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The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

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How to Fill Your Calendar to Focus on the Right Things

When you start your private practice, it can feel like you have a blank calendar and only vague ideas about … Continued

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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

Female therapist looks up ICD and CPT codes on her laptop for insurance billing

How to Write a Tactful Collection Letter to a Therapy Client

As a solo practitioner, it’s your responsibility to manage your business, which includes billing and collections. You’re detailed and organized. … Continued

Jill Shook using SimplePractice on her laptop.

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

A therapist meets with a business consultant, who specializes in coaching for therapists.

Coaching for Therapists

You may have noticed an increasing trend of coaching services becoming more accessible and more niche over the years—and of … Continued

Female therapists using a calculator and notepad to calculate her tax savings from overlooked tax write-offs for therapist

11 Overlooked Tax Write-Offs for Therapists and Clinicians

Are there tax write-offs for therapists you might be overlooking? It’s essential to know which expenses, fees, and costs incurred … Continued

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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

A family of three watches the sunset. Generational trauma can affect your private practice, read this article to find out how to heal and in turn thrive in your business.

Overcoming Generational Trauma to Thrive in Private Practice

As I build relationships with other therapists in my coaching business, one of my favorite things is hearing why they … Continued

3 Questions to Consider Before You Start Your Own Private Practice

Should you start your own private practice? Let’s think about this. You’re a health professional, and you’re good at your … Continued

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