Business
The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

Virtual Counseling Services
We’re living in a digital era, one where people do just about everything online—including virtual counseling via telehealth video. We … Continued

How to Fire a Client (Respectfully and Ethically)
Sometimes you and a client aren’t a good fit for each other. If this turns out to be the case, … Continued

How to ensure HIPAA-compliant billing
When you hear someone reference HIPAA (aka the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), you might think about client’s diagnoses, … Continued

Occupational Therapy Billing Units
Occupational therapy billing units are a method of time measurement for services rendered. A specific amount of time is attached … Continued

What It Means to Be HIPAA-Compliant as a Therapist
Wondering what it means to be HIPAA-complaint as a therapist in order to protect your clients and your practice. Here’s … Continued

3 HIPAA Compliance Errors Therapists May Be Making
Curious about how therapists can stay HIPAA-compliant and avoid HIPAA compliance errors? Just over three years ago a Department of … Continued

How to determine the fair cost of therapy
As a private practice owner in the mental health field, I’ve heard so many perspectives on how to run my … Continued

Telehealth Therapy vs. In-Person Therapy
I’m hearing therapists ask questions like: “When does it make sense to make the leap to a fully virtual telehealth … Continued

What to Do After a Potential HIPAA Violation
Wondering what to do after a potential HIPAA violation? First, let’s consider some of the most common ways HIPAA violations … Continued

How Many Years To Be a Nurse Practitioner
Nurse practitioners (NPs) have extensive educational and clinical training that allows them to perform medical tasks and procedures that are … Continued