business. It’s been a while since our … Continued
One Simple Change that Doubled My Productivity (and Happiness)
In business and life, there is a lot to do. As an entrepreneur and small business owner, it seems like the … Continued
Why We Sweat the Details!
How paying attention to the ‘little’ things can make or break your brand. For a business, there are few things … Continued
How Saying “No” Actually Made Our Business Better
Knowing where you want to go provides the foundation for all your other decisions. Last week we launched a new … Continued
Our Journey to Building a Complete Business in 2015
Finding the balance by remembering the vision! The call to adventure! Joseph Campbell famously outlined the archetypal Hero’s Journey which … Continued
Auto Save Therapy Notes
Here is a list of the latest additions and updates. Added auto-save feature for session notes Increased secure document upload … Continued
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