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This is an orange color illustration showing text bubbles for 10 cognitive distortions

This is an orange color illustration showing text bubbles for 10 cognitive distortions

10 cognitive distortions and how to help clients work with them

Wondering about 10 common types of cognitive distortions? This article reveals the most common 10 cognitive distortions and how to … Continued

Max Maisel, Ph.D.

An illustration of two hands typing clinical notes on a laptop keyboard in response to the question can you use AI for medical notes

An illustration of two hands typing clinical notes on a laptop keyboard in response to the question can you use AI for medical notes

Can you use AI for medical notes?

Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

A therapist prepares to answer questions from her clients about psychologist vs. psychiatrist and who to refer the client to

A therapist prepares to answer questions from her clients about psychologist vs. psychiatrist and who to refer the client to

Psychologist vs. psychiatrist—what are the key differences?

Brittany McGeehan, Ph.D.

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Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT

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Barbara Griswold, LMFT

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Sarah Fielding, Pollen Author

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Brittany McGeehan, Ph.D.

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A therapist is outdoors walking in a field of flowers and it improves her mental health

A therapist is outdoors walking in a field of flowers and it improves her mental health

How time outdoors in nature benefits mental health

Spending time outdoors in nature can improve our physical and mental health, research shows. And, as it turns out, the … Continued

Janet Ungless, Pollen Author

A therapist puts coins into a jar as they think about their private practice's financial health.

A therapist puts coins into a jar as they think about their private practice's financial health.

3 ways to build private practice financial health

There’s only one question bigger than how to start a therapy private practice—how to sustainably grow and build your business’ … Continued

Tolu Ajiboye, Pollen Author

A female therapist wonders how to build her private practice with referrals

A female therapist wonders how to build her private practice with referrals

How to build your private practice with referrals

Referrals are fundamental for therapists in private practice. And understanding how to manage and identify your referral sources is essential. … Continued

Dominique Zumwalt, Pollen Author

A therapy client is on her mobile phone and thinking about the issues between social media and mental health

A therapy client is on her mobile phone and thinking about the issues between social media and mental health

How to talk about social media and mental health

Most therapists intuitively understand the negative link between social media use and mental health—perhaps personally, as well as professionally. Personally, … Continued

Annabel (AB) McSpadden, LMHCA

An illustration of a therapist pondering the natural tensions of running a private practice therapy business

An illustration of a therapist pondering the natural tensions of running a private practice therapy business

The natural tensions of a private practice therapy business

Many therapists say they’d be happy to work themselves out of a job. And, it’s true—we tend to be mission-driven … Continued

Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT

A therapist meets with her male client and writes in her notebook as she considers countertransference in therapy

A therapist meets with her male client and writes in her notebook as she considers countertransference in therapy

What is countertransference in therapy?

If you’re wondering about countertransference in therapy or even asking questions like “What is countertransference in therapy?” this article has … Continued

Michael Vallejo, LCSW

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A patient lays on a therapists couch with her eyes closed at the beginning of a hypnotherapy session

A patient lays on a therapists couch with her eyes closed at the beginning of a hypnotherapy session

How does hypnotherapy work?

Wondering about hypnotherapy aka hypnosis therapy? You might be asking “How does hypnosis work?” or “Is hypnosis real?” This article … Continued

Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

A pre-licensed therapist calls her supervisor to ask "how long should it take to write a progress note?" She also has her laptop open and is searching for an answer to her question online as well.

A pre-licensed therapist calls her supervisor to ask "how long should it take to write a progress note?" She also has her laptop open and is searching for an answer to her question online as well.

How long should it take to write a progress note?

Olivia Pennelle, MSW, CSWA

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

Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

A therapist has decorated his office using modern therapist office decor ideas

A therapist has decorated his office using modern therapist office decor ideas

Best therapist office decor ideas

Rebecca Kronman, LCSW

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