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The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

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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

A therapist uses ChatGPT and AI to tackle her admin work

How therapists use AI and ChatGPT to tackle admin work

Since ChatGPT’s release in late 2022, I’ve been exploring AI (artificial intelligence) applications specifically for therapists in private practice to … Continued

A female therapist sits in her office wondering why therapists need a no-show and cancellation policy

Why a no-show and cancellation policy is essential for therapists

Wondering whether you need a no-show and cancellation policy with your therapy clients? You’re not alone. If I were to … Continued

A therapist looks at her laptop and holds some paperwork while wondering how to get a raise in her insurance reimbursement rate.

How to get a raise (in your insurance reimbursement rate)

In my work consulting with therapists regarding insurance issues, the majority of clinicians’ complaints are about their insurance reimbursement rates. … Continued

A female therapist wonders how to build her private practice with referrals

How to build your private practice with referrals

Referrals are fundamental for therapists in private practice. And understanding how to manage and identify your referral sources is essential. … Continued

A therapist uses a calculator and writes down expenses and deductions, factoring in the tax write-offs for therapists. Learn about 11 overlooked tax write-offs for therapists that you can include in your 2024 business tax filings.

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

A client sits on a couch speaking with a therapist and they are wondering about what therapist abbreviations and psychologist abbreviations stand for

What do counselor and therapist abbreviations in titles stand for?

Wondering about those letters—the counselor, therapist abbreviations, and psychologist abbreviations—that appear after your behavioral health colleagues’ names on their therapist … Continued

An illustration with a hand and a screen and documents to show about the ethics of AI and chatgpt in mental health

The ethics of ChatGPT and AI in mental health

Should people be using AI in therapy? What is chatbot therapy? Is there an AI therapist? Are people really using … Continued

A woman therapist sits at her desk looking at her laptop to research the difference between ICD and CPT codes.

How are ICD and CPT codes different—and why are they important?

ICD codes and CPT codes are two of the most important coding systems to understand in the healthcare billing process.  … Continued

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