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    • A therapist smiles as she uploads a picture and captions it on her social media. She's already thought of the various factors therapists should consider before posting on social media.

    What Therapists Should Consider Before Posting on Social Media

    Every day, millions of people upload content to social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X (formerly known … Continued

    A female therapist works at her laptop and thinks about how to increase rates for clients in private practice
    A male therapist sits on a yellow couch with his laptop and works on private practice marketing strategies

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    A clinician uses the integrated measurement-based care feature in SimplePractice, on their computer.

    What is measurement-based care and what are its benefits to practitioners?

    I’m three sessions in with my new therapist, when she shares what looks like an intake form I’ve already completed.  … Continued

    Ruth Samson, Pollen Author
    A therapist uses DBT principles with her client. This article answers “What are the six main points of dialectical behavioral therapy?”—a question both therapists and clients ask.

    What Are the Six Main Points of Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

    Wondering about dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT) principles? While many therapists and clients are aware of dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), they … Continued

    Olivia Pennelle, MSW, CSWA
    A client in distress clamps her hands, while the therapist explains a person-centered therapy techniques that may help.

    Person-Centered Therapy Techniques

    While some therapists may align with specific interventions or theoretical orientations, like EMDR therapy, most use person-centered therapy techniques—adjusting their … Continued

    Olivia Pennelle, MSW, CSWA
    A client faces her therapist as she gets CBT for PTSD treatment. Want to understand more about CBT therapy for PTSD? This article explains CBT for PTSD, including its efficacy, sample treatment plans, and more.

    CBT for PTSD

    Looking for information on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for PTSD? In this article, we explore CBT for PTSD in depth, … Continued

    Olivia Pennelle, MSW, CSWA
    Wondering “How much do massage therapists make?” Here’s the up-to-date massage therapist’s salary info to answer the question.

    What Is a Massage Therapist’s Salary?

    Wondering “How much do massage therapists make?” This article contains the up-to-date averages and variables that contribute to determining a … Continued

    Deanna deBara, Pollen Author
    An illustration showing a person who is a female therapist or client with anxiety and also a Congress building and the scales of justice

    Therapists and clients experiencing political anxiety

    If you or your clients are experiencing anxiety about U.S. politics or the election, you are not alone. The American … Continued

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    A female therapist sits with a blanket around her shoulders and a cup of hot tea as she thinks about overcoming barriers to self-care

    Overcoming Personal Barriers to Self-Care

    As part of my work and personal experience with therapist burnout, I created a tool to help myself and other … Continued

    A female therapist rubs essential oils into her collar bone as she follows a therapist self-care checklist.
    An illustration of a therapist's phone ringing with a client's call and the therapist's hand answering the telephone as they determine how to convert a first call into a first session of therapy
    A male therapist works with clients in a substance use disorder recovery group

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