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    4 Time Management Traps for Therapists

    Perhaps you feel the pressure of a time crunch as you prepare to take some time off from your practice … Continued

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    Elizabeth Cleary, PhD
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    Karen Fischer, Pollen Author
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    Working With Difficult Therapy Clients

    Maybe you recognize that feeling—that sense of dread you feel in your stomach as a particular client’s appointment is approaching. … Continued

    Destiny Winters, LPC, NCC, CRC
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    If you’re wondering about mental health stigma and seeking answers to the question “What is stigma in mental health?” this … Continued

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    2 Options for Out-of-Network Insurance Billing

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