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Female therapist looks up ICD and CPT codes on her laptop for insurance billing

How Are ICD and CPT Codes Different—and Why Are They Important?

ICD codes and CPT codes are two of the most important coding systems to understand in the billing process.  Whether … Continued

A psychiatrist considers billing codes for psychiatry

Billing Codes for Psychiatry

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes are a medical coding system created by the American Medical Association (AMA) to describe healthcare … Continued

A psychiatrist starting a private practice speaks with a patient.

Tips for Starting a Psychiatry Private Practice

Starting a psychiatry private practice is a substantial decision to consider.  You may have many different reasons for making this … Continued

Should you enable online booking to let clients schedule their own appointments

The pros and cons of online appointment booking

There’s a lot of debate in the clinician community about online booking and whether or not clinicians should enable online … Continued

A blue wall and blue couch in a therapy office, one example of the best colors for therapy offices

The Best Colors for Therapy Offices

Colors for a therapy office are incredibly important. Your clients’ counseling sessions begin the moment they walk in your door. … Continued

A family of three watches the sunset. Generational trauma can affect your private practice, read this article to find out how to heal and in turn thrive in your business.

Overcoming generational trauma to thrive in private practice

As I build relationships with other therapists in my coaching business, one of my favorite things is hearing why they … Continued

Female therapist looks up ICD and CPT codes on her laptop for insurance billing

How to Write a Tactful Collection Letter to a Therapy Client

As a solo practitioner, it’s your responsibility to manage your business, which includes billing and collections. You’re detailed and organized. … Continued

A therapist meets with a business consultant, who specializes in coaching for therapists.

Coaching for Therapists

You may have noticed an increasing trend of coaching services becoming more accessible and more niche over the years—and of … Continued

3 Questions to Consider Before You Start Your Own Private Practice

Should you start your own private practice? Let’s think about this. You’re a health professional, and you’re good at your … Continued

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