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A calculator appears alongside a tax refund form for therapists setting goals for their practice

How to set financial goals for your practice for the new year

For wellness clinicians and therapists in private practice, December and January are the perfect time to take the financial temperature … Continued

A therapist uses a calculator and writes down expenses and deductions, factoring in the tax write-offs for therapists. Learn about 11 overlooked tax write-offs for therapists that you can include in your 2024 business tax filings.

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

A woman who may be worried about disordered eating at the holidays eats a pastry

Addressing eating disorders during the holiday season

When I think back to some of my favorite holiday memories, many of them include food and family. For instance, … Continued

A therapist faces his distressed client. As he writes his session notes he also looks at the client and uses self-disclosure in therapy to show empathy and understanding for the client. There are many benefits and risks to self-disclosure in therapy. In this article, we share examples and ethical considerations for therapist self-disclosure.

Self-Disclosure in Therapy

While some therapists share their own personal experiences through self-disclosure in therapy, also known as therapist self-disclosure, with their clients, … Continued

An illustration of a mouth speaking and a speech bubble with ellipses in it. This article goes over how to administer the GFTA-3 for SLPs, speech language pathologists, who are testing their client's articulation.

How to Administer the GFTA-3

Wondering how to administer the GFTA-3 and how to interpret test results? In this article, you’ll learn how to administer … Continued

A therapist sits across from their client who is holding a pillow, the therapist finds alternatives to figuring out how to help without compromising their therapist boundaries.

Therapist Boundaries From a Dynamic Perspective

As a 2023 SimplePractice survey found, therapists are burning out. In a private practice environment, it can be easy to … Continued

A massage therapist is massaging one of their clients' back. Learn how to get a massage therapy license—and kickstart your career in massage therapy.

How to Get a Massage Therapy License

If you want to become a massage therapist in the United States, you’ll probably need a license. In this article, … Continued

A therapist uses DBT principles with her client. This article answers “What are the six main points of dialectical behavioral therapy?”—a question both therapists and clients ask.

What Are the Six Main Points of Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

Wondering about dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT) principles? While many therapists and clients are aware of dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), they … Continued

A client in distress clamps her hands, while the therapist explains a person-centered therapy techniques that may help.

Person-Centered Therapy Techniques

While some therapists may align with specific interventions or theoretical orientations, like EMDR therapy, most use person-centered therapy techniques—adjusting their … Continued

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