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Websites for Therapists Checklist: DIY or Outsource a Client-Generating Website
Miranda Palmer Miranda Palmer

Websites for Therapists Checklist: DIY or Outsource a Client-Generating Website

Learn everything you need to start creating a therapist website that brings in ideal clients and income for your private practice!

For most therapists, a website is absolutely integral to the health of their business and their quality of life. While you may only think of a website in terms of advertising, marketing, or generating clients, a great website does SO much more.

That said, not all websites are created equal. Simply outsourcing to a web designer won’t necessarily get you the outcome you’re looking for, at least not without some knowledge and direction coming from you. Consider this your definitive guide to ensure your therapist website experience is empowering, effective, and maybe even a little bit fun!

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Faith & Private Practice
Miranda Palmer Miranda Palmer

Faith & Private Practice

Faith Based Counseling: Culturally Competent or Unethical?

Treatment plan for client with mild depression and anxiety symptoms.

Short term goals: Instill hope for the future. Identify maladaptive beliefs that exacerbate depression and anxiety symptoms. Replace maladaptive beliefs with more true beliefs. Client will be able to practice emotional management skills inside and outside of times of stress. Client will expand support network and reach out for support more frequently. 

Interventions: Cognitive behavioral therapy including bibliotherapy, journaling, affirmation work, and practicing forms of meditation in and out of session. Encourage and support pro-community behaviors and reaching out to support networks. 

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5 Simple Ways to Make Your Next Blog Post Readable, Shareable, and Worth Everyone’s Time

5 Simple Ways to Make Your Next Blog Post Readable, Shareable, and Worth Everyone’s Time

You’re doing this 21st century therapist thing right.

You’ve established a niche. You’ve set fair fees and confidently ask clients to pay you what you’re worth. You’re building relationships as your build professional expertise.

And, of course, because you’ve embraced the internet and its unprecedented ability to connect people with solutions, you’ve launched a website and started a blog.

Congratulations! You started a blog! Um, pardon me for prying, but are you sustaining that blog?  

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Love Your Writing Style - Guest Interview with Nikki

Love Your Writing Style - Guest Interview with Nikki

There are people you admire and then there are people who make you go gah gah crazy when you learn from them. For me, that person is Nikki, Communication Stylist and all out amazing human being. In this interview she shares a wealth of information about finding your style, overcoming your writers' block and learning to enjoy the creative process.

Take notes - this girl is on fire!

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Apps 101 for Therapists

Apps 101 for Therapists

What is an app?

App simply stands for the term application. Each app is a piece of software that can be downloaded to your smart phone to be used for a specific purpose. For example, if you are looking for events in your area, there's an app for that. If you want to make hotel reservations, there is an app for that. The options are quite endless. 

What are the benefits of a business having an app? 

For the person with the smartphone, apps make life easier. Did you know mobile users spend 88% of their time on apps? 

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Business Planning for Therapists and Funny Cat Videos
Private Practice Marketin Miranda Palmer Private Practice Marketin Miranda Palmer

Business Planning for Therapists and Funny Cat Videos

What funny cat videos can teach you about business. 

I was listening to NPR the other day and was stunned when I heard this statistic: "15% of all Internet traffic is cat related." I thought for a second that maybe they were wrong... and then I stopped... I thought about my husband telling me about" I can has Cheezeburger" and trying to explain cat memes to me over the years. 

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