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The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

A therapist types on a laptop wondering about what it means to be HIPAA compliant as a therapist

What it means to be HIPAA-compliant as a therapist

Wondering what it means to be HIPAA-compliant as a therapist in order to protect your clients and your practice. Here’s … Continued

A female therapist types on her computer keyboard as she accesses her AI for therapists session notes

AI for therapists

Wondering about AI for therapists and asking the questions “Can I use AI in my therapy private practice?” and, specifically, … Continued

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 uses their digital tablet to look up the most frequently used mental health ICD-10 codes list

The top 20 mental health ICD-10 codes reveal mental health trends

To gain meaningful insight into U.S. health trends, SimplePractice analyzed billing data from over U.S.-based clinicians who use SimplePractice’s HIPAA-compliant … Continued

A therapist's hand types on the calculator on their desk while working on their tax forms on the desk

Is therapy tax deductible?

If you’re wondering “Is therapy tax deductible?” there are likely many additional questions on your mind. For example, can you … Continued

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

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