Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief
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
Tax Deductions for Therapists and Private Practitioners
Are you aware of the latest tax deductions for therapists, aka “tax write-offs,” you may qualify for? Even if you’ve … Continued
Pros and Cons of Getting Credentialed and Joining Insurance Panels
In this article, we’ll focus on the steps to become an in-network provider through “insurance paneling,” which is also called … Continued
10 Simple Therapist Mental Health Strategies in 10 Minutes or Less
For any therapist, mental health is crucial—and that includes prioritizing your own mental health and self-care. In fact, taking care … Continued
4 Keys to Balancing Life and Work as a Therapist
Balancing personal life and work may seem challenging for therapists running private practices, but these tips will help. Four tips … Continued
4 Common SOAP Note Mistakes to Avoid
Consistent documentation of interactions with your clients and their progress is a vital aspect of treatment. However, note-taking after every … Continued
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
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
How to Talk About Suicide
If you’re wondering how to talk about suicide, you’re not alone. Suicide is an incredibly difficult topic. Even therapists, counselors, … Continued
How to Write a Therapist Voicemail Script for Any Private Practice
Wondering how to write a therapist voicemail script? One you can use as an outgoing confidential voicemail greeting for your … Continued
Fill-in-the-Blank Therapist Letter Templates
Searching for a therapy letter template? When you’re running your own private practice with a busy client schedule and limited … Continued
Tips for Dealing With Difficult Employees in a Group Practice
If you’re the owner or group manager of a group practice, your responsibilities include mediating interpersonal issues between clinicians and … Continued
The Monarch Directory Is Nominated for a Webby Award
The Monarch directory by SimplePractice is nominated for a 2023 Health and Wellness Webby Award. What Is the Monarch Directory … Continued
Data Suggests Mentorships Can Hugely Benefit Mental Health Practitioners
Survey of more than 900 mental health practitioners finds a significant mentorship gap: 77% of women practitioners agree mentorship programs … Continued
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
How to Start a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Private Practice
While most speech-language pathologists (SLPs) start out in skilled nursing facilities, schools, or hospitals, many go on to establish their … Continued
How to Look up CPT Codes
If you’re wondering how to look up CPT Codes, you may be asking questions like “What does a CPT code … Continued
What Is Practice Management Software?
If you’re in private practice, and you’ve heard someone mention practice management software, you might be wondering: “what is practice … Continued
Top 10 Mental Health CPT Codes 2022
Searching for a list of CPT codes? Or perhaps you’re wondering about the top mental health CPT codes of the … Continued
Most Frequently Used Mental Health ICD-10 Codes 2022
To gain insight into U.S. health trends, SimplePractice identified the 20 most common ICD-10 codes in 2022 used by mental … Continued
Easy Tips to Create a Well-Designed Therapy Website
Whether you’re just getting started on creating your therapy website or you have had your site for some time, making … Continued
Understanding the Medicare 8 Minute Rule
If you bill Medicare in your private practice, you already know there’s a lot to consider to make sure you’re … Continued
Clinician Conversation Reveals the State of Therapy and Mental Health in America
A growing number of Americans need access to quality mental health care, however many clinicians are overwhelmed. As a practice … Continued
5 Steps for Hiring MFT Associates for Your Practice
Finding the right MFT associate for your practice or agency takes time, but it can be well worth the effort, … Continued
The Benefits of Embracing Mindfulness In Private Practice
Wondering about the use of mindfulness in private practice? You’re in the right place. Many people have an incomplete picture … Continued
The Average Cost of Psychotherapy Session by State
(NOTE: This research is based on 2017 data. Here is the latest version based on 2018 data. ) Also, check … Continued
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