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An illustration of the figure running into a red door because they did not create a private practice emergency plan

How to create a private practice emergency plan

What would you do if you had an emergency and couldn’t run your practice? Do you have an emergency plan … Continued

A client faces his therapist, hunched over with his had on his head, in distress. Learn about exposure therapy, who may be a good candidate for it, and how to administer it. Be able to answer What is exposure therapy?

All about exposure therapy

Wondering about exposure therapy? Maybe a client or a colleague has asked you “What is exposure therapy?” and you’d like … Continued

Max Maisel, Ph.D.

A family, two adults and one child, are in a room, the two adults are engaged in an argument while the child faces away from them on the couch, hand covering his face. Family therapy interventions can strengthen a variety of relationships. This article shares family therapy techniques you can use with clients.

Essential family therapy interventions

Ask any family therapist about the core components of implementing family therapy interventions and they will likely mention systemic thinking. … Continued

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

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

Maggie Hollinbeck, MA, LMFT

Most frequently used mental health ICD-10 codes

To gain insight into U.S. health trends, SimplePractice identified the 20 most common ICD-10 codes used by mental health practitioners … Continued

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

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

A female therapists holds onto her calculator and bookkeeping ledger

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

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