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Two female practitioners stand side by side in an embrace, mentoring each other in SimplePractice's new mentorship program with words that say Lift Her Up

New Mentorship Program Encourages Connection Among Practitioners

Running a private practice can feel incredibly lonely and overwhelming.  Mental health practitioners who responded to the February 2023 SimplePractice … Continued

Two female therapists discuss common pitfalls when finding a mentor

Common Pitfalls With Mentors

Regardless of the career stage you’re in, private practice can feel lonely at times. And, this can be especially true … Continued

A private practice healthcare entrepreneur shakes hands with two clients.

Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in the Healthcare Industry

If you’re a passionate entrepreneur looking to make a difference in the world, the healthcare industry could be an excellent … Continued

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Accessibility Design in Telehealth Care

Telehealth, including telemedicine and teletherapy, offers both providers and patients a variety of benefits over in-person appointments, including reduced costs, … Continued

Woman smiles while researching work from home healthcare jobs on her laptop

Healthcare Careers That Allow You to Work From Home

For those interested in healthcare jobs with the ability to work from home, there are numerous options to consider. In … Continued

A child therapy client is using blocks in a play therapy session with a female therapist

What Is Play Therapy and How Does It Work?

When I began my counseling internship, I found myself stumped when it came to working with children. The techniques I’d … Continued

SimplePractice Article Culturally Responsive Therapist

What It Takes to Be a Culturally Responsive Therapist

Events in recent years have heightened awareness of societal problems. Social unrest related to the loss of Black lives at … Continued

A grey couch, chair, and table in a therapy office showing good examples of therapist office design

Top Therapist Office Design Tips

Therapist office design can affect your clients’ comfort level, engagement, and commitment to therapy. Therefore, your waiting room layout and … Continued

A collage image of a woman dealing with her own grief as a therapist who helps clients on their grief journeys.

5 Ways to Move Through Grief as a Therapist

In 2021 I had recently completed the practicum portion of my clinical work as a counseling graduate student.  As summer … Continued

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