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The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

A male therapists sits in a chair as he talks with his female client who sits on a couch as they discuss the cost of therapy

The average cost of therapy in America for each state

When considering the cost of therapy—you might think a session is most expensive in California or New York. Think again. … Continued

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5 unconventional referral partners for therapists in private practice

Most professionals in private practice have been taught to reach out to local primary care providers and psychiatrists to cultivate … Continued

Alyssa Adams, PsyD, PCC

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Empowering women clinicians as private practice business owners

As a therapist in private practice, it can be easy to forget that you’re a business owner. When you’re socialized … Continued

Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW

Two female practitioners in a mentorship relationship discuss the results of the SimplePractice mentor survey

Data suggests mentorship can benefit therapists

Survey of more than 900 mental health therapists finds a significant mentorship gap: 77% of female therapists agree mentorship programs … Continued

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

A therapist wondering how to write a therapist voicemail script writes down an example script in her notebook

How to write a therapist voicemail script – with examples

Wondering how to write a therapist voicemail script? Looking for examples you can use as an outgoing confidential voicemail greeting … Continued

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

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Insurance credentialing and next steps for therapists

When you’ve completed the work of getting credentialed with insurance companies, you’re officially an in-network provider. Congratulations! So… what now? … Continued

Jill Shook MS, CCC-SLP

A female therapist uses her calculator while sitting at her laptop wondering about navigating private pay vs insurance clients

How to navigate private pay vs. insurance for clients and patients

Whether clinicians in private practice choose to accept private pay, insurance, or individualized payment plans for clients and patients (who … Continued

Howard Spector, LMFT

A collage image showing two hands held up with the palms containing the buildings of two different US cities in different states where therapists could get licensed

Why therapists are getting licensed in multiple states

For therapists, getting licensed in multiple states used to be relatively uncommon. However, a number of social shifts helping to … Continued

Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT

An illustration of six stickers that say Hello, my name is and list a number of different therapy private practice names

How to name your therapy practice

Seeking ideas for therapy practice names? Wondering about the steps for naming your therapy practice? Find out how to choose … Continued

Lauren Diethelm, Pollen Author

A female therapist looks at her laptop and wonders whether therapists can use telehealth to practice across state lines

Can a therapist do telehealth therapy across state lines?

Wondering whether you can do telehealth therapy across state lines? It’s an important question. Our therapy clients may cross state … Continued

Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT

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