Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief
Tax deductions for therapists and private practitioners
Are you aware of the latest tax deductions for therapists, aka “tax write-offs,” you may qualify for? Even if you’ve … Continued
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
Is It Ethical to Exchange Gifts With Clients?
Can therapists accept gifts from clients? Can clinicians give presents and gifts to clients? To avoid awkward moments in session, … Continued
Most Frequently Used Mental Health ICD-10 Codes
To gain insight into U.S. health trends, SimplePractice identified the 20 most common ICD-10 codes used by mental health practitioners … Continued
Therapists and Clients Experiencing Election Anxiety
If you or your clients are experiencing anxiety about the election or U.S. politics, you are not alone. The American … Continued
Substance Use Disorder Group Topics for Recovery
Looking for substance use disorder group topics and activities? This article has a list of discussion topics and activities for … Continued
How to Look up CPT Codes
If you’re wondering how to look up CPT Codes, you may be asking questions like “What does a CPT code … Continued
What Is Practice Management Software?
If you’re in private practice, and you’ve heard someone mention practice management software, you might be wondering: “What is practice … Continued
How to Talk About Suicide
If you’re wondering how to talk about suicide, you’re not alone. Suicide is an incredibly difficult topic, and even therapists, … Continued
How to Book Group Therapy Appointments
Trusted by more than therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, and nurse practitioners nationwide, SimplePractice has launched enhanced software features offering therapists the … Continued
How to Write a Therapist Voicemail Script
Wondering how to write a therapist voicemail script? Looking for examples you can use as an outgoing confidential voicemail greeting … Continued
Pros and Cons of Getting Credentialed and Joining Insurance Panels
Wondering about insurance panels for therapists? In this article, we’ll focus on what insurance panels are, what the pros and … Continued
Easy Tips to Create a Well-Designed Therapy Website
Whether you’re just getting started on creating your therapy website or you have had your site for some time, making … Continued
How to Build a Client List
You may be wondering how to build your client list. As a small business owner, building your client base is … Continued
How to Use ePrescribe to Easily Authorize and Prescribe Medications
SimplePractice, a fully integrated EMR and practice management solution trusted by more than wellness practitioners nationwide, has launched ePrescribe to … Continued
How to Get Counseling Clients for Your New Practice
Wondering how to get counseling clients for your private practice? Here are our top tips to get started marketing your … Continued
The Benefits of Embracing Mindfulness in Private Practice
Wondering about the use of mindfulness in private practice? You’re in the right place. Many people have an incomplete picture … Continued
Top 10 Mental Health CPT Codes
Searching for a list of current procedural terminology codes (aka CPT codes)? Or, perhaps you’re looking for the top mental … Continued
10 Simple Therapist Mental Health Strategies in 10 Minutes or Less
For any therapist, mental health is crucial—and that includes prioritizing your own mental health and self-care. In fact, taking care … Continued
4 Keys to Balancing Life and Work as a Therapist
Balancing personal life and work may seem challenging for therapists running private practices, but these tips will help. Four tips … Continued
4 Common SOAP Note Mistakes to Avoid
Consistent documentation of interactions with your clients and their progress is a vital aspect of treatment. However, note-taking after every … Continued
Therapists Are Burning Out—Here’s Why, What the Impact Is, and How to Help
With its electronic health record (EHR) and practice management platform serving more than U.S.-based health and wellness practitioners, SimplePractice aims … Continued
The Average Cost of Therapy Session by State
What’s the average cost of therapy in the United States? As you build your practice and client list, you may … Continued
Tips for Dealing With Difficult Employees in a Group Practice
You may be wondering how to work with difficult employees in a group practice. If you’re the owner or group … Continued
Fill-in-the-Blank Therapist Letter Templates
Searching for a therapy letter template? When you’re running your own private practice with a busy client schedule and limited … Continued
The Monarch Directory Is Nominated for a Webby Award
The Monarch directory by SimplePractice is nominated for a 2023 Health and Wellness Webby Award. What Is the Monarch Directory … Continued
Data Suggests Mentorships Can Benefit Mental Health Therapists
Survey of more than 900 mental health therapists finds a significant mentorship gap: 77% of female therapists agree mentorship programs … Continued
New Mentorship Program Encourages Connection Among Practitioners
Running a private practice can feel incredibly lonely and overwhelming. Mental health practitioners who responded to the February 2023 SimplePractice … Continued
Understanding the Medicare 8 Minute Rule
If you bill Medicare in your private practice, you already know there’s a lot to consider to make sure you’re … Continued
Clinician Conversation Reveals the State of Therapy and Mental Health in America
A growing number of Americans need access to quality mental health care, however many clinicians are overwhelmed. As a practice … Continued
5 Steps for Hiring MFT Associates for Your Practice
Finding the right MFT associate for your practice or agency takes time, but it can be well worth the effort, … Continued
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