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The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

Wondering “How much do massage therapists make?” Here’s the up-to-date massage therapist’s salary info to answer the question.

What Is a Massage Therapist’s Salary?

Wondering “How much do massage therapists make?” This article contains the up-to-date averages and variables that contribute to determining a … Continued

An illustration of a woman with scales of justice in her mind as well as a government building as she struggles with election stress and anxiety.

Therapists and Clients Experiencing Election Anxiety

If you or your clients are experiencing anxiety about the election or U.S. politics, you are not alone. The American … Continued

An illustration of a therapist's phone ringing with a client's call and the therapist's hand answering the telephone as they determine how to convert a first call into a first session of therapy

6 Steps to Convert a First Call Into a First Session

As a therapist, if you’re wondering how to convert a first call into a first session, you’re not alone. One … Continued

An illustration depicting a bullhorn and a magazine ad as potential ideas explored in these common myths about marketing a private practice

4 Private Practice Marketing Myths

Your money mindset impacts the ways you think about, feel about, and interact with your money. It sets the tone … Continued

An illustration of three therapists using their computers for online networking

3 Online Networking Tips for Therapists

Long considered the domain of introverts and business owners who couldn’t find a sitter, online networking has since become the … Continued

Calculator, cash, coins, and a notepad sitting on a table. Tools a therpaist would use when raising rates on existing therapy clients

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 therapist's hand reaches out to shake the hand of a client as they are about to navigate the client intake process while avoiding the mistakes that impact client retention

3 Common Mistakes That Impact Client Retention

Navigating the first several sessions with a new therapy client can be tricky. The first several sessions force therapists to … Continued

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

A social work student and her mentor discuss the average salary for licensed clinical social workers

Average Salary for Licensed Clinical Social Workers

Wondering “How much do LCSWs make?” If you’re interested in a behavioral health career, you may be trying to decide … Continued

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