Wellness

The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.

Two female therapists sit together in the sunset and discuss therapist burnout

Therapists are burning out—here’s why, what the impact is, and how to help

With its electronic health record (EHR) and practice management platform serving more than U.S.-based health and wellness practitioners, SimplePractice aims … Continued

guided meditations for therapists

8 Free Guided Meditations for Therapist Self-Care

Between sessions, writing progress notes, and dealing with insurance and invoices, being a behavioral health clinician isn’t easy. It can … Continued

A woman has her headphones in and her eyes closed as she listens to a mental health podcast. Get inspired by listening to these therapy podcasts.

7 Inspiring Mental Health and Therapy Podcasts

In honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10, SimplePractice launched a series of resources, guides, and articles that … Continued

Female therapist who needs help learning how to overcome procrastination falls asleep at their desk

How to Overcome Procrastination

If you’re wondering how to overcome procrastination or searching for scientific ways to stop procrastinating, we’ve got you covered.  This … Continued

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How to Create an Affordable and Sustainable Self-Care Plan

Sometimes, I feel like a bit of a hypocrite. As a psychotherapist, I spend a lot of my day encouraging … Continued

A shard of a mirror reflects the eye of a therapist with imposter syndrome as she ponders how to overcome her imposter syndrome

4 Ways Therapists Can Overcome Imposter Syndrome

If you suffer from imposter syndrome as a therapist, you’re not alone. Even therapists who have been in the business … Continued

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How Time Outdoors in Nature Benefits Mental Health

Spending time outdoors in nature can improve our physical and mental health, research shows.  And, as it turns out, the … Continued

Two female therapists sit on a couch to discuss what makes a great mentor

What to look for in a therapist mentor?

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

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

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