Business
The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

How to build a client list
You may be wondering how to build your client list for your private practice. As a small business owner, building … Continued

What is financial therapy?
As therapists in private practice, money and finance are largely topics in which we have likely received little formal education. … Continued

How paperless intake makes onboarding new clients easy
While waiting for my daughter’s optometrist appointment to wrap up, I received a voicemail from a potential client. I stepped … Continued

6 ways to survive tax season
If you’re a therapist or private practitioner who is feeling overwhelmed at the idea of sorting through all your receipts … Continued

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

Is it ethical to exchange gifts with clients?
Can therapists accept gifts from clients? Can clinicians give presents and gifts to clients? To avoid awkward moments in session, … Continued

How to set financial goals for your practice for the new year
For wellness clinicians and therapists in private practice, December and January are the perfect time to take the financial temperature … Continued

How to increase rates for clients in private practice
The costs of running your business—including rent on your office space and supplies—may have gone up over the last year. … Continued

Creating a welcome packet for new therapy clients
Are you sending a welcome packet to new therapy clients? If not, you may want to consider planning and standardizing … Continued

What is measurement-based care and what are its benefits to practitioners?
I’m three sessions in with my new therapist, when she shares what looks like an intake form I’ve already completed. … Continued