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A client holds their head in their hands-frustrated as they struggle through one of the 5 stages of psychosis.

A client holds their head in their hands-frustrated as they struggle through one of the 5 stages of psychosis.

What Are the 5 Stages of Psychosis?

In this article, we will be going over the 5 stages of psychosis—in addition to the various psychosis symptoms to … Continued

Bruce Bassi, MD

An illustration of bipolar disorder, with a face separated down the middle by a flower vase.

An illustration of bipolar disorder, with a face separated down the middle by a flower vase.

What Is Bipolar Disorder?

Andrea Rosenhaft, LCSW-R

A client struggling with loneliness puts their hand up to their face in distress.

A client struggling with loneliness puts their hand up to their face in distress.

How to Cope With Loneliness

Blair Glaser, MA, LCAT

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Elizabeth Scarlett, MA, RP

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Bruce Bassi, MD

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Bruce Bassi, MD

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Sydney Bassard, MSP, CCC-SLP

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A blue wall and blue couch in a therapy office, one example of the best colors for therapy offices

A blue wall and blue couch in a therapy office, one example of the best colors for therapy offices

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

Four individuals engage in group therapy activities for adults as they stare into the sun and embrace

Four individuals engage in group therapy activities for adults as they stare into the sun and embrace

Substance Abuse Group Counseling

Looking for information on the specific goals of substance abuse group counseling and how therapists can ensure group members receive … Continued

Michael Vallejo, LCSW

A family of three watches the sunset. Generational trauma can affect your private practice, read this article to find out how to heal and in turn thrive in your business.

A family of three watches the sunset. Generational trauma can affect your private practice, read this article to find out how to heal and in turn thrive in your business.

Overcoming generational trauma to thrive in private practice

As I build relationships with other therapists in my coaching business, one of my favorite things is hearing why they … Continued

Brittany McGeehan, Ph.D.

A client receives cognitive processing therapy during an in-person session.

A client receives cognitive processing therapy during an in-person session.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

If you’re considering adding cognitive processing therapy (CPT) as a therapeutic intervention to your practice, you may be wondering who … Continued

Michael Vallejo, LCSW

Female therapist looks up ICD and CPT codes on her laptop for insurance billing

Female therapist looks up ICD and CPT codes on her laptop for insurance billing

How to Write a Tactful Collection Letter to a Therapy Client

As a solo practitioner, it’s your responsibility to manage your business, which includes billing and collections. You’re detailed and organized. … Continued

Howard Spector, LMFT

A woman uses VR, which is similar to the process of prolonged exposure therapy since both involve simulating a situation you're not currently in. Prolonged exposure therapy involves reliving or recalling traumatic moments or triggers to heal.

A woman uses VR, which is similar to the process of prolonged exposure therapy since both involve simulating a situation you're not currently in. Prolonged exposure therapy involves reliving or recalling traumatic moments or triggers to heal.

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Prolonged exposure (PE) therapy is a type of therapy that seeks to address the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) … Continued

Michael Vallejo, LCSW

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A therapist meets with a business consultant, who specializes in coaching for therapists.

A therapist meets with a business consultant, who specializes in coaching for therapists.

Coaching for Therapists

You may have noticed an increasing trend of coaching services becoming more accessible and more niche over the years—and of … Continued

Brittany McGeehan, Ph.D.

Occupational therapist, Dr. Reina Olivera, grins in this picture. Dr. Olivera is an expert in mental health occupational therapy and the author of this article.

Occupational therapist, Dr. Reina Olivera, grins in this picture. Dr. Olivera is an expert in mental health occupational therapy and the author of this article.

Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, and How The Two Relate

Reina Olivera, DrOT, OTR/L

A female therapist discusses the exceptions to confidentiality in counseling with her female client

A female therapist discusses the exceptions to confidentiality in counseling with her female client

Exceptions to Confidentiality in Counseling

Ryan DeCook, LCSW

A therapist's hands type up social work progress notes on a keyboard.

A therapist's hands type up social work progress notes on a keyboard.

Social Work Progress Notes

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