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An illustration of a therapist, who is experiencing compassion fatigue, a low battery image is above their head. Across from them is another person, who has their corresponding battery charged, signifying that they're not experiencing compassion fatigue. In this article we discuss compassion fatigue therapists experience, how to manage these symptoms, and how to take measures to avoid therapist burnout.

Compassion fatigue in therapists

Compassion fatigue therapists experience can be a source of stress and therapist burnout. In SimplePractice’s 2023 Therapist well-being report, over … Continued

A therapist works with a client and wonders how to avoid catching clients' anxiety

How therapists can avoid catching clients’ anxiety

As therapists, we’re exposed to worries realized and worries unrealized. Clients voice concerns about everything from finances to flying, lost … Continued

Elizabeth Cleary, PhD

The top 10 therapist websites

Therapist websites are often the first impression potential clients have of you and your practice when they begin searching for … Continued

Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

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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

Julie Herres, Accountant

A therapist sits down at her desk to write SOAP notes. Understanding the SOAP charting method is essential for therapists. Here’s how to master the SOAP documentation method.

Mastering the SOAP charting method

Mastering the SOAP charting method is essential for therapists, counselors, and clinicians to enhance client and patient care and streamline … Continued

Brittany McGeehan, Ph.D.

How to develop a therapy brand identity that attracts clients

Wondering how to build a therapy brand for your private practice? When I was a new therapist early in my … Continued

Zach Verwey, MA, LPC, NCC

An illustration of a therapist's hands holding a notebook to write a SOAP note on a client

The history of the SOAP note template

Wondering about the history of the SOAP note template? Most therapists in private practice understand the importance of keeping detailed … Continued

Lauren Diethelm, Pollen Author

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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

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

A client lays on their therapist's couch, gesticulating to illustrate an incident. The therapist uses a gestalt therapy exercise involving role-playing to help shift their client's perspective about an event. This article discusses gestalt therapy, an approach that helps clients with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.

What is gestalt therapy?

If you’re curious about what gestalt therapy is, and, perhaps, considering integrating gestalt therapy into your practice, this article can … Continued

Michael Vallejo, LCSW

An illustration of a client holding her head in frustration due to a triggering situation. This article shares tools on how to identify triggers, as well as how to help clients with emotional triggers and trigger management.

Essential tools on how to identify triggers

Many therapists help their clients understand how to identify triggers—especially if they work with clients that have gone through a … Continued

Heather Oglesby, M.A., MFTC, LPC, NCC

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