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A male therapist sits at his laptop and explores the pros and cons of getting credentialed with insurance payers

A male therapist sits at his laptop and explores the pros and cons of getting credentialed with insurance payers

The pros and cons of getting credentialed and joining insurance panels

Wondering about insurance panels for therapists? In this article, we’ll focus on what insurance panels are, what the pros and … Continued

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

A therapist works at her laptop computer to look up the most common CPT codes

A therapist works at her laptop computer to look up the most common CPT codes

Top mental health CPT codes reveal most common services

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

Two people's feet peek out from underneath the white sheets in a bed where they are trying out sex therapy exercises

Two people's feet peek out from underneath the white sheets in a bed where they are trying out sex therapy exercises

Sex Therapy Exercises

Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

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Nicole Gricius, MS, LPC

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Marina Scott, MS, OTR/L

Easy tips to create a well-designed therapy website

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

How to Professionally Quit a Therapist Job

Bree Sutton, M.A, LMHC

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Stripes of multi-colored Pantone color palettes to show the best color schemes for therapist websites

Stripes of multi-colored Pantone color palettes to show the best color schemes for therapist websites

The Best Colors for Therapist Websites

Wondering what color palette or color scheme to choose for your therapy practice website? In this article we’ll reveal the … Continued

Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

An abstract art piece, with blue and orange hues. An example of art for therapist offices.

An abstract art piece, with blue and orange hues. An example of art for therapist offices.

Art for Therapist Offices

When considering art for therapist offices, it’s essential to keep in mind that artwork can completely change the look and … Continued

Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

A therapist writes with pen and paper to capture therapist session notes following a client session

A therapist writes with pen and paper to capture therapist session notes following a client session

Therapist Session Notes

Writing effective therapist session notes may not be a clinician’s favorite part of the job. Documentation takes time and, given … Continued

Olivia Pennelle, MSW, CSWA

An illustration of a person who is a therapist taking a vacation hiking with a backpack on their back

An illustration of a person who is a therapist taking a vacation hiking with a backpack on their back

How to Take a Vacation as a Therapist

Over the last twenty years or so, the number of adults seeking mental health treatment nearly doubled. In many ways, … Continued

Lauren Diethelm, Pollen Author

A female psychiatrist or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) prepares to use ePrescribe to prescribe a medication to her patient

A female psychiatrist or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) prepares to use ePrescribe to prescribe a medication to her patient

How to use ePrescribe to easily authorize and prescribe medications

SimplePractice, a fully integrated EMR and practice management solution trusted by more than wellness practitioners nationwide, has launched ePrescribe to … Continued

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

A female psychologist sits speaking with a male client. while there can be differences in how a psychologist vs. therapist practices, there are also a lot of similarities

A female psychologist sits speaking with a male client. while there can be differences in how a psychologist vs. therapist practices, there are also a lot of similarities

Therapist vs. Psychologist—What Are the Differences?

Curious about the difference between a therapist vs. psychologist? While there is plenty that is similar when comparing psychologist vs. … Continued

Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

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An illustration of a therapist considering the things new therapists need to know.

An illustration of a therapist considering the things new therapists need to know.

6 things every new therapist needs to know

If you’re a new therapist in the early stages of your career, it can be tough to carve out a … Continued

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

An illustration of a modern office design. There is a light beige couch with pink through pillows, a green chair, and a plant hanging in front of a window.

An illustration of a modern office design. There is a light beige couch with pink through pillows, a green chair, and a plant hanging in front of a window.

Modern Office Design for Therapists

Alana Wrightson, Interior Designer

Three people sit in front of computers talking.

Three people sit in front of computers talking.

Private Practice Lessons Learned From 15 Years Coaching Therapists

Miranda Palmer, LMFT

Two different masks as sides to a face are shown to demonstrate the internal family systems model tenet that there are no “bad” parts to the self

Two different masks as sides to a face are shown to demonstrate the internal family systems model tenet that there are no “bad” parts to the self

A Guide to the Internal Family Systems Model

Olivia Pennelle, MSW, CSWA

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