Business

The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

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Is it ethical to exchange gifts with clients?

Can therapists accept gifts from clients? Can clinicians give presents and gifts to clients? To avoid awkward moments in session, … Continued

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How to set financial goals for your practice for the new year

For wellness clinicians and therapists in private practice, December and January are the perfect time to take the financial temperature … Continued

Stephanie Cox, MS, LMHC

How to increase rates for clients in private practice

The costs of running your business—including rent on your office space and supplies—may have gone up over the last year. … Continued

Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT

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Creating a welcome packet for new therapy clients

Are you sending a welcome packet to new therapy clients? If not, you may want to consider planning and standardizing … Continued

Howard Spector, LMFT

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What is measurement-based care and what are its benefits to practitioners?

I’m three sessions in with my new therapist, when she shares what looks like an intake form I’ve already completed. … Continued

Ruth Samson, Pollen Author

Wondering “How much do massage therapists make?” Here’s the up-to-date massage therapist’s salary info to answer the question.

What Is a Massage Therapist’s Salary?

Wondering “How much do massage therapists make?” This article contains the up-to-date averages and variables that contribute to determining a … Continued

Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

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Therapists and clients experiencing political anxiety

If you or your clients are experiencing anxiety about U.S. politics or the election, you are not alone. The American … Continued

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

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6 Steps to convert a first call into a first session

As a therapist, if you’re wondering how to convert a first call into a first session, you’re not alone. One … Continued

Kelley Stevens, LMFT

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4 Private Practice Marketing Myths

Your money mindset impacts the ways you think about, feel about, and interact with your money. It sets the tone … Continued

Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW

A therapist's hand reaches out to shake the hand of a client as they are about to navigate the client intake process while avoiding the mistakes that impact client retention

3 common mistakes that impact client retention

Navigating the first several sessions with a new therapy client can be tricky. The first several sessions force therapists to … Continued

Kelley Stevens, LMFT

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