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The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

A client sits down on her couch and uses' her therapists EHR scheduling software to book an appointment after-hours.

Marketing 101 for therapists in private practice

You did it! You gathered the courage to take the leap and start your own private practice. You’ve launched your … Continued

An illustration of three therapists using their computers for online networking

3 online networking tips for therapists

Long considered the domain of introverts and business owners who couldn’t find a babysitter, online networking has since become the … Continued

A therapist uses a calculator and writes down expenses and deductions, factoring in the tax write-offs for therapists. Learn about 11 overlooked tax write-offs for therapists that you can include in your 2024 business tax filings.

11 overlooked tax write-offs for therapists and clinicians

Are there tax write-offs for therapists you might be overlooking? It’s essential to know which expenses, fees, and costs incurred … Continued

A therapist working on her laptop using it to create her own authentic therapy brand

How to create an authentic therapy brand for your practice

Anyone in private practice has probably heard the advice that finding your niche is an essential part of building a … Continued

A female therapist works on building a client list

How to build a client list

You may be wondering how to build your client list for your private practice. As a small business owner, building … Continued

An illustration showing a therapist's hands plucking flowers with dollar signs on them as she considers what is financial therapy

What is financial therapy?

As therapists in private practice, money and finance are largely topics in which we have likely received little formal education. … Continued

An illustration of a therapist's hands on the keyboard of a laptop as they view paperless intake forms they will use with their client.

How paperless intake makes onboarding new clients easy

While waiting for my daughter’s optometrist appointment to wrap up, I received a voicemail from a potential client. I stepped … Continued

Illustration of receipts, calculator, tea, and tax documents, all the things you need to get you through this tax season. This article goes over the six keys to ensure you're ready for tax season.

6 ways to survive tax season

If you’re a therapist or private practitioner who is feeling overwhelmed at the idea of sorting through all your receipts … Continued

A therapist types an email and thinks about hipaa compliant messaging for therapists

The key to HIPAA-compliant email for therapists

Sending HIPAA-compliant email is a key concern for all therapists and health care providers. In fact, you may have noticed … Continued

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