Business
The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.
This is what’s hurting therapists’ therapeutic alliance with clients
In preparation to serve on a panel discussing strategies for building therapeutic alliances with clients, I spoke with some of … Continued
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
Fire recovery resources for LA-based therapists and clients
For therapists, clients, and residents of Los Angeles, this is a time of unprecedented challenge and deep uncertainty. As a … Continued
Emergency contact procedures for private practice
Handling client or patient emergencies can be stressful for therapists, psychiatrists, and other mental health clinicians in private practice. In … Continued
Pay what you can: An alternative to a sliding fee scale
In an effort to make therapy more affordable and increase access to care, many health and wellness professionals use sliding … Continued
How to create a private practice emergency plan
What would you do if you had an emergency and couldn’t run your practice? Do you have an emergency plan … Continued
How to create a budget for your private practice
Therapists in private practice wear many hats. One of those hats is the hat for managing the finances. We get … Continued
The top 10 therapist websites
Therapist websites are often the first impression potential clients have of you and your practice when they begin searching for … Continued
How to ‘time box’ your calendar to focus on the right things
When you start your private practice, it can feel like you have a blank calendar and only vague ideas about … Continued
3 common private practice bookkeeping mistakes
“I’m drowning.” That’s what one of my clients said right before doing one of the hardest things a human can … Continued