Wellness
The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.
Why I Joined a Professional Reading Group, And Why You Should Too
Even though our profession is based on connection, private practice can actually be quite lonely. Early in my career, I … Continued
The Anatomy of a Fee: How to Achieve Financial Self-Care
What’s really included in a fee? Just because you’re charging $125 for a session doesn’t mean you’re banking that entire … Continued
The Benefits of Movement for Virtual Practitioners
Truth be told, I barely leave my home office on the days I’m running my virtual practice. I’m embarrassed to … Continued
Managing Disordered Eating Patterns During the Holidays
American culture is heavily centered around food—including messaging and judgments about how much food we consume, how much weight we’ve … Continued
The Importance of Community as an Entrepreneur
Being an entrepreneur can be lonely, yet no one seems to talk about it. As a business owner, there’s no … Continued
5 Ways to Battle Loneliness in Private Practice
We hear it time and time again — isolation and loneliness are real issues for our community of private practitioners. … Continued
What Do I Do With This Therapeutic Anger?
Kim shifts uneasily on my couch. She pushes a strand of hair behind one ear and looks at me uncertainly. … Continued
Encountering Fear and Loathing in the Therapist’s Psyche
It is 7pm on a Friday night. Thousands of people are unwinding over cocktails in crowded bars and restaurants all … Continued
Avoiding the Martyrdom Trap as a Psychotherapist
As a profession, we are caring, engaged, and interested in social change, and yet in the best of circumstances only … Continued
Does Meditation at Work…Work?
When I walked into SimplePractice on my first day a few months ago, I instantly felt that this place was … Continued
