Ruth Samson, Associate Editor

Ruth is an Associate Editor at SimplePractice. She's passionate about writing, editing, and researching pieces that discuss mental health care.

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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

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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, Associate Editor

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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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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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Why Health Practitioners Should Care About Two-Step Verification

By now, we’ve probably all received suspicious emails and text messages. The kind that say things like: “Click here to … Continued

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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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