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The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

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Modern Office Design for Therapists

Curious about modern office design for therapists’ offices? Modern office design can influence therapy clients’ ability to feel welcome, safe, … Continued

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Private Practice Lessons Learned From 15 Years Coaching Therapists

For over 15 years, I’ve been working with and coaching therapists in private practice. And I’ve seen it all. I … Continued

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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 therapist rifles through a stack of papers explaining various counselor liability insurance plans, as he looks for the right one for his practice.

Private Practice Decision-Making Tips

Looking for private practice decision-making tips? As a therapist running a private practice, there are a million things you could … Continued

A therapist sits down on a wicker chair with her laptop to fill out a Wiley Treatment Planner.

How to Be Your Own Best Boss in Private Practice

As a business leader and boss in private practice, you’re a therapist, a business owner, and your own boss. When … Continued

A therapy has her laptop open and is typing, searching “What does EHR stand for?” online.

What Does EHR Stand For?

Whether you’re starting out as a pre-licensed therapist or you’re already established in private practice, at some point you probably … Continued

A speech-language pathologist works with her child client using flashcards of vowels. Is speech therapy covered by insurance? In this client's case, it is. The client is diagnosed with a speech delay disorder, therapy for this disorder is covered by the client's insurance policy.

Is Speech Therapy Covered by Insurance?

As a speech-language pathologist (SLP), you may be wondering “Is speech therapy covered by insurance?” In some cases, it is … Continued

Female therapist typing a HIPAA-compliant email message to a client

The Key to HIPAA-Compliant Email for Therapists

Sending HIPAA-compliant email is a key concern for all therapists and health care providers. In fact, you may have noticed … Continued

A therapist sits down at her desk with paper and pen, while holding a video call on her phone with a psychology malpractice insurance company. She is vetting various psychologist liability insurances to find out what is necessary to protect herself and her practice.

Psychology Malpractice Insurance

As a mental health professional, it’s essential to get insured in order to protect yourself.  In this article, we’ll discuss … Continued

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