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    The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

    A male therapist considers starting a private practice

    The 4 Stages of Starting a Private Practice

    For therapists the initial pull toward starting a private practice may feel like a true calling—a deep, intrinsic urge to … Continued

    An occupational therapist uses a calculator to determine how many occupational therapy billing units to add to an insurance claim.

    Occupational Therapy Billing Units

    Occupational therapy billing units are a method of time measurement for services rendered.  A specific amount of time is attached … Continued

    A collage of people who are therapy clients walking in different directions

    How to Build a Client List

    As a small business owner, building your client base is essential. So, you may be wondering how to build your … Continued

    Graphic with human silhouettes symbolizing the effect of AI in therapy

    ChatGPT and AI in Therapy and Mental Health

    Should people be using AI in therapy? What is chatbot therapy? Is there an AI therapist? Are people really using … Continued

    A person is using a laptop on a table. Over the image is a transparent seal of HIPAA compliance.

    What It Means to Be HIPAA-Compliant as a Therapist

    Wondering what it means to be HIPAA-complaint as a therapist in order to protect your clients and your practice. Here’s … Continued

    person writing a HIPAA breach notification letter

    3 HIPAA Compliance Errors Therapists May Be Making

    Curious about how therapists can stay HIPAA-compliant and avoid HIPAA compliance errors? Just over three years ago a Department of … Continued

    A client has their credit card out and their phone out to pay for therapy. Clients contemplate a lot of factors to determine what a reasonable cost of therapy is for them, clinicians should do the same when they set their rates.

    How to Determine the Fair Cost of Therapy

    As a private practice owner in the mental health field, I’ve heard so many perspectives on how to run my … Continued

    Illustrated image of a therapy client on a teletherapy call on a mobile phone wondering if teletherapy is as effective as in person as in a teletherapy session

    Telehealth Therapy vs. In-Person Therapy

    I’m hearing therapists ask questions like: “When does it make sense to make the leap to a fully virtual telehealth … Continued

    A person working at a laptop computer.

    What to Do After a Potential HIPAA Violation

    Wondering what to do after a potential HIPAA violation? First, let’s consider some of the most common ways HIPAA violations … Continued

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