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3 Fast Ways to Make Your Psychology Today Profile Convert
Most therapists think the algorithm hurts their Psychology Today profile. The truth? Small tweaks: emotion, photos, and specificity are what drive client calls.
5 Boundaries Every Therapist Needs in Private Practice (Without Losing Clients)
Boundaries can feel scary when you’re worried about losing clients. Here are 5 boundaries every therapist needs in private practice and how to set them with confidence.
Managing Sliding Scale Appointments in Private Practice
Sliding scale appointments can make therapy more accessible while keeping your practice sustainable. Here’s how to set fees, define boundaries, and talk to clients clearly.
What to Know Before Leaving Community Mental Health
Transitioning from community mental health to private practice isn’t always easy. Here are lessons I wish I knew sooner about fees, policies, and boundaries.
Master Client Communication: How to Respond to Insurance Requests in Private Practice
Navigating a cash-pay practice requires clarity and client communication skills. This blog offers scripts and strategies to help therapists explain out-of-network care with confidence.
3 Tips for Starting a Therapy Private Practice
3 Tips for Starting a Therapy practice offers simple, practical steps to launch your private practice; no full-time leap required.
Goodbye to Burnout: A Conversation with Megan Kelly on Cultivating Sustainability
Megan Kelly shares her empowering journey to help mental health professionals find balance, set boundaries, and prevent burnout. Learn how to navigate self-care and expectations in your practice while staying true to your voice.
From Hashtags to Perfectionism: Why Social Media is So Scary
This blog explores the real-time fears and resistance therapists face when showing up online—offering honest strategies for building a sustainable digital presence.
3 Mistakes to Avoid in Private Practice
Avoid overspending on trainings, hiring associates without careful planning, and aligning with therapists of poor reputation to ensure a successful private practice.

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