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The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

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

Are there tax write-offs for therapists you might be overlooking? It’s essential to know which expenses, fees, and costs incurred … Continued

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

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

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

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

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

A female therapist works at her laptop and thinks about how to increase rates for clients in private practice

How to Increase Rates for Clients in Private Practice

The costs of running your business—including rent on your office space and supplies—may have gone up over the last year. … Continued

A calculator appears alongside a tax refund form for therapists setting goals for their practice

How to Set Financial Goals for Your Practice for the New Year

For wellness clinicians and therapists in private practice, the final months of the year and the first months of the … Continued

A therapist uses their digital tablet to look up the most frequently used mental health ICD-10 codes list

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

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