Business

The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

psychotherapy provider planning a budget that scales

How to Create a Budget for Your Private Practice

Therapists in private practice wear many hats, and that includes managing the business finances. We get the privilege of having … Continued

A psychiatrist starting a private practice speaks with a patient.

Tips for Starting a Psychiatry Private Practice

Starting a psychiatry private practice is a substantial decision to consider.  You may have many different reasons for making this … Continued

Should you enable online booking to let clients schedule their own appointments

The Pros and Cons of Online Booking

There’s a lot of debate in the clinician community about online booking and whether or not clinicians should enable online … Continued

Therapist checks the budget for their practice to avoid bookkeeping mistakes

3 Common Private Practice Bookkeeping Mistakes

“I’m drowning.” That’s what one of my clients said right before doing one of the hardest things a human can … Continued

A blue wall and blue couch in a therapy office, one example of the best colors for therapy offices

The Best Colors for Therapy Offices

Colors for a therapy office are incredibly important. Your clients’ counseling sessions begin the moment they walk in your door. … Continued

how to keep your private practice calendar full

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

A woman sits at a desk looking at a calculator.

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

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