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How to Get on a College Counseling Center Referral List as a Private Practice Therapist
Want more college student referrals? Learn how to connect with college counseling centers, find the right contact person, present your specialties clearly, submit useful referral information, and stay visible as a trusted community therapy resource.
What Should Be in a Therapist Referral Packet for Schools? A Back-to-School Checklist
What should you include in a therapist referral packet for schools? Use this practical checklist to create referral materials that help school counselors understand who you serve, common referral concerns, your availability, payment options, contact process, and useful resources for families.
September Marketing Plan for Therapists: A 30-Day Fall Referral Calendar
Use this 30-day therapist marketing calendar to build referral relationships, improve online visibility, connect with schools and community partners, and create a simple fall marketing plan you can keep using beyond September.
How to Use SimplePractice for Superbills, Invoices, and Online Payments
Confused about SimplePractice superbills, invoices, statements, and receipts? This guide explains how SimplePractice billing works, how to create and send superbills, manage client payments, set up billing documents, and avoid common billing mistakes in private practice.
Simple Practice Setup for Therapists Before Your First Client
Setting up SimplePractice for the first time? This step-by-step guide walks therapists through practice settings, services, client portal setup, intake forms, billing, telehealth, reminders, and more before seeing the first client.
How Much Does It Really Cost to Run a Therapy Practice?
Running a therapy practice comes with more expenses than many therapists expect. This guide breaks down startup costs, monthly overhead, software, office rent, taxes, marketing, and first-year budgeting so you can build a practice that is financially realistic and sustainable.
Quarterly Taxes for Therapists in Private Practice
Quarterly taxes can feel confusing when no one taught you how they work. This guide explains who may need to pay, the 2026 deadlines, how to estimate payments, which expenses may reduce taxable profit, and when to ask a tax professional for help.
W2 vs 1099 Therapists: What Group Practice Owners Need to Know
Deciding whether to hire a therapist as a W2 employee or 1099 contractor is more than a payroll choice. This guide explains the federal classification rules, financial differences, misclassification risks, and practical questions group practice owners should review before bringing a new clinician onto the team.
Google Business Profile for Therapists: Setup, Optimization, and Privacy
A Google Business Profile can help eligible therapy practices appear in local search, but setup mistakes can affect visibility, privacy, and compliance. This guide explains how therapists can create an accurate profile, protect client confidentiality, manage reviews, and avoid common listing problems.
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