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A female patient sees a female PMHNP psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner via telehealth and asks about how to start a PMHNP private practice

How to start a PMHNP private practice

If you’re wondering how to start your own psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) private practice, this article has tips … Continued

A therapist and her client are face to face, in a therapy session. The therapist is utilizing a technique found in this list of therapeutic interventions.

List of therapeutic interventions

A key component of mental healthcare is using and being familiar with the list of therapeutic interventions that can help … Continued

A therapist works on client session notes at their laptop and notebook while considering whether they are writing progress notes vs psychotherapy progress notes

Progress notes vs. psychotherapy notes

One of the most popular questions we get asked is, “What is the difference between Progress Notes and Psychotherapy Notes?” Read this post to find out!

Three SimplePractice employees demonstrate how to take a therapist headshot photo

How to take a professional headshot photo for your therapist website

It can be challenging for clients to find a therapist they feel comfortable with. As a clinician, it’s important to … Continued

A male therapists sits in a chair as he talks with his female client who sits on a couch as they discuss the cost of therapy

The average cost of therapy in America for each state

When considering the cost of therapy—you might think a session is most expensive in California or New York. Think again. … Continued

Three people stand out on a street greeting each other as unconventional referral partners

5 unconventional referral partners for therapists in private practice

Most professionals in private practice have been taught to reach out to local primary care providers and psychiatrists to cultivate … Continued

Woman smiling while looking at her phone with a laptop on her lap.

Empowering women clinicians as private practice business owners

As a therapist in private practice, it can be easy to forget that you’re a business owner. When you’re socialized … Continued

A female therapist discusses mentor questions with another female therapist

What to talk about with your mentor or mentee

As a health and wellness practitioner, a mentor relationship can help you build your practice, achieve your professional goals, and … Continued

A therapist wondering how to write a therapist voicemail script writes down an example script in her notebook

How to write a therapist voicemail script – with examples

Wondering how to write a therapist voicemail script? Looking for examples you can use as an outgoing confidential voicemail greeting … Continued

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