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A therapist is outdoors walking in a field of flowers and it improves her mental health

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

A therapist puts coins into a jar as they think about their private practice's financial health.

3 ways to build private practice financial health

There’s only one question bigger than how to start a therapy private practice—how to sustainably grow and build your business’ … Continued

A therapy client is on her mobile phone and thinking about the issues between social media and mental health

How to talk about social media and mental health

Most therapists intuitively understand the negative link between social media use and mental health—perhaps personally, as well as professionally.  Personally, … Continued

An illustration of a therapist pondering the natural tensions of running a private practice therapy business

The natural tensions of a private practice therapy business

Many therapists say they’d be happy to work themselves out of a job. And, it’s true—we tend to be mission-driven … Continued

A patient lays on a therapists couch with her eyes closed at the beginning of a hypnotherapy session

How does hypnotherapy work?

Wondering about hypnotherapy aka hypnosis therapy? You might be asking “How does hypnosis work?” or “Is hypnosis real?” This article … Continued

A therapist has decorated his office using modern therapist office decor ideas

Best therapist office decor ideas

Looking for therapist office decor ideas and inspiration?  In this article, we’ll share therapy office décor tips and suggestions to … Continued

Handhold of two loved ones, while one encourages the to consider starting therapy.

How do you talk to someone about starting therapy?

As a therapist, the most common question I am asked by clients, family, and friends alike is, “How do I … Continued

A therapist looks at her mobile phone and wonders about the benefits of enabling her clients to use online booking to schedule appointments with her

The pros and cons of online appointment booking

There’s a lot of debate in the therapist community about online booking and whether or not clinicians should enable online … 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

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