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The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.
What do counselor and therapist abbreviations in titles stand for?
Wondering about those letters—the counselor, therapist abbreviations, and psychologist abbreviations—that appear after your behavioral health colleagues’ names on their therapist … Continued
The ethics of ChatGPT and AI in mental health
Should people be using AI in therapy? What is chatbot therapy? Is there an AI therapist? Are people really using … Continued
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 healthcare billing process. … Continued
Why therapists should care about two-step verification
Wondering how to set up two-factor authentication or how to turn on two-step verification? Or maybe you’re curious why therapists … Continued
What it means to be HIPAA-compliant as a therapist
Wondering what it means to be HIPAA-compliant as a therapist in order to protect your clients and your practice. Here’s … Continued
AI for therapists
Wondering about AI for therapists and asking the questions “Can I use AI in my therapy private practice?” and, specifically, … Continued
How to start a PMHNP private practice
If you’re wondering how to start your own psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) private practice, this article has tips … Continued
The top 20 mental health ICD-10 codes reveal mental health trends
To gain meaningful insight into U.S. health trends, SimplePractice analyzed billing data from over U.S.-based clinicians who use SimplePractice’s HIPAA-compliant … Continued
Is therapy tax deductible?
If you’re wondering “Is therapy tax deductible?” there are likely many additional questions on your mind. For example, can you … Continued
How to take a professional headshot photo for your therapist website
It can be challenging for clients to find a therapist they feel comfortable with. As a clinician, it’s important to … Continued
