Business
The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

How to become an EAP provider
As a therapist or clinician, you’re likely familiar with many of the ways you can build your caseload and connect … Continued

Understanding the costs of owning a private practice
Wondering about the costs of private practice? As therapists and clinicians, we work to heal others because we love people. … Continued

How to ask another therapist to be your mentor
Navigating a career as a therapist in private practice can be rewarding and invigorating. However, running your own private therapy … Continued

Tax deductions for therapists and private practitioners
Are you aware of the latest tax deductions for therapists, aka “tax write-offs,” you may qualify for? Even if you’ve … Continued

This is what’s hurting therapists’ therapeutic alliance with clients
In preparation to serve on a panel discussing strategies for building therapeutic alliances with clients, I spoke with some of … Continued

SimplePractice’s 2024 product feature releases
In 2024, SimplePractice introduced many new product features to help you run your private practice, reduce your administrative burden, provide … Continued

Fire recovery resources for LA-based therapists and clients
For therapists, clients, and residents of Los Angeles, this is a time of unprecedented challenge and deep uncertainty. As a … Continued

Emergency contact procedures for private practice
Handling client or patient emergencies can be stressful for therapists, psychiatrists, and other mental health clinicians in private practice. In … Continued

Pay what you can: An alternative to a sliding fee scale
In an effort to make therapy more affordable and increase access to care, many health and wellness professionals use sliding … Continued

How to create a private practice emergency plan
What would you do if you had an emergency and couldn’t run your practice? Do you have an emergency plan … Continued