Inspiration

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Two women of color who are therapists sit on the couch together and discuss mentorship

Mentorship Inspired a Private Practice Where Women of Color Thrive

Associate clinical therapist Angelica “Angie” Curiel, ASW, and licensed psychotherapist Rose Junie Abito, LMFT, Founder of Rose Junie Therapy met … Continued

The Best Colors for Therapy Offices

Colors for a therapy office are incredibly important. Your clients’ counseling sessions begin the moment they walk in your door. … Continued

Sam Negrin, Pollen Author

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 can be rewarding and invigorating. But it can also be overwhelming and confusing. Since … Continued

Sarah Fielding, Pollen Author

Nutritionists Mascha Davis and Jamie Mok sitting together and smiling thanks to their confidence and success.

Mentorship Inspired These Nutritionists to Help Others Step Into Their Careers

Although 77 percent of women practitioners who responded to SimplePractice’s February 2023 survey said that mentorship relationship is critical to … Continued

Nicole Slaughter Graham, Pollen Author

A female therapist discusses mentor questions with another female therapist

What to Talk About With Your Mentor or Mentee

As a health and wellness practitioner, a mentor relationship can help you build your practice, achieve your professional goals, and … Continued

Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

Therapists Prerna Rao and Valeri Trezise standing in a well-lit room and smiling at each other.

Connecting Over Shared Identity Helped This Pair of Practitioners Grow Their Careers

According to 77 percent of women practitioners who responded to SimplePractice’s February 2023 survey, a mentorship relationship is critical to … Continued

Tawny Lara, Pollen Author

What Makes a Great Mentor?

Seventy-seven percent of female mental health practitioners who responded to a recent SimplePractice survey agreed mentorship programs are critical to … Continued

Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

Two female practitioners stand side by side in an embrace, mentoring each other in SimplePractice's new mentorship program with words that say Lift Her Up

New Mentorship Program Encourages Connection Among Practitioners

Running a private practice can feel incredibly lonely and overwhelming. Mental health practitioners who responded to the February 2023 SimplePractice … Continued

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

Two female therapists discuss common pitfalls when finding a mentor

Common Pitfalls With Mentors

Regardless of the career stage you’re in, private practice can feel lonely at times. And, this can be especially true … Continued

Lauren Diethelm, Pollen Author

A private practice healthcare entrepreneur shakes hands with two clients.

Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in the Healthcare Industry

If you’re a passionate entrepreneur looking to make a difference in the world, the healthcare industry could be an excellent … Continued

Kim Conte, Pollen Author

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