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The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

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The 4 Stages of Starting a Private Practice

For therapists the initial pull toward starting a private practice may feel like a true calling—a deep, intrinsic urge to … Continued

A therapist ponders what is a superbill and uses a calculator to determine the total amount to put onto the superbill for therapy and mental health services

What Is a Superbill for Therapy?

As a therapist, you may have heard a colleague talk about a “superbill” or may have had a client ask … Continued

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What Is an Occupational Psychologist?

Have you been researching the question: “What is an occupational psychologist?” If so, this article on occupational psychologists has helpful … Continued

A female therapist is meeting with a therapy group on telehealth using SimplePractice's new group therapy features

How to Book Group Therapy Appointments

Trusted by more than therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, and nurse practitioners nationwide, SimplePractice has launched enhanced software features offering therapists the … Continued

A therapist wondering how to write a therapist voicemail script writes down an example script in her notebook

How to Write a Therapist Voicemail Script

Wondering how to write a therapist voicemail script? Looking for examples you can use as an outgoing confidential voicemail greeting … Continued

A male therapist is on his laptop exploring information about whether he should get certified

Should Therapists Get Certified?

If you’re a therapist wondering whether you need to get certified or apply for a certification, read on. We’ll dig … Continued

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Best Website Builder for Therapists

Wondering about the best website builder for therapists? For therapists who may not have a web design background, luckily there … Continued

A male therapist sits at his laptop and explores the pros and cons of getting credentialed with insurance payers

Pros and Cons of Getting Credentialed and Joining Insurance Panels

Wondering about insurance panels for therapists? In this article, we’ll focus on what insurance panels are, what the pros and … Continued

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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

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