Ruth Samson, Pollen Author

Ruth is a SimplePractice Pollen author. She's passionate about writing, editing, and researching pieces that discuss mental health care.

A therapist types on her mobile phone and wonders about the importance of 2FA or two factor authentication or two step verification for online security and HIPAA compliance

Why therapists should care about two-step verification

Wondering how to set up two-factor authentication or how to turn on two-step verification? Or maybe you’re curious why therapists … Continued

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A therapist sits with her laptop open and looks through all the new features added to her SimplePractice account in 2024. Read about all the features SimplePractice released in 2024 to help you manage, build, and improve your private practice.

SimplePractice’s 2024 product feature releases

In 2024, SimplePractice introduced many new product features to help you run your private practice, reduce your administrative burden, provide … Continued

Ruth Samson, Pollen Author

A clinician uses the integrated measurement-based care feature in SimplePractice, on their computer.

What is measurement-based care and what are its benefits to practitioners?

I’m three sessions in with my new therapist, when she shares what looks like an intake form I’ve already completed. … Continued

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How to build a client waitlist

Recognizing the growing need for mental health services, and in service of alleviating the administrative burdens of overflowing clinician caseloads, … Continued

Ruth Samson, Pollen Author

A laptop has the latest SimplePractice group practice EHR features displayed on the screen.

SimplePractice Delivers Innovative Group Practice EHR Features

It can be demanding to wear all the hats necessary to run a successful private practice. And, for those who … Continued

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A woman has her headphones in and her eyes closed as she listens to a mental health podcast. Get inspired by listening to these therapy podcasts.

7 Inspiring Mental Health and Therapy Podcasts

In honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10, SimplePractice launched a series of resources, guides, and articles that … Continued

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