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The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

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

An illustration showing insurance credentialing next steps for therapists

Insurance credentialing and next steps for therapists

When you’ve completed the work of getting credentialed with insurance companies, you’re officially an in-network provider. Congratulations! So… what now? … Continued

A female therapist uses her calculator while sitting at her laptop wondering about navigating private pay vs insurance clients

How to navigate private pay vs. insurance for clients and patients

Whether clinicians in private practice choose to accept private pay, insurance, or individualized payment plans for clients and patients (who … Continued

A collage image showing two hands held up with the palms containing the buildings of two different US cities in different states where therapists could get licensed

Why therapists are getting licensed in multiple states

For therapists, getting licensed in multiple states used to be relatively uncommon. However, a number of social shifts helping to … Continued

An illustration of six stickers that say Hello, my name is and list a number of different therapy private practice names

How to name your therapy practice

Seeking ideas for therapy practice names? Wondering about the steps for naming your therapy practice? Find out how to choose … Continued

A female therapist looks at her laptop and wonders whether therapists can use telehealth to practice across state lines

Can a therapist do telehealth therapy across state lines?

Wondering whether you can do telehealth therapy across state lines? It’s an important question. Our therapy clients may cross state … Continued

A therapist at her laptop wants to learn how to become an EAP provider so she can grow her client list.

How to become an EAP provider

As a therapist or clinician, you’re likely familiar with many of the ways you can build your caseload and connect … Continued

This is a collage of U.S. currency bills cut up and fit together to demonstrate the costs of owning a private practice

Understanding the costs of owning a private practice

Wondering about the costs of private practice? As therapists and clinicians, we work to heal others because we love people. … Continued

Two therapists who are a mentor and mentee are looking at the computer.

How to ask another therapist to be your mentor

Navigating a career as a therapist in private practice can be rewarding and invigorating. However, running your own private therapy … Continued

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