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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

Illustration of receipts, calculator, tea, and tax documents, all the things you need to get you through this tax season. This article goes over the six keys to ensure you're ready for tax season.

6 Ways to survive tax season

If you’re a therapist or private practitioner who is feeling overwhelmed at the idea of sorting through all your receipts … Continued

An illustration showing a therapist's hands plucking flowers with dollar signs on them as she considers what is financial therapy

What is financial therapy?

As therapists in private practice, money and finance are largely topics in which we have likely received little formal education. … Continued

An illustration of a therapist who is homesick during the holidays.

Ethics Consult: Therapists Homesick for the Holidays

Dear Ethics Consult, Every year, many of my clients spend the holiday season talking about visits with their families. Before … 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

A female therapist works at her laptop and thinks about how to increase rates for clients in private practice

How to Increase Rates for Clients in Private Practice

The costs of running your business—including rent on your office space and supplies—may have gone up over the last year. … Continued

A male therapist sits on a yellow couch with his laptop and works on private practice marketing strategies

3 Private Practice Marketing Strategies You May Already Be Using

Chances are, your professional education and training didn’t emphasize (or even cover) the skills it takes to run a business. … 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 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, the final months of the year and the first months of the … Continued

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