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A therapist sits down at her desk to write SOAP notes. Understanding the SOAP charting method is essential for therapists. Here’s how to master the SOAP documentation method.

A therapist sits down at her desk to write SOAP notes. Understanding the SOAP charting method is essential for therapists. Here’s how to master the SOAP documentation method.

Mastering the SOAP charting method

Mastering the SOAP charting method is essential for therapists, counselors, and clinicians to enhance client and patient care and streamline … Continued

Brittany McGeehan, Ph.D.

An illustration of a therapist's hands holding a notebook to write a SOAP note on a client

An illustration of a therapist's hands holding a notebook to write a SOAP note on a client

The history of the SOAP note template

Lauren Diethelm, Pollen Author

A physical therapist conducts the Thomas test on a patient. This article explains how physical therapists use the Thomas tests, and other hip flexor tests, with their patients.

A physical therapist conducts the Thomas test on a patient. This article explains how physical therapists use the Thomas tests, and other hip flexor tests, with their patients.

The Thomas test and other physical therapy hip flexor tests

Nicole Dority, PT, MSPT, DPT, OCS

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Tax deductions for therapists and private practitioners

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

What is gestalt therapy?

Michael Vallejo, LCSW

Essential tools on how to identify triggers

Heather Oglesby, M.A., MFTC, LPCC, NCC

How to write psychotherapy notes

Brittany McGeehan, Ph.D.

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An illustration showing a therapist's hands plucking flowers with dollar signs on them as she considers what is financial therapy

An illustration showing a therapist's hands plucking flowers with dollar signs on them as she considers what is financial therapy

What is financial therapy?

As therapists in private practice, money and finance are largely topics in which we have likely received little formal education. … Continued

Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW

An illustration of three young children reading. Preschool Language Scales is a popular tool for speech language pathologists. Learn how to administer and interpret Preschool Language Scale scoring.

An illustration of three young children reading. Preschool Language Scales is a popular tool for speech language pathologists. Learn how to administer and interpret Preschool Language Scale scoring.

Preschool Language Scales

The Preschool Language Scales, fifth edition, (PLS-5) is a popular assessment tool among speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who work with children. … Continued

Stephanie Ostroff, M.A., CCC-SLP

An illustration of a therapist's hands on the keyboard of a laptop as they view paperless intake forms they will use with their client.

An illustration of a therapist's hands on the keyboard of a laptop as they view paperless intake forms they will use with their client.

How paperless intake makes onboarding new clients easy

While waiting for my daughter’s optometrist appointment to wrap up, I received a voicemail from a potential client. I stepped … Continued

Andy Melton, PhD, LPC, MHSP

Illustration of receipts, calculator, tea, and tax documents, all the things you need to get you through this tax season. This article goes over the six keys to ensure you're ready for tax season.

Illustration of receipts, calculator, tea, and tax documents, all the things you need to get you through this tax season. This article goes over the six keys to ensure you're ready for tax season.

6 ways to survive tax season

If you’re a therapist or private practitioner who is feeling overwhelmed at the idea of sorting through all your receipts … Continued

Julie Herres, Accountant and CEO

A therapist types an email and thinks about hipaa compliant messaging for therapists

A therapist types an email and thinks about hipaa compliant messaging for therapists

The key to HIPAA-compliant email for therapists

Sending HIPAA-compliant email is a key concern for all therapists and health care providers. In fact, you may have noticed … Continued

Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT

An illustration of a red holiday gift wrapped with a bow

An illustration of a red holiday gift wrapped with a bow

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

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

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An illustration of a therapist who is homesick during the holidays.

An illustration of a therapist who is homesick during the holidays.

Ethics Consult: Therapists homesick for the holidays

Dear Ethics Consult, Every year, many of my clients spend the holiday season talking about visits with their families. Before … Continued

Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT

A therapist uses a calculator and writes down expenses and deductions, factoring in the tax write-offs for therapists. Learn about 11 overlooked tax write-offs for therapists that you can include in your 2024 business tax filings.

A therapist uses a calculator and writes down expenses and deductions, factoring in the tax write-offs for therapists. Learn about 11 overlooked tax write-offs for therapists that you can include in your 2024 business tax filings.

11 overlooked tax write-offs for therapists and clinicians

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

A woman who may be worried about disordered eating at the holidays eats a pastry

A woman who may be worried about disordered eating at the holidays eats a pastry

Addressing Eating Disorders During the Holiday Season

Andrea Barbian, PhD, LCMHCS, NCC

A therapist faces his distressed client. As he writes his session notes he also looks at the client and uses self-disclosure in therapy to show empathy and understanding for the client. There are many benefits and risks to self-disclosure in therapy. In this article, we share examples and ethical considerations for therapist self-disclosure.

A therapist faces his distressed client. As he writes his session notes he also looks at the client and uses self-disclosure in therapy to show empathy and understanding for the client. There are many benefits and risks to self-disclosure in therapy. In this article, we share examples and ethical considerations for therapist self-disclosure.

Self-Disclosure in Therapy

Michael Vallejo, LCSW

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